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
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
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