Faith & Cultural Celebrations

Lent is a 40-day solemn Christian season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that prepares believers for Easter.

The day after Christmas Day was traditionally celebrated as the day tradesmen and servants would receive gifts from their employers. (International)

A week-long celebration of African-Canadian culture.

A holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. It is recognized as a public holiday in many nations around the world and is also celebrated secularly by many non-Christians. (Christianity)

This is the evening before Christmas and is often observed with a long meal and or mass, usually with family. (Christianity)

Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday in celebrating the success of the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire, and the liberating and rededication of Holy Temple in Jerusalem. Begins at sundown. (Judaism)

Diwali is a popular festival known as the Festival of Lights. It’s celebrated continuously for five days and is associated with a story about the destruction of evil by Lord Vishnu in one of his many manifestations. (Hinduism)

November is an opportunity to celebrate the Hindu way of life, examine its impact and contributions to the world culture.

November is an opportunity to celebrate the Hindu way of life, examine its impact and contributions to the world culture.