holidays

The Jewish holiday Sukkot takes place from Saturday, September 30 and ends Friday, October 6, 2023, a rejoicing of acceptance and inclusion that spreads across Jewish communities all over the world.

Like many in the U.S., I have been watching cheesy Hallmark Christmas movies.  Yes, I readily admit I am among the millions who tune into these formulaic films, especially now that they and other networks are introducing more BIPOC characters […]

Coming up is one of the most controversial holidays in the United States: Columbus Day. The holiday has come under fire by people of all backgrounds and different ethnic identities as a day that glorifies and supports a man responsible […]

Boo! The weather, the creepy crawlers, and of course, the candy are all something we can associate with a certain holiday – Halloween! As we know, many cultures around the world celebrate Halloween and all do it a bit differently. […]

Halloween is just around the corner and the decorations and spooky vibes are spreading around like a virus. The holiday is extremely popular in the United States, with over $9 billion in spending predicted. However, how is Halloween celebrated in […]

On Cinco de Mayo, are those in the United States celebrating this Mexican holiday by eating what they think to be “traditional dishes?” Folks in the United States tend to celebrate the holiday itself more than in Mexico, according to Businessinsider. […]

For those around that celebrate the Christian holiday of Easter, this time of year is especially significant for renewal and fresh beginnings. The holiday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus, a significant figure in the Bible and the Christian religion, who […]

For some in the LGBTQ+ community, the holidays aren’t the most wonderful time of the year. Instead, they can ignite familial pressures and uncertainties.