Holidays
New Year’s Day
New Year's Day on January 1 is celebrated by people around the world. It is a widely recognized and observed holiday in many countries and cultures. The celebration often includes various customs, traditions, and festivities to mark the beginning of the new year.
Independence Day, Haiti
Haitian Independence Day is celebrated on January 1st to commemorate the day in 1804 when Haiti declared independence from French colonial rule, becoming the first independent Black republic in the world. Related Post
Orthodox Christmas
Orthodox Christians in Egypt, Ethiopia, Russia, and other parts of the world celebrate Christmas on or around January 7.
Martin Luther King Day
Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday on the third Monday of January in the United States. It celebrates the life and accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr. Celebrate the Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. Through Song
Tu B’Shevat
Tu B'Shevat, also known as the "New Year of the Trees," is one of the four "New Years'" of the Jewish calendar.
Burns Night
Burns Night is celebrated in Scotland on or around January 25. It honors the life and contributions of the bard (poet) Robert Burns, who was born on January 25, 1759. Burns' best known work is Auld Lang Syne.
Australia Day
Australia Day, the official National Day of Australia, commemorates the establishment of the first European settlement at Port Jackson, now part of Sydney, in 1788.
Republic Day of India
Republic Day of India has been celebrated since 1950. This day honors India's constitution and is observed each year on January 26th.
Waitangi Day
Waitangi Day, a public holiday in New Zealand, celebrates the Treaty of Waitangi, regarded as the nation's founding document.
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional Chinese calendar. It is one of several Lunar New Years in Asia. 2024 is the Year of the Dragon. Information & Resources