Cultural Calendar

NOVEMBER

1
- Christian: All Saints’ Day
  Honors all saints, known and unknown
2
- Christian: All Souls’ Day
  Commemorates all the faithful departed
21
- Eastern Orthodox Christian: The Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple
  Celebrates the presentation of Mary in the temple
24
- Sikh: Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib
  Honors the martyrdom of the ninth Sikh Guru
30
- Christian: Advent
  Marks the beginning of the Christian liturgical year leading up to Christmas

6
- Christian: Saint Nicholas Day
  Celebrates Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of children
8
- Buddhist: Bodhi Day
  Commemorates the enlightenment of Buddha
15
- Jewish: Hanukkah*
  The Festival of Lights, celebrating the rededication of the Second Temple
21
- Pagan and Wiccan: Yule*
  Celebrates the winter solstice and the rebirth of the sun
25
- Christian: Christmas
  Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ