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Cultural and religious observances – February 8-14, 2021

February 5, 2021 by Inclusive Engagement

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Lunar New Year Culture/religion: Chinese heritage Date: February 12 With a history of over 3,000 years, Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is the most important celebration for families. Chinese New Year marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring. It is the start of a new year on the lunar calendar and represents the desire … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – February 8-14, 2021

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Cultural and religious observances – October 1-11, 2020

September 25, 2020 by Inclusive Engagement

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LGBT History Month Culture/religion: National observance Date: October LGBT History Month is a month-long annual observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. It is observed during October in the United States, to include National Coming Out Day on October 11. LGBT History Month … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – October 1-11, 2020

Filed Under: Cultural and Religious Observances Tagged With: Chinese heritage, Cultural and Religious Observances, Italian American Heritage Month, Judaism, LGBT History Month, LGBTQ national observance, Mid-Autumn Festival, National Coming Out Day, National Disability Employment Awareness Month, national observance, Shemini Atzeret, Simchat Torah, Sukkot

Cultural and religious observances – August 24-31, 2020

August 21, 2020 by Inclusive Engagement

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Qixi Festival Culture/religion: Chinese culture Date: August 25 Also known as Chinese Valentine’s Day, the festival is based on a romantic legend about a weaver girl and an ox herd. The festival is also known as Double Seventh Festival because it is celebrated on the 7th day in the 7th month of the Chinese lunar calendar. Sources: Double Seventh Festival, China … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – August 24-31, 2020

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