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You Told Us the Holidays You Would Create. Now It’s Time to Vote.

Bravery Day. Deadline Day. A day dedicated to reaching out to the people you’ve lost touch with. Which do you want to see celebrated more broadly?
Source: Guille Manchado

Late last year, The Atlantic’s Family section asked readers to share some of the unique traditions they take part in during the year-end holiday season. The rituals you shared were fun and inspiring, and they made us think: Wouldn’t it be fantastic to celebrate them, or events like them, in a broader way? Wouldn’t it be great to have—in addition to, of course, upcoming microholidays such as National Frozen Food Day, Middle Name Pride, and —another festivity to look forward to?

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