Easter Sunday

Easter

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.

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Turkey

Thanksgiving is a federal holiday in the United States, celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. It originated as a harvest festival, and to this day the centerpiece of Thanksgiving celebrations remains Thanksgiving dinner.

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Turkey

Thanksgiving is a federal holiday in the United States, celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. It originated as a harvest festival, and to this day the centerpiece of Thanksgiving celebrations remains Thanksgiving dinner.

Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is an annual celebration held on May 5. The date is observed to commemorate the Mexican Army’s victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla, on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza.

Memorial Day

Memorial Day Remember and Honor

Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, is a solemn day dedicated to honoring and remembering the brave men and women who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. This federal holiday is a time for reflection, gratitude, and recognition of the sacrifices made by these heroes to protect the […]

Presidents Day

Mount Rushmore

President’s Day observes the birthdays of George Washington (Feb 22nd) and Abraham Lincoln (Feb 12). With the adoption of the Monday Holiday Law (which moved the observance of George Washington’s birthday from Feb 22 to the third Monday in February), some of the specific significance of the event was lost and added impetus was given […]

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Martin Luther King Jr

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, observed on the third Monday of January, is a federal holiday in the United States that celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a prominent leader of the Civil Rights Movement. The holiday honors Dr. King’s tireless efforts to achieve racial equality, justice, and human rights […]

Independence Day

Independence Day American Flag

Independence Day, celebrated annually on July 4th, marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, when the thirteen American colonies declared their freedom from British rule. This patriotic holiday is a profound symbol of liberty, democracy, and national pride in the United States. Festivities include fireworks, parades, barbecues, and concerts, […]

New Year’s Day

New Years 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

New Years Eve

The last evening of the Gregorian calendar year, traditionally a night for merrymaking to welcome in the new year.

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