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Happy Halloween
🎃 Halloween, celebrated on October 31st each year, is a time-honored tradition with roots that trace back to ancient Celtic and Christian rituals. Originally known as Samhain, a Gaelic festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter, Halloween has evolved into a vibrant and festive occasion celebrated worldwide. At its […]
Daylight Savings Time Ends
🕒 The end of Daylight Saving Time in the United States, which occurs on the first Sunday of November each year, marks a seasonal transition that invites us to embrace cozier days and longer nights. As the clocks "fall back" by one hour, we bid farewell to summer's extended daylight and welcome the onset of […]
Election Day
🇺🇸 Election Day, held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, is a cornerstone of democracy in the United States. Today, citizens across the country exercise their fundamental right to vote and participate in the democratic process by choosing their local, state, and national representatives. Find out about our local elections here: […]
Veterans Day
🌸 Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11 to honor military veterans, who are people who have served in the United States Armed Forces. It coincides with other holidays, including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which are celebrated in different countries to mark the anniversary of the […]
Thanksgiving Day
🇺🇸 Thanksgiving is a federal holiday in the United States, celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. It is sometimes called American Thanksgiving to distinguish it from the Canadian holiday of the same name and related celebrations in other regions. It originated as a harvest festival, and Thanksgiving dinner is the centerpiece of Thanksgiving celebrations. […]
Christmas Day
Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people worldwide. A feast central to the Christian liturgical year is preceded by the season of Advent or the Nativity Fast. It initiates the season of Christmastide, which historically in […]
New Year’s Day
New Year's Day, also simply called New Year or New Year's, is observed on 1 January, the first day of the year in the modern Gregorian and Julian calendars. While most solar calendars begin the year regularly at or near the northern winter solstice, the start of the new year in cultures that observe a […]
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
🇺🇸 Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the United States marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year. Born in 1929, King's actual birthday is January 15. The holiday is similar to holidays set under the Uniform Monday Holiday Act. […]
Washington’s Birthday
🇺🇸 Presidents' Day, officially Washington's Birthday, is 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 to victory in the American Revolutionary War, presided at the Constitutional Convention of 1787, and was the United […]
Spring Recess
No School all Week!
Earth Day
🌎 Earth Day, observed annually on April 22nd, is a global movement dedicated to raising awareness about environmental issues and advocating for protecting our planet's natural resources. Since its inception in 1970, Earth Day has become one of the most significant civic observances worldwide, bringing together millions of people from diverse backgrounds to demonstrate their […]
National Arbor Day
National Arbor Day, celebrated on the last Friday in April, is a special occasion dedicated to recognizing trees' vital role in our lives and environment. Since its inception in 1872, Arbor Day has grown into a global movement, inspiring individuals, communities, and organizations to come together, plant trees, promote environmental conservation, and foster a deeper […]