Dec.23-30: Hanukkah / Feast of the Light {Judaism; Israel, USA, etc.}
Dec.30: Hanukkah {Judaism}
Dec.30: 6th Day of Christmas {Christianity}
Dec.26-Jan.1 USA: Kwanzaa
Dec.30 USA: Kwanzaa
Dec.26-31 Australia: the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race @ Sydney, Australia
Dec.28-31 New Zealand: the Rhythm & Vines festival @ the Waiohika Estate, the East Cape
Dec.26, 2019-Jan.5, 2020 Czech Republic: The 2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships @ Ostrava & Trine, Czech Republic
Dec.26, 2019-Jan.2, 2020 Slovakia: The 2020 IIHF World Women’s U18 Championship (ice hockey) @ Bratislava, Slovakia
Dec.28, 2019-Jan.6, 2020 Germany/Austria: The 2019-2020 Four Hills Tournament (ski jumping) @ Germany & Austria
Dec.28, 2019-Jan.5, 2020 Italy: The 2019-2020 Tour de Ski (cross-country skiing) @ Lenzerheide (Switzerland), Toblach & Val di Fiemme, Italy
Dec.30 Romania: 74th Birthday of John Wesley Walker {1945}
Dec.30 Nepal: 48th Birthday of Crown Prince Paras of Nepal {1971}
Dec.13, 2019-Jan.1, 2020 UK: The 2020 PDC World Darts Championship @ Alexandra Palace, London, England, UK
Dec.30 UK: 10th Birthday of Gus Lopes {2009} [TWIN]
Dec.30 UK: 10th Birthday of Louis Lopes {2009} [TWIN]
Dec.30 Denmark: Q.Margrethe II transfers residence to Amalienborg, Copenhagen
TUESDAY
Dec.31: New Year’s Eve
Dec.31: 7th Day of Christmas {Christianity}
Dec.31: Watch Night
Dec.31: Feast Day of Pope Saint Sylvester I {Roman Catholic}
Dec.31 USA: National Champagne Day
Dec.26-31 Australia: the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race @ Sydney, Australia
Dec.28-31 New Zealand: the Rhythm & Vines festival @ the Waiohika Estate, the East Cape
Dec.26, 2019-Jan.5, 2020 Czech Republic: The 2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships @ Ostrava & Trine, Czech Republic
Dec.26, 2019-Jan.2, 2020 Slovakia: The 2020 IIHF World Women’s U18 Championship (ice hockey) @ Bratislava, Slovakia
Dec.28, 2019-Jan.6, 2020 Germany/Austria: The 2019-2020 Four Hills Tournament (ski jumping) @ Germany & Austria
Dec.31 Germany: 79th Birthday of Princess Elisabeth of Bavaria, Duchess in Bavaria, Countess Douglas-Stjernorp auf Muhlhausen und Langenstein {1940}
Dec.31 Germany: Wedding of Ct.Konrad von Orsini + Rosenberg & Baroness Sophie von Maltzahn @ Schloss Ulrichshausen, Schwinkendorf, Germany
Dec.28, 2019-Jan.5, 2020 Italy: The 2019-2020 Tour de Ski (cross-country skiing) @ Lenzerheide (Switzerland), Toblach & Val di Fiemme, Italy
Dec.31 Italy: 66th Birthday of Princess Silvia of Savoy-Aosta, Duchess of Aosta, Duchess of Savoy {1953}
Dec.31 Greece/Denmark: 49th Birthday of Carlos Morales Quintana {1970}
Dec.31 Saudi Arabia: 84th Birthday of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia {1935}
Dec.13, 2019-Jan.1, 2020 UK: The 2020 PDC World Darts Championship @ Alexandra Palace, London, England, UK
Dec.31-Jan.1/2 UK: Hogmanay {Scotland}
Dec.31 UK: Kensington Palace releases a new unseen photo of Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge, taken by Catherine Dss of Cambridge in Pakistan, to coincide with the announcement of a new initiative the Prince is working on with Sir David Attenborough, The Earthshot Prize
Dec.31 UK: Pr.Harry of Wales Dk of Sussex & Meghan Dss of Sussex release a new photo of Pr.Harry of Wales Dk of Sussex holding Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, taken during their private break in Canada
Dec.31 Sweden: The Swedish Family wishes everyone a Happy New Year by releasing a new video featuring a selection of events that took place in 2019 [including: K.Carl XVI Gustaf, Q.Silvia, CPss Victoria, Pr.Daniel, Pr.Carl Philip, Pss Sofia & Pss Madeleine]
Dec.31 Norway: the New Year’s Speech of K.Harald V is broadcast
Nov.16-Dec.31 Denmark: Christmas in Tivoli @ Copenhagen
Dec.31 Denmark: The New Year’s Speech of Q.Margrethe II is broadcast
WEDNESDAY
Jan.1: New Year’s Day
Jan.1: 8th Day of Christmas (Christianity)
Jan.1: Feast Day of Saint Basil the Great (Eastern Orthodox Christianity)
Jan.1: Feast Day of the Circumcision of Christ (Eastern Orthodox Christianity& Tridentine Roman Catholic)
Jan.1: Feast Day of the Holy Name of Jesus (Eastern Orthodox Christianity, Anglican, Lutheran)
Jan.1: Feast Day of the Solemnity of Saint Mary, The Holy Mother of God (Roman Catholic)
Jan.1: World Day of Peace (Roman Catholic)
Jan.1: The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord (Roman Catholic)
Jan.1: Feast of Fools (Roman Catholic; Medieval Europe, northern France)
Jan.1: Global Family Day
Jan.1: International Public Domain Day
Jan.1: Euro Day (European Union)
Jan.1 USA: NHL Winter Classic (outdoor regular season NHL game) @ the Cotton Bowl, Dallas, TX, USA
Jan.1 USA: The 2020 Sugar Bowl (American football) @ the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, LA, USA
Jan.1 USA: The 2020 Rose Bowel (American football) @ the Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA, USA
Jan.1 USA/Canada: Polar Bear Swim Day (Canada & USA)
Jan.1 USA: Kwanzaa (USA, African-Americans)
Dec.26, 2019-Jan.5, 2020 Czech Republic: The 2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships @ Ostrava & Trine, Czech Republic
Dec.26, 2019-Jan.2, 2020 Slovakia: The 2020 IIHF World Women’s U18 Championship (ice hockey) @ Bratislava, Slovakia
Dec.28, 2019-Jan.6, 2020 Germany/Austria: The 2019-2020 Four Hills Tournament (ski jumping) @ Germany & Austria
Dec.28, 2019-Jan.5, 2020 Italy: The 2019-2020 Tour de Ski (cross-country skiing) @ Lenzerheide (Switzerland), Toblach & Val di Fiemme, Italy
Jan.1 Italy: 15th Birthday of Princess Maria Chiara of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Duchess of Noto + Capri {2005}
Jan.1 Qatar: 68th Birthday of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir-Father of Qatar {1952}
Jan.1 Brunei: Independence Day in Brunei {1984}
Jan.1 Japan: The Imperial Family releases their New Year family photos (taken on Dec.12, 2019) [including: E.Naruhito, Emprss Masako, Emp.Emeritus Akihito, Emprss-Emerita Michiko, Pss Aiko, CP Fumihito Pr.Akishino, CPss Kiko Pss Akishino, Pss Mako of Akishino, Pss Kako of Akishino & Pr.Hisahito]
Jan.1 Japan: E.Naruhtio & Emprss Masako visit Emp.Emeritus Akihito & Emprss-Emerita Michiko
Jan.1 Japan: E.Naruhito & Emprss Masako attend a New Year Reception held for ambassadors to Japan @ the Imperial Palace, Tokyo [with attendance from: CP Fumihito Pr.Akishino, CPss Kiko Pss Akishino, Pss Mako of Akishino & Pss Kako of Akishino]
Jan.1 Monaco: Pr.Albert II & Pss Charlene release a video of them wishing everyone a Happy New Year
Jan.1 Luxembourg: The Grand Ducal Family wishes everyone a Happy New Year on their social media account by posting a new family photo [including: GD Henri, GDss Maria Teresa, HGD Guillaume, HGDss Stephanie, Pr.Felix, Pss Claire, Pr.Louis, Pss Alexandra & Pr.Sebastian]
Dec.13, 2019-Jan.1, 2020 UK: The 2020 PDC World Darts Championship @ Alexandra Palace, London, England, UK
Jan.1 UK: Mummer’s Day / Cornish Midwinter Celebration @ Padstow, Cornwall, England, UK
Dec.31-Jan.1/2 UK: Hogmanay {Scotland}
Jan.1 UK: Pr.Harry of Wales Dk of Sussex & Meghan Dss of Sussex release a video of them wishing everyone a Happy New Year on their Instagram account
Jan.1 UK: 42nd Birthday of Laura Parker Bowles Lopes {1978}
Jan.1 Denmark: the New Year’s Speech of Q.Margrethe II is broadcast from Christian IX’s Palace, Amalienborg, Copenhagen
Jan.1 Denmark: Q.Margrethe II hosts a New Year’s Reception (annual Levee) for the government, the chairman of the parliament, representatives of official Denmark & the court @ Christian VII’s Palace, Amalienborg, Copenhagen [with attendance from: CP Frederik, CPss Mary, Pr.Joachim, Pss Marie & Pss Benedikte]
THURSDAY
Jan.2: 9th Day of Christmas (Christianity)
Jan.2: Feast Day of the Venerable Seraphim of Sarov (Eastern Orthodox Christianity)
Jan.2: Feast Day of Saint Basil the Great (Roman Catholic)
Jan.2: Feast Day of Saint Gregory Nazianzen (Roman Catholic)
Jan.2: Feast Day of Pope Saint Sylvester I (Eastern Orthodox Christianity)
Jan.2 USA: National Science Fiction Day (USA)
Jan.2-8 Poland: The 2020 IIHF World Women’s U18 Championship Division I – Group B (ice hockey) @ Katowice, Poland
Dec.26, 2019-Jan.5, 2020 Czech Republic: The 2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships @ Ostrava & Trine, Czech Republic
Dec.26, 2019-Jan.2, 2020 Slovakia: The 2020 IIHF World Women’s U18 Championship (ice hockey) @ Bratislava, Slovakia
Dec.28, 2019-Jan.6, 2020 Germany/Austria: The 2019-2020 Four Hills Tournament (ski jumping) @ Germany & Austria
Dec.28, 2019-Jan.5, 2020 Italy: The 2019-2020 Tour de Ski (cross-country skiing) @ Lenzerheide (Switzerland), Toblach & Val di Fiemme, Italy
Jan.2 Aga Khan: 3rd Birthday of Prince Sinan Aga Khan {2017}
Jan.2 UAE-Umm al-Quwain: 11th Accession Anniversary of Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Emir of Umm al-Quwain {2009}
Jan.2 Brunei: 9th Birthday of Princess Muneerah Madhul Bolkiah of Brunei {2011}
Jan.2 Japan: E.Naruhito & Emprss Masako greet well-wishers for the New Year’s Greeting from the balcony @ the Imperial Palace, Tokyo [with attendance from: Emp.-Emeritus Akihito & Emprss-Emerita Michiko, CP Fumihito Pr.Akishino, CPss Kiko Pss Akishino, Pss Mako of Akishino, Pss Kako of Akishino]
Jan.2 Liechtenstein/Switzerland: Berchtold Day (Liechtenstein, Switzerland)
Dec.31-Jan.1/2 UK: Hogmanay {Scotland}
Jan.2 Spain: Reconquest Day @ Granada, Spain
Jan.2 Spain/Greece: Q.Sofia of Spain Pss of Greece + Denmark & Pss Irene of Greece + Denmark attend a concert performed by recycled-instruments orchestra Cateura @ the Teatro Royal Opera House, Madrid, Spain
Jan.2 Denmark: Q.Margrethe II hosts a New Year’s Reception for the Supreme Court Judges, the Royal Corps of Guardians & the Guardian Regiment’s Corps @ Christian VII’s Palace, Amalienborg, Copenhagen [with attendance from: CP Frederik & CPss Mary]
Jan.2 Denmark: Q.Margrethe II hosts a New Year’s Reception for the diplomatic corps @ Christiansborg Palace, Copenhagen [with attendance from: CP Frederik & CPss Mary]
FRIDAY
Jan.3: 10th Day of Christmas (Christianity)
Jan.3: Feast Day of Saint Genevieve of Paris (Eastern Orthodox Christianity)
Jan.3: Feast Day of the Holy Prophet Malachi (Eastern Orthodox Christianity)
Jan.3: Feast Day of The Most Holy Name of Jesus (Roman Catholic)
Jan.3-12 Australia: The 2020 ATP Cup (international outdoor hard court men’s tennis tournament) @ Brisbane, Perth & Sydney, Australia
Jan.2-8 Poland: The 2020 IIHF World Women’s U18 Championship Division I – Group B (ice hockey) @ Katowice, Poland
Dec.26, 2019-Jan.5, 2020 Czech Republic: The 2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships @ Ostrava & Trine, Czech Republic
Jan.3-24 Russia/China: Women’s World Chess Championship 2020 @ Shanghai (China) & Vladivostok (Russia)
Jan.3-9 Germany: The 2020 IIHF World Women’s U18 Championship Division I – Group A (ice hockey) @ Fussen, Germany
Dec.28, 2019-Jan.6, 2020 Germany/Austria: The 2019-2020 Four Hills Tournament (ski jumping) @ Germany & Austria
Dec.28, 2019-Jan.5, 2020 Italy: The 2019-2020 Tour de Ski (cross-country skiing) @ Lenzerheide (Switzerland), Toblach & Val di Fiemme, Italy
Jan.3 Bulgaria: 51st Birthday of Princess Carla of Bulgaria, Princess of Panagyurishte {1969}
Jan.3 Luxembourg: The Grand Ducal Family releseas a new photo taken together at a holiday resort in Switzerland during the Christmas holidays [including: GD Henri + GDss Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, HGD Guillaume + HGDss Stephanie of Luxembourg, Pr.Felix + Pss Claire of Luxembourg, Pss Amalia of Nassau, Pr.Liam of Nassau, Pr.Louis of Luxembourg, Pr.Gabriel of Nassau, Pr.Noah of Nassau, Pss Alexandra of Luxembourg, & Pr.Sebastian of Luxembourg]
Jan.3 UK: Buckingham Palace releases a new photo portrait of Q.Elizabeth II, Pr.Charles Pr of Wales, Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge & Pr.George of Cambridge to mark the start of a new decade, taken by Ranald Mackechnie @ the Throne Room, Buckingham Palace (taken on Dec.19, 2019 on the day of the Queen’s pre-Christmas luncheon)
Jan.3 Spain: K.Felipe VI & Infa Leonor Pss of Asturias attend the cinema @ Madrid
Jan.3 Norway: Funeral of Ari Behn @ Oslo Domkirche (Oslo Cathedral), Oslo [with attendance from: K.Harald V of Norway, Q.Sonja of Norway, CP Haakon of Norway (pall bearer), CPss Mette-Marit of Norway, Pss Ingrid Alexandra of Norway, Pr.Sverre Magnus of Norway, Pss Martha Louise of Norway, Maud Behn (who gave a eulogy), Leah Behn, Emma Behn, Pss Astrid of Norway, Pr.Daniel of Sweden, Pss Laurentien of the Netherlands, Prime Minister Erna Solberg of Norway, Olav Bjorshol, Marianne Behn, Espen Bjorshol, Anja Bjorshol]
Jan.3 Denmark: Q.Margrethe II holds a New Year’s Reception for officers from the Defense + Emergency Management Agency, 1st, 2nd + 3rd rank class & invited representatives of larger national organizations + protections @ Christiansborg Palace, Copenhagen [is escorted by the Garderhusar Regiment’s Horse Guard in the gold coach from Christian IX’s Palace, Amalienborg, to Christiansborg Palace] [with attendance from: CP Frederik & CPss Mary]
SATURDAY
Jan.4: 11th Day of Christmas (Christianity)
Jan.4: Feast Day of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton (Roman Catholic)
Jan.4: World Braille Day
Jan.3-12 Australia: The 2020 ATP Cup (international outdoor hard court men’s tennis tournament) @ Brisbane, Perth & Sydney, Australia
Jan.2-8 Poland: The 2020 IIHF World Women’s U18 Championship Division I – Group B (ice hockey) @ Katowice, Poland
Dec.26, 2019-Jan.5, 2020 Czech Republic: The 2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships @ Ostrava & Trine, Czech Republic
Jan.3-24 Russia/China: Women’s World Chess Championship 2020 @ Shanghai (China) & Vladivostok (Russia)
Jan.3-9 Germany: The 2020 IIHF World Women’s U18 Championship Division I – Group A (ice hockey) @ Fussen, Germany
Dec.28, 2019-Jan.6, 2020 Germany/Austria: The 2019-2020 Four Hills Tournament (ski jumping) @ Germany & Austria
Dec.28, 2019-Jan.5, 2020 Italy: The 2019-2020 Tour de Ski (cross-country skiing) @ Lenzerheide (Switzerland), Toblach & Val di Fiemme, Italy
Jan.4 Romania: 31st Birthday of Elizabeth Karina de Roumanie Medforth-Mills {1989}
Jan.4 UAE-Dubai: 14th Accession Anniversary of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Emir of Dubai {2006}
Jan.4 Jordan: 6th Wedding Anniversary of Prince Faisal bin Al Hussein of Jordan & Princess Zeina Faisal of Jordan {2014}
Jan.4-12 UK: The 2020 BDO World Darts Championship @ London, England, UK
Jan.4-5 UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge & Catherine Dss of Cambridge host close family & friends to celebrate the Duchess’s upcoming Birthday @ Anmer Hall, Norfolk
Jan.4 Denmark: Pss Benedikte attends the performance of “The Snow Queen” @ the Opera, Munich, Germany
SUNDAY
Jan.5: 12th Day of Christmas / Twelfth Night (Christianity; Iceland, Sweden)
Jan.5: Armenian Christmas Eve (Armenian Apostolic Christianity)
Jan.5: Feast Day of Saint John Neumann (Roman Catholic)
Jan.5: Epiphany Eve (Western Christianity)
Jan.5: Eve of Theophany (Eastern Orthodox Christianity)
Jan.5: Sunday Celebration of the Feast of The Epiphany of The Lord (Roman Catholic)
Jan.5: Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus (Tridentine Roman Catholic)
Jan.5 USA: The 77th Golden Globe Awards Ceremony @ Beverly Hills, CA, USA
Jan.3-12 Australia: The 2020 ATP Cup (international outdoor hard court men’s tennis tournament) @ Brisbane, Perth & Sydney, Australia
Jan.2-8 Poland: The 2020 IIHF World Women’s U18 Championship Division I – Group B (ice hockey) @ Katowice, Poland
Dec.26, 2019-Jan.5, 2020 Czech Republic: The 2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships @ Ostrava & Trine, Czech Republic
Jan.3-24 Russia/China: Women’s World Chess Championship 2020 @ Shanghai (China) & Vladivostok (Russia)
Jan.3-9 Germany: The 2020 IIHF World Women’s U18 Championship Division I – Group A (ice hockey) @ Fussen, Germany
Dec.28, 2019-Jan.6, 2020 Germany/Austria: The 2019-2020 Four Hills Tournament (ski jumping) @ Germany & Austria
Jan.5 Germany: Pss Alessandra of Hanover releases new official photos for a new collection for her & her business partner’s handbag brand Moi & Sass
Dec.28, 2019-Jan.5, 2020 Italy: The 2019-2020 Tour de Ski (cross-country skiing) @ Lenzerheide (Switzerland), Toblach & Val di Fiemme, Italy
Jan.5-7 Saudi Arabia: The 2020 Dakar Rally (Rally raid) @ Saudi Arabia
Jan.4-12 UK: The 2020 BDO World Darts Championship @ London, England, UK
Jan.5 UK: Q.Elizabeth II, Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge & Catherine Dss of Cambridge attend Sunday service (Divine Service) @ St. Mary Magdalene Church (Sandringham Parish Church), Sandringham, Norfolk [with attendance from: Carole Middleton, James + Laura Meade, Emilia + David Jardine-Paterson, Oliver Baker, the Mrqss + Mrchnss of Cholmondeley, Thomas van Straubenzee + Lucy Lanigan O Keefe]
Jan.5 UK: Q.Elizabeth II presents The Queen Elizabeth Prize for Academic Excellence to Ellie Chen @ Springwood High School, King’s Lynn, Norfolk
Jan.4-5 UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge & Catherine Dss of Cambridge host close family & friends to celebrate the Duchess’s upcoming Birthday @ Anmer Hall, Norfolk
Jan.5 Spain: 82nd Birthday of King Juan Carlos I of Spain {1938}
Jan.5 Sweden: Twelfth Night
Jan.1: 8th Day of Christmas (Christianity)
Jan.1: Feast Day of Saint Basil the Great (Eastern Orthodox Christianity)
Jan.1: Feast Day of the Circumcision of Christ (Eastern Orthodox Christianity& Tridentine Roman Catholic)
Jan.1: Feast Day of the Holy Name of Jesus (Eastern Orthodox Christianity, Anglican, Lutheran)
Jan.1: Feast Day of the Solemnity of Saint Mary, The Holy Mother of God (Roman Catholic)
Jan.1: World Day of Peace (Roman Catholic)
Jan.1: The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord (Roman Catholic)
Jan.1: Feast of Fools (Roman Catholic; Medieval Europe, northern France)
Jan.1: Global Family Day
Jan.1: International Public Domain Day
Jan.1: Euro Day (European Union)
Jan.1 USA: NHL Winter Classic (outdoor regular season NHL game) @ the Cotton Bowl, Dallas, TX, USA
Jan.1 USA: The 2020 Sugar Bowl (American football) @ the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, LA, USA
Jan.1 USA: The 2020 Rose Bowel (American football) @ the Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA, USA
Jan.1 USA/Canada: Polar Bear Swim Day (Canada & USA)
Jan.1 USA: Kwanzaa (USA, African-Americans)
Dec.26, 2019-Jan.5, 2020 Czech Republic: The 2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships @ Ostrava & Trine, Czech Republic
Dec.26, 2019-Jan.2, 2020 Slovakia: The 2020 IIHF World Women’s U18 Championship (ice hockey) @ Bratislava, Slovakia
Dec.28, 2019-Jan.6, 2020 Germany/Austria: The 2019-2020 Four Hills Tournament (ski jumping) @ Germany & Austria
Dec.28, 2019-Jan.5, 2020 Italy: The 2019-2020 Tour de Ski (cross-country skiing) @ Lenzerheide (Switzerland), Toblach & Val di Fiemme, Italy
Jan.1 Italy: 15th Birthday of Princess Maria Chiara of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Duchess of Noto + Capri {2005}
Jan.1 Qatar: 68th Birthday of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir-Father of Qatar {1952}
Jan.1 Brunei: Independence Day in Brunei {1984}
Jan.1 Japan: The Imperial Family releases their New Year family photos (taken on Dec.12, 2019) [including: E.Naruhito, Emprss Masako, Emp.Emeritus Akihito, Emprss-Emerita Michiko, Pss Aiko, CP Fumihito Pr.Akishino, CPss Kiko Pss Akishino, Pss Mako of Akishino, Pss Kako of Akishino & Pr.Hisahito]
Jan.1 Japan: E.Naruhtio & Emprss Masako visit Emp.Emeritus Akihito & Emprss-Emerita Michiko
Jan.1 Japan: E.Naruhito & Emprss Masako attend a New Year Reception held for ambassadors to Japan @ the Imperial Palace, Tokyo [with attendance from: CP Fumihito Pr.Akishino, CPss Kiko Pss Akishino, Pss Mako of Akishino & Pss Kako of Akishino]
Jan.1 Monaco: Pr.Albert II & Pss Charlene release a video of them wishing everyone a Happy New Year
Jan.1 Luxembourg: The Grand Ducal Family wishes everyone a Happy New Year on their social media account by posting a new family photo [including: GD Henri, GDss Maria Teresa, HGD Guillaume, HGDss Stephanie, Pr.Felix, Pss Claire, Pr.Louis, Pss Alexandra & Pr.Sebastian]
Dec.13, 2019-Jan.1, 2020 UK: The 2020 PDC World Darts Championship @ Alexandra Palace, London, England, UK
Jan.1 UK: Mummer’s Day / Cornish Midwinter Celebration @ Padstow, Cornwall, England, UK
Jan.1 UK: Pr.Harry of Wales Dk of Sussex & Meghan Dss of Sussex release a video of them wishing everyone a Happy New Year on their Instagram account
Jan.1 UK: 42nd Birthday of Laura Parker Bowles Lopes {1978}
Jan.1 Denmark: the New Year’s Speech of Q.Margrethe II is broadcast from Christian IX’s Palace, Amalienborg, Copenhagen
Jan.1 Denmark: Q.Margrethe II hosts a New Year’s Reception (annual Levee) for the government, the chairman of the parliament, representatives of official Denmark & the court @ Christian VII’s Palace, Amalienborg, Copenhagen [with attendance from: CP Frederik, CPss Mary, Pr.Joachim, Pss Marie & Pss Benedikte]
THURSDAY
Jan.2: 9th Day of Christmas (Christianity)
Jan.2: Feast Day of the Venerable Seraphim of Sarov (Eastern Orthodox Christianity)
Jan.2: Feast Day of Saint Basil the Great (Roman Catholic)
Jan.2: Feast Day of Saint Gregory Nazianzen (Roman Catholic)
Jan.2: Feast Day of Pope Saint Sylvester I (Eastern Orthodox Christianity)
Jan.2 USA: National Science Fiction Day (USA)
Jan.2-8 Poland: The 2020 IIHF World Women’s U18 Championship Division I – Group B (ice hockey) @ Katowice, Poland
Dec.26, 2019-Jan.2, 2020 Slovakia: The 2020 IIHF World Women’s U18 Championship (ice hockey) @ Bratislava, Slovakia
Dec.28, 2019-Jan.6, 2020 Germany/Austria: The 2019-2020 Four Hills Tournament (ski jumping) @ Germany & Austria
Dec.28, 2019-Jan.5, 2020 Italy: The 2019-2020 Tour de Ski (cross-country skiing) @ Lenzerheide (Switzerland), Toblach & Val di Fiemme, Italy
Jan.2 Aga Khan: 3rd Birthday of Prince Sinan Aga Khan {2017}
Jan.2 UAE-Umm al-Quwain: 11th Accession Anniversary of Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Emir of Umm al-Quwain {2009}
Jan.2 Brunei: 9th Birthday of Princess Muneerah Madhul Bolkiah of Brunei {2011}
Jan.2 Japan: E.Naruhito & Emprss Masako greet well-wishers for the New Year’s Greeting from the balcony @ the Imperial Palace, Tokyo [with attendance from: Emp.-Emeritus Akihito & Emprss-Emerita Michiko, CP Fumihito Pr.Akishino, CPss Kiko Pss Akishino, Pss Mako of Akishino, Pss Kako of Akishino]
Jan.2 Liechtenstein/Switzerland: Berchtold Day (Liechtenstein, Switzerland)
Dec.31-Jan.1/2 UK: Hogmanay {Scotland}
Jan.2 Spain: Reconquest Day @ Granada, Spain
Jan.2 Spain/Greece: Q.Sofia of Spain Pss of Greece + Denmark & Pss Irene of Greece + Denmark attend a concert performed by recycled-instruments orchestra Cateura @ the Teatro Royal Opera House, Madrid, Spain
Jan.2 Denmark: Q.Margrethe II hosts a New Year’s Reception for the Supreme Court Judges, the Royal Corps of Guardians & the Guardian Regiment’s Corps @ Christian VII’s Palace, Amalienborg, Copenhagen [with attendance from: CP Frederik & CPss Mary]
Jan.2 Denmark: Q.Margrethe II hosts a New Year’s Reception for the diplomatic corps @ Christiansborg Palace, Copenhagen [with attendance from: CP Frederik & CPss Mary]
FRIDAY
Jan.3: 10th Day of Christmas (Christianity)
Jan.3: Feast Day of Saint Genevieve of Paris (Eastern Orthodox Christianity)
Jan.3: Feast Day of the Holy Prophet Malachi (Eastern Orthodox Christianity)
Jan.3: Feast Day of The Most Holy Name of Jesus (Roman Catholic)
Jan.3-12 Australia: The 2020 ATP Cup (international outdoor hard court men’s tennis tournament) @ Brisbane, Perth & Sydney, Australia
Dec.26, 2019-Jan.5, 2020 Czech Republic: The 2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships @ Ostrava & Trine, Czech Republic
Jan.3-24 Russia/China: Women’s World Chess Championship 2020 @ Shanghai (China) & Vladivostok (Russia)
Jan.3-9 Germany: The 2020 IIHF World Women’s U18 Championship Division I – Group A (ice hockey) @ Fussen, Germany
Dec.28, 2019-Jan.5, 2020 Italy: The 2019-2020 Tour de Ski (cross-country skiing) @ Lenzerheide (Switzerland), Toblach & Val di Fiemme, Italy
Jan.3 Bulgaria: 51st Birthday of Princess Carla of Bulgaria, Princess of Panagyurishte {1969}
Jan.3 Luxembourg: The Grand Ducal Family releseas a new photo taken together at a holiday resort in Switzerland during the Christmas holidays [including: GD Henri + GDss Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, HGD Guillaume + HGDss Stephanie of Luxembourg, Pr.Felix + Pss Claire of Luxembourg, Pss Amalia of Nassau, Pr.Liam of Nassau, Pr.Louis of Luxembourg, Pr.Gabriel of Nassau, Pr.Noah of Nassau, Pss Alexandra of Luxembourg, & Pr.Sebastian of Luxembourg]
Jan.3 UK: Buckingham Palace releases a new photo portrait of Q.Elizabeth II, Pr.Charles Pr of Wales, Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge & Pr.George of Cambridge to mark the start of a new decade, taken by Ranald Mackechnie @ the Throne Room, Buckingham Palace (taken on Dec.19, 2019 on the day of the Queen’s pre-Christmas luncheon)
Jan.3 Spain: K.Felipe VI & Infa Leonor Pss of Asturias attend the cinema @ Madrid
Jan.3 Norway: Funeral of Ari Behn @ Oslo Domkirche (Oslo Cathedral), Oslo [with attendance from: K.Harald V of Norway, Q.Sonja of Norway, CP Haakon of Norway (pall bearer), CPss Mette-Marit of Norway, Pss Ingrid Alexandra of Norway, Pr.Sverre Magnus of Norway, Pss Martha Louise of Norway, Maud Behn (who gave a eulogy), Leah Behn, Emma Behn, Pss Astrid of Norway, Pr.Daniel of Sweden, Pss Laurentien of the Netherlands, Prime Minister Erna Solberg of Norway, Olav Bjorshol, Marianne Behn, Espen Bjorshol, Anja Bjorshol]
Jan.3 Denmark: Q.Margrethe II holds a New Year’s Reception for officers from the Defense + Emergency Management Agency, 1st, 2nd + 3rd rank class & invited representatives of larger national organizations + protections @ Christiansborg Palace, Copenhagen [is escorted by the Garderhusar Regiment’s Horse Guard in the gold coach from Christian IX’s Palace, Amalienborg, to Christiansborg Palace] [with attendance from: CP Frederik & CPss Mary]
SATURDAY
Jan.4: 11th Day of Christmas (Christianity)
Jan.4: Feast Day of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton (Roman Catholic)
Jan.4: World Braille Day
Dec.26, 2019-Jan.5, 2020 Czech Republic: The 2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships @ Ostrava & Trine, Czech Republic
Jan.3-24 Russia/China: Women’s World Chess Championship 2020 @ Shanghai (China) & Vladivostok (Russia)
Jan.3-9 Germany: The 2020 IIHF World Women’s U18 Championship Division I – Group A (ice hockey) @ Fussen, Germany
Dec.28, 2019-Jan.6, 2020 Germany/Austria: The 2019-2020 Four Hills Tournament (ski jumping) @ Germany & Austria
Dec.28, 2019-Jan.5, 2020 Italy: The 2019-2020 Tour de Ski (cross-country skiing) @ Lenzerheide (Switzerland), Toblach & Val di Fiemme, Italy
Jan.4 Romania: 31st Birthday of Elizabeth Karina de Roumanie Medforth-Mills {1989}
Jan.4 UAE-Dubai: 14th Accession Anniversary of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Emir of Dubai {2006}
Jan.4 Jordan: 6th Wedding Anniversary of Prince Faisal bin Al Hussein of Jordan & Princess Zeina Faisal of Jordan {2014}
Jan.4-12 UK: The 2020 BDO World Darts Championship @ London, England, UK
Jan.4-5 UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge & Catherine Dss of Cambridge host close family & friends to celebrate the Duchess’s upcoming Birthday @ Anmer Hall, Norfolk
Jan.4 Denmark: Pss Benedikte attends the performance of “The Snow Queen” @ the Opera, Munich, Germany
SUNDAY
Jan.5: 12th Day of Christmas / Twelfth Night (Christianity; Iceland, Sweden)
Jan.5: Armenian Christmas Eve (Armenian Apostolic Christianity)
Jan.5: Feast Day of Saint John Neumann (Roman Catholic)
Jan.5: Epiphany Eve (Western Christianity)
Jan.5: Eve of Theophany (Eastern Orthodox Christianity)
Jan.5: Sunday Celebration of the Feast of The Epiphany of The Lord (Roman Catholic)
Jan.5: Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus (Tridentine Roman Catholic)
Jan.5 USA: The 77th Golden Globe Awards Ceremony @ Beverly Hills, CA, USA
Dec.26, 2019-Jan.5, 2020 Czech Republic: The 2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships @ Ostrava & Trine, Czech Republic
Jan.3-24 Russia/China: Women’s World Chess Championship 2020 @ Shanghai (China) & Vladivostok (Russia)
Jan.3-9 Germany: The 2020 IIHF World Women’s U18 Championship Division I – Group A (ice hockey) @ Fussen, Germany
Dec.28, 2019-Jan.6, 2020 Germany/Austria: The 2019-2020 Four Hills Tournament (ski jumping) @ Germany & Austria
Jan.5 Germany: Pss Alessandra of Hanover releases new official photos for a new collection for her & her business partner’s handbag brand Moi & Sass
Dec.28, 2019-Jan.5, 2020 Italy: The 2019-2020 Tour de Ski (cross-country skiing) @ Lenzerheide (Switzerland), Toblach & Val di Fiemme, Italy
Jan.5-7 Saudi Arabia: The 2020 Dakar Rally (Rally raid) @ Saudi Arabia
Jan.4-12 UK: The 2020 BDO World Darts Championship @ London, England, UK
Jan.5 UK: Q.Elizabeth II, Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge & Catherine Dss of Cambridge attend Sunday service (Divine Service) @ St. Mary Magdalene Church (Sandringham Parish Church), Sandringham, Norfolk [with attendance from: Carole Middleton, James + Laura Meade, Emilia + David Jardine-Paterson, Oliver Baker, the Mrqss + Mrchnss of Cholmondeley, Thomas van Straubenzee + Lucy Lanigan O Keefe]
Jan.5 UK: Q.Elizabeth II presents The Queen Elizabeth Prize for Academic Excellence to Ellie Chen @ Springwood High School, King’s Lynn, Norfolk
Jan.5 Spain: 82nd Birthday of King Juan Carlos I of Spain {1938}
Jan.5 Sweden: Twelfth Night
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