Holidays/Observances

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

Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.

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

The first day of the year in the modern Gregorian calendar.

Christian Orthodox celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.

A US federal holiday celebrating the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.

Also known as Spring Festival, Lunar New Year is the celebration of the arrival or spring and the beginning of the new year on the lunisolar calendar. It is widely... Read more »

Christian observance to begin the 40 day season of Lent. Ashes are marked on worshippers as a sign of penitence

A Christian time of reflection and preparation for Holy Week and Easter. A forty day time of intense devotion, it is observed by fasting, frequent worship and acts of charity.... Read more »

A US federal holiday to honor all persons who served as presidents of the United States.