Religous and Ethnic Holidays

The period of preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas and also of preparation for the Second

Bodhi Day is the Buddhist holiday that commemorates the day that Gautama Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment.

The day that Roman Catholics celebrate Mary’s conception without original sin.

This celebration commemorates the appearance of Mary to the Mexican peasant Juan Diego in 1531.

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.

Asarah B'Tevet is observed as a day of fasting, mourning and repentance.

Guru Gobind Singh is the tenth Sikh Guru and spiritual master. This date commemorates the day he was born.

Christmas Eve is the evening or entire day before Christmas Day, the festival commemorating the birth of Jesus.

A Christian holiday commemorating the birth of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

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