African
American Heritage Month - This month is dedicated to focusing
and reflecting upon the contributions of African Americans to the
history of the United States
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- Vasanta
Panchami [Hinduism] - A North Indian celebration marking the
first day of spring and is associated with the Goddess of
Learning and with the Goddess of Wealth. Traditionally people
dress in yellow garb symbolizing spirituality and auspiciousness.
- Imbolc
[Wicca] - Celebrates the increasing strength of God. Many
Wiccans honor the Goddess at this time as a source of fire,
poetry, arts and crafts.
- Candlemas
[Roman Catholic] - A commemoration of the purification of
the Virgin Mary 40 days after the birth of Jesus.
- Candlemas
[Wicca] - Tribute to the coming of the sun and the time of
midwinter.
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- Setsunbun-sai
[Shinto] - Also known as the Bean thowing festival, this celebraton
marks the end of winter and the eve of the first day of spring.
Beans are thrown around the house as a symbol of good fortune.
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- Losar
[Tibetan New Year] - The festive and merry celebration of
Losar is customarily spent with family. It is during this
time that bad omens are left behind and good fortune is carried
over to the next year. The number of days that Losar is celebrated
for varies among different countries. Some customs during
the celbrations include making of "guthuk" noodles;
stage performances; feasting and visiting the monasteries.
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- Nirvana
Day
[Buddhist] - A festival celebrating
Buddha's acquisition of Nirvana and further death at the age
of 80. The day is marked by meditations and reflections upon
personal life.
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- Ashura
[Islam] - A day of fasting for the Sunni Muslims commemorating
the day Nuh left the ark, as well as Musa being saved from
the Egyptians by Allah. This day also commemorates the martyrdom
of Hussein for the Shi'a Muslims
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- Tu
B'Shevat [Judaism] - The celebration of the New Year for trees,
marking the bloom of vegetation for the spring.
- Full
Moon - 4:45 Universal Time
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- Valentines
Day - A day dedicated to ones loved ones in the name of Saint
Valentine.
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- President's
Day [US] - Celebrates the accomplishments of legendary American
Presidents.
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Maha Shivarati Vrat [Hinduism] A fast in dedication to the
Shiva. The previous night it is customary to engage in story
telling and singing in honor of the power of God.
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- Mardi
Gras (Shrove Tuesday) - Shrove Tuesday is traditionally marked
by indulgence and celebration before the beginning of Lent,
on the following day (Ash Wednesday).
- New
Moon - 00:33 Universal Time
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