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327th day and 47th week in 2023
Zodiac: Sagittarius (11/22 - 12/21) ♐
Chinese year: rabbit 兔
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Holiday Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day, celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November in the United States, is a cherished holiday dedicated to gratitude, unity, and feasting with loved ones. It traces its roots to a historic 1621 feast shared by Pilgrims and Native Americans, symbolizing the spirit of cooperation and thankfulness. Today, it's a time for families and friends to gather, enjoy a bountiful meal, express gratitude for the blessings in their lives, and reflect on the importance of togetherness. Thanksgiving serves as a poignant reminder to appreciate the simple joys and connections that enrich our lives.
Chinese New Year's Eve
Chinese and Vietnamese New Year's Eve marks the final day of the traditional Chinese lunar calendar, leading up to Chinese and Vietnamese New Year. It's a time of family reunions, where families gather for a celebratory dinner known as the "Reunion Dinner" symbolizing unity and prosperity. The evening is filled with traditions aimed at bidding farewell to the old year and welcoming the new one, including cleaning homes to sweep away bad fortune, decorating with red for good luck, and setting off fireworks to ward off evil spirits.
Day Information
This day was 175 days ago, today is 5/16/2024.
Moon: waxing, moon phase is waxing gibbous, age 11.3 days, new moon December 12, full moon November 27.
Date ISO 8601 format: 2023-11-23T17:53:54-08:00
UTC date and time: 2023-11-24 01:53:54
Unix time: 1700790834
Sun information in Los Angeles
Sunrise: 6:31 AM
Sunset: 4:46 PM
At zenith: 11:39 AM
Length of day: 10h 15m
Births anniversaries
Franklin Pierce
Born in 1804, 219 years ago. 14th president of the United States