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SUMMARY:Rosh Hashanah 2026
DESCRIPTION:Rosh Hashanah\, the Jewish New Year\, is one of Judaism’s holiest days. Meaning “head of the year” or “first of the year\,” the festival begins on the first day of Tishrei\, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar\, which falls during September or October. Rosh Hashanah commemorates the creation of the world and marks the beginning of the Days of Awe\, a 10-day period of introspection and repentance that culminates in the Yom Kippur holiday\, also known as the Day of Atonement. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are the two “High Holy Days” in the Jewish religion. \nSourced from https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/rosh-hashanah-history
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/rosh-hashanah-2026/
CATEGORIES:Holidays,Religious
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016
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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/2026-09-15/
CATEGORIES:Events,Heritage Months
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SUMMARY:Yom Kippur 2026
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-2026/
CATEGORIES:Holidays,Religious
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T032404Z
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SUMMARY:Meskel
DESCRIPTION:“Meskel is a festival in celebration of Helena\, mother of Emperor Constantine\, finding the true cross upon which Jesus was crucified. Mirrored in many ways by Ash Wednesday in the west\, the festival competes for top billing and is considered the most important festival for the laity and ordained alike.” \nSourced from https://www.brilliant-ethiopia.com/meskel
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/meskel/2026-09-27/
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261002
DTSTAMP:20260504T202133
CREATED:20171014T053347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171014T053347Z
UID:10000004-1790812800-1790899199@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:National Day - China
DESCRIPTION:China celebrates the Chinese National Day on October 1st every year. The celebration commemorates the founding of the People’s Republic of China\, which was established on October 1st\, 1949. On that day\, an official victory ceremony was organized in Tian’anmen Square\, where Mao Zedong raised China’s first Communist national flag. \nPresently\, China’s National Day is celebrated over a one week period. The 7-day holiday begins from October 1st and runs until the 7th\, and this period is called “Golden Week” in China. During this week\, many Chinese people travel around the country to enjoy the holiday. \nSourced from https://studycli.org/chinese-holidays/china-national-day
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/national-day-china/2026-10-01/
CATEGORIES:Government,Holidays
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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/2026-10-01/
CATEGORIES:Government,Observance
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T034328Z
UID:10000529-1790812800-1793491199@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/2026-10-01/
CATEGORIES:Government,Observance
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101
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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/2026-10-01/
CATEGORIES:Government,Observance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261005
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UID:10000568-1791072000-1791158399@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:Feast of St. Francis
DESCRIPTION:St. Francis of Assisi\, Italian San Francesco d’Assisi\, baptized Giovanni\, renamed Francesco\, in full Francesco di Pietro di Bernardone\, (born 1181/82\, Assisi\, duchy of Spoleto [Italy]—died October 3\, 1226\, Assisi; canonized July 16\, 1228; feast day October 4)\, founder of the Franciscan orders of the Friars Minor (Ordo Fratrum Minorum)\, the women’s Order of St. Clare (the Poor Clares)\, and the lay Third Order. He was also a leader of the movement of evangelical poverty in the early 13th century. His evangelical zeal\, consecration to poverty\, charity\, and personal charisma drew thousands of followers. Francis’s devotion to the human Jesus and his desire to follow Jesus’ example reflected and reinforced important developments in medieval spirituality. The Poverello (“Poor Little Man”) is one of the most venerated religious figures in Roman Catholic history\, and he and St. Catherine of Siena are the patron saints of Italy. In 1979 Pope John Paul II recognized him as the patron saint of ecology. \n\n\nSourced from https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Francis-of-Assisi/Franciss-vision-and-the-stigmata-of-the-Crucified
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/feast-of-st-francis/2026-10-04/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTSTAMP:20260504T202133
CREATED:20231025T011239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T011239Z
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SUMMARY:Samhain
DESCRIPTION:Samhain (a Gaelic word pronounced “sow-win”) is a pagan religious festival originating from an ancient Celtic spiritual tradition. It is usually celebrated from October 31 to November 1 to welcome in the harvest and usher in “the dark half of the year.” Celebrants believe that the barriers between the physical world and the spirit world break down during Samhain\, allowing more interaction between humans and denizens of the Otherworld. \n\n\n\nSourced from https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/samhain
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/samhain/2026-10-31/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261201
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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-2/2026-11-01/
CATEGORIES:Heritage Months,Observance
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SUMMARY:Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Christmas\, Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus. The English term Christmas (“mass on Christ’s day”) is of fairly recent origin. The earlier term Yule may have derived from the Germanic jōl or the Anglo-Saxon geōl\, which referred to the feast of the winter solstice. The corresponding terms in other languages—Navidad in Spanish\, Natale in Italian\, Noël in French—all probably denote nativity. The German word Weihnachten denotes “hallowed night.” Since the early 20th century\, Christmas has also been a secular family holiday\, observed by Christians and non-Christians alike\, devoid of Christian elements\, and marked by an increasingly elaborate exchange of gifts. In this secular Christmas celebration\, a mythical figure named Santa Claus plays the pivotal role. \n\n\nSourced from https://www.britannica.com/topic/Christmas
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/christmas-day/2026-12-25/
CATEGORIES:Holidays,Religious
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270102T235900
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CREATED:20230320T154703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T154703Z
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SUMMARY:Feast Day of St. Basil
DESCRIPTION:Saint Basil the Great\, (born AD 329\, Caesarea Mazaca\, Cappadocia—died Jan. 1\, 379\, Caesarea; Western feast day January 2; Eastern feast day January 1)\, Early church father. Born into a Christian family in Cappadocia\, he studied at Caesarea\, Constantinople\, and Athens and later established a monastic settlement on the family estate at Annesi. He opposed Arianism\, which was supported by the emperor Valens and his own bishop Dianius\, and organized resistance to it after 365. He succeeded Eusebius as bishop of Caesarea in 370. He died shortly after Valens\, whose death in battle opened the way for the victory of Basil’s cause. More than 300 of his letters survive; several of his Canonical Epistles have become part of canon law in Eastern Orthodoxy. \n\n\n\n\nSourced from https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Basil-the-Great
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/feast-day-of-st-basil/2027-01-01/
CATEGORIES:Religious
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20430102
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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-2/2027-01-01/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270105
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SUMMARY:World Braille Day
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, we work to get Braille into the hands of more blind people. January 4 marks World Braille Day in celebration of its creator\, Louis Braille. Every day\, thousands of blind people use Braille for everything from shopping lists to labels for canned goods\, from reading novels to solving math and scientific equations\, from learning a piece of music to composing one. The increasing availability of Braille signs makes it easier for blind people to get around hotels\, office buildings\, government facilities\, university campuses\, and more. Braille is as flexible as print\, can be learned in roughly the same amount of time\, and can be read just as fluidly. \nSourced from https://nfb.org/celebrate-world-braille-day
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/world-braille-day-2/2027-01-04/
CATEGORIES:Observance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270202
DTSTAMP:20260504T202133
CREATED:20200721T200832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200721T200832Z
UID:10000025-1801440000-1801526399@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:National Freedom Day
DESCRIPTION:February 1st is National Freedom Day in the United States. National Freedom Day is celebrated because on February 1st\, 1865 Abraham Lincoln signed the joint resolution from the House and the Senate that eventually became the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution—the amendment that officially ended slavery in the United States. \nThis year and every year\, make it a point to celebrate National Freedom Day and use it as an opportunity to educate others about the importance of becoming a modern day abolitionist. \nAdditionally\, National Freedom Day is a great time to learn more about your country’s relationship with slavery—as understanding the struggle of historical slavery is crucial when trying to eradicate modern day slavery. \nSourced from http://www.endslaverynow.org/act/action-library/honor-national-freedom-day
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/national-freedom-day/2027-02-01/
CATEGORIES:Government,Observance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270203
DTSTAMP:20260504T202133
CREATED:20230119T074625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T074625Z
UID:10000130-1801526400-1801612799@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:Groundhog Day (US)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/groundhog-day-us/2027-02-02/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270215
DTSTAMP:20260504T202133
CREATED:20230220T212448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T212448Z
UID:10000152-1802563200-1802649599@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:Valentine's Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/valentines-day/2027-02-14/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270216
DTSTAMP:20260504T202133
CREATED:20230220T212318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T212318Z
UID:10000145-1802649600-1802735999@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:Presidents Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/presidents-day/2027-02-15/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270222
DTSTAMP:20260504T202133
CREATED:20201105T202350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201105T202350Z
UID:10000113-1803168000-1803254399@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:International Mother Language Day
DESCRIPTION:International Mother Language Day has been observed every year since February 2000 to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. \nLanguages\, with their complex implications for identity\, communication\, social integration\, education\, and development\, are of strategic importance for people and the planet. Yet\, due to globalization processes\, they are increasingly under threat or disappearing altogether. When languages fade\, so does the world’s rich tapestry of cultural diversity. Opportunities\, traditions\, memory\, unique modes of thinking and expression — valuable resources for ensuring a better future — are also lost. \nAt least 43% of the estimated 6000 languages spoken in the world are endangered. Only a few hundred languages have genuinely been given a place in education systems and the public domain\, and less than a hundred are used in the digital world. \nLanguages are the most powerful instruments for preserving and developing our tangible and intangible heritage. All moves to promote the dissemination of mother tongues will serve not only to encourage linguistic diversity and multilingual education but also to develop fuller awareness of linguistic and cultural traditions throughout the world and to inspire solidarity based on understanding\, tolerance\, and dialogue. \nEvery two weeks a language disappears taking with it an entire cultural and intellectual heritage. \nLinguistic diversity is increasingly threatened as more and more languages disappear. Globally 40 percent of the population does not have access to an education in a language they speak or understand. Nevertheless\, progress is being made in mother tongue-based multilingual education with a growing understanding of its importance\, particularly in early schooling\, and more commitment to its development in public life. \nMultilingual and multicultural societies exist through their languages which transmit and preserve traditional knowledge and cultures in a sustainable way. \nhttps://www.un.org/en/observances/mother-language-day
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/international-mother-language-day/2027-02-21/
CATEGORIES:Observance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270401
DTSTAMP:20260504T202133
CREATED:20201118T142603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T142603Z
UID:10000119-1803859200-1806537599@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:Women's History Month
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history. \nDid You Know? Women’s History Month started as Women’s History Week . . . \nWomen’s History Month began as a local celebration in Santa Rosa\, California. The Education Task Force of the Sonoma County (California) Commission on the Status of Women planned and executed a “Women’s History Week” celebration in 1978. The organizers selected the week of March 8 to correspond with International Women’s Day. The movement spread across the country as other communities initiated their own Women’s History Week celebrations the following year. \nIn 1980\, a consortium of women’s groups and historians—led by the National Women’s History Project (now the National Women’s History Alliance)—successfully lobbied for national recognition. In February 1980\, President Jimmy Carter issued the first Presidential Proclamation declaring the Week of March 8th 1980 as National Women’s History Week. \nSubsequent Presidents continued to proclaim a National Women’s History Week in March until 1987 when Congress passed Public Law 100-9\, designating March as “Women’s History Month.” Between 1988 and 1994\, Congress passed additional resolutions requesting and authorizing the President to proclaim March of each year as Women’s History Month. Since 1995\, each president has issued an annual proclamations designating the month of March as “Women’s History Month.” \nSourced from https://www.womenshistory.org/womens-history/womens-history-month
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/womens-history-month/2027-03-01/
CATEGORIES:Government,Observance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270318
DTSTAMP:20260504T202133
CREATED:20230306T201443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T201443Z
UID:10000164-1805241600-1805327999@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:St. Patrick's Day
DESCRIPTION:St. Patrick’s Day\, feast day (March 17) of St. Patrick\, patron saint of Ireland. Born in Roman Britain in the late 4th century\, he was kidnapped at the age of 16 and taken to Ireland as a slave. He escaped but returned about 432 CE to convert the Irish to Christianity. By the time of his death on March 17\, 461\, he had established monasteries\, churches\, and schools. Many legends grew up around him—for example\, that he drove the snakes out of Ireland and used the shamrock to explain the Trinity. Ireland came to celebrate his day with religious services and feasts. \nSourced from https://www.britannica.com/topic/Saint-Patricks-Day
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/st-patricks-day/2027-03-17/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270322
DTSTAMP:20260504T202133
CREATED:20230320T141109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T141109Z
UID:10000198-1805587200-1805673599@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:International Nowruz Day
DESCRIPTION:The word Nowruz (Novruz\, Navruz\, Nooruz\, Nevruz\, Nauryz)\, means new day; its spelling and pronunciation may vary by country.\nNowruz marks the first day of spring and is celebrated on the day of the astronomical vernal equinox\, which usually occurs on 21 March. It is celebrated as the beginning of the new year by more than 300 million people all around the world and has been celebrated for over 3\,000 years in the Balkans\, the Black Sea Basin\, the Caucasus\, Central Asia\, the Middle East and other regions. \nInscribed in 2009 on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity as a cultural tradition observed by numerous peoples\, Nowruz is an ancestral festivity marking the first day of spring and the renewal of nature. It promotes values of peace and solidarity between generations and within families as well as reconciliation and neighbourliness\, thus contributing to cultural diversity and friendship among peoples and different communities. \nNowruz plays a significant role in strengthening the ties among peoples based on mutual respect and the ideals of peace and good neighbourliness. Its traditions and rituals reflect the cultural and ancient customs of the civilizations of the East and West\, which influenced those civilizations through the interchange of human values. \nCelebrating Nowruz means the affirmation of life in harmony with nature\, awareness of the inseparable link between constructive labour and natural cycles of renewal and a solicitous and respectful attitude towards natural sources of life. \nSourced from https://www.un.org/en/observances/international-nowruz-day
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/international-nowruz-day-2/2027-03-21/
CATEGORIES:Observance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270330
DTSTAMP:20260504T202133
CREATED:20230306T223432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T223432Z
UID:10000192-1806278400-1806364799@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:National Vietnam War Veterans Day
DESCRIPTION:March 29 is designated as National Vietnam War Veterans Day. This is a time to pay special tribute to the 9 million Americans who served during the Vietnam War era\, to the 58\,000 names memorialized on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington\, D.C.\, and to those who never received the recognition they deserved when they returned to America from war. \nMarch 29\, 1973\, is the day U.S. Military Assistance Command\, Vietnam was disestablished and the day the last U.S. combat troops departed Vietnam. In addition\, on and around this same day\, the U.S. Vietnam War Commemoration stated that Hanoi released the last of its acknowledged prisoners of war. \nSourced from https://www.legion.org/events/2023/03/29/national-vietnam-war-veterans-day
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/national-vietnam-war-veterans-day/2027-03-29/
CATEGORIES:Observance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270401
DTSTAMP:20260504T202133
CREATED:20230327T143349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T143349Z
UID:10000240-1806451200-1806537599@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:International Transgender Day of Visibility
DESCRIPTION:The International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is an annual day of recognition\, celebrated around the world on March 31st\, which is dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments and victories of transgender and gender-expansive people\, while simultaneously raising awareness of the work that is still needed to combat discrimination and violence. \nTDOV was founded in 2009 by US-based transgender activist Rachel Crandall\, a licensed psychotherapist and the Executive Director of Transgender Michigan\, both in reaction to the lack of LGBTQ+ days of recognition for the successes achieved by trans people\, as well as the frustration that the only well-known transgender-centered day of recognition was the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR). TDOV is a much-needed day of empowerment\, celebrating the lives and achievements of our transgender and gender-expansive loved ones. \nSourced from https://pflag.org/transgender-day-of-visibility/
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/international-transgender-day-of-visibility/2027-03-31/
CATEGORIES:Observance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270501
DTSTAMP:20260504T202133
CREATED:20230327T234356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T234356Z
UID:10000254-1806537600-1809129599@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/2027-04-01/
CATEGORIES:Heritage Months
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270403
DTSTAMP:20260504T202133
CREATED:20230327T233010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T233010Z
UID:10000247-1806624000-1806710399@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:World Autism Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:Throughout its history\, the United Nations family has celebrated diversity and promoted the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities\, including learning differences and developmental disabilities. In 2008\, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities entered into force\, reaffirming the fundamental principle of universal human rights for all. Its purpose is to promote\, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities\, and to promote respect for their inherent dignity. It is a vital tool to foster an inclusive and caring society for all and to ensure that all children and adults with autism can lead full and meaningful lives. \nThe United Nations General Assembly unanimously declared 2 April as World Autism Awareness Day (A/RES/62/139) to highlight the need to help improve the quality of life of those with autism so they can lead full and meaningful lives as an integral part of society. \nAutism is a lifelong neurological condition that manifests during early childhood\, irrespective of gender\, race or socio-economic status. The term Autism Spectrum refers to a range of characteristics. Appropriate support\, accommodation and acceptance of this neurological variation allow those on the Spectrum to enjoy equal opportunity\, and full and effective participation in society. \nAutism is mainly characterized by its unique social interactions\, non-standard ways of learning\, keen interests in specific subjects\, inclination to routines\, challenges in typical communications and particular ways of processing sensory information. \nThe rate of autism in all regions of the world is high and the lack of understanding has a tremendous impact on the individuals\, their families and communities. \nThe stigmatization and discrimination associated with neurological differences remain substantial obstacles to diagnosis and therapies\, an issue that must be addressed by both public policy-makers in developing nations\, as well as donor countries. \nSourced from https://www.un.org/en/observances/autism-day
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/world-autism-awareness-day/2027-04-02/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270502
DTSTAMP:20260504T202133
CREATED:20230331T210200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T210200Z
UID:10000279-1809129600-1809215999@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:Beltane
DESCRIPTION:Beltane\, also spelled Beltine\, Irish Beltaine or Belltaine\, also known as Cétamain\, festival held on the first day of May in Ireland and Scotland\, celebrating the beginning of summer and open pasturing. Beltane is first mentioned in a glossary attributed to Cormac\, bishop of Cashel and king of Munster\, who was killed in 908. Cormac describes how cattle were driven between two bonfires on Beltane as a magical means of protecting them from disease before they were led into summer pastures—a custom still observed in Ireland in the 19th century. Other festivities included Maypole dances and cutting of green boughs and flowers. \nIn early Irish lore a number of significant events took place on Beltane\, which long remained the focus of folk traditions and tales in Ireland\, Scotland\, and the Isle of Man. As did other pre-Christian Celtic peoples\, the Irish divided the year into two main seasons. Winter and the beginning of the year fell on November 1 (Irish: Samain) and midyear and summer on May 1 (Irish: Beltaine). These two junctures were thought to be critical periods when the bounds between the human and supernatural worlds were temporarily erased; on May Eve witches and fairies roamed freely\, and measures had to be taken against their enchantments. \n\n\nCormac derives the word Beltaine from the name of a god Bel\, or Bil\, and the Old Irish word tene\, “fire.” Despite linguistic difficulties\, a number of 20th-century scholars have maintained modified versions of this etymology\, linking the first element of the word with the Gaulish god Belenos (Irish: Belenus). \nSourced from https://www.britannica.com/topic/Beltane
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/beltane/2027-05-01/
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270601
DTSTAMP:20260504T202133
CREATED:20200724T052443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T052443Z
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SUMMARY:Pentecost
DESCRIPTION:Pentecost\, also called Whitsunday\, (Pentecost from Greek pentecostē\, “50th day”)\, major festival in the Christian church\, celebrated on the Sunday that falls on the 50th day of Easter. It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles and other disciples following the Crucifixion\, Resurrection\, and Ascension of Jesus Christ (Acts of the Apostles\, chapter 2)\, and it marks the beginning of the Christian church’s mission to the world. \nThe Jewish feast of Pentecost (Shavuot) was primarily a thanksgiving for the firstfruits of the wheat harvest\, but it was later associated with a remembrance of the Law given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai. The church’s transformation of the Jewish feast to a Christian festival was thus related to the belief that the gift of the Holy Spirit to the followers of Jesus was the firstfruits of a new dispensation that fulfilled and succeeded the old dispensation of the Law. \nWhen the festival was first celebrated in the Christian church is not known\, but it was mentioned in a work from the Eastern church\, the Epistola Apostolorum\, in the 2nd century. In the 3rd century it was mentioned by Origen\, theologian and head of the catechetical school in Alexandria\, and by Tertullian\, Christian priest and writer of Carthage. \n\n\nIn the early church\, Christians often referred to the entire 50-day period beginning with Easter as Pentecost. Baptism was administered both at the beginning (Easter) and end (the day of Pentecost) of the Paschal season. Eventually\, Pentecost became a more popular time for baptism than Easter in northern Europe\, and in England the feast was commonly called White Sunday (Whitsunday) for the special white garments worn by the newly baptized. In The First Prayer Book of Edward VI (1549)\, the feast was officially called Whitsunday\, and this name has continued in Anglican churches. In Catholic and other Western churches\, priests often wear red vestments during Pentecost to symbolize the “tongues of fire” that descended on the disciples from the Holy Spirit; members of the congregation also wear red in some traditions\, and the altar is commonly dressed in a red frontal cloth. \nSourced from https://www.britannica.com/topic/Pentecost-Christianity
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/pentecost/2027-05-01/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270601
DTSTAMP:20260504T202133
CREATED:20230320T155447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T155447Z
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SUMMARY:Jewish American Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:May is Jewish American Heritage Month – On April 20\, 2006\, President George W. Bush proclaimed that May would be Jewish American Heritage Month. The announcement was the crowning achievement in an effort by the Jewish Museum of Florida and South Florida Jewish community leaders that resulted in resolutions introduced by Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida and Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania urging the president to proclaim a month that would recognize the more than 350-year history of Jewish contributions to American culture. The resolutions passed unanimously\, first in the House of Representatives in December 2005 and later in the Senate in February 2006. \nThe month of May was chosen due to the highly successful celebration of the 350th Anniversary of American Jewish History in May 2004\, which was organized by the Commission for Commemorating 350 Years of American Jewish History. This coalition was composed of the Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives\, the American Jewish Historical Society\, the Library of Congress and the National Archives and Records Administration. \nThis site presents only a sample of the digital and physical holdings related to Jewish American heritage available from the Library of Congress and other participating agencies. \nLeading the way in implementation of the annual celebration is the Jewish American Heritage Month Coalition\, formed in March 2007 and convened by United Jewish Communities\, the Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives and the American Jewish Historical Society. \nSourced from https://www.jewishheritagemonth.gov/about
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/jewish-american-heritage-month/2027-05-01/
CATEGORIES:Government,Heritage Months
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