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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.

Lunar New Year

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 celebrated by East and Southeast Asian cultures, including Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean communities.

Maha Shivaratri

A Hindu festival in honor of Lord Shiva and his marriage to Goddess Parvati.

President’s Day

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

Ash Wednesday

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

Beginning of Lent

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.

Purim

Jewish celebration of the deliverance of the Jewish minority in Persia from genocide.