Easter Sunday
Easter, also called Pascha or Resurrection Sunday, is a festival and holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day after his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD.
Independence Day
July 4th, 1776. The US commemorates adoption of the Declaration Of Independence by the Continental Congress.
New Year’s Day
Legal holiday in all states and territories of the US and in most other countries. The world’s most celebrated holiday!
New Years Eve
The last evening of the Gregorian calendar year, traditionally a night for merrymaking to welcome in the new year.
Boxing Day
Boxing Day is December 26, the day after Christmas, and is celebrated in Great Britain and in most areas settled by the English (the U.S. is the major exception), including Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Some historians say the holiday developed because servants were required to work on Christmas Day, but took the following day […]
Kwanzaa
Dec 26- Jan 1. African- American family observance created in 1966 by Dr. Manulana Karenga in recognition of traditional African Harvest festivals. This seven-day festival stressed the unity of the black family, with harvest fest (karamu) on the first day and a day of meditation the final one. Kwanzaa means “first fruit” in Swahili.
Christmas
Christmas or Christmas Day is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed most commonly on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world. Customs include gift-giving, completing an Advent calendar or Advent wreath, Christmas music and caroling, exchanging Christmas cards, attending church services, a special […]
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve, which is the day before Christmas Day, is celebrated in many countries worldwide. It is a Christian observance that falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar. Christmas Eve is celebrated with large family meals featuring traditional dishes. Presents are exchanged and opened, many homes have their Christmas trees lit up, mistletoes hung, […]
National Christmas Tree Lighting
The National Christmas Tree is a large evergreen tree located in the northeast quadrant of The Ellipse near the White House in Washington, D.C. Each year since 1923, the tree has been decorated as a Christmas tree. Every year, early in December, the tree is traditionally lit by the President of the United States. National […]
Giving Tuesday
A national day of giving to kick off the giving season on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, Black Friday & Cyber Monday. It celebrates and encourages charitable activities that support nonprofit organizations.