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Chinese New Year, also called the Spring Festival, celebrates the new year on the lunisolar Chinese calendar, marking the start of spring with traditions like family reunions, cleaning, red decorations, fireworks, feasts, dragon dances, and red envelopes, ending with the Lantern Festival. 2026 marks the Year of the Fire Horse. 
Ramadan is the ninth, holiest month in the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a time for fasting from dawn to sunset, intense prayer, self-reflection, and community - commemorating the first revelation of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad. 
On Zero Discrimination Day, 1 March, we celebrate the right of everyone to live a full and productive life—and live it with dignity. Zero Discrimination Day highlights how people can become informed about and promote inclusion, compassion, peace and, above all, a movement for change. https://www.unaids.org/en/zero-discrimination-day 
Baba Marta Day marks the welcoming of spring by exchanging Martenitsi (red-and-white threaded charms symbolizing health, happiness, and fertility) worn until a stork is seen or a tree blooms, then hung on a blossoming branch. The holiday honors the folklore figure "Grandma Marta," who brings warmer weather, with traditions including exchanging these amulets and wishing... Read More 
St. David's Day is the National Day of Wales, honoring its patron saint, St. David, with festivities reflecting Welsh culture, heritage, and identity, featuring parades, traditional costumes, Welsh emblems (daffodils/leeks), music, and special foods like cawl. |
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Purim in 2026 begins at sundown on Monday, March 2, 2026, and concludes at nightfall on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, celebrating the Jewish people's salvation from ancient Persia, with traditions including reading the Book of Esther, costumes, festive meals (Purim Seudah), and giving gifts of food (Mishloach Manot). |
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Hinamatsuri, also called Doll's Day or Girls' Day, is an annual festival in Japan. Platforms covered with a red carpet material are used to display a set of ornamental dolls representing the emperor, empress, attendants, and musicians in traditional court dress of the Heian period. 
Holi is a religious festival celebrated by Hindus all over the world. Holi is considered as the second biggest festival on the Hindu calendar after Diwali. Holi is also known as the Festival of Colours, Love and Spring. |
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The main celebrations occur at Anandpur Sahib in Punjab, India, featuring traditional martial arts (Gatka), horse riding, poetry, and music. It starts on the day after Holi, celebrating Sikh courage. |
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At Carman Wellness Connections we believe that “a strong community is built on connection, purpose, and a sense of belonging.” Monthly Community Suppers provide an excellent way to help achieve this goal. Join us at Carman United Church - supper is served at 5:30pm. |
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Laylat al-Qadr, or the "Night of Power" or "Night of Decree," is the holiest night in the Islamic calendar, commemorating when the Quran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. It occurs during the last ten nights of Ramadan. 
Mothering Sunday is a day honouring mother churches - the church where one is baptised and becomes "a child of the church". It is celebrated in the United Kingdom, Ireland and some Commonwealth countries on the fourth Sunday in Lent. The holiday is often known as "Mother's Day" in the United Kingdom, and has become... Read More |
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The annual event celebrates the nation’s cultural diversity, promoting inclusiveness, respect, and a sense of belonging for everyone. Harmony Day is celebrated on March 21, which coincides with the UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The 2026 theme focuses on "Culture connects us all!". |
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Saint Patrick's Day is a religious and cultural holiday held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick (c. 385 – c. 461), the foremost patron saint of Ireland. The day commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, and, by extension, celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish in general. Celebrations... Read More |
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Eid al-Fitr is celebrated by Muslims worldwide as it marks the end of the month-long, dawn-to-dusk fasting (sawm) during Ramadan. Also called 'Festival of Breaking the Fast' it is the first of the two main festivals in Islam, the other being Eid al-Adha. It falls on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of... Read More |
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French is the first official language spoken for 22.0% of the Canadian population. The majority of Francophones (84.1%) live in Quebec and close to 1 million live in other provinces and territories of the country. There is a growing focus on Francophone immigration to support communities outside Quebec. https://www.un.org/fr/observances/french-language-day 
Nowruz, meaning "New Day" in Persian, is the 3,000-year-old Iranian New Year celebration marking the vernal equinox (spring equinox) and the start of spring. It is now celebrated by many ethnicities worldwide. |
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Vesak is the most important Buddhist festival. The festival commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Gautama Buddha in Theravada, Tibetan Buddhism and Navayana. |
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Prince Kūhiō Day is an official holiday in the state of Hawaii in the United States. It marks the birth of Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole. As a delegate, Kuhio authored the first Hawaii Statehood bill in 1919. |
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Bring yourself and invite some friends and family for a FREE meal! Last Saturday of the month. |
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Palm Sunday happens on the Sunday before Easter. The day commemorates Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Its name originates from the palm branches waved by the crowd to greet and honor Jesus as he entered the city. |
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Passover is a major Jewish holiday commemorating the story of the Israelite's escape from slavery in Egypt. It specifically refers to God passing over the houses of the Israelites and killing the firstborn sons of the Egyptians. |
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Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. For many it is a day of fasting and religious services. |
