Holidays
Events
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Mid-Autumn Festival, China
The Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival and Mooncake Festival, is held on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar. Traditionally, the Chinese share cakes (mooncakes) with people they appreciate and love. It is a national holiday in China, Macau, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Learn more HERE. …
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Chuseok, South Korea
Chuseok is a major harvest festival and a time for giving thanks in South Korea. Families gather to pay respects to ancestors, share traditional meals, and participate in activities like folk games and dance during this three-day holiday.
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Hangul Day, South Korea
Hangul Day is a celebration of the Korean alphabet, known as Hangeul. The day is known as 한글날 (Hangulnal) in Korean and is also known as Hangul Proclamation Day. Hangul Day is celebrated on January 15th in North Korea.
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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…
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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) to an ultimatum given by Mussolini during World War II.
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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…
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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…
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Diwali
Diwali is a Hindu and Jain festival of lights that celebrates light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Information & Activities
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Veteran’s Day, US
Veteran's Day is an American holiday that honors military veterans (people who served in the U.S. Armed Forces).
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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, while also symbolically letting go of negativity and misfortunes.