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February 21, 2025

Ramadan Mubarak! Observed by Muslims worldwide, Ramadan is a sacred month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. Ramadan remembers the month the Islamic holy book, the Qur’an, was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. Ramadan is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam and lasts from one sighting of the crescent moon to...

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January 24, 2025

February first marks the start of Black History Month, or National African American History Month, in the United States (and Canada)! It was preceded by Carter G. Woodson’s similar celebratory week established in 1926. Almost 50 years ago, President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month in 1976.  Since then, February 1 – March 1...

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January 23, 2025

Happy Lunar New Year! Lunar New Year 2025 celebrations begin on January 29, which begins the Year of the Snake. The Snake is associated with wisdom, charm, elegance, and transformation in Chinese culture (Globe Trottin’ Kids). Lunar New Year is celebrated by a variety of countries and cultures that follow the lunisolar calendar. These countries...

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December 24, 2024

Happy Kwanzaa! For almost 60 years, December 26-January 1st has been set apart to celebrate African heritage, unity, and culture. It was created by an American activist named Maulana Karenga to encourage pride within the Black community during the Civil Rights Movement. The holiday is inspired by various African harvest festival traditions. The holiday encourages...

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November 26, 2024

Happy Thanksgiving! In the United States of America, every fourth Thursday of November has been set aside to celebrate Thanksgiving. This year the holiday falls on November 28th. Thanksgiving traditionally has been a celebration of the blessings of the year, including the harvest. In 1621, the Plymouth colonists from England and the Native American Wampanoag...

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