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  • Sukkot

    Jewish Feast of Tabernacles which celebrates the harvest and the protection of the people of Israel as they wandered in the wilderness dwelling in tents.

  • Simchat Torah

    Jewish day to celebrate the reading of the Law.

  • 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.

  • Indigenous Peoples’ Day

    Vermont state holiday that celebrates and honors indigenous American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures.

  • 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.