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What is Native American Heritage Month?
November is considered Native American Heritage Month in the United States. If you've always wanted to learn more about our country's...
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- Oct 20, 2020
- 1 min
World Mental Health Day 2020
In 2020, World Mental Health Day may be more crucial than any of the last recent years. The holiday occurs on October 10th, but that...
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- Jul 29, 2020
- 1 min
Pride Month: A 50-Year Tradition
Where did the Pride tradition in June come from? Pride Month is a tradition that started 50 years ago on June 28, 1970. That day was...
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- Jul 29, 2020
- 1 min
Caribbean American Heritage Month
What is National Caribbean American Heritage Month? The United States' relationship with the Caribbean dates back to colonial times, when...
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- Jul 29, 2020
- 1 min
Fourth of July (Independence Day) 2020
The Fourth of July (Independence Day) celebration is often associated with barbecues and fireworks. With the current pandemic affecting...
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- Apr 28, 2020
- 2 min
Educational Support for Students with an ASD During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Stress is part of our everyday lives, as we face a global pandemic. For children, a support system is crucial to adequately comprehend...
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- Jan 30, 2020
- 1 min
Three Kings Day
On January 6th, Hispanic cultures around the world celebrate Día de los Reyes Magos. A Continuation of Christmas For those celebrating...
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- Dec 23, 2019
- 1 min
What is Hanukkah?
Hanukkah This celebration is also referred to as the Festival of Lights. Jewish people typically celebrate Hanukkah with: The lighting of...
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- Dec 23, 2019
- 1 min
Arabic Language Day
The United Nation Arabic Language Day is observed on December 18th each year. This is an opportunity to share some key information on the...
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- Nov 21, 2019
- 1 min
What is The Day of the Dead?
Día de Muertos (also known as the Day of the Dead or Día de los Muertos) is a holiday not only celebrated in Mexico, but the United...
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- Nov 21, 2019
- 1 min
Tamale: An English Back-Formation
If you live on the West Coast or have access to Latin American cuisine, it’s more than likely that you love to feast on tamales during...
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- Sep 25, 2019
- 1 min
When is International Translation Day?
What is International Translation Day? The United Nations named September 30th International Translation Day. The day aims to recognize...
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- Sep 25, 2019
- 1 min
Mid-Autumn Festival
What is the Mid-Autumn Festival? The Mid-Autumn Festival is a holiday primarily celebrated in China, Vietnam, and other East and...
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- Sep 25, 2019
- 1 min
Mexican Independence Day
Mexicans celebrate Independence Day Each year on September 16th, Mexico celebrates Mexican Independence Day. The day commemorates the...
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- Sep 23, 2019
- 1 min
Hispanic Heritage Month
In the U.S., Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to recognize the members of our society who share a Hispanic background, or heritage from...
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- Mar 20, 2019
- 2 min
What is Nowruz / the Persian New Year?
On March 20th, over 300 million people welcome the springtime with Persian New Year or Nowruz. Pronounced “No-rooz,” this is one of the...
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- Mar 14, 2019
- 1 min
It’s the Year of the Pig!
May the new year bring in your life joys that never fade, hopes that never die, and strength that never weakens. Wishing you a very happy...
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- Oct 3, 2018
- 3 min
The History of Halloween & How It’s Celebrated Around The World
The originally Celtic holiday originated to celebrate the end of summer and the start of the cold seasons, as well as the start of the...