Sukkot begins at sundown and is an eight day long celebration with a dual meaning. It is both a harvest festival, celebrating the gathering of crops, and a commemoration of the 40-year period when the Israelites lived in temporary shelters...

Shemini Atzeret is a Jewish holiday that directly follows the seven-day festival of Sukkot. Its name means "Eighth Day of Assembly," and it is considered by some to be a separate festival, as it concludes the intense period of the...

Simchat Torah begins at sundown and marks the completion of the annual cycle of reading the Torah (the first five books of the Hebrew Bible) in synagogues and the beginning of the new cycle. This s a joyous Jewish holiday...

Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a major Hindu festival celebrated over five days. The name comes from the Sanskrit word for "row of lights," and its central theme is the triumph of light over darkness and...

The Birth of Bahá’u’lláh is a holy day in the Bahá’í Faith that commemorates the birth of its founder, Baháʼu'lláh. It is a Holy Day celebrating the rebirth of the world through the love of God. Community: Bahá’í Common practices...

Samhain is a day to celebrate the lives of those who have passed on, welcome those born during the past year into community and reflect on past relationships, events and other significant changes in life. Samhain is an ancient Celtic...

Dia de los Muertos is a vibrant and deeply rooted celebration in Mexican culture that honors deceased loved ones. It serves as a time of remembrance and also joyous reunion with family and friends, bringing the gap between the living...

All Souls Day is a day for commemoration of all the faithfully departed, those baptized Christians who are believed to be in purgatory because they died with guilt or lesser sins on their souls. Community: Christian (Roman Catholic) Common Practices...

All Saints Day/All Hallows Day commemorates all the saints of the church, both known and unknown, who have attained heaven. Community: Christian (Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox) Common Practices: Attending church services Prayer and reflection

The Thanksgiving observance is rooted in the teachings of Mary Baker Eddy (Founder of the Church of Christ, Scientist, 1821-1910), who emphasized gratitude and Thanksgiving as important aspects of faith. Communities: Christian Science Common practices: Church services. Specially published Bible...