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Rosh Hashanah
The Jewish New Year, marking the beginning of the High Holy Days. Traditions include sounding the shofar (ram's horn) and festive meals.
Yom Kippur
Known as the Day of Atonement, it's the holiest day in Judaism, dedicated to fasting, prayer, and repentance.
Diwali
Known as the Festival
Indigenous People’s Day
NH, United StatesThe second Monday of October annually marks Columbus Day in many parts the United States but not all states or regions follow this observance. Instead, they celebrate other events on the day. For example, South Dakota's official holiday on this date is Native Americans' Day, while parts of California celebrate Indigenous People's Day.
Halloween
Celebrated in various countries, notably the United States, Halloween involves activities like trick-or-treating, costume parties, and carving pumpkins. Its origins trace back to ancient Celtic festivals.
Día de los Muertos (Mexican)
NH, United StatesEl Día de los Muertos, or The Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico and by people of Mexican heritage elsewhere. Dia de los Muertos honors the dead with festivals and lively celebrations, a typically Latin American custom that combines indigenous Aztec ritual with Catholicism (Dia de los Muertos is celebrated on All Saints Day […]
Veterans Day
In the United States, Veterans Day honors military veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Observances include ceremonies and parades.
Veterans Day (USA)
NH, United StatesIn the USA, Veterans Day annually falls on November 11. This day is the anniversary of the signing of the armistice, which ended the World War I hostilities between the Allied nations and Germany in 1918. Veterans are thanked for their services to the United States on Veterans Day.
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.
Thanksgiving Day (USA)
NH, United StatesThanksgiving Day in the United States is a holiday on the fourth Thursday of November. Thanksgiving Day is a day for people in the US to give thanks for what they have. Families and friends get together for a meal, which traditionally includes a roast turkey, stuffing, potatoes, vegetables, cranberry sauce, gravy, and pumpkin pie.
