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.

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

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

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.

9th month on Islamic calendar, devoted to the commemoration of Muhammad's reception of the divine revelation recorded in the Qur'an. The event begins when authorities in Saudi Arabia sight the new moon of the 9th month. It is the holiest period of the Islamic Year. There is strict fasting from sunrise to sunset. Observed Feb.... Read more »