German-American Heritage Month
German-Americans make up the largest ancestry group in the United States, with about 43 million total. And what better month to celebrate them than the one that gives Oktoberfest its name?
German-Americans make up the largest ancestry group in the United States, with about 43 million total. And what better month to celebrate them than the one that gives Oktoberfest its name?
Many Filipinos have settled in the United States, and there are many people throughout the country who identify as Filipino-American. October is the month to celebrate everything about them and their culture.
Much like Women’s History Month in the U.S., the Canadian celebration is about honoring the contributions of women throughout history while reflecting on how women are treated today.
While Pride Month is all about identity, acceptance and loving yourself, LGBTQ+ History Month takes a look backward. Many LGBTQ+ figures have been erased from the history books or had their truths hidden. This month gives us the chance to look at the distance and recent past to see the history that didn’t make the textbooks.
Yes, October is chock-full of heritage months! This one celebrates Italian-American culture, cuisine and people! It’s a great month to learn more about the Italian-American experience.
In October, take time to reflect on the realities of people with visual impairments and how your workplace accommodates them. Remember that not all people who consider themselves to be blind have zero vision.
While pride is focused more on celebrating identities, LGBTQ+ History Month is centered on looking back. From the elders lost to the AIDS crisis to sexual identities always skipped over in the history books, this month is meant to bring the lives and contributions of LGBTQ+ people to light.
Considered the most somber of Jewish holidays, Yom Kippur is the Day of Atonement. Most who observe this occasion fast all day, pray intensely and complete a confession.
Sukkot is a pilgrimage festival where Israelites who could were commanded to travel to the Temple in Jerusalem. The primary celebration is the building of a sukkah. Celebrants eat in the sukkah for eight days.
You may have noticed that quite a few observances on this calendar are centered on mental health. That is because it is one of the most pressing issues in the workplace. From burnout to anxiety and depression, there is a lot we need to be mindful of as the leaders in our workplaces.
There are plenty of ways you can celebrate Thanksgiving, but in the end, if it doesn’t involve food, it isn’t really Thanksgiving. Don’t be afraid to get creative here, setting up a potluck to share traditional dishes or assigning a challenge to each team. However, we are big fans of just getting it all catered.
There is a lot of controversy over Columbus Day given the history of the man himself. As an alternative celebration, National Indigenous Peoples’ Day was made a federal holiday in 2021. It focuses on helping people discover the truth of colonial history from the Native perspective.
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