Holiday

A is for Arbor Day

  Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday in April, however, some states like Hawaii and Alaska celebrate on dates that are more suitable for local planting season. What is Arbor Day? Arbor Day is a holiday that encourages people to plant trees and appreciate everything trees do for us and for the environment.

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H is for Human Rights Day

  What is Human Rights Day? Human Rights Day is celebrated globally on December 10th. It commemorates the day in 1948 the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.   History of Human Rights Day The United Nations Human Rights Commission chaired by Eleanor Roosevelt, developed the Declaration of Human Rights

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D is for Diwali

Diwali is celebrated during the Hindu Lunisolar month Kartika (between mid-October and mid-November). What is Diwali? Diwali is a five-day festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and some Buddhists, although for each faith it marks different historical events and stories, the festival represents the same symbolic victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and

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E is for Earth Day

  Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 each year. What is Earth Day? Earth Day is an annual event celebrated around the world on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection and to bring awareness to environmental issues.      Who started Earth Day? Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin came up with

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