Celebrates the contributions, heritage, and culture of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Religious/Ethnic Group: American Tradition/Practices: During Hispanic Heritage Month, many cities will

16 days in the Hindu calendar in which ancestors are remembered through the offering of prayers, food, and water Religious/Ethnic Group: Hindu

Celebration marking the autumnal equinox in the Pagan and Wiccan religions. Religious/Ethnic Group: Pagan/Wiccan Tradition/Practices: Practitioners pick apples, a common symbol of

Sometimes known as the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah commemorates the creation of the world and is the beginning of the Days of

Nine-day festival celebrating the triumph of good over evil. It worships God in the form of the universal mother commonly referred to

Feast and celebration in honor of St. Francis of Assisi and the blessing of animals. Religious/Ethnic Group: Christian/ Catholic/ Protestant Tradition/Practices: Often