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Pachamama Raymi

The beginning of autumn observances in the Northern hemisphere and spring observances in the Southern hemisphere (Neopagan Wheel of the Year):
Pachamama Raymi (Quechuan in Ecuador and Peru)

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Lammas

The beginning of autumn observances in the Northern hemisphere and spring observances in the Southern hemisphere (Neopagan Wheel of the Year):
Lammas (England, Scotland, Neopagans)

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Lughnasadh

The beginning of autumn observances in the Northern hemisphere and spring observances in the Southern hemisphere (Neopagan Wheel of the Year):
Lughnasadh in the Northern hemisphere, Imbolc in the Southern hemisphere; traditionally begins on the eve of August 1. (Gaels, Ireland, Scotland, Neopagans)

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Swiss National Day

Swiss National Day, commemorates Switzerland becoming a single unit in 1291.

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List of U.S. states by date of admission to the Union

Statehood Day (Colorado)

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Public holidays in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Parents' Day (Democratic Republic of the Congo)

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Culture of Tonga

Official Birthday and Coronation Day of the King of Tonga (Tonga)

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August 1 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)

Christian feast day:
August 1 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)

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Woman with seven sons

Christian feast day:
The Holy Maccabees

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Feast of the Cross

Christian feast day:
Procession of the Cross and the beginning of Dormition Fast (Eastern Orthodoxy)

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Liberation of Peter

Christian feast day:
Peter Apostle in Chains