Religious Holiday, Equinox/Ostara, Nature Traditions

January 4, 2018

Celebration of new life; a time of renewal and rebirth.

Religious Holiday, Hindu: Holi

January 4, 2018

This springtime festival of colors includes music, dancing, laughter and teasing. It is a fun-filled, joyous celebration.

Religious Holiday, Jewish: Purim

January 4, 2018

This merry holiday celebrates a time when Jewish people in Persia were saved from destruction. It is customary to hear the reading of the Book of Esther, eat, drink, and be joyful, give gifts of food and drink and gifts to charity, and hold carnival-like celebrations.

Religious Holiday, Christian; Ash Wednesday – Lent begins – First Week

January 4, 2018

In Western Christianity, Ash Wednesday marks the first day of the season of Lent, 40 days of preparation for Easter. Many Christians observe a period of fasting, repentance, moderation, and spiritual discipline.

Religious Holiday, Buddhist/Jain; Nirvana Day

January 4, 2018

Festival commemorating Buddha’s death at 80 when he attained Nirvana – the state at which all desires and afflictions are gone, and the cycle of death and rebirth ends.

Religious Holiday, Buddhist; Magha Puja Day

January 4, 2018

Magha Puja Day is a holy day of homage to The Buddha.

Religious Holiday, Lughnassad/Nature Traditions; Imbolc

January 4, 2018

The second of four great fire festivals, Imbolc (meaning “in milk”) recognizes a time of awakening, promise and hope for the spring.

Religious Holiday, Confucian/Taoist/Buddhist; Chinese New Year

January 4, 2018

The Chinese New Year remains the most important social and economic holiday in China. The holiday is a time to honor household and heavenly deities as well as ancestors, and includes feasting together as a family.

Elon to pay tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. with lineup of events this month

January 3, 2018

Service opportunities, gatherings and other special programs at Elon during January will commemorate the legacy of the late civil rights leader.

Kaplan GRE Prep Class – Feb. 6

January 3, 2018

Elon Student Professional Development Center - 6 to 9 p.m.