Religous and Ethnic Holidays

Day of the Covenant is a festival observed to commemorate Bahá’u’lláhs appointment f his son, Abdul-Baha, as his successor. Religious/Ethnic Group:  Bahai

Following a 19th-century tradition, it commemorates the Pilgrims harvest feast in the autumn of 1621. It is considered by some to be

Bodhi Day is the Buddhist holiday that commemorates the day that Gautama Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment. Religious/Ethnic Group: Buddhist

The day that Roman Catholics celebrate Mary's conception without original sin Religious/Ethnic Group: Roman Catholic Tradition/Practices: As a holy day of obligation

This celebration commemorates the appearance of Mary to the Mexican peasant Juan Diego in 1531. Religious/Ethnic Group: Christian Tradition/Practices: The night before

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

Christmas Eve is the evening or entire day before Christmas Day, the festival commemorating the birth of Jesus. Religious/Ethnic Group: Christian Tradition/Practices:

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

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