Octave of the Nativity
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The Octave of the Nativity (or Octave of Christmas) is January 1, the eighth day after the celebration of the birth of Jesus on Christmas. References to this name could refer to:
- Feast of the Circumcision of Christ, the traditional Christian feast on January 1
- Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, the Roman Catholic feast day moved to January 1 by Vatican II