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This holiday season features a rare calendar quirk only seen once since 1959


Published on 2024-12-20 06:31:35 - MSN
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The article from MSN discusses a unique calendar phenomenon occurring this holiday season, where both Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve fall on a Sunday, a rare alignment that has only happened once since 1959. This quirk means that both Christmas Day and New Year's Day will be observed on Mondays, providing an extended weekend for celebrations. The article highlights how this occurrence can affect holiday planning, with potential impacts on travel, shopping, and work schedules. It also notes that this rare event won't happen again until 2035, making it a notable occasion for those who enjoy calendar trivia or are affected by holiday scheduling.

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