Lunar New Year
as Chinese New Year. This Pan-Asian Celebration is observed with family reunions, festive meals and gift-giving. February 6th, 2027. Lunar New Year is spectacular, loud and, for many cultures across […]
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Ash Wednesday
Today is Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the 40-day season of Lent. During Lent our Christian community members may give up eating fish, eggs, sweets and other activities and […]
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Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day, which is said to have many origins. Some believe that it originated from the Pagan holiday of Lupercalia, celebrated annually in Rome. It is also believed that Valentine’s […]
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Eid al-Fitr
Sunday evening after sunset our Muslim community members will begin to celebrate Eid al-Fitr (EED- al fitter) which is the end of the holy month of Ramadan. You may say […]
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St. Patrick’s Day
Today is St. Patrick’s Day, which is a day during which our community members celebrate their Irish culture and heritage by wearing green and/or shamrocks. It also is a Christian […]
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Holi
Today is Holi (hoo-lee), Also known as the “Festival of Colors”. This ancient Indian holiday represents the return of spring and triumph of good vs. evil. A key aspect of […]
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Good Friday and Easter
Tomorrow is the Christian holiday, Good Friday, which is followed by Easter on Sunday. Good Friday represents the crucifixion of the Christian savior Jesus Christ. Good Friday is observed with […]
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Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Acceptance Month. Formerly known as Autism Awareness Month, this month celebrates the diversity of the autism spectrum and promotes acceptance, inclusion, and support for autistic individuals. Sharon […]
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Passover
Tomorrow is the beginning of the Jewish holiday Passover. Passover lasts 8 days starting with celebratory meals called Seders (Say- dares), when families and friends gather and tell the story […]
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Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. This month celebrates the history, culture, and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. From science […]