
- Indigenous Peoples’ Day- Vermont state holiday that celebrates and honors indigenous American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. 
- Simchat Torah- Jewish day to celebrate the reading of the Law. 
- Diwali- Hindu Festival of Lights symbolizing the human urge to move toward the light. 
- Veteran’s Day- A US federal holiday to honor military veterans of the US Armed Forces. 
- 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. 
- New Year’s Day- The first day of the year in the modern Gregorian calendar. 
- Orthodox Christmas- Christian Orthodox celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. 
