Holidays
Canadian Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving in Canada is celebrated on the second Monday of October every year. Canadians give thanks for a good harvest. Also known as Thanksgiving Day in English or Jour de…
Diwali
Diwali is a Hindu and Jain festival of lights that celebrates light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Read more.
Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) is one of the most important holidays in the Jewish calendar. It is celebrated on the first and second days of the seventh month…
Oxi Day
Oxi Day, the “Day of No,” is an important part of Greek history that is celebrated each year on October 28th. It marks the day when General Metaxas said "no" (oxi)…
Halloween
Halloween is a holiday celebrated in many countries on October 31 each year. The tradition dates back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain when people would light bonfires and…
Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a two-day celebration of life and death. While the holiday originated in Mexico, it is celebrated throughout Latin America. Discover…
Loy Krathong, Thailand
During Loy Krathong, a traditional Thai festival, people release small decorated floats, known as "krathongs," onto rivers and waterways as a gesture of respect and gratitude to the water spirits,…
Veteran’s Day, US
Veteran's Day is an American holiday that honors military veterans (people who served in the U.S. Armed Forces).
Thanksgiving, United States
Thanksgiving is celebrated in the U.S. on the fourth Thursday in November. It is a day to give thanks for the autumn harvest and other blessings.
Saint Nicholas Day
Saint Nicholas Day is the feast day of Saint Nicholas. It is observed on December 6 in Western Christian countries and Romania, December 5 in the Netherlands, and December 19…