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Pesach (Passover) – Jewish
September 15, 2015
Pesach, which means to pass through, commemorates the Exodus from Egypt and the Holy One passing over the Jewish homes when the first-born Egyptians were slain.
Easter/Pascha – Orthodox Christian
September 15, 2015
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is celebrated with this feast in the Orthodox Christian church. It recognizes Christ’s power over death and the gift to Christians of restoration, transformation and life everlasting.
Beltane – Nature Traditions
September 15, 2015
Beltane celebrates the fertility and abundance of the earth.
Yom HaShoah – Jewish
September 15, 2015
Also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day, this day offers remembrance for persons who died in the Shoah, actions against the Jewish people during World War II. This Holiday begins at sundown on May 1 and ends at sundown on May 2.
Visakha Puja – Buddhist
September 15, 2015
This festival celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha. The day includes preparation of sweets for the monks, sermons and a candle-lighting ceremony.
Good Friday – Christian
September 15, 2015
On this solemn day, Christians commemorate the passion, or suffering, and death on the cross of the Lord Jesus Christ. Many Christians spend this day in fasting, prayer, repentance, and meditation on the agony and suffering of Christ on the cross.
Easter – Christian
September 15, 2015
Easter is the central feast in the Christian liturgical year and includes a joyous celebration of Mass or a Service of Christ’s Resurrection.
Mahavir Jayanti – Jain
September 15, 2015
Festival honoring Lord Mahavira on the founder's birthday. Shrines are visited and teachings are reviewed and reflected upon.
New Year – Hindu
September 15, 2015
This event celebrates the dawn of a new year and new beginnings. It is a spring festival marking the end of winter and looking forward to a time of expectation.
Lord's Evening Meal – Jehovah's Witness Christian
September 15, 2015
This was first observed by Jesus Christ on Jewish Passover in 33 C.E. It is observed only once per year. Celebrants partake of bread and wine which are symbols of Christ’s body and blood.