Kwanzaa is a week-long holiday honoring African culture and traditions. It falls between December 26 and January 1 each year. Maulana Karenga, an African-American leader, proposed this observance and it was first celebrated between December 1966 and January 1967.
New Year's Day falls on January 1 and marks the start of a new year according to the Gregorian calendar. It marks the end of New Year's Eve celebrations in the United States and gives many Americans a chance to reflect on the previous year.
New Year's Day falls on January 1 and marks the start of a new year according to the Gregorian calendar. It marks the end of New Year's Eve celebrations in the United States and gives many Americans a chance to reflect on the previous year.
Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of January. It celebrates the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr., an influential American civil rights leader. He is most well-known for his campaigns to end racial segregation on public transport and for racial equality in the United States.
A yoga teacher, Elain Helle, founded Global Belly Laugh Day. She started it because laughter and a good sense of humor can uplift your spirit and have healthy benefits. At 1:24 your local time, put a big smile on your face, throw your hands up into the air and give a great laugh with a group of friends.
Groundhog Day falls on February 2 in the United States, coinciding with the Christian holiday Candlemas. It is a part of popular culture among many Americans and it centers on the idea of the groundhog coming out of its home to “predict” the weather by whether it sees it shadow.