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Did you know?2the St. Louis community celebrates hundreds of differentreligious holidays.Diversity Awareness Partnership’s Interfaith Calendar is distributedannually and features observances celebrated across 26 religioustraditions. Take one with you to meetings, keep it in your office,bring it to your class, or just have it handy at home. Please use thiscalendar as a guide to better understand, acknowledge, and respectfriends’, neighbors’, employees’ and co-workers’ holidays.To be more accommodating, please consider the following:FOODHalal and Kosher restrictions may apply. Consider vegetarian,non-alcoholic, and non-caffeinated options. During some holidays,individuals will be fasting.HOURSConsider allowing flexibility in work/school hours, as some holidaysmay require individuals to attend their place of worship during theday.ABSENCESome individuals may request to use vacation or personal days forholidays that are not recognized as company or school-wide days off.DEADLINESConsider allowing flexibility for deadlines around important holidays,as some individuals may be participating in celebrations or fasting,which could cause decreased stamina.PRAYERConsider designating a space for employees or students to pray, assome holidays may require increased prayer throughout the day/evening.NOTES:This calendar aims to be as inclusive as possible. Please contact us ifyou would like the 2018 Interfaith Calendar to include a holiday that isnot currently listed.All content in this calendar is based on information available at thetime of production. To the greatest extent possible, holidays based on

lunar phases or other variables that change yearly have beenfactored into observance dates. The spelling of certain observancesmay vary as well.The length of some holidays and the extent to which they areobserved may vary according to denominational affiliations or regions.All Baha’i, Jewish and Muslim holidays begin at sunset the previousday.We encourage all places of worship to be accessible to persons withdisabilities by making necessary accommodations. Contact DAP foradditional information.More about gions/USE THE FOLLOWING COLORS AS A GUIDE TO FIND CELEBRATIONS BYSPECIFIC ddhistCatholic ChristianSikhSwedenborgian ChristianHinduChristianWiccan/PaganOrthodox ChristianJainMormonConfucianProtestant ChristianJewishJehovah’s WitnessesShintoHispanic ChristianPan-AfricanAnglican ChristianBaha’iEthiopian Orthodox ed in ordering calendars for your home, office, school orplace of worship? Request more at dapstl.org today.3

JANUARY41 SUNDAYMary, Mother of God Catholic ChristianCelebration of Mary, themother of Jesus ChristFeast of St. Basil Orthodox ChristianCommemoration of St. Basilthe Great, who wrote agreat Eucharist liturgy thatbears his nameShogatsu/Gantan-sai ShintoEthiopian Christmas RastafarianCelebration of the birth ofJesus ChristFast of Tevet 10 Jewish(until 1/8)Day of fasting, mourning,and repentance8 SUNDAYBaptism of the LordJesus ChristianCommemoration of thebeginning of the publicNew Year’s Day celebration ministry of Jesus5 THURSDAY9 MONDAYConclusion of the 12 Daysof ChristmasHoliday honoring thosewho have reached, or willreach the age of twentywithin the current yearTwelfth Night ChristianGuru Gobind Singh’sBirthday SikhSeijin no Hi ShintoHonoring the birth of thefounder of Khalsa12 THURSDAY6 FRIDAYBuddhist New Year, ascelebrated in MahayanacountriesEpiphany/Three KingsDay ChristianFeast to celebrate the visitof the Magi to the ChristchildFeast of Theophany Orthodox ChristianFeast to recall therevelation of the HolyTrinity in the baptism ofJesus7 SATURDAYOrthodox Christmas Orthodox ChristianCelebration of the birth ofJesus ChristMahayana New Year Buddhist (until 1/15)13 FRIDAYMaghi Sikh15 SUNDAYWorld Religion Day Baha’iDay dedicated to the unityand oneness of all worldreligionsWeek of Prayer forChristian Unity Christian (until 1/22)Ecumenical observancefocused on prayer forchurch unity17 TUESDAYBlessing of the Animals ChristianObservance of showingrespect for domesticanimals that are significantto people19 THURSDAYTimkat EthiopianOrthodox ChristianCelebration of the baptismof Jesus in the Jordan RiverTridion Begins Orthodox Christian(ends 2/5)Time period leading up toLentCommemoration of a battlein which forty Sikhs died25 WEDNESDAYfor Guru Gobindh Singh JiConversion of St. Paul14 SATURDAYMakar Sankranti HinduCelebration marking theturning of the sun towardthe north; observed byflying kites, feeding thepoor and offering libationsto the dead ChristianEvent in the life of Paul theApostle, after which hebecame a follower of Jesus28 SATURDAYChinese New Year Buddhist, Confucian,TaoistBegins a fifteen-dayfestival for Chinese peopleof all religions, who givethanks for family andremember ancestors

february1 WEDNESDAYVasant Panchami HinduFestival of spring honoringthe goddess of learning2 THURSDAYImbolc Wiccan/PaganHalfway between theWinter Solstice and theSpring Equinox; celebratesthe passage from winter tospring11 SATURDAYSpring Lantern Festival TaoistMarks the final day ofthe Chinese New Yearcelebrations, Chineseequivalent to Valentine’sDay14 TUESDAYRace Relations Day ChristianPresentation of Christ inthe Temple ChristianDay recognizing theimportance of interracialrelations and learningRemembrance of the infantJesus being brought to thetemple in JerusalemSt. Valentine’s Day Christian3 FRIDAYFeast Day of St. Valentine,celebrating love andaffectionSetsubun-sai ShintoCelebration of the changeof seasons with the coming 15 WEDNESDAYNirvana Day Buddhistof spring with shouts of,Observance of the physical“Devils out, Good Fortunedeath and spiritualin!”enlightenment of theBuddha5 SUNDAYFour Chaplains Sunday InterfaithCommemoration of U.S.Army chaplains who gavetheir lives to save othersduring WWII10 FRIDAYTu B’Shvat Jewish (until2/11)Celebration of the comingof Spring18 SATURDAYNational Founding U.S.A. Scientologist525 SATURDAYMaha Shivaratri HinduFestival honoring Lord Shivaand his marriage to thegoddess Parvati26 SUNDAYIntercalary Days Baha’i(until 3/1)Insertion of days intothe calendar in order tomaintain the solar calendar,considered ‘days outsideof time’Cheesefare Sunday Orthodox ChristianThe Sunday of forgiveness,last Sunday before LentOrthodox Sunday Orthodox ChristianFirst Sunday of Lent, atwhich time restorationof icons in the church iscelebrated.Transfiguration Sunday ChristianFeast day celebrating thetransfiguration of JesusFounding of the first Church 28 TUESDAYof Scientology in the U.S.,Shrove Tuesday (Fatthe Church of ScientologyTuesday) Christianof Los Angeles in 1954Carnival day on the eve ofAsh Wednesday19 SUNDAYMeatfare Sunday Orthodox ChristianObservance preparing thefaithful for the celebrationof the resurrection ofChrist

March61 WEDNESDAYAsh Wednesday(Beginning of Lent) ChristianObservance to begin the40 day season of Lent;ashes are marked onworshippers’ foreheads asa sign of repentance2 THURSDAYNineteen Day Fast Baha’i (until 3/20)13 MONDAYL. Ron Hubbard’sBirthday ScientologistMarks the birth of L.Ron Hubbard, founder ofScientologyHoli HinduSpring festival dedicatedto the god of pleasureHola Mohalla SikhFast to be observed byadult Baha’is in good healthfrom sunrise to sunsetWeek-long event includingmock fights, kirtan, musicpoetry, and communitymeals10 FRIDAY17 FRIDAYFast on Purim eve,commemorating the fastof the Jewish people in thestory of PurimFeast Day of St. Patrickwho brought Christianity toIreland12 SUNDAYOstara Wiccan/PaganTa’anit Esther Jewish(until 3/11)Magha Puja Day BuddhistCelebration of theteachings by Lord Buddhato an assembly of holy menPurim Jewish (until3/13)Celebration of thedeliverance of the Jewishminority in Persia fromgenocideSt. Patrick’s Day Christian20 MONDAYWelcoming of springand celebration of thegoddess-as-maiden (VernalEquinox)21 TUESDAYNaw-Ruz Baha’iObservance of the VernalEquinoxNorooz ZoroastrianNew Year25 SATURDAYAnnunciation of theBlessed Virgin Mary ChristianFeast Day commemoratingMary being told by theangel Gabriel that shewould be the mother ofJesus, the Son of God.27 MONDAYClean Monday - GreatLent Begins OrthodoxChristianStart of Lent for OrthodoxChristians, refers to theleaving behind of sinfulattitudes and non-fastingfoods28 TUESDAYKhordad Sal ZoroastrianRemembrance of the birthof Prophet ZarathustraWeek of the Ramayana Hindu (until 4/5)Festival celebrating LordRama, in which the RamLila is staged and theRamayana is recited

April1 SATURDAYLazarus Saturday Orthodox ChristianCelebration of theresurrection of Lazarus byJesus4 TUESDAYQingming Festival Taoist, ConfucianAlso known as TombSweeping Day, importantday showing respect forancestors5 WEDNESDAYRama Navami HinduCelebration of the birth ofLord Rama6 THURSDAYFounding of the Church MormonCommemoration of theappearance of the angel,Moroni, in 1830 to JosephSmith; subsequentlyfounding the Church ofJesus Christ of Latter-DaySaints9 SUNDAYPalm Sunday Christian,Orthodox ChristianCelebration of the entry ofJesus to Jerusalem whichmarks the start of HolyWeek10 MONDAYMahavir Jayanti JainFestival honoring LordMahavira on the founder’sbirthday7Pesach/Passover Jewish (until 4/18)Eight day celebration of thedeliverance of the Jewsfrom slavery in Egypt11 TUESDAYLord’s Evening Meal Jehovah’s WitnessesMemorial commemorationof Christ’s death16 SUNDAYEaster/Pascha Christian, OrthodoxChristianHoly day commemoratingthe resurrection of JesusChrist21 FRIDAYFirst Day of Ridvan Baha’i (until 5/2)Commemoration of thetwelve-day period in 1863Celebration of Hanuman, an when Baha’u’llah declaredembodiment of Lord Rama. that he was God’sDevotion and selflessmessenger for this age.works are encouraged.Hanuman Jayanti HinduTheravadin New Year Buddhist (until 4/14)Buddhist New Year, ascelebrated in Theravadincountries13 THURSDAYMaundy Thursday ChristianGrounation Day RastafarianHoly day celebrated inhonor of Haile Selassie’s1966 visit to Jamaica.22 SATURDAYYom HaShoah Jewish(until 4/23)Remembrance of Jesus’last meal with his disciplesHolocaust Day establishedto remember the six millionJews killed by the Nazis14 FRIDAY29 SATURDAYFestival commemoratingthe establishment of theKhalsa, or the nation ofSikhs. Hindu beginning ofthe New YearWork is prohibited on thisday, and the communitygathers for prayer andcelebrationBaisaki/Vaisaki Sikh,HinduGood Friday, Holy Friday Christian, OrthodoxChristianRemembrance of thecrucifixion and death ofJesusNinth Day of Ridvan Baha’i

May81 MONDAY10 WEDNESDAY25 THURSDAYCelebration of theconjoining of the goddesswith the energy of the godin sacred marriage, thebasis of all creationCommemorates the birth,enlightenment, and deathof Gautama Buddha in theTheravada traditionRemembrance of thedeparture of Jesus fromEarth after his resurrection.Celebrated 40 days afterEaster.Beltane Wiccan/PaganVisakha Puja (BuddhaDay) Buddhist2 TUESDAY13 SATURDAYWork is prohibited on thisday, and the communitygathers for prayer andcelebrationCelebration of the spiritualdiscipline introduced inChina in 1992Twelfth day of Ridvan Baha’i4 THURSDAYNational Day of Prayer InterfaithU.S. day of observanceencouraging prayer amongall faiths7 SUNDAYChongmyo Taeje ConfucianConfucian memorialceremony to honor thekings and queens of the Yi,or Joseon, Dynasty9 TUESDAYObservance of thePublication of Dianetics ScientologistObservance of thepublication of Dianetics:the Modern Science ofMental Health in 1950,which was the forerunnerof ScientologyWorld Falun Dafa Day/Falun Gong BuddhistLag B’Omer Jewish(until 5/14)Observation of thecounting of the day - thelink - between Pesach andShavout21 SUNDAYWorld Day for CulturalDiversity for Dialogue &Development InterfaithUnited Nations day todeepen understandingof the values of culturaldiversity and to learn tolive more peacefully23 TUESDAYDeclaration of the Bab Baha’iRecognition of thedeclaration by AliMuhammad that he is theanticipated “Coming One”of all religionsAscension of Jesus ChristianAfrican Liberation Day Pan-AfricanHoliday celebrating theformation of the OAU /African Union.27 SATURDAYRamadan Begins Muslim (until 6/25)Month devoted to thecommemoration ofMuhammad’s receptionof the divine revelationrecorded in the Qur’an29 MONDAYAscension of Baha’u’llah Baha’iRemembrance of the deathof Baha’u’llah, the founder30 TUESDAYShavuot Jewish (until5/31)Celebration of Moses’descent from Mt. Sinai withthe Ten CommandmentsDragon Boat Festival TaoistChinese festivalcommemorating fealty andfilial piety. Three activitiesconducted during theFestival are eating zongzi,drinking realgar wine, andracing dragon boats.

June94 SUNDAY21 WEDNESDAY23 TUESDAYRemembrance of whenthe Holy Spirit came to thedisciples in the forms oftongues of fire and rushingwindCelebration of the sacredmarriage, in which theenergy of the gods ispoured into the service oflife (Summer Solstice)Occasion to pay homage toChrist’s all-encompassinglove for humanityPentecost ChristianLitha Wiccan/Pagan11 SUNDAYLaylatul Qadr MuslimDay to honor the belief inone God with a threefoldnatureThe Night of Destiny,the first revelation ofthe Qur’an to ProphetMuhammadTrinity Sunday ChristianSacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Christian26 MONDAYEid al-Fitr Muslim (until6/28)Breaking of the monthlong Ramadan fast and afestival of thanksgivingRace Unity Day Baha’iDay to promote racialharmony and understanding15 THURSDAYCorpus Christi CatholicChristianCelebration in recognitionof the Eucharist (body ofChrist)16 FRIDAYGuru Arjan Dev’sMartydom SikhTime of rememberingthose who have sufferedfor this faith19 MONDAYNew Church Day SwedenborgianChristianAnnual commemoration ofthe vision document “TheTrue Christian Religion,” in1770World Day for CulturalDiversity for Dialogue &DevelopmentIn 2001, UNESCO adopted the UniversalDeclaration on Cultural Diversity and inDecember 2002, the UN General Assemblydeclared May 21 to be the World Day for CulturalDiversity for Dialogue and Development. The dayprovides us with an opportunity to deepen ourunderstanding of the values of cultural diversity.People around the world celebrate this day byjoining the campaign “Do One Thing for Diversityand Inclusion” which aims to: raise awarenessworldwide about the importance of interculturaldialogue, diversity and inclusion; build a worldcommunity of individuals committed to supportdiversity with real and everyday-life gestures;combat polarization and stereotypes to improveunderstanding and cooperation among peoplefrom different cultures.

July109 SUNDAYAsalha Puja Day/DharmaDay BuddhistSacred day that marks theBuddha’s first teachingfollowing enlightenmentMartydom of the Bab Baha’iObservance of the day AliMuhammad was executedin 1850 by Persian politicaland religious powers13 THURSDAYObon/Ulambana Shinto/BuddhistCelebration of the ritual ofsaving the deceased fromtorments after death23 SUNDAYBirth of the EmperorHaile Selassie I RastafarianBirthday of the reveredMessianic figure amongRastafarians24 MONDAYPioneer Day MormonObservation of the arrivalof the first settlers atGreat Salt Lake, USA31 MONDAYTish’a B’av Jewish (until8/1)Day of fasting in theremembrance of thedestruction of the Templein 586 BCE and 70 CEBuddhismBuddhism is a religion to about 300million people around the world. Theword comes from ‘budhi’, ‘to awaken’.It has its origins about 2,500 yearsago when Siddhartha Gotama, knownas the Buddha, was himself awakened(enlightened) at the age of 35. Thereare many different types of Buddhism,because the emphasis changes fromcountry to country due to customsand culture. However the essence ofall Buddhist teaching is the Four NobleTruths: 1) Suffering exists 2) Sufferingarises from attachment to desires 3)Suffering ceases when attachmentto desires cease 4) Freedom fromsuffering is possible by practicingthe eightfold path. The EightfoldPath includes: right view, rightthought, right speech, right action,right livelihood, right effort, rightmindfulness, right contemplation.

august111 TUESDAYKrishna Janmashtami HinduCelebration of the earlyharvestCommemoration of thebirth of KrishnaFast in Honor of HolyMother of Jesus Orthodox Christian17 THURSDAYLammas Wiccan/PaganBeginning of the 14 dayperiod of preparation,leading up to the Dormitionof Mary6 SUNDAYTransfiguration ofthe Lord OrthodoxChristianObservance of thetransfiguration of Jesus onMt. Tabor in the presenceof his disciplesMarcus Garvey’sBirthday RastafarianCelebration of the birth ofMarcus Garvey26 SATURDAYParyushana Parva Jain(until 9/4)29 TUESDAYBeheading of John theBaptist ChristianRemembrance of the deathof John the Baptist31 THURSDAYWaqf al Arafa/Hajj Day MuslimObservance during Hajj,the Islamic pilgrimage toMecca, when pilgrims prayfor forgiveness and mercyFestival signifying humanemergence into a newworld of spiritual andmoral refinement, and acelebration of the naturalqualities of the soul7 MONDAYRaksha Bandhan HinduFestival honoring the lovingties between brothers andsisters in a family15 TUESDAYAssumption of theBlessed Virgin Mary Catholic ChristianObservancecommemorating theassumption of Mary,mother of Jesus, intoheavenDormition of the VirginMary OrthodoxChristianObservance of the death,burial, resurrection, andtransfer to heaven of theVirgin MaryHINDUISMHinduism is the world’s third largest religion,with over 1 billion followers or 15% of the globalpopulation. It has been called the “oldest religion”in the world, and some practitioners and scholarsrefer to it as Sanatana Dharma, “the eternallaw” or the “eternal way” beyond human origins.Scholars regard Hinduism as a fusion or synthesisof various Indian cultures and traditions, withdiverse roots and no founder. Prominent themesin Hindu beliefs include (but are not restricted to)Dharma (ethics/duties), Samsara (the continuingcycle of birth, life, death and rebirth), Karma(action, intent and consequences), Moksha(liberation from samsara or liberation in this life),and the various Yogas (paths or practices).

September121 FRIDAYEid al-Adha Muslim(until 9/4)Feast of Sacrifice,concluding the HajjReligious Year Begins Orthodox ChristianStart of the religiouscalendar year4 MONDAYChinese Ghost Festival Taoist, BuddhistCelebration in which thedeceased are believed tovisit the living.8 FRIDAYNativity of the BlessedVirgin Mary ChristianCelebration of the birth ofMary, the mother of Jesus11 SUNDAYAuditors’ Day Scientologist21 THURSDAYNew Year - Hijri MuslimMarks the beginning of thenew Islamic calendar yearRosh Hashanah Jewish(until 9/22)27 WEDNESDAYMeskel EthiopianOrthodox ChristianCommemoration of thediscovery of the True Crossby St. HelenJewish New Year, markedby a call to repentance.28 THURSDAYNavratri Hindu (until9/29)Observance of the birth ofConfuciusFestival of the divinemother honoring Durga,wife of Shiva, and seekingher blessing22 FRIDAYConfucius’ Birthday Confucian29 FRIDAYYom Kippur Jewish(until 9/30)Day of AtonementMabon Wiccan/PaganObservance of theAutumnal Equinox25 MONDAYGanesh Chaturthi HinduFestival honoring the godof prosperity, prudence,and successScientology Auditors areacknowledged for theirdedication in helping theirfellow men and womenEthiopian New Year’sDay RastafarianFirst day of the new yearfor the Ethiopian calendar14 THURSDAYElevation of the HolyCross OrthodoxChristianCelebration of when St.Helen found the Holy CrossYOM KIPPURYom Kippur is the holiest day of the year for Jews.Its central theme is atonement and reconciliation.Repentance in Judaism is done through a processcalled Teshuva (return), which in its most basicform consists of regretting having committedthe sin, resolving not to commit that sin in thefuture and to confess that sin before God. Jewishpeople traditionally observe this holy day withan approximate 25-hour period of fasting andintensive prayer, often spending most of the dayin synagogue services.

october1 SUNDAYAshura MuslimOptional one-day fastmarking the martyrdom ofHusayn ibn Ali (Shi’a Islam)and marking the day thatMoses fasted in gratitudefor liberation of theIsraelites (Sunni Islam)139 MONDAY20 FRIDAYCelebration of the harvestand other blessings in thepast yearHonoring of the founder ofthe Babi religion, forerunnerto Baha’u’llah and the Baha’ifaithBirthday of Guru RamDas SikhGuru Granth SahibInstallation SikhThanksgiving - Canada InterfaithBirth of the Bab Baha’iCommemoration ofthe birth of one of theforemost 10 gurus ofSikhismRemembrance of the eternalinstallation of the holybooks, Granth Sahib.Feast day of St. Francisof Assisi, patron saint ofanimals and ecology. Oftencelebrated with a specialblessing of animalsDussehra/Durga Puja HinduStart of the New Year forJainists.Sukkot Jewish (until10/11)Hoshanah Rabbah Jewish (until 10/12)4 WEDNESDAYSt. Francis Day (Blessingof Animals) CatholicChristianFeast of Tabernacles,which celebrates theharvest and the protectionof the people of Israelas they wandered in thewilderness dwelling intents7 SATURDAYCommemoration of the lastof the Days of Judgment11 WEDNESDAYCommemoration of the lastof the Days of Judgement12 THURSDAYShemini Atzeret Jewish(until 10/13)Completion of the annualcycle of the reading of theTorahFounding of theInternational Association 13 FRIDAYSimchat Torah Jewishof Scientologists(until 10/14) ScientologistScientologists rededicatethemselves to theaims of Scientology: aworld without criminals,suffering, and warDay to celebrate thereading of the Law19 THURSDAYDiwali Hindu, Jain, SikhCelebration marking theend of the Hindu yearJain New Year Jain28 SATURDAYMilvian Bridge Day ChristianDay of solemn reflectionon the relationship of thespiritual community andthe powers of the civilgovernment29 SUNDAYReformation Day Protestant ChristianAnniversary of the traditionof Protestantism and itsemphasis on the placeof the Bible and religiousfreedom31 TUESDAYAll Hallow’s Eve ChristianCelebration combiningprayers and merrimentinvolving children andfamilies

november141 WEDNESDAY16 THURSDAY26 SUNDAYSamhain Wiccan/PaganUnited Nations observanceday to generate publicawareness of the dangersof intoleranceCelebration of the covenantgiven in the last will andtestament of Baha’u’llahCelebration of endings andbeginnings23 THURSDAYAscension of the Abdu’lBaha Baha’iAll Saints’ Day ChristianDay for honoring andremembering Christiansaints2 THURSDAYAll Souls’ Day CatholicChristianInternational Day forTolerance InterfaithThanksgiving InterfaithCelebration of the harvestand communityCommemoration of thefaithful departed24 FRIDAYCoronation of EmperorHaile Selassie RastafarianCommemoration ofthe death of Guru TeghBahadurDay of the Covenant Baha’i28 TUESDAYCelebration of the rising ofthe spirit of Abdu’l’Baha tothe heavenly dwellingMartyrdom of Guru TeghBahadur SikhCelebration of thecoronation of the messianicfigure of Rastafarian4 SATURDAYGuru Nanak Dev Sahib’sBirthday SikhHonoring of the birth of thefounder of Sikhism12 SUNDAYBirth of Baha’u’llah Baha’iCelebration of the birth ofthe founder of Baha’i15 WEDNESDAYNativity Fast begins Orthodox Christian (until12/24)Period of abstinence andpenance in preparation forthe birth of JesusAll Saints’ and allsouls’ DayAll Saints’ Day is a holy day for Christians tohonor and remember all the saints (thosewho have attained the beatific vision inHeaven), known and unknown. FollowingAll Saints’ day is All Souls’ day, a day forChristians to remember and pray for thedead, particularly one’s family members.Celebrations vary around the world, butcan include special altars with images ofthe departed and food/drink they enjoyed,visiting the gravesites of one’s relatives, andsaying special prayers for all the departed.

december3 SUNDAY16 SATURDAYPosadas Navidenas Hispanic Christian (untilBeginning of time preparing 12/25)First Sunday of Advent Christian (until 12/24)for the birth of JesusChrist. Marked with specialprayers and lighting anadditional candle eachweek6 WEDNESDAYSt. Nicholas Day ChristianCelebration of St. Nicholas,patron saint of children androle model for gift-giving8 FRIDAYBodhi Day BuddhistCelebration of theEnlightenment of BuddhaImmaculate Conceptionof Mary CatholicChristianDay of celebrating thebelief that Mary, mother ofJesus, was preserved fromoriginal sin all her life12 TUESDAYFeast of Our Lady ofGuadalupe CatholicChristianNine-day religiousobservance during whichfamilies participatein nightly Christmasprocessions that re-createthe Holy Pilgrimage ofMary, Joseph and thebaby Jesus on their way toBethlehem21 THURSDAYYule Wiccan/PaganCelebration of the WinterSolstice24 SATURDAYChristmas Eve ChristianDay before Christmas,often celebrated with amidnight Mass/Liturgy ofJesus’ birth25 SUNDAYChristmas, Feast ofNativity Christian,Orthodox ChristianCelebration of the birth ofJesus Christ26 TUESDAYHonoring of a legendaryappearance of the VirginMary near Mexico City in1531 CEZarathosht Diso ZoroastrianHanukkah Jewish (until12/20)Kwanzaa Pan-African(until 1/1/18)Festival of Lightscommemorating therecapture and rededicationof the Jerusalem TempleAnniversary of the death ofProphet ZarathustraHoliday celebrating family,community, and culture.1528 THURSDAYHoly Innocents ChristianDay of solemn memory ofmale children killed by KingHerod in the attempt todestroy Jesus30 SATURDAYFreedom Day ScientologistDay celebrating the officialrecognition of the Churchof Scientology in the UnitedStates in 197431 SUNDAYWatch Night ChristianOccasion to thank Godfor bringing people safelythrough another yearHoly Family CatholicChristianCelebration honoringJesus, his mother Mary,and her husband Joseph asa family

161 MONDAYMary, Mother of God Catholic ChristianCelebration of Mary, themother of Jesus ChristFeast of St. Basil Orthodox ChristianCommemoration of St. Basilthe Great, who wrote aEucharist liturgy that bearshis name.Shogatsu/Gantan-sai ShintoJANUARY 20187 SUNDAY18 THURSDAYCelebration of the birth ofJesus ChristEcumenical observancefocused on prayer forchurch unity.Orthodox Christmas,Ethiopian Christmas Orthodox Christian,RastafarianBaptism of the LordJesus ChristianCommemoration of thebeginning of the publicministry of Jesus8 MONDAYNew Year’s Day celebration Seijin no Hi ShintoHoliday honoring those2 TUESDAYwho have reached, or willMahayana New Yearreach the age of twenty Buddhist (until 1/4)within the current yearBuddhist New Year, ascelebrated in Mahayana13 SATURDAYcountriesMaghi SikhCommemoration of a battle5 FRIDAYin which forty Sikhs diedTwelfth Night Christianfor Guru Gobind Singh JiConclusion of the 12 Daysof Christmas14 SUNDAYGuru Gobind Singh’sBirthday SikhHonoring the birth of thefounder of Khalsa6 SATURDAYEpiphany/Three KingsDay ChristianFeast to celebrate the visitof the Magi to the ChristchildFeast of the Theophany Orthodox ChristianFeast to recall therevelation of the HolyTrinity in the baptism of theLord.Makar Sankranti HinduCelebration marking theturning of the sun towardthe north; observed byflying kites, feeding thepoor and offering libationsto the dead17 WEDNESDAYBlessing of the Animals ChristianObservance of showingrespect for domesticanimals that are importantto peopleWeek of Prayer forChristian Unity Christian (until 1/25)19 FRIDAYTimkat EthiopianOrthodox ChristianCelebration of the baptismof Jesus in the Jordan River21 SUNDAYWorld Religion Day Baha’iDay dedicated to the unityand oneness of all worldreligionsTriodion Begins Orthodox Christian(until 2/5)Time period leading up toLent22 MONDAYVasant Panchami HinduFestival of spring honoringthe goddess of learning25 THURSDAYConversion of St. Paul ChristianEvent in the life of Paul theApostle which led him tobecome a follower of Jesus30 TUESDAYTu B’Shvat Jewish (until1/31)Celebration of the comingof Spring

February 20182 FRIDAYImbolc Wiccan/PaganHalfway between theWinter Solstice and theSpring Equinox; celebratesthe passage from winter tospringPresentation of Christ inthe Temple ChristianRemembrance of the infantJesus being brought to thetemple in Jerusalem3 SATURDAYSetsubun-sai ShintoCelebration of the changeof seasons with the comingof spring with shouts of,“Devils out, Good Fortunein!”4 SUNDAYFour Chaplains Sunday InterfaithCommemoration of U.S.Army chaplains who gavetheir lives to save othersduring WWII8 THURSDAYNirvana Day BuddhistObservance of the physicaldeath and spiritualenlightenment of theBuddha11 SUNDAYCheesefare Sunday Orthodox ChristianThe Sunday of forgiveness,last Sunday before LentTransfiguration Sunday ChristianFeast day celebrating thetransfiguration of Jesus1712 MONDAY16 FRIDAYStart of Lent for OrthodoxChristians, refers to theleaving behind of sinfulattitudes and non-fastingfoodsBegins a fifteen-dayfestival for Chinese peopleof all religions, who givethanks for family andremember ancestorsClean Monday - GreatLent begins OrthodoxChristianChinese New Year Buddhist, Confucian,Taoist,13 TUESDAY18 SUNDAYCarnival day on the eve ofAsh WednesdayFounding of the first Churchof Scientology in the U.S.,the Church of Scientologyof Los Angeles in 1954Shrove Tuesday (FatTuesday) Christian14 WEDNESDAYRace Relations Day ChristianDay recognizing theimportance of interracialrelations and learningSt. Valentine’s Day ChristianFeast Day of St. Valentine,celebrating love andaffectionNational Founding U.S.A. ScientologistOrthodox Sunday Orthodox ChristianFirst Sunday of Lent, atwhich time restorationof icons in the church iscelebrated.26 MONDAYIntercalary Days Baha’i(until 3/1)Insertion of days intothe calendar in order toFestival honoring Lord Shiva maintain the solar calendar,and his

Pan-African Baha’i Muslim Interfaith Zoroastrian Taoist Scientologist Catholic Christian Swedenborgian Christian Christian Orthodox Christian Mormon Protestant Christian Jehovah’s Witnesses Hispanic Christian Anglican Christian Ethiopian Orthodox Christian . Founding of the first Church of Scientology in the U.S., the Church of .

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