Monday, September 2, 2019 is Labor Day in the United States of America. It is a federal holiday celebrated annually on the first Monday in September. It was created to celebrate the American labor movement and the contributions that workers have made to the country. Work is suspended on Labor Day and the long weekend…
Queer Fiction Blog: September 2019
Welcome to September's Queer Fiction Blog! This month we are highlighting a new audiobook for a classic gay mystery series, a literary novel about queer teens protesting the demolition of their home, and a graphic novel about a bisexual teen learning about her transgender grandparent. We are also bidding Kirsten a fond farewell as she…
The Origins and Practices of Hijri & Pehla Parkash Guru Granth Sahib
Hijri/Hijra/Al-Hijra/Hijrah –August 31, 2019 Hijri is a Muslim holiday. This date marks the beginning of a new year for Muslims. Unlike the recent festivals, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, this day is not celebrated as much. The Muslim calendar is based on lunar cycles, so the date on the Gregorian calendar shifts every year. The…
Illustrated Songbooks, Part III
This post is part of the Illustrated Songbooks series. Songbook Illustrated by Jessie Shaw Fisher Child Songs From Hawaii, music compiled by Elsa Cross and Ermine Cross Jessie Shaw Fisher was born in 1887 in Hawaii. She was an artist that taught art courses at the University of Hawaii and illustrated a few books. Elsa and…
Diversity in Sci-Fi: Here and Now and Then
Welcome to Diversity in Sci-Fi! Today we are reviewing Here and Now and Then, a poignant time travel novel about a man torn between his love for his daughter in the past and his loyalty to his fiancée in the present.
August 26th is National Dog Day!
Monday August 26th is National Dog Day. National Dog Day is a day to recognize our canine companions, hardworking service dogs, and many furry friends still in need of a home. People mark the day in a variety of ways. This includes advocacy, treating their pets, or adopting from or volunteering at a local pet…
Origins and Practices of the Assumption of Mary
Assumption Day is celebrated on or around August 15 in many countries, particularly in parts of Europe and South America. Assumption Day commemorates the belief that when Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ, died, her body was "assumed" into heaven to be reunited with her soul, instead of going through the natural process of physical…
The Origins and Practices of Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan – August 15, 2019 Raksha Bandhan, also known as Rakhi (pronounced R-AH-K-REE) is a Hindu festival. This festival celebrates brother-sister relationships and sibling love. The term Raksha Bandhan originates from Sanskrit, and translates to “bond of protection.” Raksha Bandhan is observed on the full moon in the holy Hindu luni-solar month of Shravana…
The Origins and Practices of the August Moon Festival/Mid-Harvest Festival
August Moon Festival/Mid-Harvest Festival - August 11 - October 13, 2019 The August Moon festival is an East Asian cultural celebration. Though this celebration started in China, many people who are ethnically Taiwanese, Japanese, South Korean, Malaysian, Vietnamese, and Filipino also celebrate it. This year, the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of New England (CCBA) is…
The Origins and Practices of Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha - Sundown on August 11, 2019 Eid al-Adha or Eid ul Adha, (pronounced EED al-UHD-huh) is a Muslim holiday. This year it will start at sundown on Sunday, August 11. For Muslims in the Boston area, the celebration typically ends the following night. However, other traditions in the US and other countries can…
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