Org-mode: how to convert date format?

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I'm using Emacs org-mode's agenda feature.

When I put a timestamp on an item in my gtd.org file, with C-c . , it will show up in my agenda for the week. The date is in this format: <2011-12-25 Sun>

If I use M-x holidays to get a list of holidays, the dates are in this format: Sunday, December 25, 2011: Christmas

How can I add holidays to my gtd.org file, in a format that shows up in the agenda?

I've looked through the Emacs manual and the org-mode manual, for either a way to change the date formats in 'holidays', or a way to convert a date into org-mode's format.

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1 Answers

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You can add them to the calendar by adding the following SEXP to your org file: %%(org-calendar-holidays)

See: Calendar/Diary Integration

The specifc entry in your org file could be as follows (This works just like this):

* Holidays
:PROPERTIES:
:CATEGORY: Holiday
:END:
%%(org-calendar-holidays)

If you want a different category or different name for the headline, you can do so. But as a generic entry it will provide the information you want. (It matches what my org-file has)