Religous and Ethnic Holidays

December 26 commemorates the life of St. Stephen, a Christian deacon in Jerusalem who was known for his service to the poor

Created in 1966 by Maulana Ron Karenga, Kwanzaa is an African American and Pan-African holiday that celebrates history, values, family, community and

The Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God is a liturgical celebration observed on January 1st which falls exactly one week after

Known as Theophany in Eastern Christianity, it celebrates the manifestation of Jesus as Christ. In addition, the Western Church associates Epiphany with

An annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ

The Old New Year, or the Orthodox New Year is celebrated as the start of the New Year by the Julian calendar.

Seasonal celebration marking turning of the sun toward the north.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the United States marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. It

Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti is an auspicious day among the Sikh community and is celebrated every year to pay tributes to the

The day many Buddhist traditions celebrate the enlightenment of the Buddha

First observed in 1950, this Baháʼí faith day is inspired by their idea of the oneness and evolution of religion. The purpose

This Jewish holiday is celebrated as an ancient Earth Day, where trees are planted annually.