As I am sitting and daydreaming of the Hanukkah potato latkes with sour cream and applesauce, and also pondering what will be the perfect Christmas cookies this year, I realized January of 2009 is almost too full of holidays. From New Year’s celebrations for many religions and nations, through Martin Luther King’s day and the Barack Obama inauguration, to World Religion Day, it was time to publish the calendar and help with the planning of January 2009 festivities. Continue reading Holiday Calendar January 2009
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Holiday Calendar December 2008
December is here with the cold weather as a constant, DC just had first snow today, the Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Ceremony is behind us with president Bush in one of his last public appearances, Christmas decorations are popping all over town, Thanksgiving leftovers are long gone, and it is about time to publish the December 2008 holiday calendar. Continue reading Holiday Calendar December 2008
Holiday Calendar November 2008
Mid October, the treats for Halloween are ready by the door, the pumpkins are along the entryway and the autumn wreath is hanging on the door. While planning for Thanksgiving I realized I did not post the November holiday calendar yet. Here is a detailed list of the coming holidays for November 2008. Continue reading Holiday Calendar November 2008
Holiday Calendar October 2008
September holidays are here, but we still need to plan ahead! Here is a detailed list of the coming holidays for October 2008. Is there a holiday we are missing? A note about a holiday you think is worth mentioning? Feel free to comment. Continue reading Holiday Calendar October 2008
Holiday Calendar September 2008
To help you plan your holiday season, here is a detailed list of the coming holidays for September 2008. Note that in the Jewish and Muslim calendars a holiday begins on the sunset of the previous day, while Christian holidays are celebrated on the date. Continue reading Holiday Calendar September 2008