Religion and Holidays Orthodox Easter Orthodox Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, believed by Christians to be the son of God, on the third day after his crucifixion and burial. It is perhaps the holiest of all Christian holidays.
Religion and Holidays Sukkot This joyous week-long Jewish harvest festival is also known as the Feast of Booths or Feast of Tabernacles.
Religion and Holidays Halloween Halloween, when the dead come back to roam, is a popular Irish and North American holiday.
Religion and Holidays St. Nicholas Day This religious and cultural gift-giving holiday focuses on St. Nicholas.
Religion and Holidays Bodhi Day Bodhi Day celebrates the awakening or enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama, the historic Buddha.
Religion and Holidays Día de los Muertos During this holiday, the living honor and welcome back the souls of dead loved ones for a brief reunion and celebration as the border between the living and spirit worlds is temporarily dissolved.
Religion and Holidays All Saints' Day This Christian religious holiday commemorates all saints of the church, as in those who’ve reached Heaven.
Religion and Holidays Diwali Diwali, also known as Dipawali or Deepavali, is a five-day Hindu festival of lights.
Religion and Holidays Independence Day Happy 4th! Today marks the anniversary of the United States's independence from Great Britain.
Religion and Holidays Veterans Day On this day, we thank active and retired American service members who have worked to protect our country.
Religion and Holidays Midsummer This festival, most commonly (but not exclusively) celebrated in Scandinavian countries, marks the summer solstice.
Religion and Holidays World AIDS Day This day of awareness promotes health information about AIDS and is a reflection for those living with the disease and in remembrance of those who died from it.
Religion and Holidays Winter Solstice A natural phenomenon and a holiday, the Winter Solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year.
Religion and Holidays Earth Day Education and activism around environmental issues are central to this holiday.
Religion and Holidays Yom Kippur Today is the Jewish Day of Atonement and considered the religion’s most important holiday.
Religion and Holidays World Cancer Day This awareness holiday advocates for cancer patients and promotes cancer as a global cause for consideration.
Religion and Holidays Women's History Month This commemorative holiday honors women and their contributions.
Religion and Holidays Summer Solstice The longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere also marks the astronomical start of summer.
Religion and Holidays Purim This Jewish holiday celebrates Jews being saved from persecution during the Persian Empire.
Religion and Holidays Christmas Eve Taking place during the day and/or evening, Christmas Eve is celebrated both as a religious and secular holiday.
Religion and Holidays Hispanic Heritage Month This month-long celebration recognizes the culture and contributions of those whose heritage is rooted in Latin American countries.
Religion and Holidays National Best Friends Day Use this day to recognize the best friends in your life.
