Shaheedi – Chhotey Sahibzaadey (Sikh)

"The younger of the four Sahibzaadey, Baba Zorwar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh, were martyred together at the young age of 6 and 9 years old by the Mughals in Sirhind in 1705. They were captured with their grandmother, Mata Gujri, and were immediately imprisoned in the freezing temperatures of December. They rejected all bribes […]

Maidyarem Gahambar (Zoroastrian)

Maidyarem (literally: Winter) Gahambar is a seasonal feast celebrated on the winter solstice. It is considered a religious duty to participate in a communal jashan prayer ceremony; as well as, fraternize and share a simple meal with fellow co-religionists from all walks of life, rich and poor. More Information

Hanukkah (Jewish)

Hanukkah, also known as Hanukah, Chanukah, and Chanukkah can be spelled many different ways in English. It is an eight-day celebration known as the Festival of Lights marked by the lighting of candles using a special candle holder called a menorah or chanukiah. This holiday is where Jews celebrate their victory over a tyrant Greco-Syrian king and the rededication of the Temple in […]

Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Catholic)

Today, Catholics celebrate the day that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was conceived by her mother Anna.  Catholics believe that Mary was conceived without original sin, and so throughout her life her soul was immaculate, or without the stain of sin. More information can be found here.

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Hispanic / Catholic)

This is a popular feast day in the Americas, especially among Hispanic Catholics, and celebrates Mary, Jesus mother, who is the patron saint of the Americas. This feast celebrates when, on the 9th and 12th of December 1531, in Mexico City, the Virgin Mary appeared to Juan Diego. More information can be found here.

Martyrdom of the Elder Sahibzadas (Princes) at the Battle of Chamkaur (Sikh)

The traditional title of this day is Shaheedi-Vaddey Sahibzaadey.  The word “Sahibzaada” means “son” in Punjabi, and these two final events of the year refer to the martyrdom of all four of Guru Gobind Singh’s sons. All four of his sons gave up their lives fighting tyranny and oppression like their father, Guru Gobind Singh, and […]

Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Catholic)

Today, Catholics celebrate the day that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was conceived by her mother Anna.  Catholics believe that Mary was conceived without original sin, and so throughout her life her soul was immaculate, or without the stain of sin. More information can be found here.

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Hispanic / Catholic)

This is a popular feast day in the Americas, especially among Hispanic Catholics, and celebrates Mary, Jesus mother, who is the patron saint of the Americas. This feast celebrates when, on the 9th and 12th of December 1531, in Mexico City, the Virgin Mary appeared to Juan Diego. More information can be found here.

Hanukkah (Jewish)

Hanukkah, also known as Hanukah, Chanukah, and Chanukkah can be spelled many different ways in English. It is an eight-day celebration known as the Festival of Lights marked by the lighting of candles using a special candle holder called a menorah or chanukiah. This holiday is where Jews celebrate their victory over a tyrant Greco-Syrian king and the rededication of the Temple in […]

Martyrdom of the Elder Sahibzadas (Princes) at the Battle of Chamkaur (Sikh)

The traditional title of this day is Shaheedi-Vaddey Sahibzaadey.  The word “Sahibzaada” means “son” in Punjabi, and these two final events of the year refer to the martyrdom of all four of Guru Gobind Singh’s sons. All four of his sons gave up their lives fighting tyranny and oppression like their father, Guru Gobind Singh, and […]

Golden Rule

"Everything you should do you will find in this: Do nothing to others that would hurt you if it were done to you."

- Mahabharata 5:1517

Hinduism
Hinduism