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  • St. Stevens

    December 26 commemorates the life of St. Stephen, a Christian deacon in Jerusalem who was known for his service to the poor

  • Start of Kwanzaa

    Kwanzaa is an African American and Pan-African holiday that celebrates history, values, family, community and culture. Religious/Ethnic Group: American Tradition/Practices: Celebrated every

  • Start of Black History Month

    Black History Month is an annual observance originating in the United States, where it is also known as African American History Month.

  • Start of Tu Bishvat

    Tu BiShvat is a Jewish holiday occurring on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of  Shevat. Religious/Ethnic Group: Jewish Tradition/Practices: Tu

  • Imbolc

    Pagans and Wiccans celebrate this festival as the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, which honors light, fire,

  • Candlemas

    Occurring 40 days after Christmas, Candlemas celebrates the birth of light. It commemorates the presentation of Jesus at the Temple, which occurs

  • Start of Maha Shivaratri

    Hindu celebration of the birth of Lord Shiva. Religious/Ethnic Group: Hindu Tradition/Practices: On the day of Maha Shivratri, people fast the whole

  • Parinirvana

    Known as Nirvana Day in Mahãyãna Buddhism, this day honors the death of Buddha and his attainment of final nirvana. Religious/Ethnic Group:

  • Start of Ramadan

    Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community.

  • Start of Baha’i

    This celebration marks the start of the fasting month, where Baha’is 15 years and older abstain from food and drink between sunrise

  • Start of Nineteen Day Fast

    Baha’is between 15 and 70 years of age do not eat or drink from sunrise to sunset and set aside time for

  • Start of Purim

    Purim is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from annihilation at the hands of an official of