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SUMMARY:Caribbean American Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:In June 2005\, the House of Representatives unanimously adopted H. Con. Res. 71\, sponsored by Congresswoman Barbara Lee\, recognizing the significance of Caribbean people and their descendants in the history and culture of the United States. On February 14\, 2006\, the resolution similarly passed the Senate\, culminating a two-year\, bipartisan and bicameral effort. The Proclamation was issued by President George W. Bush on June 6\, 2006. \nSince the declaration\, the White House has issued an annual proclamation recognizing June as Caribbean-American Heritage Month. This year marks the fourteenth celebration of June as National Caribbean American Heritage Month. \nThe campaign to designate June as National Caribbean American Heritage Month was spearheaded by Dr. Claire Nelson\, Founder\, and President of the Institute of Caribbean Studies. Through the commemoration of this month\, we hope to ensure that America is reminded that its greatness lies in its diversity\, with Caribbean immigrants from founding father Alexander Hamilton\, to journalist Malcolm Gladwell\, who have shaped the American dream. \nSourced from
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/caribbean-american-heritage-month/2029-06-01/
CATEGORIES:Heritage Months,Observance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20290601
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SUMMARY:Immigrant Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:Since June of 2014\, Immigrant Heritage Month has given people across the United States an opportunity to annually explore their own heritage and celebrate the shared diversity that forms the unique story of America. \nSourced from https://www.ala.org/aasl/advocacy/promo/immigrant-heritage-month
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/immigrant-heritage-month/2029-06-01/
CATEGORIES:Heritage Months
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20290602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20290603
DTSTAMP:20260816T105523
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200421T105647Z
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SUMMARY:Native American Citizenship Day (US)
DESCRIPTION:On June 2\, 1924\, the U.S. government unilaterally extended U.S. citizenship to Native Americans by passing the Indian Citizenship Act over the objection of some Native Nations. As dual citizens of their tribes and the United States\, members of federally-recognized tribes should have been able to register and participate in both nontribal (U.S.) elections and tribal elections. \nSourced from https://narf.org/anniversary-indian-citizenship-act
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/native-american-citizenship-day/2029-06-02/
CATEGORIES:Observance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20290614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20290615
DTSTAMP:20260816T105523
CREATED:20230424T192216Z
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SUMMARY:Flag Day (US)
DESCRIPTION:When the American Revolution broke out in 1775\, the colonists weren’t fighting united under a single flag. Instead\, most regiments participating in the war for independence against the British fought under their own flags. In June of 1775\, the Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia to create the Continental Army—a unified colonial fighting force—with the hopes of a more organized battle against its colonial oppressors. This led to the creation of what was\, essentially\, the first “American” flag\, the Continental Colors. \nFor some\, this flag\, which was comprised of 13 red and white alternating stripes and a Union Jack in the corner\, was too similar to that of the British. George Washington soon realized that flying a flag that was even remotely close to the British flag was not a great confidence-builder for the revolutionary effort\, so he turned his efforts towards creating a new symbol of freedom for the soon-to-be fledgling nation. \nOn June 14\, 1777\, the Second Continental Congress took a break from writing the Articles of Confederation and passed a resolution stating that “the flag of the United States be 13 stripes\, alternate red and white\,” and that “the union be 13 stars\, white in a blue field\, representing a new constellation.” \nOver 100 years later\, in 1916\, President Woodrow Wilson marked the anniversary of that decree by officially establishing June 14 as Flag Day. \nSourced from https://www.history.com/news/what-is-flag-day
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/flag-day-us-2/2029-06-14/
CATEGORIES:Observance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20290616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20290617
DTSTAMP:20260816T105523
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SUMMARY:Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev
DESCRIPTION:On 16 June 1606\, the Mughal Emperor Jahangir ordered that Guru Arjan Dev Ji\, the fifth Sikh Guru be tortured and sentenced to death after the Guru had refused to stop preaching his message of God as started by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. The Guru was made to sit on a burning hot sheet while boiling hot sand was poured over his body. After enduring five days of unrelenting torture\, Guru Arjan Dev Ji was taken for a bath in the river. As thousands watched he entered the river\, never to be seen again. \nAccordingly\, on the 16 of June of every year since 1606\, the Sikhs commemorate the martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji\, the fifth Guru and the first Sikh Martyr. Before the arrest\, torture\, and martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev\, the Sikhs had nothing to do with weapons or violence\, as all the Sikh Gurus had taught the message of compassion\, love\, dedication\, hard work\, worship of one God\, and the commitment to peace and harmony for all the peoples of the world. \nSourced from: https://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Martyrdom_of_Guru_Arjan
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/martyrdom-of-guru-arjan-dev/2029-06-16/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20290701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20290702
DTSTAMP:20260816T105523
CREATED:20230523T005619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T005619Z
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SUMMARY:Canada Day
DESCRIPTION:Canada Day\, formerly (until 1982) Dominion Day\, the national holiday of Canada. The possibility of a confederation between the colonies of British North America was discussed throughout the mid-1800s. On July 1\, 1867\, a dominion was formed through the British North America Act as approved by the British Parliament. It consisted of territories then called Upper and Lower Canada and of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. The act divided Canada into the provinces of Ontario and Quebec\, and it included provisions for other colonies and territories to join in the future\, which made possible the growth of Canada into its present form. The act served as Canada’s constitution until 1982\, and July 1 was celebrated as Dominion Day. \nBy terms of the Canada Act of 1982\, the British North America Act was repatriated from the British to the Canadian Parliament\, and Canada became a fully independent country. At the same time\, the name of the national holiday was changed to Canada Day. It is celebrated with parades\, displays of the flag\, the singing of the national anthem\, “O Canada\,” and fireworks. When July 1 falls on a Sunday\, the holiday is observed on the following day. \nSourced from https://www.britannica.com/topic/Canada-Day
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/canada-day/2029-07-01/
CATEGORIES:Government,Observance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20290915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20291016
DTSTAMP:20260816T105523
CREATED:20170914T043902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170914T043902Z
UID:10000037-1884124800-1886803199@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:From September 15 – October 15 each year\, we celebrate the many contributions of our Latino brothers and sisters across the country.  Latinos make up almost 19% of the US population and can be seen lending their passion and intellectual talents to business & industry\, science & technology\, education\, government\, agriculture\, and the arts. \n“Each year\, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15\, by celebrating the histories\, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain\, Mexico\, the Caribbean and Central and South America. \nThe day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica\, El Salvador\, Guatemala\, Honduras\, and Nicaragua. In addition\, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18\, respectively. ” \nhttps://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/about
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/hispanic-latino-heritage-month/2029-09-15/
CATEGORIES:Events,Heritage Months
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20290918T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20290919T193000
DTSTAMP:20260816T105523
CREATED:20231024T182023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T182023Z
UID:10000582-1884454200-1884540600@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:Yom Kippur 2029
DESCRIPTION:Yom Kippur—the Day of Atonement—is considered the most important holiday in the Jewish faith. Falling in the month of Tishrei (September or October in the Gregorian calendar)\, it marks the culmination of the 10 Days of Awe\, a period of introspection and repentance that follows Rosh Hashanah\, the Jewish New Year. According to tradition\, it is on Yom Kippur that God decides each person’s fate\, so Jews are encouraged to make amends and ask forgiveness for sins committed during the past year. The holiday is observed with a 25-hour fast and a special religious service. \nSourced from https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/yom-kippur-history
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/yom-kippur-2029/
CATEGORIES:Holidays,Religious
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20291001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20291101
DTSTAMP:20260816T105523
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T033933Z
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SUMMARY:National Disability Employment Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:Observed each October\, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) celebrates the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities past and present\, and showcases supportive\, inclusive employment policies and practices that benefit employers and employees. \nSourced from https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/initiatives/ndeam
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/national-disability-employment-awareness-month/2029-10-01/
CATEGORIES:Government,Observance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20291001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20291101
DTSTAMP:20260816T105523
CREATED:20230531T034328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T034328Z
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ History Month
DESCRIPTION:LGBTQ+ History Month was created in 1994 by Rodney Wilson\, a high school history teacher in Missouri. In 1995\, a resolution passed by the General Assembly of the National Education Association included LGBT History Month within a list of commemorative months. October was selected to coincide with National Coming Out Day (Oct. 11)\, which was already established\, and the anniversary of the first march on Washington for gay and lesbian rights in 1979. \nSourced from https://www.ucf.edu/news/why-do-we-celebrate-pride-month-in-june-and-lgbt-history-month-in-october
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/lgbtq-history-month/2029-10-01/
CATEGORIES:Government,Observance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20291001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20291101
DTSTAMP:20260816T105523
CREATED:20230531T035354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T035354Z
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SUMMARY:Global Diversity Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:Global Diversity Awareness Month celebrates the values\, contributions\, and diversity of cultures and communities around the world. By elevating diverse voices\, you highlight the unique perspectives each individual brings to the table. Now\, each October\, many organizations choose to observe and celebrate Global Diversity Awareness Month by highlighting\, honoring\, and learning more about diverse customs\, cultures\, and experiences. By doing so\, we gain a greater awareness of and appreciation for the unique backgrounds and identities of others and can better leverage diverse perspectives for greater innovation\, problem-solving\, productivity\, and collaboration. \nSourced from https://wisediversity.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Global-Diversity-Awareness-Month-Guide.pdf
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/global-diversity-awareness-month/2029-10-01/
CATEGORIES:Government,Observance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20291101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20291201
DTSTAMP:20260816T105523
CREATED:20230306T210345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T210345Z
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SUMMARY:National Native American Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:What started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S.\, has resulted in a whole month being designated for that purpose. \nOne of the very proponents of an American Indian Day was Dr. Arthur C. Parker\, a Seneca Indian\, who was the director of the Museum of Arts and Science in Rochester\, N.Y. He persuaded the Boy Scouts of America to set aside a day for the “First Americans” and for three years they adopted such a day. In 1915\, the annual Congress of the American Indian Association meeting in Lawrence\, Kans.\, formally approved a plan concerning American Indian Day. It directed its president\, Rev. Sherman Coolidge\, an Arapahoe\, to call upon the country to observe such a day. Coolidge issued a proclamation on Sept. 28\, 1915\, which declared the second Saturday of each May as an American Indian Day and contained the first formal appeal for recognition of Indians as citizens. \nThe year before this proclamation was issued\, Red Fox James\, a Blackfoot Indian\, rode horseback from state to state seeking approval for a day to honor Indians. On December 14\, 1915\, he presented the endorsements of 24 state governments at the White House. There is no record\, however\, of such a national day being proclaimed. \nThe first American Indian Day in a state was declared on the second Saturday in May 1916 by the governor of New York. Several states celebrate the fourth Friday in September. In Illinois\, for example\, legislators enacted such a day in 1919. Presently\, several states have designated Columbus Day as Native American Day\, but it continues to be a day we observe without any recognition as a national legal holiday. \nIn 1990 President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution designating November 1990 “National American Indian Heritage Month.” Similar proclamations\, under variants on the name (including “Native American Heritage Month” and “National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month”) have been issued each year since 1994. \nRetrieved from https://nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov/about
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/national-native-american-heritage-month-2/2029-11-01/
CATEGORIES:Heritage Months,Observance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20300101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20460102
DTSTAMP:20260816T105523
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T142302Z
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SUMMARY:New Year's Day
DESCRIPTION:In many countries the New Year begins on January 1. However\, this wasn’t always the case. In fact\, for centuries\, other dates marked the start of the calendar\, including March 25 and December 25. So how did January 1 become New Year’s Day? \nWe can partly thank the Roman king Numa Pompilius. According to tradition\, during his reign (c. 715–673 BCE) Numa revised the Roman republican calendar so that January replaced March as the first month. It was a fitting choice\, since January was named after Janus\, the Roman god of all beginnings; March celebrated Mars\, the god of war. (Some sources claim that Numa also created the month of January.) However\, there is evidence that January 1 was not made the official start of the Roman year until 153 BCE. \nIn 46 BCE Julius Caesar introduced more changes\, though the Julian calendar\, as it became known\, retained January 1 as the year’s opening date. With the expansion of the Roman Empire\, the use of the Julian calendar also spread. However\, following the fall of Rome in the 5th century CE\, many Christian countries altered the calendar so that it was more reflective of their religion\, and March 25 (the Feast of the Annunciation) and December 25 (Christmas) became common New Year’s Days. \n\nIt later became clear that the Julian calendar required additional changes due to a miscalculation concerning leap years. The cumulative effect of this error over the course of several centuries caused various events to take place in the wrong season. It also created problems when determining the date of Easter. Thus\, Pope Gregory XIII introduced a revised calendar in 1582. In addition to solving the issue with leap years\, the Gregorian calendar restored January 1 as the start of the New Year. While Italy\, France\, and Spain were among the countries that immediately accepted the new calendar\, Protestant and Orthodox nations were slow to adopt it. Great Britain and its American colonies did not begin following the Gregorian calendar until 1752. Before then they celebrated New Year’s Day on March 25. \nOver time non-Christian countries also began to use the Gregorian calendar. China (1912) is a notable example\, though it continued to celebrate the Chinese New Year according to a lunar calendar. In fact\, many countries that follow the Gregorian calendar also have other traditional or religious calendars. Some nations never adopted the Gregorian calendar and thus start the year on dates other than January 1. Ethiopia\, for example\, celebrates its New Year (known as Enkutatash) in September. \n\n  \nSourced from https://www.britannica.com/story/why-does-the-new-year-start-on-january-1
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/new-years-day-2/2030-01-01/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20300401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20300501
DTSTAMP:20260816T105523
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UID:10000257-1901232000-1903823999@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:National Arab American Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the rich and diverse culture and contributions of the diverse population of Arab Americans\, National Arab American Heritage Month has been observed during the month of April since 2017. \nAn estimated 3.7 million Americans have Arab roots\, according to the Arab American Institute\, with ancestries traced to 22 countries in the Middle East and North Africa\, including Lebanon\, Syria\, Egypt\, Palestine\, Morocco\, Iraq\, Jordan\, Yemen\, Bahrain\, Tunisia\, Algeria\, Sudan\, Qatar\, Saudi Arabia\, United Arab Emirates\, and others. \nSourced from https://www.history.com/topics/21st-century/arab-american-heritage-month
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/national-arab-american-heritage-month/2030-04-01/
CATEGORIES:Heritage Months
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20300507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20300508T190000
DTSTAMP:20260816T105523
CREATED:20231023T182531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T182531Z
UID:10000575-1904410800-1904497200@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:Yom Ha’Atzmaut 2030
DESCRIPTION:Held on the fifth day of the Hebrew calendar month of Iyar\, Yom Ha’atzmaut is a modern holiday celebrating Israel’s independence in 1948. Israeli Independence Day is always immediately preceded by Yom Hazikaron – Memorial Day for the Fallen Israeli Soldiers. The message of linking these two days is clear: Israelis owe their independence -the very existence of the state – to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for it. \nThe official “switch” from Yom HaZikaron to Yom Ha’atzmaut takes place a few minutes after sundown\, with a ceremony at Jerusalem’s Mount Herzl military cemetery in which the national flag is raised from half-staff to the top of the pole. Usually\, the president of Israel will deliver a speech of congratulations while soldiers representing all the various branches and units of the Israel Defense Forces parade with their flags. In recent decades this smaller-scale ceremony has replaced a much larger daytime parade which was the main event during the 1950s and ‘60s. The evening parade is followed by a torch lighting (hadlakat masuot) ceremony\, symbolically marking the country’s achievements in all spheres of life. \nOther than the official ceremonies\, Israelis celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut in a variety of ways. In the major cities such as Jerusalem and Tel Aviv\, nighttime festivities are focused on the main streets where crowds gather to watch public shows offered for free by the municipalities and the government. In rural communities\, many people spend the night dancing Israeli folk dances or singing Israeli songs. During the daytime thousands of Israeli families go out on hikes and picnics. Many army bases are also opened for civilians to visit to display the achievements of the Israeli Defense Forces. Yom Ha’atzmaut is concluded with the ceremony of granting the “Israel Prize“ recognizing individual Israelis for their unique contribution to the country’s culture\, science\, arts\, and the humanities. \nThe religious character of Yom Ha’atzmaut is still in the process of formation\, and is subject to debate. The Chief Rabbinate of the State has decided that this day should be marked with a recitation of Hallel (Psalms of Praise)\, similar to other joyous Jewish holidays\, and with the reading of a special haftarah (prophetic portion). Most ultra-Orthodox Jews\, in Israel and abroad\, have not accepted this ruling\, and some Orthodox Jews chant the Hallel without the blessing which precedes it. \nOn the other hand\, HaKibbutz HaDati (Modern Orthodox Kibbutz Movement) initiated a version of the prayer Al HaNissim (“Concerning the Miracles”) to be added to the Amidah (the central prayer recited while standing) on Yom Ha’atzmaut\, as it is on Hanukkah and Purim. This special addition to the liturgy of the day was not approved by the Chief Rabbinate but was adopted by the Masorti (Conservative) and the Progressive (Reform) congregations in Israel. Some rabbis argue that Yom Ha’atzmaut should be viewed in conjunction with Hanukkah and Purim\, since all three commemorate a “miraculous” victory of the Jews over an enemy of superior military might. It should be noted that most Israelis do not consider Yom Ha’atzmaut a religious holiday at all. \nAside from Israel\, most Jewish communities around the world have also incorporated Yom Ha’atzmaut into their calendars\, though it has become customary from some to hold the public celebrations on the closest Sunday in order to attract more participation. In Israel it is a formal holiday; so almost everyone has the day off. \nFor American Jews\, celebrating Yom Ha’atzmaut has been a way to express solidarity with the State of Israel and to strengthen their alliance with it. In many communities\, it is one of few occasions in which Jewish organizations and synagogues of different ideologies and denominations cooperate in forming a common celebration. In many North American congregations\, the joint public celebration often is augmented by a religious service. In some cases\, this would occur on the Shabbat closest to Yom Ha’atzmaut and would consist of additional readings added to the service and\, usually\, the singing of Hatikvah (the Israeli national anthem). \nThere is not yet an accepted “tradition” of how to celebrate this holiday\, and only time will tell whether certain customs\, foods\, prayers\, and melodies will be linked in the Jewish mind with this holiday\, as with holidays that emerged many centuries before Yom Ha’atzmaut. For Jews around the world\, joining with Israelis celebrating Yom Ha’atzmaut has become a concrete link in the Jewish connection to the land of Israel. \nSourced from https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/yom-ha-atzmaut-israeli-independence-day
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/yom-haatzmaut-2030/
CATEGORIES:Holidays,Observance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20300915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20301016
DTSTAMP:20260816T105523
CREATED:20170914T043902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170914T043902Z
UID:10000038-1915660800-1918339199@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:From September 15 – October 15 each year\, we celebrate the many contributions of our Latino brothers and sisters across the country.  Latinos make up almost 19% of the US population and can be seen lending their passion and intellectual talents to business & industry\, science & technology\, education\, government\, agriculture\, and the arts. \n“Each year\, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15\, by celebrating the histories\, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain\, Mexico\, the Caribbean and Central and South America. \nThe day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica\, El Salvador\, Guatemala\, Honduras\, and Nicaragua. In addition\, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18\, respectively. ” \nhttps://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/about
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/hispanic-latino-heritage-month/2030-09-15/
CATEGORIES:Events,Heritage Months
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20301001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20301101
DTSTAMP:20260816T105523
CREATED:20230531T033933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T033933Z
UID:10000513-1917043200-1919721599@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:National Disability Employment Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:Observed each October\, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) celebrates the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities past and present\, and showcases supportive\, inclusive employment policies and practices that benefit employers and employees. \nSourced from https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/initiatives/ndeam
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/national-disability-employment-awareness-month/2030-10-01/
CATEGORIES:Government,Observance
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20301001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20301101
DTSTAMP:20260816T105523
CREATED:20230531T034328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T034328Z
UID:10000533-1917043200-1919721599@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ History Month
DESCRIPTION:LGBTQ+ History Month was created in 1994 by Rodney Wilson\, a high school history teacher in Missouri. In 1995\, a resolution passed by the General Assembly of the National Education Association included LGBT History Month within a list of commemorative months. October was selected to coincide with National Coming Out Day (Oct. 11)\, which was already established\, and the anniversary of the first march on Washington for gay and lesbian rights in 1979. \nSourced from https://www.ucf.edu/news/why-do-we-celebrate-pride-month-in-june-and-lgbt-history-month-in-october
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/lgbtq-history-month/2030-10-01/
CATEGORIES:Government,Observance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20301001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20301101
DTSTAMP:20260816T105523
CREATED:20230531T035354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T035354Z
UID:10000553-1917043200-1919721599@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:Global Diversity Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:Global Diversity Awareness Month celebrates the values\, contributions\, and diversity of cultures and communities around the world. By elevating diverse voices\, you highlight the unique perspectives each individual brings to the table. Now\, each October\, many organizations choose to observe and celebrate Global Diversity Awareness Month by highlighting\, honoring\, and learning more about diverse customs\, cultures\, and experiences. By doing so\, we gain a greater awareness of and appreciation for the unique backgrounds and identities of others and can better leverage diverse perspectives for greater innovation\, problem-solving\, productivity\, and collaboration. \nSourced from https://wisediversity.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Global-Diversity-Awareness-Month-Guide.pdf
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/global-diversity-awareness-month/2030-10-01/
CATEGORIES:Government,Observance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20301006T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20301007T193000
DTSTAMP:20260816T105523
CREATED:20231024T182253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T182253Z
UID:10000583-1917545400-1917631800@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:Yom Kippur 2030
DESCRIPTION:Yom Kippur—the Day of Atonement—is considered the most important holiday in the Jewish faith. Falling in the month of Tishrei (September or October in the Gregorian calendar)\, it marks the culmination of the 10 Days of Awe\, a period of introspection and repentance that follows Rosh Hashanah\, the Jewish New Year. According to tradition\, it is on Yom Kippur that God decides each person’s fate\, so Jews are encouraged to make amends and ask forgiveness for sins committed during the past year. The holiday is observed with a 25-hour fast and a special religious service. \nSourced from https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/yom-kippur-history
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/yom-kippur-2030/
CATEGORIES:Holidays,Religious
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20301011T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20301018T190000
DTSTAMP:20260816T105523
CREATED:20230531T033137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T011426Z
UID:10000505-1917975600-1918580400@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:Sukkot 2030
DESCRIPTION:Sukkot\, also spelled Sukkoth\, Succoth\, Sukkos\, Succot\, or Succos\, Hebrew Sukkot (“Huts” or “Booths”)\, singular Sukka\, also called Feast of Tabernacles or Feast of Booths\, Jewish autumn festival of double thanksgiving that begins on the 15th day of Tishri (in September or October)\, five days after Yom Kippur\, the Day of Atonement. It is one of the three Pilgrim Festivals of the Hebrew Bible. \nThe Bible refers to ḥag ha-asif (“Feast of the Ingathering\,” Exodus 23:16)\, when grains and fruits were gathered at the harvest’s end\, and to ḥag ha-sukkot (“Feast of Booths\,” Leviticus 23:34)\, recalling the days when the Israelites lived in huts (sukkot) during their years of wandering in the wilderness after the Exodus from Egypt. The festival is characterized by the erection of huts made of branches and by the gathering of four species of plants\, with prayers of thanksgiving to God for the fruitfulness of the land. As part of the celebration\, a sevenfold circuit of the synagogue is made with the four plants on the seventh day of the festival\, called by the special name Hoshana Rabba (“Great Hosanna”). \n\nThe eighth day is considered by some a separate festival and called Shemini Atzeret (“Eighth Day of the Solemn Assembly”). In Israel the eighth day also commemorates the completion of the annual cycle of readings from the Torah (the first five books of the Bible) and is called Simḥat Torah (“Rejoicing of the Law”). Outside Israel\, Simḥat Torah is celebrated independently on the following day. \nSourced from https://www.britannica.com/topic/Sukkoth-Judaism
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/sukkot/
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20301101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20301201
DTSTAMP:20260816T105523
CREATED:20230306T210345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T210345Z
UID:10000174-1919721600-1922313599@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:National Native American Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:What started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S.\, has resulted in a whole month being designated for that purpose. \nOne of the very proponents of an American Indian Day was Dr. Arthur C. Parker\, a Seneca Indian\, who was the director of the Museum of Arts and Science in Rochester\, N.Y. He persuaded the Boy Scouts of America to set aside a day for the “First Americans” and for three years they adopted such a day. In 1915\, the annual Congress of the American Indian Association meeting in Lawrence\, Kans.\, formally approved a plan concerning American Indian Day. It directed its president\, Rev. Sherman Coolidge\, an Arapahoe\, to call upon the country to observe such a day. Coolidge issued a proclamation on Sept. 28\, 1915\, which declared the second Saturday of each May as an American Indian Day and contained the first formal appeal for recognition of Indians as citizens. \nThe year before this proclamation was issued\, Red Fox James\, a Blackfoot Indian\, rode horseback from state to state seeking approval for a day to honor Indians. On December 14\, 1915\, he presented the endorsements of 24 state governments at the White House. There is no record\, however\, of such a national day being proclaimed. \nThe first American Indian Day in a state was declared on the second Saturday in May 1916 by the governor of New York. Several states celebrate the fourth Friday in September. In Illinois\, for example\, legislators enacted such a day in 1919. Presently\, several states have designated Columbus Day as Native American Day\, but it continues to be a day we observe without any recognition as a national legal holiday. \nIn 1990 President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution designating November 1990 “National American Indian Heritage Month.” Similar proclamations\, under variants on the name (including “Native American Heritage Month” and “National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month”) have been issued each year since 1994. \nRetrieved from https://nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov/about
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/national-native-american-heritage-month-2/2030-11-01/
CATEGORIES:Heritage Months,Observance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20310101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20470102
DTSTAMP:20260816T105523
CREATED:20230320T142302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T142302Z
UID:10000208-1924992000-2429999999@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:New Year's Day
DESCRIPTION:In many countries the New Year begins on January 1. However\, this wasn’t always the case. In fact\, for centuries\, other dates marked the start of the calendar\, including March 25 and December 25. So how did January 1 become New Year’s Day? \nWe can partly thank the Roman king Numa Pompilius. According to tradition\, during his reign (c. 715–673 BCE) Numa revised the Roman republican calendar so that January replaced March as the first month. It was a fitting choice\, since January was named after Janus\, the Roman god of all beginnings; March celebrated Mars\, the god of war. (Some sources claim that Numa also created the month of January.) However\, there is evidence that January 1 was not made the official start of the Roman year until 153 BCE. \nIn 46 BCE Julius Caesar introduced more changes\, though the Julian calendar\, as it became known\, retained January 1 as the year’s opening date. With the expansion of the Roman Empire\, the use of the Julian calendar also spread. However\, following the fall of Rome in the 5th century CE\, many Christian countries altered the calendar so that it was more reflective of their religion\, and March 25 (the Feast of the Annunciation) and December 25 (Christmas) became common New Year’s Days. \n\nIt later became clear that the Julian calendar required additional changes due to a miscalculation concerning leap years. The cumulative effect of this error over the course of several centuries caused various events to take place in the wrong season. It also created problems when determining the date of Easter. Thus\, Pope Gregory XIII introduced a revised calendar in 1582. In addition to solving the issue with leap years\, the Gregorian calendar restored January 1 as the start of the New Year. While Italy\, France\, and Spain were among the countries that immediately accepted the new calendar\, Protestant and Orthodox nations were slow to adopt it. Great Britain and its American colonies did not begin following the Gregorian calendar until 1752. Before then they celebrated New Year’s Day on March 25. \nOver time non-Christian countries also began to use the Gregorian calendar. China (1912) is a notable example\, though it continued to celebrate the Chinese New Year according to a lunar calendar. In fact\, many countries that follow the Gregorian calendar also have other traditional or religious calendars. Some nations never adopted the Gregorian calendar and thus start the year on dates other than January 1. Ethiopia\, for example\, celebrates its New Year (known as Enkutatash) in September. \n\n  \nSourced from https://www.britannica.com/story/why-does-the-new-year-start-on-january-1
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/new-years-day-2/2031-01-01/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20310401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20310501
DTSTAMP:20260816T105523
CREATED:20230327T234356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T234356Z
UID:10000258-1932768000-1935359999@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:National Arab American Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the rich and diverse culture and contributions of the diverse population of Arab Americans\, National Arab American Heritage Month has been observed during the month of April since 2017. \nAn estimated 3.7 million Americans have Arab roots\, according to the Arab American Institute\, with ancestries traced to 22 countries in the Middle East and North Africa\, including Lebanon\, Syria\, Egypt\, Palestine\, Morocco\, Iraq\, Jordan\, Yemen\, Bahrain\, Tunisia\, Algeria\, Sudan\, Qatar\, Saudi Arabia\, United Arab Emirates\, and others. \nSourced from https://www.history.com/topics/21st-century/arab-american-heritage-month
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/national-arab-american-heritage-month/2031-04-01/
CATEGORIES:Heritage Months
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20310915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20311016
DTSTAMP:20260816T105523
CREATED:20170914T043902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170914T043902Z
UID:10000039-1947196800-1949875199@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:From September 15 – October 15 each year\, we celebrate the many contributions of our Latino brothers and sisters across the country.  Latinos make up almost 19% of the US population and can be seen lending their passion and intellectual talents to business & industry\, science & technology\, education\, government\, agriculture\, and the arts. \n“Each year\, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15\, by celebrating the histories\, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain\, Mexico\, the Caribbean and Central and South America. \nThe day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica\, El Salvador\, Guatemala\, Honduras\, and Nicaragua. In addition\, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18\, respectively. ” \nhttps://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/about
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/hispanic-latino-heritage-month/2031-09-15/
CATEGORIES:Events,Heritage Months
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20311001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20311101
DTSTAMP:20260816T105523
CREATED:20230531T033933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T033933Z
UID:10000514-1948579200-1951257599@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:National Disability Employment Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:Observed each October\, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) celebrates the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities past and present\, and showcases supportive\, inclusive employment policies and practices that benefit employers and employees. \nSourced from https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/initiatives/ndeam
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/national-disability-employment-awareness-month/2031-10-01/
CATEGORIES:Government,Observance
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20311001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20311101
DTSTAMP:20260816T105523
CREATED:20230531T034328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T034328Z
UID:10000534-1948579200-1951257599@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ History Month
DESCRIPTION:LGBTQ+ History Month was created in 1994 by Rodney Wilson\, a high school history teacher in Missouri. In 1995\, a resolution passed by the General Assembly of the National Education Association included LGBT History Month within a list of commemorative months. October was selected to coincide with National Coming Out Day (Oct. 11)\, which was already established\, and the anniversary of the first march on Washington for gay and lesbian rights in 1979. \nSourced from https://www.ucf.edu/news/why-do-we-celebrate-pride-month-in-june-and-lgbt-history-month-in-october
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/lgbtq-history-month/2031-10-01/
CATEGORIES:Government,Observance
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20311001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20311101
DTSTAMP:20260816T105523
CREATED:20230531T035354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T035354Z
UID:10000554-1948579200-1951257599@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:Global Diversity Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:Global Diversity Awareness Month celebrates the values\, contributions\, and diversity of cultures and communities around the world. By elevating diverse voices\, you highlight the unique perspectives each individual brings to the table. Now\, each October\, many organizations choose to observe and celebrate Global Diversity Awareness Month by highlighting\, honoring\, and learning more about diverse customs\, cultures\, and experiences. By doing so\, we gain a greater awareness of and appreciation for the unique backgrounds and identities of others and can better leverage diverse perspectives for greater innovation\, problem-solving\, productivity\, and collaboration. \nSourced from https://wisediversity.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Global-Diversity-Awareness-Month-Guide.pdf
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/global-diversity-awareness-month/2031-10-01/
CATEGORIES:Government,Observance
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20311101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20311201
DTSTAMP:20260816T105523
CREATED:20230306T210345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T210345Z
UID:10000175-1951257600-1953849599@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:National Native American Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:What started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S.\, has resulted in a whole month being designated for that purpose. \nOne of the very proponents of an American Indian Day was Dr. Arthur C. Parker\, a Seneca Indian\, who was the director of the Museum of Arts and Science in Rochester\, N.Y. He persuaded the Boy Scouts of America to set aside a day for the “First Americans” and for three years they adopted such a day. In 1915\, the annual Congress of the American Indian Association meeting in Lawrence\, Kans.\, formally approved a plan concerning American Indian Day. It directed its president\, Rev. Sherman Coolidge\, an Arapahoe\, to call upon the country to observe such a day. Coolidge issued a proclamation on Sept. 28\, 1915\, which declared the second Saturday of each May as an American Indian Day and contained the first formal appeal for recognition of Indians as citizens. \nThe year before this proclamation was issued\, Red Fox James\, a Blackfoot Indian\, rode horseback from state to state seeking approval for a day to honor Indians. On December 14\, 1915\, he presented the endorsements of 24 state governments at the White House. There is no record\, however\, of such a national day being proclaimed. \nThe first American Indian Day in a state was declared on the second Saturday in May 1916 by the governor of New York. Several states celebrate the fourth Friday in September. In Illinois\, for example\, legislators enacted such a day in 1919. Presently\, several states have designated Columbus Day as Native American Day\, but it continues to be a day we observe without any recognition as a national legal holiday. \nIn 1990 President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution designating November 1990 “National American Indian Heritage Month.” Similar proclamations\, under variants on the name (including “Native American Heritage Month” and “National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month”) have been issued each year since 1994. \nRetrieved from https://nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov/about
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/national-native-american-heritage-month-2/2031-11-01/
CATEGORIES:Heritage Months,Observance
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20320101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20480102
DTSTAMP:20260816T105523
CREATED:20230320T142302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T142302Z
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SUMMARY:New Year's Day
DESCRIPTION:In many countries the New Year begins on January 1. However\, this wasn’t always the case. In fact\, for centuries\, other dates marked the start of the calendar\, including March 25 and December 25. So how did January 1 become New Year’s Day? \nWe can partly thank the Roman king Numa Pompilius. According to tradition\, during his reign (c. 715–673 BCE) Numa revised the Roman republican calendar so that January replaced March as the first month. It was a fitting choice\, since January was named after Janus\, the Roman god of all beginnings; March celebrated Mars\, the god of war. (Some sources claim that Numa also created the month of January.) However\, there is evidence that January 1 was not made the official start of the Roman year until 153 BCE. \nIn 46 BCE Julius Caesar introduced more changes\, though the Julian calendar\, as it became known\, retained January 1 as the year’s opening date. With the expansion of the Roman Empire\, the use of the Julian calendar also spread. However\, following the fall of Rome in the 5th century CE\, many Christian countries altered the calendar so that it was more reflective of their religion\, and March 25 (the Feast of the Annunciation) and December 25 (Christmas) became common New Year’s Days. \n\nIt later became clear that the Julian calendar required additional changes due to a miscalculation concerning leap years. The cumulative effect of this error over the course of several centuries caused various events to take place in the wrong season. It also created problems when determining the date of Easter. Thus\, Pope Gregory XIII introduced a revised calendar in 1582. In addition to solving the issue with leap years\, the Gregorian calendar restored January 1 as the start of the New Year. While Italy\, France\, and Spain were among the countries that immediately accepted the new calendar\, Protestant and Orthodox nations were slow to adopt it. Great Britain and its American colonies did not begin following the Gregorian calendar until 1752. Before then they celebrated New Year’s Day on March 25. \nOver time non-Christian countries also began to use the Gregorian calendar. China (1912) is a notable example\, though it continued to celebrate the Chinese New Year according to a lunar calendar. In fact\, many countries that follow the Gregorian calendar also have other traditional or religious calendars. Some nations never adopted the Gregorian calendar and thus start the year on dates other than January 1. Ethiopia\, for example\, celebrates its New Year (known as Enkutatash) in September. \n\n  \nSourced from https://www.britannica.com/story/why-does-the-new-year-start-on-january-1
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