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Cultural and religious observances – December 20-26, 2021

December 17, 2021 by Diversity and Inclusion

Cultural & religious observances header image. A photo in the upper left hand corner is a stained glass image of Mary holding Jesus. The photo in the upper right hand corner is a woman wearing a burqua standing near a fence. The image on the bottom left corner is a monk, and the image on the bottom right corner is a mandala sand painting.

Yule (Winter Solstice) Culture/religion: Pagan/Wiccan Date: December 21 Yule is a Pagan holiday that takes place on the day of the winter solstice. It originated with early Germanic peoples and is considered a time of rebirth, renewal, new beginnings. The winter solstice is when the earth’s axis tilts away from the sun, and the sun reaches its greatest distance from … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – December 20-26, 2021

Filed Under: Cultural and Religious Observances Tagged With: African American Heritage, Christianity, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Pagan/Wiccan, Yule

Cultural and religious observances – November 1-7, 2021

October 29, 2021 by Diversity and Inclusion

Cultural & religious observances header image. A photo in the upper left hand corner is a stained glass image of Mary holding Jesus. The photo in the upper right hand corner is a woman wearing a burqua standing near a fence. The image on the bottom left corner is a monk, and the image on the bottom right corner is a mandala sand painting.

National Native American Indian Heritage Month Culture/religion: National observance Date: November Native American Heritage Month has evolved from a week-long celebration when president Ronald Reagan proclaimed November 23-30 as “American Indian Week” to a month-long celebration in 1990 when president George H.W. Bush issued a proclamation designating the month of … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – November 1-7, 2021

Filed Under: Cultural and Religious Observances Tagged With: All Saints Day, All Souls Day, Bahá'i, Birth of Baha'u'llah, Birth of the Bab, Christianity, Cultural and Religious Observances, Dia De Los Muertos, Diwali, Hindu, Mexican heritage, national observance, Native American Indian Heritage Month, Pagan/Wiccan, Samhain

Cultural and religious observances – September 20-26, 2021

September 17, 2021 by Diversity and Inclusion

Cultural & religious observances header image. A photo in the upper left hand corner is a stained glass image of Mary holding Jesus. The photo in the upper right hand corner is a woman wearing a burqua standing near a fence. The image on the bottom left corner is a monk, and the image on the bottom right corner is a mandala sand painting.

National Deaf Awareness Week Culture/religion: National observance Date: September 20-24 International Week of the Deaf was started by the World Federation of the Deaf in 1958 in Rome, Italy. It is celebrated each year by the global Deaf community on the last week of September, commemorating the same month the first World Congress of the World Federation of the Deaf … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – September 20-26, 2021

Filed Under: Cultural and Religious Observances Tagged With: Chinese heritage, Judaism, Mabon, Mid-Autumn Festival, National Deaf Awareness Week, national observance, Pagan/Wiccan, Sukkot

Cultural and religious observances – July 26-August 1, 2021

July 23, 2021 by Diversity and Inclusion

Cultural and Religious Observances title with an image of a man smiling, a religious stained glass window, a woman wearing a hijab and colorful Indian art made with sand and flower petals

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Day Culture/religion: National observance Date: July 26 The Americans with Disabilities Act Day is celebrated annually on July 26, commemorating the day the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) was signed into law. The ADA was enacted to ensure people with disabilities have the same rights and access to opportunities such … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – July 26-August 1, 2021

Filed Under: Cultural and Religious Observances Tagged With: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Day, Lughnasadh, national observance, Pagan/Wiccan

Cultural and religious observances – April 26-May 2, 2021

April 23, 2021 by Diversity and Inclusion

Cultural and Religious Observances title with an image of a man smiling, a religious stained glass window, a woman wearing a hijab and colorful Indian art made with sand and flower petals

Hanuman Jayanti Culture/religion: Hindu Date: April 26 Hanuman Jayanti is a very special festival in India celebrating the birth of Lord Hanuman. Hanuman is widely known and worshiped for his unflinching devotion to Lord Rama. Devotees visit Hanuman temples to worship Hanuman and get his blessings. People also celebrate by chanting various devotional hymns and … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – April 26-May 2, 2021

Filed Under: Cultural and Religious Observances Tagged With: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Beltane, Buddhist, Hanuman Jayanti, Hindu, Jewish American Heritage Month, Judaism, Lag BaOmer, national observance, Pagan/Wiccan, Theravada New Year

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