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Navaratri/Dassehra

9-day Hindu Festival of the divine mother honoring Durga, wife of Shiva. Also observed as a celebration recalling the days of Lord Krishna.

Veteran’s Day

A US federal holiday to honor military veterans of the US Armed Forces.

Diwali

Hindu Festival of Lights symbolizing the human urge to move toward the light.

Thanksgiving Day

A US federal holiday to celebrate the harvest and other blessings of the past year.

Hanukkah

Jewish Festival of Lights. It commemorates the Maccabean recapture and rededication of the Jerusalem Temple in 165-164 b.c.e.

Christmas Day

Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.

Kwanza

An African American and Pan-African holiday celebrating family, community and culture.