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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.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
NH, United StatesMartin Luther King Jr. Day, also referred to as MLK Day for short, is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of January. It celebrates the life and achievements […]
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.
International Women’s Day
NH, United StatesInternational Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender […]
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.
César Chávez Day
NH, United StatesCésar Chávez Day is observed in the United States on March 31 each year. It celebrates the birthday of César Estrada Chávez and it serves as a tribute to his […]
Passover (Pesach)
A major Jewish festival celebrating the liberation of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery. Traditions include the Seder meal and abstaining from leavened bread.
