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SUMMARY:Winter Break
DESCRIPTION:HAPPY WINTER BREAK & HAPPY NEW YEAR\nSCHOOL IS CLOSED\nSEE YOU AFTER WINTER BREAK
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CATEGORIES:School Break,School Closed
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SUMMARY:First Day of Irish American Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:Is First Day of Irish American Heritage Month a Public Holiday?\nThis is not a public holiday. Government and public offices\, businesses\, and schools are not closed for this observation but may hold special events and outreach programs to commemorate the beginning of the month-long annual observation.
URL:https://mahamontessori.com/event/first-day-of-irish-american-heritage-month-2/
CATEGORIES:Observance
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SUMMARY:St. David's Day
DESCRIPTION:Many Americans of Welsh origin annually celebrate the life of Wales’ patron saint\, St David on March 1. It is also a time to people to remember the Welsh culture and to appreciate their Welsh origins. The Welsh flag is often seen during celebrations on the day\, as well as daffodils or leeks pinned to clothing. \nIs St. David’s Day a Public Holiday?\nEven though St. David’s Day falls on Saturday\, March 1\, 2025\, it is a working day. Most businesses follow regular opening hours in United States. \nWhat Do People Do?\nMany people with Welsh ancestry or ties celebrate St David’s life and the Welsh culture in the United States. Some people may attend a special St David’s Day church service while others may cook a nice meal to share with friends or family. Meals may include herbed lamb chops\, Welsh pot bread\, or Caerphilly Crumble. \nMany groups may organize special events or parties that may include carrying the flag of Wales\, dressing in traditional costumes\, and wearing daffodils or leeks on clothing. The Welsh flag\, a red dragon on a white and green background\, is displayed prominently and a festive mood prevails. \nPublic Life\nSt David’s Day is not a public holiday in the United States. However\, it is a day of celebration so some community groups\, schools\, and businesses may have a special program for the day. \nBackground\nSt David is the patron saint of Wales. He plays a very important role in Welsh culture but little is known about his life. St David’s Day was recognized officially as the national day for people of Welsh origin in the United States in 2003. The Empire State Building was floodlit in the Welsh national colors\, which are red\, green and white\, on March 1 that year. An article on St David’s Day in the United Kingdom covers more information about St David’s Day’s origins and symbols.
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CATEGORIES:Observance
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SUMMARY:Read Across America Day
DESCRIPTION:Many people in the United States\, particularly students\, parents and teachers\, join forces on Read Across America Day\, annually held on the first school day closest to March 2. This nationwide observance coincides with the birthday of Dr Seuss on March 2\, who is known for writing children’s books. \nIs Read Across America Day a Public Holiday?\nRead Across America Day is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours. \nWhat Do People Do?\nRead Across America Day promotes reading\, particularly for children and young adults.  Many schools\, libraries\, and community centers across the United States participate in the day by bringing people together to take part in reading books. Various reading activities and events are held across the country on this day. For example\, some students take part in a Read Across America channel designed to showcase student and educator videos around the country. Others make reading pledges\, organize book fairs\, or read aloud to groups of people. \nPublic Life\nRead Across America Day an observance and is not a federal public holiday in the United States. \nBackground\nIn 1997 an organization known as the National Education Association (NEA)\, pushed for a special day to celebrate reading throughout the United States. This idea proved to be a popular one so it was not long before the first Read Across America Day was held on March 2\, 1998. This nationwide observance coincides with the birthday of Dr Seuss (Geisel)\, an American writer best known writing children’s books. Some of his books include Green Eggs and Ham\, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!\, and The Cat in the Hat. \nThe NEA represents about 3.2 million elementary and secondary teachers\, higher education faculty\, education support professionals\, school administrators\, retired educators and students preparing to become teachers.  It provides resources and activities for educators\, parents\, and children. \nSymbols\nRead Across America calendars and other promotional material for Read Across America Day show images of activities associated with reading\, learning\, literacy and other elements of education.
URL:https://mahamontessori.com/event/read-across-america-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Observance
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SUMMARY:Holi
DESCRIPTION:Holi (Dolyatra\, Doul Jatra\, Basanta-Utsav) is the Hindu festival colors that celebrates the triumph of good over evil\, good harvest\, and fertility. It usually falls in the later part of February or March. \nIs Holi a Public Holiday?\nHoli is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours. \nWhat Do People Do?\nHoli is celebrated over two days in many areas\, while other areas may celebrate it for longer periods. The festival loosens the normal social restrictions by bringing people together not based on sex\, status\, and/or age. A public bonfire is usually held between 10pm and midnight to commemorate the burning of Holika on the first evening of Holi. Many sing and dance in the street while other are shouting\, cursing and causing general mayhem during the bonfire event. \nMillions of Hindus around the world celebrate Holi with a community festival. Many visit each other’s homes to distribute sweets and greet each other. Men\, women\, adult and children all take part in dances and other cultural programs during Holi. People dress in pure white and gather together in a common place to color each other with gulal\, which are colored powders and other form of dyes. A popular activity is the throwing of water balloons at one another\, sometimes called lola. \nPublic Life\nHoli is a restricted holiday in India\, so government offices and most businesses remain open. Individuals have the flexibility to take time off to celebrate the holiday if they choose. It is not a nationwide public holiday in countries such as Australia\, Canada\, the United Kingdom\, and the United States but some cities may hold large celebrations for the occasion. \nBackground\nHoli was first celebrated as an agricultural festival celebrating the arrival of spring but has now evolved into a time when everyone throws off the gloom of winter and rejoices in the colors and liveliness of spring. The day observes the various events in Hindu mythology and disregards the social norms by participating in the festivities. \nHoli is accompanied by many legends but there are two stories that serve as the origin of Holi traditions. The story of Krishna and Radha is said to be the basis for the ritual of throwing and applying colored water and powder. According to legend\, the young Krishna complained to his mother\, Yashoda that Radha was so fair and he was so dark. Yashoda advised him to apply color to Radha’s face and see how her complexion would change. Thus\, Holi is now become a festival of colors not only to celebrate the coming of spring but also to disregard social norms and to focus on enjoying the festivities. \nAnother legend behind Holi is that an evil king tried to kill his son\, Prahalada\, a devoted follower of the god Vishnu. The king\, Hiranyakashipu\, challenged Prahalada to sit on a pyre and asked (though some believed she was forced) his sister\, Holika\, who the king believed was immune to fire\, to sit with his son in the fire. When the fire started\, everyone watched as Holika burned to death\, but Prahalada survived without any injuries due to his devotion to Vishnu. According to some accounts\, Holika begged Prahalada for forgiveness before her death\, so he promised that the burning of Holika would be remembered every year at Holi. \nSymbols\nThe bonfire represents the burning of Holika\, the triumph of good over evil. All of the dead leaves\, twigs and dirt that is collected during the winter month\, is thrown into the fire to symbolize the evil spirits. The ashes from the bonfire are believed to provide protection against diseases. Different colored powder or gulal\, oils and water represent the arrival of spring and its vibrant colors. \nNote: It is not possible to mention every activity that takes place on this occasion as celebrations vary in different regions. However\, this article provides a general overview of the main celebrations that usually occur during this event. Moreover\, the date in which it is celebrated may vary depending on locations and calendar interpretations. \n 
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CATEGORIES:Hindu
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SUMMARY:Purim
DESCRIPTION:Purim\, or the Festival of Lots\, is a joyous holiday that celebrates the Biblical story of the rescue of the Jews in ancient Persia. \nIs Purim a Public Holiday?\nPurim is not a public holiday in the United States. Some Jewish-run organizations are closed. \nWhen Is Purim?\nThe holiday of Purim is observed on the fourteenth and fifteenth days of the month of Adar (or Adar II in Leap Years) in the Hebrew calendar.Purim falls in February or March in the Gregorian calendar. \nDivine Intervention\nAccording to the Megillah (the Book of Esther)\, Purim celebrates the miraculous rescue of the Jewish people from a plot to destroy their community in a single day during the fifth century BCE. \nThe narrative says that the villain of the story\, the Prime Minister of the Persian Empire\, known as Haman\, had thrown lots (a practice of casting pebbles or drawing straws to determine divine will) to choose the day to carry out his murderous plan against the Jews. The Hebrew word Purim translates as “lots” in ancient Persian. \nPurim recalls the divinely-assisted intervention of Esther\, the Jewish wife of Persian King Ahasuerus\, on behalf of her people. According to the Torah\, thanks to her actions\, the ruler was swayed to revoke the order to kill the Jews. Haman was then executed and\, for a while\, the Jews of the area enjoyed the protection of the crown. \nCarnival for the Kids\nAfter the reading of the story of Purim in the synagogue\, it’s common for the temple to host a carnival with prizes and games for children. \nKids (and some adults) wear colorful costumes\, often dressed as biblical characters like Mordechai (or Mordecai)\, a Jewish advisor to the King of Persia\, and the heroic Queen Esther. \nA children’s Purim spiel (play) is often part of the fun. These shows can include song parodies that take a satiric look at modern life\, and weave elements of the Purim story into the plot. Every time Haman´s name is spoken during these plays\, children crank special noisemakers to boo the villain. \nGift Giving and Hamantashen\nTwo important Purim traditions are for friends to exchange gifts of food\, and to make donations to the poor. \nOn the Purim table\, triangle-shaped dishes are traditionally served at holiday parties to remind the worshippers of the legendary shape of Haman’s hat. \nOne favorite on the holiday menu is a three-cornered pastry called hamantaschen\, filled with apricot jam\, prunes\, or poppy seeds. Another popular dish is kreplach\, which are triangular dumplings served in chicken soup. \nWalled Cities Have Their Own Date\nJews around the globe celebrate Purim on the 14th of Adar\, with a fascinating exception. People who live in walled cities such as Jerusalem celebrate a day later. \nThis is to honor the Jews of the ancient walled city of Shushan\, who were in battle on that first Purim day\, and so had delay the celebration by 24 hours. Today\, only Jerusalem celebrates Purim on the 15th of Adar. \nJewish Holidays Last Longer Outside of Israel\nIn the Jewish diaspora—Jewish communities outside of Israel—an extra day is usually added to religious observances\, with the exception of Yom Kippur\, which lasts only one day worldwide\, and Rosh Hashana\, which is celebrated over two days in both Israel and the diaspora. \nThis custom has its roots in ancient times when the beginning of the months in the Jewish calendar still relied on the sighting of the crescent Moon following a New Moon. \nThe beginning of a new month was determined by the Sanhedrin\, the supreme court of ancient Israel in Jerusalem. Once the date was published\, messengers were dispatched to spread the news among Jews living abroad. Since this process took some time\, it was decreed that Jews outside of ancient Israel were to observe every holiday for two days to make sure that the rules and customs applicable to each holiday were observed on the proper date. This rule is still observed today.
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CATEGORIES:Jewish
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SUMMARY:Employee Appreciation Day
DESCRIPTION:Bosses across the United States have the chance to support\, thank and reward workers on Employee Appreciation Day on the first Friday in March. \nIs Employee Appreciation Day a Public Holiday?\nEmployee Appreciation Day is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours. \nAppreciate your staff\nEmployee Appreciation Day is a non-official day and there’s no real authority on what needs to be done\, but if you’re a boss and want to show your team just how much you appreciate them\, you could try out some of these ideas: \n\nTreat your staff to breakfast\, lunch or snacks.\nHost an office party or an after-work get-together for your staff.\nGive workers some of the day off.\nOrganize an outdoor team building exercise\, like a tug-of-war or an fun office quiz.\nTake fun pictures and post them on the company social media pages to show the world just how much you care!\n\nWhat’s Open or Closed?\nBusinesses carry on as usual on Employee Appreciation Day. It is an observance in the US\, but not a public holiday. \nGood people are hard to find\nKnown in the US as the “Guru of Thank You”\, Dr. Bob Nelson\, a founding member of the Recognition Professionals International (RPI) (previously NAER- National Association for Employee Recognition)\, had the honor of kick starting the first Employee Appreciation Day in 1995. \nTraining new staff is costly\, and employers use all manners of techniques to boost worker morale and help retain employees and their valuable expertise. Employee Recognition is a large industry in its own right\, and there are university studies dedicated to organizational behavior all over the world.
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SUMMARY:Daylight Saving Time starts
DESCRIPTION:Also called Spring Forward. \nMost of the United States observes daylight saving time (DST)\, the practice of setting the clock forward by one hour when there is longer daylight during the day\, so that evenings have more daylight and mornings have less. Exceptions include Arizona (except for the Navajo\, who do observe daylight saving time in the Navajo Nation)\, Hawaii\, and the territories of American Samoa\, Guam\, the Northern Mariana Islands\, Puerto Rico\, and the United States Virgin Islands. The Uniform Time Act of 1966 established a uniform set of rules for states opting to observe daylight saving time. \nIn the U.S.\, daylight saving time starts on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November\, with the time changes taking place at 2:00 a.m. local time. With a mnemonic word play referring to seasons\, clocks “spring forward\, fall back”—that is\, in springtime the clocks are moved forward from 2:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. and in fall they are moved back from 2:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Daylight saving time lasts for a total of 34 weeks (238 days) every year\, about 65% of the entire year.
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CATEGORIES:Clock Change
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SUMMARY:Lailat al-Qadr
DESCRIPTION:Laylat al Qadr is also known as the Night of Power or the Night of Destiny. It commemorates when Koran (Qur’an) was revealed to the prophet Muhammad (also known as Mohammad). Muslims in the United States celebrate the event\, also spelled as Laylat al-Qadr or Shab-e-Qadr\, on one of the last 10 days of the Islamic month of Ramadan. \nIs Lailat al-Qadr a Public Holiday?\nAlthough Lailat al-Qadr is not a public holiday\, businesses and schools may be closed because it falls on the same date as Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day in 2025\, which is a public holiday in Hawaii. \nWhat Do People Do?\nLaylat al Qadr marks the time when the Koran’s first verses were revealed to the Islamic prophet Muhammed. It is also believed that this night marks their fate in the following year. Therefore\, many Muslims pray in the night to God for mercy\, forgiveness\, and salvation. This practice is also called Ehyaa. \nThis “Night of Power” is considered the most appropriate time of the entire year to pray for salvation and blessings. It is believed that a Muslim’s past sins are forgiven if the person prays throughout this night. Many people assemble at mosques during the Isha’ prayer\, with many prayers being made until midnight. \nPublic Life\nLaylat al-Qadr is not a federal public holiday in the United States. However\, many Islamic organizations and businesses may alter their opening hours and there may be some congestion around mosques\, particularly in the evening and at night. \nBackground\nLaylat al Qadr commemorates the night in 610 CE when Allah revealed the Koran (Islamic holy book) to the prophet Muhammad. The angel Gabriel first spoke to the prophet during that time\, which marked the beginning of Muhammed’s mission. These revelations continued throughout the remainder of his life\, according to Islamic belief. \nChildren begin studying the Koran from an early age and they celebrate the moment when they have read all the chapters for the first time. Many adults try to memorize the Koran. This day is also known as the Night of Power or the Night of Destiny. \nThere is a difference of opinion about the date for Laylat al-Qadr but\, in general\, it is agreed that it is most likely to be in the last 10 nights of Ramadan\, with the odd nights being more likely. Of the odd nights\, the night of the 27th (which is the night before the 27th of Ramadan\, as the Islamic day starts with nightfall) is most likely\, according to many Muslim scholars. \nThe Prophet Mohammad spent long periods\, particularly during Ramadan\, meditating about the world around him and looking for help to guide his people away from the moral evils and idolatry. On some occasions\, he traveled to the Cave of Hira\, a small cave in the hills near Mecca\, now in Saudi Arabia. It is believed that at some point\, probably in 610 CE\, he received the Koran’s first verses from God. \nLaylat al-Qadr marks the anniversary of this date. However\, it is unclear as to exactly when the revelations occurred. Hence many Muslims regard all of the last ten days of Ramadan as particularly holy and make an effort to visit a mosque and to read the Koran in this period.
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SUMMARY:St. Patrick's Day
DESCRIPTION:St Patrick’s Day\, on March 17\, remembers one of Ireland’s patron saints\, St Patrick. It largely celebrates Irish-American culture in the United States. \nIs St. Patrick’s Day a Public Holiday?\nAlthough St. Patrick’s Day is not a public holiday\, businesses and schools may be closed because it falls on the same date as Evacuation Day in 2025\, which is a public holiday in Massachusetts. \nCelebrate St Patrick’s Day\nCelebrations concentrate on Irish themed parties\, drinks and food. Many people get into the spirit by dressing in green clothing and eating green colored food. Irish clubs and pubs often hold parties or have special deals. Large street parades mark St Patrick’s Day in places like: \n\nSavannah\nChicago\nBoston\nHouston\nPhiladelphia\nPittsburgh\nDenver\nDetroit\nToronto\nNew York\nNew Orleans\nSeattle\n\nWater is dyed green in public places in some towns. The most notable body of water that was dyed green was the Chicago River in 2005. \nWhat’s Open or Closed?\nSt Patrick’s Day is not a federal holiday in the United States. Schools\, businesses and organizations are open as usual. Public transport systems run on their regular schedules. There may be some local disruption to traffic due to St Patrick’s Day parades. This is particularly true in cities with a large Irish-American population\, including New York\, New Orleans and Seattle. The parades may be on or around March 17\, so it is a good idea to check local sources for the exact location\, date and time. \nAbout St Patrick’s Day\nSt Patrick is one of Ireland’s patron saints and many Americans with Irish ancestry remember him on March 17. Patrick’s Day is fixed on March 17\, but may occasionally be moved by Catholic Church authorities. This happened in 1940\, so that the celebrations would not fall on Palm Sunday\, and in 2008 to avoid Holy Monday\, the last Monday before Easter Sunday. \nSymbols\nThe most common St Patrick’s Day symbol is the shamrock. The shamrock is the leaf of the clover plant and a symbol of the Holy Trinity. Other symbols include: \n\nAlmost anything green.\nThe green\, orange and white flag of the Republic of Ireland.\nBrands of beer associated with Irish culture.\n\nReligious symbols include snakes and serpents. Other symbols seen on St Patrick’s Day include the harp\, which was used in Ireland for centuries\, as well as the leprechaun and a pot of gold that it hides.
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CATEGORIES:Observance
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SUMMARY:Eid al-Fitr
DESCRIPTION:Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan. It’s a festive occasion and one of the major observances in the Islamic calendar. \nIs Eid al-Fitr a Public Holiday?\nEid al-Fitr is not a public holiday in the US. Businesses have normal opening hours. However\, public schools in some areas close on the day. \nCelebrating the End of Ramadan\nOn the day of Eid al-Fitr (also spelled Eid ul Fitr)\, Muslims in the United States and worldwide mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan. It is observed on the first day of the Islamic month of Shawwal. \nPeople celebrate having accomplished the Ramadan fast (sawm)\, one of the most important and challenging religious duties for Muslims. This is why the holiday is also called the Festival of Breaking the Fast. It is thought of as Allah’s (God’s) reward for completing the task. \nA Big Deal for US Muslims\nMore than 3 million Muslims live in the United States\, and for them\, Eid al-Fitr is one of the biggest celebrations of the year. \nIn the country’s Muslim communities\, you are likely to see people dressed up nicely\, congregating for communal prayer\, hugging each other\, enjoying a festive meal together\, and wishing each other Eid Mubarak (Happy Eid). \nPrayer\, Charity\, and Sweet Dishes\nSo\, how exactly do American Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr? With Muslims from so many different backgrounds residing in the US\, Eid customs vary from one community and family to the next—but there are some common features. \nEid Prayer\nThe day of Eid usually starts with communal prayer at the local mosque or another communal space\, led by the local Imam. In cities with a sizeable Muslim population\, such as New York and Philadelphia\, people may congregate in parks or other public spaces. \nIn Washington DC\, the Capitol Hill lawn has traditionally been a place where thousands of worshippers gather during Eid. \nZakat al-Fitr\nMuslims are expected to give to charity on the occasion of Eid. This can be a donation of food or money to the poor to enable them to take part in Eid celebrations. Several organizations in the US also offer the option to make online donations. \nFood\nAs a culmination of a month-long fast\, a festive meal with a range of mouthwatering dishes is one of the most cherished features of Eid. In fact\, the Quran forbids fasting on this day. \nIn each family\, the food usually reflects the cultural background and unique family traditions. Many US Muslims are culturally linked to Arab countries in the Middle East and Africa. \nBut no matter the culture\, many of the dishes served on Eid al-Fitr are sweet\, so the occasion is also known as the Sugar Feast. \nGifts\nA favorite among children\, Eidi or Eidiya is the tradition of exchanging gifts on Eid al-Fitr. The Hadith\, a collection of texts about the Islamic Prophet Muhammad\, states: “Give gifts to one another\, you will love each other.” \nPresidential Eid Greeting\nThe US president traditionally issues an official Eid greeting. They may also visit a mosque or hold a festive dinner at the White House to mark the occasion. \nEid Celebrations Can Span up to Three Days\nEach year\, in the run-up to Eid\, Muslims across the US agree to disagree on the question: when is Eid? \nEid al-Fitr happens on the first day of Shawwal\, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar. In the western Gregorian calendar\, the holiday falls about 11 days earlier each year. \nHowever\, the beginning of each Islamic month and the dates of Muslim holidays are determined by Moon sightings. A new month begins when the Crescent Moon is spotted in the evening sky after the New Moon phase. But the rules of what constitutes a valid sighting vary. So\, some communities may celebrate two days\, sometimes even three days\, before or after other communities. Still\, within each community\, Eid usually only lasts for one day. \nInitiated by Prophet Muhammad\nScholars generally agree that Prophet Muhammad introduced the feast\, although the timing is debated. According to some traditions\, he initiated both Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha after his journey (Hijrah) from Mecca (Makkah) to Medina in 622 CE. \nIslam in the USA\nThe Muslim community in the USA is the largest in North America. About 3.5 million Muslims are estimated to live in the United States\, making Islam the country’s third-largest religion. \nIslam has been a part of American culture since the 19th century\, a result of the slave trade of the antebellum period. Historians estimate that up to one in three slaves brought to North America was a Muslim.
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SUMMARY:March Equinox
DESCRIPTION:There are two equinoxes every year: one in March and one in September. In March\, the Sun crosses the equator from south to north. \nSun Crosses Celestial Equator\nThe March equinox is the moment the Sun crosses the celestial equator—an imaginary line in the sky above Earth’s equator—from south to north. This happens on March 19\, 20\, or 21 every year. \nWhy Does the Sun Move North and South?\nDuring the course of a year\, the subsolar point—the spot on the Earth’s surface directly beneath the Sun—slowly moves along a north-south axis. Having reached its southernmost point at the December solstice\, it starts moving northward until it crosses the equator on the day of the March equinox. The June solstice marks the northernmost point of its journey. \nThe subsolar point moves north and south during the year because the Earth’s axis is tilted at an angle of about 23.4° in relation to the ecliptic\, an imaginary plane created by Earth’s path around the Sun. In June\, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun\, and the subsolar point is north of the equator. As the Earth travels toward the opposite side of its orbit\, which it reaches in December\, the Southern Hemisphere gradually receives more sunlight\, and the subsolar point travels south. \nWhy Is It Called “Equinox?”\nOn the days of the equinoxes\, the Earth’s axis is perpendicular to the Sun’s rays\, meaning that all regions on Earth receive about the same number of hours of sunlight. In other words\, night and day are\, in principle\, the same length all over the world. This is the reason it’s called an “equinox\,” derived from Latin\, meaning “equal night.” \nHowever\, this is literal translation not entirely true. In reality\, equinox days don’t have exactly 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of dark. \nThe Equinoxes and the Seasons\nThe March and September equinoxes mark the beginning of the spring and autumn seasons on Earth\, according to one definition. The equinox in March is the start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and the beginning of fall south of the equator. \nMeasuring the Tropical Year\nThe March equinox can be used to measure a tropical year\, the mean time it takes for the Earth to complete a full orbit around the Sun. Also known as a solar year\, a tropical year is approximately 365 days\, 5 hours\, 48 minutes\, and 45 seconds long. It can vary by up to 30 minutes each year. \nWhy Does the Date Vary?\nThe date of the equinoxes and solstices varies because a year in our calendar does not exactly match the length of the tropical year—the time it takes the Earth to complete an orbit around the Sun. \nToday’s Gregorian calendar has 365 days in a common year and 366 days in a leap year. However\, our planet takes about 365.242199 days to orbit the Sun. This means that the timing of the equinoxes and solstices slowly drifts apart from the Gregorian calendar\, and the solstice happens about 6 hours later each year. Eventually\, the accumulated lag becomes so large that it falls on the following date. \nTo realign the calendar with the tropical year\, a leap day is introduced (nearly) every four years. When this happens\, the equinox and solstice dates shift back to the earlier date again. \nOther factors influencing the timing of the equinoxes and solstices include variations in the length of a tropical year and in the orbital and daily rotational motion of the Earth\, such as the “wobble” in the Earth’s axis (precession).
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CATEGORIES:Season
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SUMMARY:Spring Break
DESCRIPTION:HAPPY SPRING BREAK\nSCHOOL IS CLOSED\nSEE YOU AFTER SPRING BREAK
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CATEGORIES:School Break,School Closed
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SUMMARY:Palm Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Many Christians in the United States remember Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday\, which marks the beginning of Holy Week. This day is also on the Sunday before Easter Sunday. \nIs Palm Sunday a Public Holiday?\nPalm Sunday is not a public holiday. It falls on Sunday\, April 13\, 2025\, and most businesses follow regular Sunday opening hours in United States. \nWhat Do People Do?\nPrograms of sacred music are performed in many towns and cities in the United States on Palm Sunday. They are often sponsored by and held in local churches but they may also be part of the musical community’s regular concert series. These programs usually begin on or before Palm Sunday and may continue throughout Holy Week. Bethany College’s Messiah Festival in Lindsborg\, Kansas\, has been held during Holy Week for more than 100 years. \nPlays or pageants that focus on Holy Week themes are also performed on Palm Sunday. The Blessing of the Fleet in St Augustine\, Florida\, takes place on Palm Sunday each year. Shrimp trawlers and other fishing boats\, as well as privately owned vessels\, visit the town to receive a blessing. It is also customary for Christians to place blessed palm leaves in the shape of a cross behind religious images or statues in homes\, stores and restaurants in the United States. \nPublic Life\nPalm Sunday is not a federal holiday in the United States. However\, it is held on a Sunday\, which is a non-school day and non-working day for many Americans. \nBackground and Symbols\nPalm Sunday is observed among many Christian churches as part of Holy Week in the United States. The term Pascua Florida\, which in Spain originally referred to Palm Sunday\, was later applied to the festive season of Easter Week. The state of Florida received its name when Ponce de Leon first sighted the land and named it in 1513 most likely because the date was around Easter. \nPalm leaves symbolize victory and joy among many Christians in the United States. Some churches use silk plant leaves or substitute palm leaves with olive branches on Palm Sunday because palm leaves can be difficult to find in some areas in the United States.
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CATEGORIES:Christian
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SUMMARY:Doctors' Day
DESCRIPTION:March 30 marks an important occasion in the world of health care—National Doctors’ Day. This annual observance serves as a moment to honor the dedication\, skill and unwavering commitment of physicians in providing high-quality health care to individuals and communities worldwide. \n\n\n\n\nSupporting Physicians\n\n\nNational Doctors’ Day is one way to acknowledge the hard work of our nations’ physicians who deserve support every day of the year. \n\n\n\n\nNational Doctors’ Day has a rich history dating back to 1933 when Charles B. Almond\, MD\, initiated the first celebration in Winder\, Georgia. Since then\, it has grown into a national event recognized and celebrated by health care organizations and institutions across the United States. \nPhysicians play a pivotal role in safeguarding and improving the well-being of patients. Their extensive education\, training and expertise are essential in diagnosing and treating a vast array of medical conditions. Beyond their clinical roles\, doctors contribute significantly to medical research\, innovation and the continuous improvement of health care practices. \nThis day offers an opportunity for health care institutions and patients to express their gratitude and appreciation for the tireless efforts of physicians.
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CATEGORIES:Observance
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SUMMARY:César Chávez Day
DESCRIPTION:César Chávez Day is observed in the United States on March 31 each year. It celebrates the birthday of César Estrada Chávez and it serves as a tribute to his commitment to social justice and respect for human dignity. \nIs César Chávez Day a Public Holiday?\nThis is a state public holiday. State government offices are closed. Some schools and businesses may also be closed on this day. \nWhat Do People Do?\nCésar Chávez Day celebrations are held in many parts of the United States. It is a state holiday in California and an optional holiday in states such as Colorado and Texas but its celebrations go beyond these three states. Other states where celebrations and various activities occur in honor of César Chávez include Arizona\, Michigan\, Nebraska and New Mexico. \nKey community leaders use this event to speak to the public about values that César Chávez showed in his lifetime and how they made a positive impact on society. Discussions\, debates and media attention may focus on issues that he was actively involved with. These issues are relevant to Americans today and center on worker’s rights\, fair wages\, pension benefits\, and medical coverage. \nMany schools have classroom activities that focus on César Chávez’s achievements\, writings and speeches on or close to César Chávez Day. Community and business breakfasts or luncheons are also held to honor César Chávez’s achievements and incite hope within American communities. \nPublic Life\nCésar Chávez Day is a state holiday in California so government offices\, educational institutions and many businesses are closed. State government offices in Colorado may grant requests for César Chávez Day in lieu of another holiday in the same fiscal year. However\, government offices must be open. César Chávez Day is an optional state holiday in Texas. \nBackground\nChávez was born on March 31 in 1927. He was a migrant farm worker from the age of 10. He became active with the Community Service Organization\, which helped fight racial and economic discrimination against Chicano residents. \nChávez co-founded the National Farm Workers Association in the early 1960s. He focused attention on the plight of migrant farm workers and gained support to have his organization be the first successful farm workers’ union in the United States. He used principles of non-violence\, with strikes and boycotts. César Chávez remained president of United Farm Workers of America (AFL-CIO) until his death on April 23\, 1993. \nFunding for César Chávez Day was temporarily suspended in California around 2004 due to problems with the budget in the state. The courts were divided about the holiday in 2005\, where some legal staff workers attended work but the doors to court rooms and filing offices were locked. Current efforts are made to push for César Chávez Day to become a national holiday in the United States. \nSymbols\nMany schools\, community centers and parks are named after César Chávez in the United States. For example\, there is the César Chávez Elementary School in San Francisco. There is also a portrait of César Chávez in the National Portrait Gallery in Washington DC\, as well as a statue of him at the University of Texas in Austin. César Chávez is listed in the California Hall of Fame and references have been made about him in songs by well-known musicians. He was also honored with a commemorative postage stamp that the United States Postal Service issued in 2003.
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