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In the United States, Leon Day is the halfway mark to Christmas. Leon is Noel spelled backwards. It is celebrated on June 25th, i.e. the turning point when Christmas begins to come closer on the calendar. 〔 (June 25: Leon Day, Please take my children to Work Day ) Retrieved 19 November 2013 〕 It is exactly six months before Christmas day. 〔 (Leon Day ) Retrieved 19 November 2013 〕 ==Observance== Although not an official holiday, Leon Day may be celebrated in a number of ways. For example: * Retailers may offer deals and promotions for Christmas.〔 (June 25: Holidays and Celebrations Today ) Retrieved 19 November 2013〕 * Radio stations may play Christmas music, either for part of the day or for the entire day.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Leon Day, Christmas in summer, is new event at Onondaga Lake Park )〕 * Nonprofit organizations, such as the Salvation Army, may use the day to remind people of the need for funds year-round to assist needy communities and families.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=The Salvation Army to observe LEON Day on June 25 )〕 * Community organizers may host celebrations and public events in observance of the holiday. For example, Onondaga County in central New York celebrated its 2nd annual LEON festival on June 25, 2015, featuring a free kids concert, face painting, and fireworks.〔 For many crafters, Leon Day is a time to begin thinking about creating gifts and decorations for the Christmas holiday. The day has become popular enough that American Greetings offers e-cards for Leon Day. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Leon Day (holiday)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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