Monday, September 2, 2019 is Labor Day in the United States of America. It is a federal holiday celebrated annually on the first Monday in September. It was created to celebrate the American labor movement and the contributions that workers have made to the country. Work is suspended on Labor Day and the long weekend…
The Origins and Practices of Holidays: The Martyrdom of the Báb
Martyrdom of the Báb: July 9 – 10, 2019 From the evening of Tuesday, July 9, 2019 to the evening of Wednesday, July 10, 2019, Baha’is around the world will observe the Martyrdom of the Báb. This holiday commemorates the 1850 execution of the co-founder of the Baha’i faith, the Báb, in Persia. It is one…
The Origins and Practices of Pentecost
Pentecost - June 9, 2019 Sunday, June 9, is the Christian holy day of Pentecost. The name comes from the Greek word pentekoste which means fiftieth. The holiday is celebrated on the seventh Sunday after Easter which is also fifty days after Easter, hence the name. Since its date depends on the date of Easter, Pentecost…
The Origins and Practices of Holidays: The Declaration of the Báb
The Declaration of the Báb - May 23, 2019 On May 23, Baha’i's around the world will celebrate the holiday known as the Declaration of the Báb. It commemorates when the Báb announced in 1844 that he was the new messenger of God. The holiday begins two hours and eleven minutes after sunset on May 22, which is…
The Origins and Practices of Holidays: Vesak
May 19, 2019 — Vesak Day Vesak, also known as Buddha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima, and Buddha Day, is a holiday observed by Buddhists and some Hindus. It commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Siddhartha Gautama, who is commonly known as Buddha. All these important events are said to have happened on the same day throughout his…
The Origins and Practices of Holidays: Mother’s Day
May, 12, 2019 – Mother's Day On Sunday, May, 12, 2019, the United States will celebrate Mother's Day. This annual holiday is always celebrated on the second Sunday of May. It is held in honor of mothers and maternal figures and the positive influence they have on a personal and societal level. In 1868, Ann…
The Origins and Practices of Holidays: The Ninth Day of Ridván
April 29, 2019 – The Ninth Day of Ridván Beginning the evening of April 28 until the end of April 29, Baha’is round the world will celebrate the Ninth Day of Riḍván, a festival of joy and unity. Riḍván (Rez-wahn) is a is a twelve-day festival that commemorates the beginning of the Bahá'í Faith in 1863. Three of…
The Origins and Practices of Holidays: Buddha’s Birthday
April 8, 2019 - Buddha's Birthday The Buddha's Birthday is an important day of celebration for Buddhists around the world. The holiday is traditionally celebrated in most of East Asia to commemorate the birth of the Prince Siddhartha Gautama. He is the founder of Buddhism, and is also known as the Gautama Buddha. The Buddha…
The Origins and Practices of Holidays: St. Patrick’s Day
March 17, 2019 - St. Patrick's Day There will be many people celebrating Saint Patrick's Day on March 17, 2019. The holiday, which is also referred to as the Feast of Saint Patrick or Lá Fhéile Pádraig in Irish, is a cultural and religious celebration of the death date of Saint Patrick (c. AD 385–461), the foremost patron saint of Ireland…
Valentine’s Day Survival Guide
With Valentine's Day quickly approaching, the anxiety is already creeping in on those who despise the holiday. If you are one of those people who dread the hearts and teddy bears in every store, or inappropriate public displays of affection, this guide is for you! There's also something here for couples who hate the intense…
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