Pentecost (OC)
Celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the disciples of Jesus after his Ascension (Orthodox date)
Religious Studies
Religious Studies
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Litha (P, W)
Pagan holiday and one of eight Wiccan sabbats during the year. Also known as Midsummer, celebrates the summer solstice.
Martyrdom of the Báb* (Ba)
Date the Báb was executed
Tish B’Av* (Ju)
Day of mourning to commemorate many tragedies that have befallen Jewish people, many occurring on the ninth of Av (fasting and some work restrictions)
Lughnasadh/Lammas (Pagan, Wiccan)
Pagan holiday and one of eight Wiccan sabbats; occurs halfway between the summer solstice (Litha) and the fall equinox (Mabon). This holiday celebrates the grain harvest.