During the month of December the Diversity Council will be celebrating Holiday Traditions Around the World. Below is a partial list of some of the different observations and holidays that are celebrated in the Fall and Winter season.
- Ramadan — Began September 1, ended September 30
- Eid al-Fitr (Muslim) — September 30
- Saint Nicholas Day (Christian) — December 6
- Eid’ul-Adha (Muslim) — December 8
- Fiesta of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Mexican) — December 12
- St. Lucia Day (Swedish) — December 13
- Hanukkah (Jewish) — Begins at sundown on December 21 (ends December 29)
- Christmas Day(Christian) — December 25
- Boxing Day (Australian, Canadian, English, Irish) — December 26
- Kwanzaa (African American) — December 26 to January 1
- Omisoka (Japanese) — December 31
- Epiphany (Christian) — January 6
Source: Educationworld.com
Mon, Dec 8, 2008
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