Cinco de Mayo May 5 Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for "fifth of May") is a holiday that commemorates the Mexican army's unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of Mexican General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín. While not an "obligatory federal holiday" in Mexico, it is celebrated primarily (and voluntarily) in the state of Puebla and in the United States. While Cinco de Mayo has limited significance nationwide in Mexico, the date is … [Read more...]
PASSOVER has Begun ….. 18th of April through to 25th of April, 2011
April 20, 2011 by
History of Passover The primary observances of Passover are related to the Exodus from Egypt after 400 years of slavery. Perhaps the best known of the Jewish holidays, the splendid festival known as Passover has a rich and fascinating history. Passover in 2011 will start on Tuesday, the 19th of April and will continue for 7 days until Monday, the 25th of April. Note that in the Jewish calander, a holiday begins on the sunset of the previous day, so observing Jews will celebrate … [Read more...]
Observing National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day! – March 20, 2011
March 16, 2011 by
Observing National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day This Sunday, March 20th, the Indian Health Service (IHS) joins American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities and the nation in observing the fifth National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Originally coordinated by Tribal organizations across the country, recognition of this day has been adopted by native and non-native communities throughout the country as an opportunity to: raise local HIV awareness educate others about HIV … [Read more...]
Chinese New Year: A Tradition of Joy & Celebration!
February 3, 2011 by
Chinese New Year: A Tradition of Joy Chinese New Year is the most important date in the Chinese calendar. Unlike Western culture, Chinese culture calculates the beginning of the year at what is called the “Spring Festival,” even though the holiday occurs in winter. Chinese New Year extends between the first day of the first month of the Chinese calendar, and extends to the Lantern Festival, on the 15th day. (In terms of Chinese astrology, brash, intrepid Tiger gives way to charming, … [Read more...]
Year of the RABBIT (Metal) – 2011: Celebrate a time of peace and tranquility!
February 2, 2011 by
Celebrate the YEAR of the RABBIT, 2011. The year of the Metal Rabbit promises to bring some much needed peace and tranquility... Happy New Year! The Tiger makes waves; but, the Rabbit mends fences. Let there be peace, and let it begin with me is the Rabbit motto. If you are like most people, you probably feel like you were on a roller coaster in 2010, the year of the Tiger. That will generally not be the case in 2011, as the Rabbit is everything the Tiger is … [Read more...]
AUSTRALIA DAY – Celebrated January 26 th!
January 26, 2011 by
AUSTRALIA DAY January 26 Australia Day (previously known as Anniversary Day, Foundation Day, and ANA Day) is the official national day of Australia. Celebrated annually on 26 January, the date commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788 and the proclamation at that time of British sovereignty over the eastern seaboard of New Holland. Although it was not known as Australia Day until over a century later, records of celebrations on 26 January … [Read more...]
