Religous and Ethnic Holidays

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

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

Description: Muslims remember Prophet Muhammad’s pilgrimage from Mecca to Jerusalem on this holy day. After his arrival, he ascended to Heaven. Traditions

Description: The celebration of the new year on the lunisolar Chinese Calendar. Traditions or Practices:  Celebrations to usher out the old year

Description: Shrove Tuesday is the traditional feast day before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday. Traditions or Practices: Shrove Tuesday, Pancake

Description: Ash Wednesday is a solemn reminder of human mortality and the need for reconciliation with God and marks the beginning of

Description: Known as Nirvana Day in Mahãyãna Buddhism, this day honors the death of Buddha and his attainment of final nirvana. Traditions

Description: This celebration marks the start of the fasting month, where Bahá’ís 15 years and older abstain from food and drink between

Baha’is between 15 and 70 years of age do not eat or drink from sunrise to sunset and set aside time for

Hindu celebration of the birth of Lord Shiva. Religious / Ethnic Group - Hindu Tradition and Practices - On the day of

Feast day of the patron saint of Ireland. In the U.S., a secular version is celebrated by people of all faiths through

The beginning of Great Lent for Eastern Christian churches, which starts 40 days before Orthodox Easter (Pascha), counting Sundays. Religious / Ethnic