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May 13th, 2012 -
Mother's DayMay 14th, 2012 - World Migratory Bird Day
May 15th, 2012 - International Day of Families
May 15th, 2012 - Peace Officers Memorial Day
May 17th, 2012 - World Information Society Day
May 17th, 2012 - Ascension Day
May 18th, 2012 - National Defense Transportation Day
May 19th, 2012 - Armed Forces Day
May 21st, 2012 - World Day for Cultural Diversity
May 22nd, 2012 - World Biological Diversity Day
May 22nd, 2012 - National Maritime Day
May 25th, 2012 - African Liberation Day
May 27th, 2012 -
ShavuotMay 27th, 2012 - Pentecost
May 28th, 2012 - Memorial Day
May 28th, 2012 - Jefferson Davis Birthday
May 28th, 2012 - Whit Monday
May 29th, 2012 - International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
May 31st, 2012 - World No Tobacco Day
June 1st, 2012 - Statehood Day
June 3rd, 2012 - Jefferson Davis Birthday
June 3rd, 2012 - Trinity Sunday
June 4th, 2012 - Jefferson Davis Birthday
June 4th, 2012 - World Day for Child Victims of Aggression
June 5th, 2012 - World Environment Day
June 7th, 2012 - Corpus Christi
June 8th, 2012 - World Oceans Day
June 11th, 2012 - Kamehameha Day
June 12th, 2012 - World Day Against Child Labour
June 14th, 2012 - Flag Day
June 14th, 2012 - World Blood Donor Day
June 17th, 2012 -
Father's DayJune 17th, 2012 - Isra and Mi'raj
June 17th, 2012 - World Day to Combat Desertification
June 17th, 2012 - Bunker Hill Day
June 18th, 2012 - 'Bunker Hill Day' observed
June 19th, 2012 - Juneteenth
June 20th, 2012 - West Virginia Day
June 20th, 2012 - June Solstice
June 20th, 2012 - World Refugee Day
June 23rd, 2012 - Public Service Day
June 23rd, 2012 - International Widows' Day
June 26th, 2012 - World Day against Drug Abuse and Trafficking
June 26th, 2012 - World Day to Support Torture Victims
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The Jewish holiday of Passover is one filled with rich tradition. But, even more than on any other Jewish holiday, the biggest tradition (and commandment) of Passover is actually the story itself. Jews are commanded to tell the story of Passover in each generation as if it were we, ourselves, who were freed from slavery in Egypt.
Different from most Jewish holidays (in which the religious observance takes place mostly in the synagogue), on Passover the observance takes place at home with a festival meal and re-telling of the Passover story. Called the Seder, this festival meal and service is celebratory and educational, filled with delicious food, tradition and symbolism. The ?instruction manual? for the Seder is a book called the Hagaddah (which actually means the telling.) On every Seder table, appear the symbols through which the story is told. And how do we tell the story as if we were actually participants in the Exodus from Egypt? By becoming participants in the story . . . by not just reading about the symbols–but by tasting, using, and experiencing the symbols. By questioning, debating, discussing . . . and singing!
 Perhaps the best-recognized symbol of Passover is the Matzah–the unleavened bread. By eating it for seven days during Passover instead of regular bread, we actually become the Israelites in such a hurry to escape Egypt before Pharaoh changed his mind that they didn?t even take time to let their bread rise. As the central symbol of Passover, the Matzah has an honored place on the Seder table, usually placed in an exquisite Matzah Cover.
 The other symbols of the Passover Seder also hold places of honor at the table, displayed beautifully on a traditional Seder Plate. This plate often has a section for each of the symbols and a label in Hebrew or in English (or both) to remind us what goes there: parsley, a lamb bone, a roasted egg, bitter herb, salt water, and charoset (a delicious mixture of apples, nuts, and wine).
 And let?s not forget the wine! At the Seder it?s traditional to drink four cups. So, at the center of the table stands an ornate Kiddush Cup used especially for blessing the wine and consecrating the specialness of the day.
One of the most beautiful traditions of the Seder is that of welcoming all to join us: the old and young, the poor and wealthy, the Jew and non-Jew. So, it?s not uncommon for non-Jews to attend a Passover Seder from time to time. All are welcome to tell the story, to participate in the traditions, and to enjoy the sounds and tastes of this festive springtime holiday. Happy Passover! Chag sameyach!
Valentine’s Day
A Day for love and lovers. A day for flowers, romance, and candy hearts. A day for Cupid, kisses and snuggling galore!
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Tu B’Shevat, the 15th day of the Jewish month of Shevat is a holiday also celebrated as the New Year for Trees.
Tu B’Shevat is the new year for the purpose of calculating the age of trees for tithing, which states that fruit from trees may not be eaten during the first three years. Each tree is considered to have aged one year as of Tu B’Shevat, so if you planted a tree on Shevat 14, it begins its second year the next day, but if you plant a tree two days later, on Shevat 16, it does not reach its second year until the next Tu B’Shevat.
Groundhog Day
Folklore has it that if a groundhog sees its shadow today there will be 6 more weeks of winter. If not, and we’re lucky, it’ll be an early spring.
…the European Celts believed that animals had certain supernatural powers on special days that were half-way between the Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox. Folklore from Germany and France indicated that when marmots and bears came out of their winter dens too early, they were frightened by their shadow and retreated back inside for four to six weeks*…
Another possible inspiration for Groundhog Day is the Roman celebration of Hedgehog Day. A day in which Romans believed a hedgehog seeing its shadow would also forecast 6 more weeks of winter.
Famous US groundhogs: Punxsutawney Phil, Staten Island Chuck, Wiarton Willie, Shubenacadie Sam and General Beauregard Lee
*source: wikipedia: Groundhog Day
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Perhaps the best-recognized symbol of Passover is the Matzah–the unleavened bread. By eating it for seven days during Passover instead of regular bread, we actually become the Israelites in such a hurry to escape Egypt before Pharaoh changed his mind that they didn?t even take time to let their bread rise. As the central symbol of Passover, the Matzah has an honored place on the Seder table, usually placed in an exquisite Matzah Cover.
The other symbols of the Passover Seder also hold places of honor at the table, displayed beautifully on a traditional Seder Plate. This plate often has a section for each of the symbols and a label in Hebrew or in English (or both) to remind us what goes there: parsley, a lamb bone, a roasted egg, bitter herb, salt water, and charoset (a delicious mixture of apples, nuts, and wine).
And let?s not forget the wine! At the Seder it?s traditional to drink four cups. So, at the center of the table stands an ornate Kiddush Cup used especially for blessing the wine and consecrating the specialness of the day.
