Christmas Eve is the evening or entire day before Christmas Day, the festival commemorating the birth of Jesus. Christmas Day is observed around the world, and Christmas Eve is widely observed as a full or partial holiday in anticipation of Christmas Day.
Christmas is celebrated on December 25 and is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon. For two millennia, people around the world have been observing it with traditions and practices that are both religious and secular in nature. Christians celebrate Christmas Day as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus […]
Henrico County offices and courts will be closed in observance of the holiday.
Black history month commemorates the rich contributions and achievements of Black Americans in the United States and across the globe. History Black History Month 2023: Facts, Origins & More | HISTORY - HISTORY Virginia Untold: The African American Narrative Celebrate African American History | National Archives This Is Why Black History Month Is Celebrated in […]
An important traditional festival, the Chinese Lantern Festival (Yuan Xiao Jie), is the first significant feast after the Chinese New Year. The lantern festival marks the first full moon of the new lunar year and end of the Chinese New Year. Participants enjoy colorful lanterns illuminating the sky, traditional cuisines, and dance celebrations to commemorate […]
Valentine’s Day occurs every February 14. Across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and where did these traditions come from? Find out about the meaning and history of Valentine’s […]
Presidents' Day is a federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February; Presidents' Day 2023 will occur on Monday, February 20. Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, the holiday became popularly known as Presidents' Day after it was moved as part of 1971’s Uniform Monday Holiday Act, an attempt to […]
Women’s History Month honors and celebrates the contributions of all women on culture, history, and society. History Women's History Month (womenshistorymonth.gov) Women's History - Henrico County, Virginia Virginia Women in History Digital Trails Celebrate/Participate Women’s History Month: Celebrating LGBTQ+ Game Changers 25 Best Women's History Month Facts — Facts About Women's History (womansday.com) Women's […]
South Asian Heritage Month is held each year from July 18 to August 17 to honor, highlight, and appreciate South Asian culture and history, as well as to better understand the rich cultural legacy of South Asia.
South Asian Heritage Month is held annually from July 18 to August 17 to honor, recognize, and appreciate South Asian history and culture, as well as to comprehend the rich cultural legacy of countries and South Asia. It is a month-long celebration of the existence and legacy of individuals with origins in the South Asian […]