First Day of Black History Month

An annual observance originating in the United States. It has received official recognition from governments in the United States and Canada. It began as a way of remembering important people […]

Shabbat Mevarchim Chodesh Adar

February 5th is the official date when the Mexican constitution was formed in 1917 after signing of a convention by Venustiano Carranza. Up until 2006, the day was celebrated in […]

Constitution Day (Mexico)

February 5th is the official date when the Mexican constitution was formed in 1917 after signing of a convention by Venustiano Carranza. Up until 2006, the day was celebrated in […]

Chinese New Year

Spring Festival or the Lunar New Year, is the festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunisolar Chinses calendar. In Chinese culture and Asian countries […]

Ash Wednesday

A Christian holy day of prayer and fasting. It is preceded by Shrove Tuesday and falls on the first day of Lent. As it is the first day of Lent, […]

Valentine’s Day

Also called Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated annually. It originated as a Christian feast day honoring one or two early Christian martyrs named Saint […]

President’s Day

A holiday in the United States celebrated on the third Monday of February to honor all U.S. presidents. The federal holiday specifically honors George Washington, who led the Continental Army […]