Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving, celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States, is a holiday rooted in gratitude and historical significance. It commemorates the harvest feast shared by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Native Americans in 1621. Today, Thanksgiving is a time for families and friends to gather and express thanks for their blessings. The […]
Veterans Day
Veterans Day, observed annually on November 11th, is a federal holiday in the United States dedicated to honoring military veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Originally known as Armistice Day, marking the end of World War I, it was renamed Veterans Day in 1954 to recognize all veterans, past and present. The […]
All Hallows or All Saint’s Day
Roman Catholic holy day of obligation. Commemorates the blessed, especially those who have no special feast days. Observed on Nov 1 since Pope Gregory IV set the date if recognition in AD 835. The Bible doesn’t teach us to pray to the saints, through the saints, or for saints. Rather, we remember the saints and […]
Columbus Day
Observance of Columbus Day the second Monday in October. Commemorates the landfall of Columbus in the new world.
Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is one of Judaism’s holiest days. Meaning “head of the year” or “first of the year,” the festival begins on the first day of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar, which falls during September or October. Rosh Hashanah commemorates the creation of the world and marks the […]
Labor Day
Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday of September in the United States, honors the American labor movement and the contributions of workers to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of the country. This federal holiday marks the end of summer and serves as a tribute to the achievements and sacrifices of the workforce. It is […]
