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Autumn Holidays

(September, October and November in the U.S.) Grandparent's Day Rosh Hashanah Labor Day Mexican Independence Columbus Day Halloween Diwali Veteran's Day

Thanksgiving Ramadan

 

Grandparent's Day- Starting in 1973, Grandparent's Day has been celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day in the United States.

 

Rosh Hashanah- In Judaism, Rosh Hashanah is a celebration that takes place on the first and second days of the Jewish new year.

Labor Day- The first Monday in September is celebrated as Labor Day in the United States. This holiday is a tribute to the labor movement and to workers.

Mexican Independence- Every September 16th, Mexicans celebrate

Mexican Independence- Every September 16th, Mexicans celebrate 1820.

German-American Day- October 6th was declared as GermanAmerican Day by President George W. Bush in 2001, to recognize the ways in which German-Americans have contributed to the development of the United States of America.

Columbus Day- The second Monday in October is celebrated as Columbus Day in the United States. This holiday was originally started by Italian-Americans as a celebration of how Christopher Columbus arrived in the New World, and as a celebration of Italian heritage.
Halloween- Halloween is a holiday that has evolved as a combination of Celtic, Roman, and Christian holidays which were centered around celebrating the dead. It is celebrated in the United States on October 31st.

Diwali- Hindus celebrate Diwali, a huge, five-day holiday that is all about candles, fireworks and prayers for health and knowledge. The celebration of Diwali originated in India.

Veteran's Day- Originally celebrated as "Armistice Day" to honor veterans of World War I, Veteran's Day is now a holiday for celebrating American veterans of all wars. It is celebrated on November 11th.

Thanksgiving- The first Thanksgiving feast took place between American colonists and Native Americans in 1621. It is celebrated in the United States on the fourth Thursday of November with the tradition of feasting.

Ramadan- Muslims celebrate the ninth month of their calendar which is called Ramadan because the Qur'an was revealed to the prophet Muhammad in the ninth month. Muslims celebrate Ramadan with prayers and fasting.

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