Events
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day, United States
Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a U.S. state holiday celebrated on the second Monday of October. This celebration coincides with the observance of Columbus Day. It is a day to pay tribute to the native indigenous people who lived and thrived before the arrival of Columbus. Visit our Indigenous American Learning Resources page.
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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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Día de la Raza/Day of the Race
October 12 is traditionally celebrated throughout the Americas as the day Christopher Columbus arrived in 1492. The day is celebrated in English-speaking countries as Columbus Day or Native American Day.…
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World Food Day
World Food Day celebrates the founding of the U.N. Food & Agriculture Organization and is a day of action dedicated to tackling global hunger. Read more.
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Dussehra
Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is a major Hindu festival celebrated across India and in other parts of South Asia. It symbolizes the victory of good over evil and is connected with different traditions across the region.
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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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World Cities Day
The United Nations designated October 31 as World Cities Day. The focus is to create awareness of the role of urbanization in global sustainable development and social inclusion.
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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 the Traditions of Día de los Muertos.
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Outdoor Classroom Day
Outdoor Classroom Day is a global movement to inspire and celebrate outdoor play and learning, at home and at school. Outdoor learning improves children’s health, engages them with learning and…