Holy Innocents (Christianity)
Holy Innocents is the Christian day of solemn reflection, recognizing the male children of Bethlehem who were killed by Herod the Great in his attempt to eliminate the infant Jesus, whom he deemed as a threat to the throne.
Dec. 30
Feast of the Holy Family (Catholic Christianity)This day celebrates the family unit, Jesus, Mary and Joseph, and is recognized with special prayer. The moveable feast is usually celebrated the Sunday after Christmas, or if Christmas is on a Sunday, December 30th.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/multifaith-calendar/
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