Ostara (Spring Equinox) Culture/religion: Pagan/Wiccan Date: March 20 “Ostara” is just one of the names used for the spring equinox celebrated in many different cultures and a variety of ways around the world. For early Pagans in the Germanic countries, this was a time to celebrate planting and the new crop season. Ostara (Eostre or Eastre) is the Germanic goddess … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – March 15-21, 2021
International Day of Disabled Persons Culture/religion: National observance Date: December 3 Recognized annually on December 3, the annual observance of International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992 by a United Nations General Assembly resolution. The goal is to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all areas of society and … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – December 1-6, 2020
International Day for Tolerance Culture/religion: International observance Date: November 16 In 1996, the UN General Assembly adopted resolution 51/95 proclaiming November 16 as International Day for Tolerance. Following this, UNESCO’s member states adopted the Declaration of Principles on Tolerance, recognizing that tolerance is a respect and appreciation for the rich … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – November 16-22, 2020