by Hooray! Ramadan is here! Ramadan, also known as Ramazan, Ramzan, Ramadhan, or Ramathan, is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Muslims all around the world observe this month as they fast, pray, and gather with their communities. Different cultures across the globe have different traditions, but all Muslims recognize Ramadan as a […]
Celebrating Women’s History Month!
by The History of Women’s History Month March is Women’s History Month, a time to recognize the many contributions made to society by women. This celebration began in 1981 when Congress requested the President to proclaim the week on March 7th, 1982, as “Women’s History Week.” As a result, by 1987 the entire month of […]
Holi Hai! Celebrating the Festival of Colors
by Have you heard about the Hindu festival of Holi, also known as the Festival of Colors? Celebrating the arrival of spring, Holi is all about the joy of new beginnings, letting go of resentments, and enjoying fun and color. Traditionally, Holi falls in the Hindu calendar month of Phalguna, which usually coincides with March. […]
Christmas Cookies and New Traditions
by The holidays look a little different this year! In light of the pandemic, many families have to readjust and rethink how they will celebrate. My family will certainly miss checking out the city’s light displays and attending the ballet. But, we’re keeping things creative with some new traditions! I’m sharing some of our favorite […]
Celebrating Diwali as a Multicultural Family
by Have you heard of Diwali? It’s the South Asian Festival of Lights and is traditionally celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs all over the world. Multiple religions celebrate this holiday, and in its simplest form, it represents the victory of light over dark, good over evil, hope over despair, and knowledge over ignorance. In […]