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Hanukkah – Jewish
February 9, 2012
Good Friday – Christian
February 9, 2012
On this solemn day, Christians commemorate the passion, or suffering, and death on the cross of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Holy (Maundy) Thursday – Christian
February 9, 2012
The Thursday before Easter commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles as described in the gospels.
Elon Cadets Participate in International Toy Drive
February 9, 2012
On Dec. 10, members of Elon's Army ROTC and Scabbard and Blade Honor Society volunteered at Operation Toy Drop.
Guru Nanak Dev Sahib Birthday – Sikh
February 9, 2012
A Punjabi festival commemorating Guru Nanak Dev Sahib’s birthday.
Rohatsu (Bodhi Day) – Buddhist
February 9, 2012
Rohatsu is the celebration of the enlightenment of The Buddha.
Immaculate Conception of Mary – Catholic Christian
February 9, 2012
The Immaculate Conception of Mary is the conception of the Virgin Mary without, according to the Roman Catholic Church, any stain of original sin.
Diwali – Hindu – Jain – Sikh
February 9, 2012
The Festival of Lights commemorates the triumph of the Good over the Evil and Light over Darkness.