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the African-American and Pan-African holiday, Kwanzaa (kwaan·zuh). This holiday celebrates African heritage, family, community and culture. Observed with festive meals, and gift exchanges. December 26, 2026-January 1,2027. https://www.awarenessdays.com/awareness-days-calendar/kwanzaa/
Today we observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday honoring the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., civil rights leader and visionary. Dr. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]