Religous and Ethnic Holidays

Las Posadas celebrate Joseph and Mary's journey from Bethlehem to Nazareth in search of a place for Baby Jesus to be born.

Yule celebrates the rebirth of the sun through gift exchanges, merriment, and deep spiritual reflection. Religious/Ethnic Group: Pagan/Wiccan Tradition/Practices: When people celebrate

Guru Gobind Singh is the tenth Sikh Guru and spiritual master. This date commemorates the day he was born. Religious/Ethnic Group: Sikh

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

A Christian holiday commemorating the birth of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Religious/Ethnic Group: Christian Tradition/Practices: Christmas is celebrated with the

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

Kwanzaa is an African American and Pan-African holiday that celebrates history, values, family, community and culture. Religious/Ethnic Group: American Tradition/Practices: Celebrated every

Black History Month is an annual observance originating in the United States, where it is also known as African American History Month.

Tu BiShvat is a Jewish holiday occurring on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of  Shevat. Religious/Ethnic Group: Jewish Tradition/Practices: Tu

Pagans and Wiccans celebrate this festival as the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, which honors light, fire,

Occurring 40 days after Christmas, Candlemas celebrates the birth of light. It commemorates the presentation of Jesus at the Temple, which occurs

Hindu celebration of the birth of Lord Shiva. Religious/Ethnic Group: Hindu Tradition/Practices: On the day of Maha Shivratri, people fast the whole