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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250513
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SUMMARY:Vesak
DESCRIPTION:A holiday that commemorates the birth\, enlightenment and death of Gautama Buddha in Theravada\, Tibetan Buddhism\, and Navayana. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Buddhist \nTradition/Practices: Vesak\, a major Buddhist holiday\, is celebrated with a variety of religious and cultural practices\, including visiting temples\,  making offerings\, and engaging in acts of kindness.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/vesak/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTSTAMP:20261030T123144
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SUMMARY:Lag BaOmer
DESCRIPTION:Lag B’Omer is a joyous Jewish holiday\, celebrated on the 33rd day of the Omer\, the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Jewish \nTradition/Practices: Lag BaOmer is celebrated with bonfires\, outdoor activities\, and parades\, often accompanied by music and dancing. It is also a day of joy\, with weddings and haircuts permitted\, which are typically restricted during the Omer period. Many people visit the tomb of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai in Meron\, Israel\, for celebrations.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/lag-bomer/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250529
DTSTAMP:20261030T123144
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UID:74507-1748390400-1748476799@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Ascension of Baha’u’llah
DESCRIPTION:The Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh is a holy day in the Bahá’í Faith commemorating the death of Baha’u’llah\, the religion’s founder\, which occurred on May 29\, 1892. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Baha’i \nTradition/Practices:Baha’ís gather in prayer and reflection\, often suspending work and school for the day. It is a somber and  meditative occasion\, with devotional readings and gatherings where all are welcome.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/ascension-of-bahaullah/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250906
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SUMMARY:Mawlid alNabi
DESCRIPTION:Mawlid al-Nabi celebrates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Muslim \nTradition/Practices: Mawlid al-Nabi\, the celebration of the Prophet Muhammad’s birth\, is observed with a variety of customs and festivities across the Muslim world. It’s a time for religious gatherings\, reciting the Quran\, and delivering sermons about the Prophet’s life and teachings.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/mawlid-alnabi/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250912
DTSTAMP:20261030T123144
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SUMMARY:Nayrouz
DESCRIPTION:Nayrouz marks the start of the Coptic New year.  \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Coptic Orthodox Christian \nTradition/Practices: Nayrouz is celebrated with music\, poetry\, street festivals\, and the Sizdah Bedar picnic on the 13th day\, where people enjoy nature to signify the end of the holiday.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/nayrouz/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250923
DTSTAMP:20261030T123144
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T145158Z
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SUMMARY:Mabon
DESCRIPTION:Mabon is a Pagan and Wiccan celebration of the autumn equinox.  \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Pagan/Wiccan \nTradition/Practices: Mabon is celebrated by modern Pagans and Wiccans through activities such as hosting a harvest feast with seasonal foods\, creating an altar with autumn symbols like leaves and apples\, performing gratitude rituals\, and spending time in nature to connect with the balance of the autumn equinox.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/mabon-2025/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250923
DTSTAMP:20261030T123144
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T195630Z
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SUMMARY:Start of Navaratri
DESCRIPTION:Navaratri\, meaning “nine nights\,” is a significant Hindu festival celebrated over nine days and nights to honor the divine feminine\, Goddess Durga\, and her various forms. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Hindu \nTradition/Practices: Most people worship the idol of Goddess Durga\, followed by fasting (only eating vegetarian food and fruits) and perform several activities like Garba and Dandiya. \nDates: September 22- October 2
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/navaratri-2025-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250924
DTSTAMP:20261030T123144
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T150010Z
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SUMMARY:Rosh Hashanah
DESCRIPTION:Rosh Hashanah\, the Jewish new year\, is a fall holiday\, taking place at the beginning of the month of Tishrei.  \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Jewish \nTradition/Practices: Rosh Hashanah is celebrated with a synagogue service\, where a ram’s horn called a shofar is blown to symbolize a spiritual awakening and call to repentance. Families gather for festive meals featuring symbolic foods like apples dipped in honey\, round challah bread\, and pomegranates\, all wishing for a sweet and abundant new year. \nDates: September 23 (sundown) – September 24 (sundown)
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/rosh-hashanah-2025/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250929
DTSTAMP:20261030T123144
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SUMMARY:Durga Puja
DESCRIPTION:Celebrates the goddess Durga’s victory over the buffalo demon Mahishasura. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Hindu \nTradition/Practices: Durga Puja is celebrated with vibrant street festivals featuring elaborately decorated temporary structures called pandals\, public worship of Goddess Durga\, cultural events\, feasting on traditional foods\, and “pandal hopping” to visit multiple decorations and idols across a city. \nDates: September 28 – October 2
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/durga-puja/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T170000
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SUMMARY:Start of Yom Kippur
DESCRIPTION:Day of Atonement. It is the holiest day of the Jewish calendar marked with fasting. worship\, and repentance. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Jewish \nTradition/Practices:  Observers attend services and in other ways reflect on transgressions of the past year. Many fast\, refrain from work or writing\, refrain from using electricity or driving. \nDates: October 1 (sundown)- October 2
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/yom-kippur-2025/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251003
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UID:77030-1759363200-1759449599@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Dussehra/Dassera
DESCRIPTION:Anniversary of the day when Rama killed the evil demon Ravana. Also known as Durga Puja\, which celebrates the goddess Durga. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Hindu \nTradition/Practices: The day is observed with country-wide processions carrying statues of Durga\, Saraswati\, Ganesha\, Lakshmi\, and more to nearby rivers or oceans and immersing them. Also\, effigies of Ravana are burned symbolizing the victory of good over evil\, and celebrations are held by lighting fireworks. \n 
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/dussehra-dassera-2025/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251005
DTSTAMP:20261030T123144
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UID:77032-1759536000-1759622399@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Feast of St. Francis of Assisi Reformer
DESCRIPTION:Feast and celebration in honor of St. Francis of  Assisi and the blessing of animals \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Christian/Catholic/Protestant \nTradition/Practices: Often\, a congregation will engage in a blessing of animals.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/feast-of-st-francis-of-assisi-reformer-2025/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251007
DTSTAMP:20261030T123144
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T201248Z
UID:77034-1759708800-1759795199@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Start of Sukkot
DESCRIPTION:Festival of Booths. Commemorates the wandering in the desert of the Israelites as well as the fall harvest. While the festival of Sukkot lasts for 8 days\, the first 2 days are considered day of rest similar to the Jewish Sabbath. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Jewish \nTradition/Practices: Observers build temporary dwellings outside (known as a sukkah) and are commanded to spend the festival eating their meals and sleeping outdoors in the sukkah. The intention is to connect the abundance of the harvest to the themes of gratitude and hospitality. \nDates: October 6 (sundown) – October 8
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/start-of-sukkot-beginning-days/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251007
DTSTAMP:20261030T123144
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SUMMARY:Sukkot beginning days
DESCRIPTION:Festival of Booths. Commemorates the wandering in the desert of the Israelites as well as the fall harvest. While the festival of Sukkot lasts for 8 days\, the first 2 days are considered day of rest\, similar to the Jewish Sabbath. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Jewish \nTradition/Practices: Observers build temporary dwellings outside (known as a sukkah) and are commanded to spend the festival eating their meals and sleeping outdoors in the sukkah. The intention is to connect the abundance of the harvest to the themes of gratitude and hospitality. \nDates: October 6 – October 8
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/sukkot-beginning-days-2025/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251009
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SUMMARY:Sukkot middle days
DESCRIPTION:Festival of Booths. Commemorates the wandering in the desert of the Israelites as well as the fall harvest \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Jewish \nTradition/Practices: Observers build temporary dwellings outside (known as a sukkah) and are commanded to spend the festival eating their meals and sleeping outdoors in the sukkah. The intention is to connect the abundance of the harvest to the themes of gratitude and hospitality. \nDates: October 8 – October 12
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/sukkot-middle-days-2025/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251014
DTSTAMP:20261030T123144
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T201755Z
UID:77037-1760313600-1760399999@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Indigenous Peoples Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrates and honors Native American history and culture. Please note that the second Monday of October is also marked as a U.S. federal holiday\, Columbus Day. Some states and cities in the US have officially changed the day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: United States \nTradition/Practices: Native American people will celebrate their centuries-long history of resilience on Monday with ceremonies\, dances and speeches.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/indigenous-peoples-day-2025/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251014
DTSTAMP:20261030T123144
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SUMMARY:Ending of Sukkot Shemini Atzeret
DESCRIPTION:“The Eighth (Day) of Assembly” is observed on the day immediately following Sukkot. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Jewish \nTradition/Practices:In addition to attending services\, observers celebrate both holidays with festive meals. \nDates: October 13 – October 14
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/ending-of-sukkot-shemini-atzeret/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251015
DTSTAMP:20261030T123144
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T202106Z
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SUMMARY:Start of Simchat Tora
DESCRIPTION:Simchat Torah\, “Rejoicing in Torah”: celebrates the restart to the beginning of the annual cycle of the weekly is a Jewish festival that follows Sukkot and marks when the yearly cycle of readings from the Torah concludes\, and the next cycle begins. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Jewish \nTradition/Practices: During this holiday\, Torah scrolls are removed from the ark\, an ornate cabinet in which Torah scrolls are kept and carried through the synagogue in a joyful procession that often includes dancing with Torah scrolls.\n \nDates: October 14 (sundown) – October 15
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/start-of-simchat-tora/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251021
DTSTAMP:20261030T123144
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T202326Z
UID:77045-1760918400-1761004799@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Diwali
DESCRIPTION:Festival of Lights. This holiday is typically celebrated by families sharing various traditional rituals in their homes. It celebrates the victory of good over evil\, light over darkness\, and knowledge over ignorance. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Hindu \nTradition/Practices: Over five days\, people take part in festive gatherings\, fireworks displays\, feasts and prayer.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/diwali/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251022
DTSTAMP:20261030T123144
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SUMMARY:Bandi - Chhor Diwas
DESCRIPTION:A commemorative occasion having no fixed date which occurs in October or November and celebrates the release of the Sixth Guru Har Gobind Sahib from imprisonment and coincides with Diwali\, the Hindu festival of lights. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Sikh \nTradition/Practices: The Bandi Chhor Divas is celebrated by the lighting up of homes and Gurdwaras\, celebratory processions (nagar kirtan) and langar (community kitchen). It is an important Sikh celebration.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/bandi-chhor-diwas-2025/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T202838Z
UID:77049-1761120000-1761152400@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Birth of the Bab
DESCRIPTION:This day celebrates the birth of Bab. which literally translates as ‘the gate’\, who was a prophet and forerunner of the Bahá’í revelation. \nReligious/Ethnic Group:  Bahai \nTradition/Practices:  The Birth of the Báb is one of the nine holy days of the Bahá’í faith\, and is celebrated with prayers\, devotional readings\, and festive social gatherings.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/birth-of-the-bab-2025/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251101
DTSTAMP:20261030T123144
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T203047Z
UID:77051-1761868800-1761955199@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Halloween
DESCRIPTION:The eve of All Saints’ Day. \nReligious/Ethnic Group:United States \nTradition/Practices: In much of Europe and most of North America\, observance of Halloween is largely non-religious\, celebrated with parties\, spooky costumes\, jack -o’- lanterns\, pumpkin carvings\, and the giving of candy.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/halloween-2025/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251101
DTSTAMP:20261030T123144
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SUMMARY:Reformation Day
DESCRIPTION:Commemorates the beginning of the Protestant Reformation in 1517. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Christian \nTradition/Practices: N/A
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/reformation-day-2025/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251202
DTSTAMP:20261030T123144
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SUMMARY:Start of Advent
DESCRIPTION:The period of preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas and also preparation for the Second Coming of Christ. \nReligious/Ethnic Group:  Christian \nTradition/Practices:  Practices associated with Advent include Advent calendars\, lighting an Advent wreath\, praying an Advent daily devotional\, erecting a Christmas tree or a Chrismon tree\, lighting a Christingle\, as well as other ways of preparing for Chirstmas. \nDates: December 1- December 24
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/start-of-advent/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251207
DTSTAMP:20261030T123144
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SUMMARY:St. Nicholas Day
DESCRIPTION:This Christian holiday commemorates Saint Nicholas\, the patron saint of children. \nReligious/Ethnic Group:  Christian \nTradition/Practices:  Nicholas Day is typically celebrated on December 6\, the anniversary of his death (December 6\, 343 AD). Those who celebrate the holiday may choose to leave a shoe out on the night of December 5 to find chocolate coins or an orange tucked in it the next morning.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/st-nicholas-day/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251209
DTSTAMP:20261030T123144
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SUMMARY:Bodhi Day
DESCRIPTION:Bodhi Day is the Buddhist holiday that commemorates the day that Gautama Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment. \nReligious/Ethnic Group:  Buddhist \nTradition/Practices:  Bodhi Day is often celebrated in a calm and quiet way by meditating and praying.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/bodhi-day-2025/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251209
DTSTAMP:20261030T123144
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SUMMARY:Feast of the Immaculate Conception
DESCRIPTION:The day that Roman Catholics celebrate Mary’s conception without original sin. \nReligious/Ethnic Group:  Roman Catholic \nTradition/Practices:  As a holy day of obligation in the Church\, Catholics worldwide celebrate the Immaculate Conception by attending Mass.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/feast-of-the-immaculate-conception-2025/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251213
DTSTAMP:20261030T123144
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SUMMARY:Our Lady of Guadalupe (Feast)
DESCRIPTION:This celebration commemorates the appearance of Mary to the Mexican peasant Juan Diego in 1531. \nReligious/Ethnic Group:  Christian \nTradition/Practices:  The night before the Feast Day\, the Mexican community gathers at St. Michael’s for a vigil. Outside of the church\, they gather in a circle and recite prayers and recount the story of the appearance of Mary to Juan Diego. After completing the prayers\, they move into the church and sing songs in celebration of Our Lady.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/our-lady-of-guadalupe-feast-2025/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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SUMMARY:Start of Hanukkah
DESCRIPTION:Hanukkah reaffirms the ideals of Judaism and commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple of Jerusalem by the lighting of candles on each day of the festival. \nReligious/Ethnic Group:  Jewish \nTradition/Practices:  Hanukkah is celebrated by playing dreidel\, singing celebratory songs\, exchanging gifts\, making delicious Hanukkah recipes that remind us of the oil that burned for eight days at the temple in Jerusalem and lighting candles while chanting specified blessings. \nDates: December 14 – December 22
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/start-of-hanukkah/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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SUMMARY:Start of Las Posadas
DESCRIPTION:Las Posadas celebrate Joseph and Mary’s journey from Bethlehem to Nazareth in search of a place for Baby Jesus to be born. \nReligious/Ethnic Group:  Christian \nTradition/Practices:  Each evening during the festival\, a small child dressed as an angel leads a procession through the streets of the town.  \nDates: December 16 – December 24
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/start-of-las-posadas/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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