Holidays/Observances

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

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

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

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

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.