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Happy New Year!

As the earth turns and the seasons shift, the new year offers a chance to renew, realign, and grow. Cultures across the globe will celebrate the New Year and while those customs vary, the message is the same: Wishing for good things to come in the new year!  


Whether you’re setting resolutions, embracing traditions, or simply enjoying the fresh start, we are excited to share this year with you. :) 


Here’s to a good year in 2025!  

 

Year of the Snake

January marks the approach of the Lunar New Year, a time of vibrant traditions and meaningful reflections for millions worldwide, particularly in China and other Asian countries. This year, we welcome the Year of the Snake, a symbol of wisdom, intuition, and transformation. In Chinese astrology, the Snake is known for its elegance and analytical nature, encouraging us to approach challenges thoughtfully and embrace change as an opportunity for growth. 


What to Expect in the Year of the Snake: 


  • Wisdom and Intuition: Trust your instincts and make decisions with care. The Snake’s influence inspires deeper thinking and clarity. 
  • Transformation: Whether personal or professional, this is the year to shed old habits and embrace new possibilities. 
  • Balance and Harmony: Snakes are associated with peace and balance. Focus on maintaining equilibrium in all aspects of life.   

A Friendly Guide to Cultural Appropriation  

Cultural appropriation is a term that has drawn a lot of attention. So, what exactly does it mean? Cultural appropriation is when someone uses parts of another culture without really understanding or respecting them. This can show up in things like clothes, music, art, or even symbols. Sharing cultures is awesome, but sometimes appropriation can cause hurt feelings.


For example, wearing traditional clothing just as a fashion trend can take away its deeper meaning, especially for groups that have faced struggles in the past. It can also feel unfair when someone benefits from a culture’s creativity without giving credit to the people it comes from.


To appreciate other cultures, it’s important to approach them with respect. Take the time to learn about their history and understand why certain things are important. It’s also super important to listen to those within the culture—they’re the best ones to share their stories!


When we focus on appreciation instead of appropriation, we can celebrate all the beautiful things that make each culture special—while being kind and thoughtful about how we do it.


You can learn more about cultural appropriation through the link below: 

Fairygodboss.com/career-topics/cultural-appropriation  

Calendar

Upcoming Holidays | Celebrations | Awareness Days

January 1st 

  • New Year’s Day: (International) First day of the Gregorian calendar year. Many cultures across the world have New Year’s Day celebrations. 
  • Empanicpation Proclamation Day: (U.S.) A day honoring the Emancipation Proclamation that stated all enslaved people were to be set free in 1863.  


January 2nd 

  • Last day of Hanukkah: (Jewish, December 26th through January 2nd) Commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem and the Maccabean revolt. The eight days of candles represent the eight days that the lantern was lit in the Temple. 


January 6th 

  • Epiphany: (Christian) Also known as Three Kings’ Day. A day celebrating the visit of the Magi and the baptism of Jesus.  


January 7th 

  • Orthodox Christmas Day: (Orthodox Christian) Celebration of the birth of Jesus for the Orthodox Christian Church based on the Julian calendar.  


January 10th 

  • Asarah B'Tevet: (Jewish) A day of fasting and mourning in memory of the siege of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylonia which lead to the destruction of the First Temple of Solomon.  


January 13th 

  • Korean American Day: (U.S) A day celebrating and recognizing the contributions of those of Korean descent in American culture and society.  


January 14th 

  • Makar Sankranti: (Hindu) A celebration of the Sun’s journey from the Southern hemisphere to the Northern hemisphere.  
  • Orthodox New Year: (Orthodox) First day of Julian calendar year.  


January 20th 

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day: (U.S.) A day honoring the life and memory of Martin Luther King Jr., a spokesperson for nonviolent activism and leader of the Civil Rights Movement whose impact on American culture is still felt today.  


January 27th 

  • Holocaust Rememberance Day: (International) A time to remember the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and the millions of other victims of Nazi persecution.
  • Isra and Mi’raj: (Muslim) A celebration of the two-part nighttime journey made by the Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Jerusalem and then Jerusalem to the heavens.  


January 29th 

  • Chinese Lunar New Year: (International) Also known as Spring Festival, marks the start of a new lunar calendar year and is celebrated with traditions symbolizing family, prosperity, and good fortune.
 

Be sure to check out the live Calendar through the link below! You can view the entire year by clicking the blue arrows at top left of the calendar.

View the Entire 2025 Calendar >>>

The purpose of Many Hearts, One Farm is to educate and inspire our team, clients and the communities that we serve. The Many Hearts, One Farm logo reminds us that no one heart is better or more important than the other because we need each one in order to make different but beautiful colors. Just like every paint color on a palette, everyone who walks through the doors of Main Stay plays an equally important part in our mission.

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