Christmas is an annual celebration commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, the Messiah. While rooted in Christian faith, the holiday is widely celebrated around the world with secular traditions focused on family, goodwill, and peace. Community: Christian (Eastern...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Naw-Rúz, which begins at sundown, is the Baha'i New Year, a traditional celebration in Iran adopted as a holy day as associated with Baha'i. It is a celebration of spring and new life. Community: Bahá’í Common practices: Festive music Dancing...

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...