Candlemas celebrates the coming of spring and recovery of the Earth Goddess after giving birth to the Sun God at Yule. It is a time for initiations, re-dedication and pledges for the coming year. Community: Pagan, Wiccan, Druid Common practices...

The Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) is primarily a cultural and social holiday, though it has deep historical and traditional roots that include religious or spiritual elements. It is a significant cultural celebration that marks the beginning of the lunar...

Ramadan is considered one of the holiest months of the year. Ramadan is a time of fasting, worship, and charity, fostering spiritual reflection and resilience. The exact start and end dates may vary slightly based on Islamic traditions and moon...

Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, the period of forty days before Easter in which many Christians sacrifice ordinary pleasures to reflect on Christ's sacrifices. Community: Christian Common practices: Church services on this day where a cross of...

Purim, which begins at sundown on the first day and ends at sunset on the second, commemorates the time when the Jews were living in Persia and were saved from genocide by the courage of a young Jewish woman named...

Magha Puja Day (also known as Sangha Day or Fourfold Assembly Day) is observed on the day of the full moon in the third lunar month (Magha), which typically occurs in late February or early March of the Gregorian calendar...

Holi, often called the "Festival of Colors," is a vibrant and ancient Hindu festival that marks the arrival of spring, the triumph of good over evil, and the celebration of love. Community: Hindu Common practices: Sprinkling colored water and powder...

Also known as Eostre, the Spring Equinox is regarded as a time of fertility and conceptions. Celebrations during this holiday have themes of balance, renewal and rebirth. Communities: Pagan, Wiccan, Druid Common practices: Lighting fires to commemorate the return of...

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. It is important to note that the exact date for Eid al-Fitr is based on the sighting of the new crescent moon and can vary by one or two...

Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, as described in the Gospels. Crowds gathered and welcomed him by laying cloaks and waving palm branches on the road, shouting praises. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week for most Western...