Christmas Eve

Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa is a week-long African American celebration held in the U.S. and in other nations of the Western African diaspora in the Americas. The celebration honors African heritage in African-American culture, and is observed from December 26 to January 1, culminating in ......More

Kwanzaa is a week-long African American celebration held in the U.S. and in other nations of the Western African diaspora in the Americas. The celebration honors African heritage in African-American culture, and is observed from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a feast and gift-giving. Kwanzaa brings a cultural message which speaks to the best of what it means to be African and human in the fullest sense.

New Year's Eve

This is the final day of the Gregorian year and the day before New Years's Day. New Year's Eve is typically celebrated with parties and social gatherings spanning the transition of the year. Many cultures use fireworks and other forms of noise making as part of the cel......More

This is the final day of the Gregorian year and the day before New Years's Day. New Year's Eve is typically celebrated with parties and social gatherings spanning the transition of the year. Many cultures use fireworks and other forms of noise making as part of the celebration.

Eid Milad-un-Nabi

This public Muslim holiday in Pakistan is also known as the Prophet Muhammad's birthday, which commemorates the birth of the prophet Muhammad.

Makar Sankrant

This is a Hindu harvest festival that marks the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Makara rashi (Capricorn) on its celestial path. It is a festival of new beginnings, resolutions, and commitments.

Black History Month

Black History Month, also known as African-American History Month, is an annual observance and celebration for remembrance of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history.

Abraham Lincoln Birthday

Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809-April 15, 1865) served as the 16th President of the United States from March, 1861 until his assassination in April, 1865. He successfully led his country through its greatest internal crisis, the American Civil War, preserving the Uni......More

Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809-April 15, 1865) served as the 16th President of the United States from March, 1861 until his assassination in April, 1865. He successfully led his country through its greatest internal crisis, the American Civil War, preserving the Union and ending slavery.

Valentine's Day

World Day of Social Justice

Recognizing the need to promote efforts to tackle issues such as poverty, exclusion and unemployment, the United Nations General Assembly decided to observe this day as the World Day of Social Justice. The Assembly recognizes "the need to consolidate further the efforts......More

Recognizing the need to promote efforts to tackle issues such as poverty, exclusion and unemployment, the United Nations General Assembly decided to observe this day as the World Day of Social Justice. The Assembly recognizes "the need to consolidate further the efforts of the international community in poverty eradication and in promoting full employment and decent work, gender equality and access to social well-being and justice for all."