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All Saints Day- Christian
December 5, 2012
On this day, the Catholic and Protestant churches celebrate all believers, known and unknown, alive and dead.
Samhain-Beltane – Wicca/Pagan
December 5, 2012
Samhain marks the beginning of the Pagan year; a time to search for wisdom and guidance.
Eid al Adha-Islam Oct. 15-18
December 5, 2012
Also called the Feast of Sacrifice, this day celebrates the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son to God.
Navaratri – Hindu Oct. 5-13
December 5, 2012
Festival of the divine mother which honors Durga, wife of Shiva, seeking her blessings.
Equinox-Mabon-Wicca/Pagan
December 5, 2012
Mabon, falling in September in the Northern Hemisphere, is a celebration of the second harvest during the autumn equinox.
Sukkot- Jewish Sept. 19-25
December 5, 2012
This festival begins on the fifth day after Yom Kippur and is one of the most joyous holidays.
Yom Kippur-Jewish
December 5, 2012
Yom Kippur is a complete Sabbath, meaning no work can be performed on this day.
Paryushana Parva – Jain
December 5, 2012
This Jain practice is a yearly time of uplifting through fasting, meditation, introspection, love and forgiveness for all humanity.
Nativity of Mary- Christian
December 5, 2012
This holiday, celebrated in the Roman Catholic and Anglican Churches, celebrates the birth date of Mary, mother of Jesus.
Rosh Hashanah – Jewish Sept. 5-6
December 5, 2012
Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year.