Mabon Culture/religion: Pagan/Wiccan Date: September 21 Mabon is known as the Pagan Thanksgiving and marks the Autumn Equinox, when day and night are equal in length. In ancient time, it was a celebration of the second harvest (Lughnasadh being the first) when farmers gathered the fall crops. Mabon celebrations are a time to give thanks for the abundance of Mother … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – September 21-30, 2020
National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15 to honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. How it began In 1968, Congress passed Public Law 90-498 authorizing and requesting the president to issue an annual proclamation designating … [Read more...] about Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month Culture/religion: National observance Date: September 16 - October 15 Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The observation … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – September 14-20, 2020
Labor Day Culture/religion: National observance Date: September 7 Recognized annually on the first Monday in September, Labor Day was created by the labor movement to honor the social and economic achievements of American workers. The first governmental recognition came through municipal ordinances passed in 1885 and 1886, followed by a movement to secure state … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – September 7-13, 2020
Ullambana Culture/religion: Buddhist Date: September 2 Ullambana means “deliverance from suffering,” and specifically refers to the salvation of anguished souls in Hell. This concept originates from the Buddhist legend of Maudgalyayana saving his mother from Hades. The Ullambana festival reinforces the important concept of filial piety which is deep-rooted in Asian … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – September 1-6, 2020