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Mexican Independence Day

September 16th is Mexican Independence Day. On this day, Mexico celebrates its independence from Spain in 1810.

Chuseok, South Korea

Chuseok is a major harvest festival and a time for giving thanks in South Korea. Families gather to pay respects to ancestors, share traditional meals, and participate in activities like…

Mid-Autumn Festival, China

The Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival and Mooncake Festival, is held on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar. Traditionally, the Chinese…

Love & Friendship Day, Colombia

Love and Friendship Day (El Día de Amor y Amistad) is the Colombian version of Valentine’s Day, celebrated on the third Saturday of September each year.

Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) is one of the most important holidays in the Jewish calendar. It is celebrated on the first and second days of the seventh month…

Hangeul Day, South Korea

Hangeul Day is a celebration of the Korean alphabet, known as Hangeul. The day is known as 한글날 (Hangulnal) in Korean and is also known as Hangeul Proclamation Day. Hangeul…

Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. The holy day is traditionally observed by fasting, praying, and attending synagogue services.…

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 l’action de…

Sukkot

Sukkot is a week-long Jewish harvest festival that is celebrated five days after Yom Kippur. In 2024, Sukkot begins at sunset on October 16 and ends at nightfall on October…