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 […]
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Eid al-Adha
This evening is the start of Eid al-Adha (EED al-adha) also referred to the “Festival of Sacrifice” This is one of the two major Islamic holidays which honor’s Ibrahim’s devotion […]
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Vesak
Today is Vesak (Vee-sak) Day, which is the most sacred Buddhist holiday. This day is when the Buddha was born, the day he attained enlightenment and the day he passed […]
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Pride Month
June is Pride Month. Pride Month celebrates the history, achievements, and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community, and commemorates the 1969 Stonewall uprising in New York City, which was a pivotal […]
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Caribbean American Heritage Month
June is Caribbean American Heritage Month. This month recognizes and celebrates the profound contributions of Caribbean Americans to the cultural, social, and economic life of the United States. We encourage […]