Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Day, annual national holiday in the United States and Canada celebrating the harvest and other blessings of the past year. It is observed on the fourth Thursday in November in the United States and on the second Monday in October in Canada. Thanksgiving is a day when families and friends gather to express gratitude for the year’s blessings over a shared
Black Friday Black Friday is the annual start of the holiday shopping season in the U.S., featuring major retail discounts. Originally coined by 1960s Philadelphia police to describe chaotic, traffic-heavy streets, it was later rebranded to represent retailers turning a profit, or moving "into the black".
National French Toast Day
Small Business Saturday Small Business Saturday is a marketing initiative to encourage holiday shopping at small businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving in the United States, during one of the busiest shopping periods of the year.
Giving Tuesday A better future is being built by all of us right now, in the billions of small actions we take each day. Acts of care, love, and understanding extend outward, like the threads of a beautiful tapestry. Whether it’s offering a kind smile, a helping hand, or an hour of your time—these acts
National Cookie Day
Hanukkah Considered to be more of a cultural holiday than a religious one, Hanukkah is celebrated for eight days and eight nights in the month of Kislev, according to the Hebrew calendar. The candles on the menorah, or hanukkiah, are lit from right to left each night by using the shammash, the center candle which is taller than
Universal Health Coverage Day Universal Health Coverage Day on 12 December is the annual rallying point for the growing movement for health for all. It marks the anniversary of the United Nations’ historic and unanimous endorsement of universal health coverage in 2012.
National Cocoa Day Every December 13, the United States celebrates National Cocoa Day, a holiday that pays tribute to one of Americans' most cherished ingredients. This day not only highlights the flavor, versatility and cultural impact of cocoa, but also coincides with the birth of Roald Dahl, British author of the iconic work Charlie and
National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day is celebrated to promote wearing tacky, festive holiday sweaters. Started in 2011, this lighthearted day encourages wearing over-the-top, decorated sweaters to work, school, or parties to spread holiday cheer.
Christmas Eve Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day, marking the culmination of the Advent season and the anticipation of 24, is the day before Christmas Day, marking the culmination of the Advent season and the anticipation of Jesus' birth. It is celebrated worldwide with family gatherings, special meals, church services, and the tradition
Christmas Day Christmas Day is a major holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. It is a worldwide cultural and religious festival characterized by gift-giving, family gatherings, church services, and festive decorations. While rooted in Christian tradition, many customs also reflect winter celebration traditions.
