Lunar New Year

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

Shrove Tuesday

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

Ash Wednesday

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

Medgar Evers College Annual Big Read

Virtual

In the spirit of our college namesake, and our mission of community engagement paired with the tradition of The Great American Read, the

Parinirvana

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