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  • Diwali (Hindu)

    Diwali is a Hindu festival of lights. It symbolizes the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance". Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists also celebrate Diwali. (Wikipedia)

  • Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur (Sikh)

    Guru Tech Bahadur was the ninth of ten gurus who founded the Sikh religion. His martyrdom at the hand of the Mughal Empire officials is remembered on this day. (Wikipedia)

  • Birth Of Guru Nanak (Sikh)

    Guru Nanak Gurpurab, or the birth of Guru Nanak Dev celebrates the birth of the first Sikh guru and the founder of Sikhism. This is one of the most sacred festivals in Sikhism. (Wikipedia)

  • Ascension of Abdúl-Bahá (Baháʼí)

    Abdu’l-Baha was the eldest son of Baha’u’llah. “Abdu’l-Baha” means “the Servant of Baha” in reference to His servitude to Baha’u’llah. He served as head of the Baháʼí from 1892-1921. He passed away on Nov. 28, 1921. (Wikipedia)

  • First Sunday of Advent

    Advent is the Christian liturgical season of preparation and anticipation of the birth of Jesus. The days and weeks of Advent are often marked with Advent calendars or candle-lit wreaths. In Eastern Christian traditions Advent is a nativity fast. (Wikipedia)

  • St. Nicholas Day (Christian)

    The Feast Day of St. Nicholas is celebrated with honoring Saint Nicholas' reputation as a bringer of gifts. The day is particularly celebrated in European countries with festivities and gifts for children. Santa Claus was derived from St. Nicholas. (Wikipedia)

  • Hanukkah (Jewish)

    Hanukkah is an eight day Jewish festival of celebrating the recovery of Jerusalem and rededication of the second temple. It is also known as the festival of lights with use of the Hanukkah menorah. (Wikipedia)

  • Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Christian)

    The Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe honors the Marian apparition to Mexican peasant Juan Diego. The image of Our Lady of Guadalupe has become one Mexico's most significant cultural symbols. (Wikipedia)

  • Death Of Prophet Zarathustra (Zoroastrian)

    Zarathustra, also known as Zoroaster, is regarded as the spiritual founder of Zoroastrianism. The exact dates of his birth and death are unknown but his death is commemorated on Dec. 26 with prayer and study. (Wikipedia)