Let's Celebrate Our Diversity!
September
Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15th-Oct. 15th)
2nd
:
Labor Day -
national tribute to the contributions workers make to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country
2nd
:
Ganesh Chaturthi -
Hindu festival celebrating birth of Ganesha
11th
:
Patriot Day -
911 remembrance honoring those who lost their lives
21st
:
International Day of Peace -
United Nations resolution, globally shared date for all humanity to commit to and build a culture of Peace above all difference
30th
:
Rosh Hashanah -
Jewish New Year
October
National Disability Awareness Month
7th
:
Child Health Day -
awareness of how we can protect and develop children's health
9th
:
Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) -
holiest day of the year in Judaism, central themes are atonement and repentance, approx. 25-hour period of fasting and prayer
14th
:
Columbus Day -
anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in America
31st
:
Halloween -
originated as a pagan festival; decorations, costumes, and children trick-or-treating are common activities; associated symbols include pumpkins, ghosts, skeletons
November
National Native American Heritage Month
1st
:
All Saints' Day -
a celebration of all Christian saints in Catholic, Anglican, and Protestant churches; this day includes church services and prayer for the dead
3rd
:
Daylight Saving Time Ends -
turn back the clock 1 hour
11th
:
Veterans Day -
honors military veterans
28th
:
Thanksgiving Day -
holiday celebrating the harvest and other blessings of the past year; generally a family celebration revolving around a feast