Events & Holidays

Sikh and Punjabi harvest festival on April 13 or 14, also marking the founding of the Khalsa.

Scottish celebration on January 25 honoring the poet Robert Burns with haggis and poetry recitals.

Annual festival in Venice, Italy, famous for elaborate masks and costumes, held before Lent.

Brazil's world-famous pre-Lenten festival featuring samba parades and elaborate costumes.

The most important Chinese holiday, marking the start of the lunar new year with family reunions and festivities.

Chinese romantic festival on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, based on the legend of the Cowherd and Weaver G...

Major Korean harvest festival celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month with family gatherings.

Mexican tradition on November 1-2 honoring deceased loved ones with altars, food, and festivities.

The Hindu festival of lights, celebrating the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.

Chinese festival on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, honoring elders and climbing mountains.

Chinese festival featuring dragon boat races and zongzi, commemorating the poet Qu Yuan.

Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom.

British tradition on November 5 with bonfires and fireworks commemorating the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605.

Eight-day Jewish festival of lights commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem.

The Hindu festival of colors, welcoming spring with vibrant powders and joyful celebrations.

Global celebration on October 1 honoring the universal language of music.

Ancient Incan festival of the sun celebrated in Cusco, Peru on June 24 during the winter solstice.

Week-long African American celebration from December 26 to January 1, honoring African heritage.

Jewish holiday on the 33rd day of the Omer, celebrated with bonfires and outdoor festivities.

Chinese festival on the 15th day of the lunar new year, marked by lantern displays and riddles.

Thai festival of lights where floating lanterns and krathongs are released on waterways.

Vietnamese New Year celebration coinciding with the lunar new year, the most important Vietnamese holiday.

Hindu festival marking the sun's transition into Capricorn, celebrated on January 14 with kite flying.

Chinese festival celebrating the full moon with mooncakes, lanterns, and family gatherings.