Tag: USA
Juneteenth – USA
This day commemorates the end of slavery. Its name is a portmanteau of “June” and “nineteenth”, as it is celebrated on the anniversary of June 19, 1865, when as the American Civil War was… Read More
Flag Day – USA
This day commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777.
Memorial Day – USA
This is a day for honouring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. It is observed on the last Monday of… Read More
Cinco De Mayo – Mexican/Mexican-American
Spanish for ‘Fifth of May’ – An annual celebration held on May 5 to celebrate Mexico’s victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. In the… Read More
Gathering of Nations Powwow (USA)
The Gathering of Nations is the largest powwow in North America, and one of the most prominent Native American gatherings. It brings together members of Native American tribes from across the… Read More
Prince Kūhiō Day – Hawaii
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… Read More
Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day is a popular tradition in the U.S. and Canada celebrated on February 2nd, where people watch a groundhog emerge from its burrow to predict the end of winter;… Read More
