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General
Thanksgiving Day
A U.S. holiday expressing gratitude for the harvest and blessings of the past year. Traditions include family gatherings and festive meals, notably featuring turkey.
Hanukkah
Also known as the Festival of Lights, this Jewish holiday commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Celebrations include lighting the menorah, playing dreidel, and eating oil-based foods.
Christmas Day
Celebrated by Christians worldwide, Christmas commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. Traditions include attending church services, exchanging gifts, and festive decorations.
Kwanzaa
An African-American cultural festival celebrating African heritage and values. Each of the seven days focuses on one of the Nguzo Saba, or seven principles.
New Year’s Day
Celebrated worldwide, New Year's Day marks the beginning of the new calendar year. Traditions include fireworks, parties, and making resolutions.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
A U.S. federal holiday honoring the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Observances include educational programs, community service, and reflections on civil rights.
Valentine’s Day
Celebrated in many countries, Valentine's Day is associated with romantic love. Traditions include exchanging cards, flowers, and gifts with loved ones.
Lunar New Year
Also known as Chinese New Year, this festival marks the beginning of the lunar new year. Celebrated in many East Asian countries, traditions include family reunions, feasts, and dragon dances.
Ash Wednesday
In Christianity, Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting and repentance leading up to Easter. Observances include church services and the imposition of ashes.
St. Patrick’s Day
Observed in Ireland and by people of Irish descent worldwide, this day honors Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Celebrations often include parades, wearing green attire, and cultural festivities.