All Saints’ Day (Christian)
All Saints' Day, or All Hallows' Day is celebrated in honor of all the saints of the church. The liturgical practice begins in the evening of Oct. 31, All Hallows'... Read More
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All Souls’ Day (Christian)
All Souls' Day is a commemoration of all the faithful departed. In some Christian traditions this day is the final day of the three days of All Hallowtide. (Wikipedia)
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Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead (Mexico)
This is a holiday to honor the deceased, however it is often a holiday of joyful celebration rather than mourning. Family and friends gathering to pay respects and to remember... Read More
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Guru Nanak Birthday (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... Read More
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Advent – first Sunday (Christian)
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.... Read More
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Geeta Jayanti (Hindu)
Geeta Jayanti is a Hindu observance that marks the day the Bhagavad Gita dialogue occurred between Arjuna and Krishna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. (Wikipedia)
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Bodhi Day (Buddhist)
Bodhi Day is the Buddhist holiday that commemorates the day that Gautama Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment. Wikipedia
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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... Read More
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Las Posadas (Latin America)
Las Posadas is a Christian festival in Latin America. This nine-day celebration represents the 9-month pregnancy of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Each day, two people portraying Mary and Joseph... Read More
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Yule Begins (Germanic/Pagan)
Yule is a winter festival historically observed by Germanic peoples. It has been incorporated into some Christian Christmas celebrations as well as revived in some neopagan practices. (Wikipedia)
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Joseph Smith’s Birthday (Mormon)
Joseph Smith was the founder of Mormonism and the Church of the Latter Day Saints publishing the Book of Mormon in 1829. (Wikipedia)
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Christmas (Christian)
This is the day when Western Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. It marks the end of Advent and the beginning of the 12 days of Christmas. Wikipedia