In the Circle Game/Seasonal Events

New Year's Day  -  A history of the first day of the calendar

Martin Luther King Day - Celebrating the Civil Rights Martyr
National Pie Day - (January 23) A history of pie (samples included)

Black History Month - February See  "biographies" below.

Valentine's Day - A history of romantic love (Amor) over arranged love (Roma) - Feb. 14

Lunar New Year - Ring in the Year of the Horse February 17

St. Patrick's Day - A history of this celebration of Irish culture

Women's History Month - March See  "biographies" below.

April Fool's Day - a history of the day that celebrates pranksters

Earth Day, April 22- A history of the day to celebrate environmental protection

Cinco de Mayo - Exploring the day that celebrates Mexican heritage

Jewish American History Month - May A celebration and 4 stories

Mothers'  Day - A history of the day  that celebrates mothers everywhere

Memorial Day - Voices of valor: honoring the spirit of American service

Pride Month - June - A history and celebration of  LGBTQIA+ pride

Fathers' Day - A history of the day  that celebrates fathers everywhere

Juneteenth, June 19th - A history of the day that celebrates the end of slavery in the US

Independence Day - A history of the holiday (fireworks not included)

Women's Rights Day, Aug. 26 - A history of the holiday celebrating the 19th Amendment and more
Labor Day - A history of the national holiday honoring the labor movement

Hispanic Heritage Month - Sept. 15- Oct.15 - See biographies below.

Indigenous People's Day, Second Mon. in Oct.- Honoring Indigenous cultures

Halloween - A history beginning with Samhain, the ancient Celtic festival

Thanksgiving- A history of the day of gratitude

Hope, Light, and Renewal: Seeing the connections between Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa​​​​