Bodhi Day, Thursday, December 8, is the Buddhist holiday that commemorates the day that the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama (Shakyamuni), experienced enlightenment, also known as bodhi in Sanskrit and Pali.

Bodhi Day is often celebrated in a calm and quiet way by meditating and praying. Some Buddhists might decorate a Bodhi Tree with lights and display statues of Buddha. 

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