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Las Posadas

This holiday is mostly celebrated in Mexico and among Mexican-Americans. It recreates the journey of Mary and Joseph as they sought refuge before the birth of Jesus.

International Migrants Day

This holiday marks the date in 1990 when the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Resolution on the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of all Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families.

Hanukkah (Jewish)

Hanukkah commemorates a miracle of light that happened during the rededication the Temple to the Hebrew god. According to the Talmud, only one intact vial of oil was left, just enough to light the Temple’s candelabrum for one day, yet it burned for eight nights.

Christmas (Christian)

Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus and is considered by many to be the holiest Christian holiday. It is typically marked with gifts and a meal with family and friends.

Kwanzaa

This holiday was founded by Black Americans to observe African harvest celebrations in the U.S. On the last day, Karamu is held, a special feast focused on African and African-American foods.

Louis Braille’s Birthday

Louis Braille was a French educator who created the braille system of reading and writing for people with visual impairments. It is perhaps the biggest advancement in accessibility for those…

Christmas (Eastern Orthodox)

You might feel like you just celebrated Christmas, but in the Eastern Orthodox tradition, it isn't celebrated until January 7. In addition to being observed on a different date, the…

Mahayana New Year (Buddhist)

While this holiday can be celebrated on different dates depending on the country, in the U.S. and Canada, it is most often celebrated on January 18. It marks the changing…

Makar Sankranti (Hindu)

This Hindu holiday marks a festival celebrating Surya, a solar Deity. It is seen as a day of transition, marking the sun's transition into a new Zodiac sign.

World Religion Day

Always observed on the third Sunday in January, on this date, we are meant to celebrate the various world religions and focus on harmony and understanding between different outlooks on…

International Day of Acceptance

This observance is meant to raise awareness of our differences and encourage us to embrace and celebrate them. This isn't a day focused on a specific aspect; it can be…

Lunar New Year

Not every culture follows the same calendar. For many Chinese people and those with Chinese heritage, the new year begins on February 1, 2022. Keep in mind that the exact…