Saint Katharine Drexel (Catholic)
Feast day of the patron saint of racial justice and of philanthropists. St. Katharine Drexel is the second American-born saint to be canonized by the Catholic Church. She was an […]
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March
Holi (Hindu)
This is the “festival of colors" or the "festival of love. The festival signifies the victory of good over evil, the arrival of spring, and a festive day to meet […]
Hola Mohalla (Sikh)
Hola Mohalla takes place on the first day of the lunar month of Chet, which generally falls in March. This tradition was established by the tenth Guru, Guru Gobind Singh, […]
St. Joseph (Catholic)
Feast day of the Carpenter and Stepfather of Jesus and husband of Mary. Patron of the Universal Church. He died in the presence of Jesus and Mary before Jesus began […]
Feast of Saint Katharine Drexel (Catholic)
Katharine Drexel is the second American-born saint to be canonized by the Catholic Church and is considered the patron saint of racial justice and philanthropists. She was an American heiress, […]
Purim (Jewish)
Purim, one of the most joyous Jewish holidays, commemorates the events in the Book of Esther. It celebrates the survival of the Jews who, in the 5th century BCE, were […]
Hamaspathmaidyem Gahambar (Zoroastrian)
Commemoration and remembrance of all departed souls. Homes and temples are thoroughly cleaned; for it is believed that the souls of departed loved ones (fravashis) visit the physical world during […]
Naw-Ruz (The Bahá’í Faith)
Baha'i New Year coincides with spring equinox. Ancient Persian festival celebrating "new day". For Bahai's it marks end of the annual 19 day Fast. Starts at sundown on the 20th […]
Nowruz (Zoroastrian / Persian New Year)
The arrival of spring is celebrated by the coming together of family in new clothes. Weeks before Nowruz, homes are given a spring cleaning and festive foods are prepared. Also, […]
Jamshedi Navroze (Parsi Zoroastrian)
The spring equinox festival celebrated by Parsi Zoroastrians with family and friends. Celebrations may also include the Sofreh-e-Haft Seen table. Holiday Greeting: Navroze Mubarak Children may miss school to celebrate […]
