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Cultural and religious observances – April 4-10, 2022

April 1, 2022 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.

Qingming Festival Culture/religion: Chinese heritage Date: April 5  With a history of over 2,500 years, Qingming, also known as Tomb Sweeping Day is an important day of sacrifice for most people in honoring their ancestors. One of the most popular activities on this day is to show respect to one’s ancestors by visiting their graves, offering food, burning incense … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – April 4-10, 2022

Filed Under: Cultural and Religious Observances Tagged With: Chinese heritage, Christianity, Hindu, national observance, National Tartan Day, Palm Sunday, Qingming Festival, Rama Navami

Cultural and religious observances – March 22-28, 2021

March 19, 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

Holi Culture/religion: Hindu Date: March 28 Holi, sometimes called “the festival of love” or “the festival of colors,” is one of the most revered and celebrated festivals in India. This is a day when people come together to forget all resentments and bad feelings toward others. The ritual of Holi begins by lighting a bonfire on the day prior to Holi; a process … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – March 22-28, 2021

Filed Under: Cultural and Religious Observances Tagged With: Christianity, Cultural and Religious Observances, Hindu, Holi, Judaism, Palm Sunday, Passover

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