2025 Calendar with Seasons, Liturgical Observances, and Traditions --- WINTER - Dates: December 21, 2024 - March 19, 2025 - Winter Solstice: December 21, 2024 - Liturgical Seasons: Advent (December 1 - December 24, 2024), Christmas (December 25, 2024 - January 5, 2025) Traditions: - Advent: Lighting of the Advent wreath, preparing spiritually for Christmas, and engaging in charitable acts. - Christmas: Celebrated with Midnight Mass, nativity scenes, Epiphany traditions like blessing homes, and "Three Kings" celebrations. Popular Winter Feast Days & Holy Days of Obligation: - December 25, 2024: Christmas (Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord) - Holy Day of Obligation - January 1, 2025: Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God - Holy Day of Obligation - January 5, 2025: Epiphany (in some regions, this may be a Holy Day of Obligation) - February 2, 2025: Presentation of the Lord (Candlemas) Acts of Kindness: - Help the Vulnerable: Donate warm clothing or blankets to those in need, or volunteer at shelters. - Visit the Elderly: Spend time with seniors in your community who may feel isolated. - Support Local Businesses: Purchase gifts or essentials from small, community-based stores. Agricultural Notes: - Preparation Season: Planning crops and preparing soil for spring planting. - Dormancy: Winter crops are harvested; trees and vines are pruned, and soil is covered for protection. --- SPRING - Dates: March 20, 2025 - June 20, 2025 - Spring Equinox: March 20, 2025 - Liturgical Seasons: Lent (March 5 - April 19, 2025), Easter (April 20 - June 8, 2025) Traditions: - Lent: Begins with Ash Wednesday; includes fasting, prayer, and almsgiving in preparation for Easter. - Easter: Celebrations begin with the Easter Vigil, followed by joyous gatherings, egg hunts, and prayers for the coming of the Holy Spirit. Popular Spring Feast Days & Holy Days of Obligation: - March 19, 2025: Solemnity of Saint Joseph - April 20, 2025: Easter Sunday - Holy Day of Obligation - May 9, 2025: Ascension of the Lord - Holy Day of Obligation (in some dioceses, this may be transferred to Sunday, May 11) - June 8, 2025: Pentecost (not a Holy Day of Obligation but widely celebrated) Acts of Kindness: - Plant for Others: Create a small garden for a neighbor, a community space, or in support of a local food bank. - Clean Up Public Spaces: Organize or join a local cleanup at a park or community center. - Help with Groceries: Offer to buy or deliver groceries for someone who may have limited mobility. Agricultural Notes: - Planting Season: Early spring crops are planted, including lettuce, radishes, and peas. - Mid-Spring Planting: Additional vegetables and fruits, like carrots and potatoes, are planted as soil warms. --- SUMMER - Dates: June 21, 2025 - September 22, 2025 - Summer Solstice: June 21, 2025 - Liturgical Season: Ordinary Time (continuing after Pentecost) Traditions: - Ordinary Time includes spiritual growth, outdoor Masses, community gatherings, and feast day festivals honoring local saints. Popular Summer Feast Days & Holy Days of Obligation: - June 22, 2025: Corpus Christi - Processions and Mass (not a universal Holy Day of Obligation but significant in some regions) - June 29, 2025: Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul - May be observed as a Holy Day of Obligation in some countries - August 15, 2025: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Holy Day of Obligation Acts of Kindness: - Organize or Join a Food Drive: Collect non-perishable food for local pantries when seasonal demand might be lower. - Offer Respite to Caregivers: Volunteer to help with babysitting or caregiving, giving others a chance to rest. - Support Farmers Markets: Purchase produce from local markets to support small farmers. Agricultural Notes: - Growing Season: Summer crops, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and berries, are actively growing and are harvested by late summer. - Harvesting Begins: Some crops, like squash and corn, start reaching maturity. --- FALL - Dates: September 23, 2025 - December 20, 2025 - Fall Equinox: September 23, 2025 - Liturgical Season: Continuation of Ordinary Time, leading into Advent Traditions: - Ordinary Time in fall emphasizes thanksgiving and stewardship, with communities often hosting harvest festivals. Preparation for Advent begins in late fall. Popular Fall Feast Days & Holy Days of Obligation: - October 4, 2025: Saint Francis of Assisi - Celebrated with the blessing of animals and prayers for creation - November 1, 2025: All Saints' Day - Holy Day of Obligation - November 2, 2025: All Souls' Day (not a Holy Day of Obligation but significant for prayers for the deceased) - December 8, 2025: Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception - Holy Day of Obligation Acts of Kindness: - Volunteer with Meal Services: Support Thanksgiving or harvest meal programs by cooking, serving, or donating. - Write Letters of Appreciation: Send gratitude letters to service members, educators, or healthcare workers. - Help with Harvest: If you know someone with a garden or farm, lend a hand during harvest season. Agricultural Notes: - Harvest Season: The main harvest season for pumpkins, apples, and root vegetables. - Preparation for Dormancy: Soil is amended, cover crops are planted, and some winter crops like garlic are sown. --- Lunar Calendar Phases for 2025 | Date | Moon Phase | |--------------------|-------------------| | January 13 | Full Moon | | February 12 | Full Moon | | March 13 | Full Moon | | April 11 | New Moon | | April 20 (Easter) | Full Moon | | May 11 | New Moon | | June 10 | Full Moon | | July 9 | Full Moon | | August 8 | Full Moon | | September 6 | Full Moon | | October 6 | Full Moon | | November 5 | Full Moon | | December 5 | Full Moon |