Chalica
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Chalica is a holiday celebrated by some Unitarian Universalists. It traditionally begins on the first Monday in December and lasts seven days,[1][2] though a seven-week variant beginning in January is also observed.[3]
Observance
On each of the seven nights (or weeks), a different principle of Unitarian Universalism is honored.[6] On each day, a chalice is ignited, the day's principle is read, and ways of honoring the principle are enacted, such as volunteering or donating to a social justice cause.[7][8] There is no rule for how the chalice or display should look, but there are traditionally seven candles around the chalice, one for each principle.[9] Activities on each day vary, and may include discussions, group activities, and songs.[10]