Pesach – The Passover
Table of Dates Correlate to Gregorian Calendar Pesach will be celebrated according to the Gregorian calendar on the following dates; 2023 – April 5-13th ; 2024 – April 22 – 30th ; 2025 – April 12 – 20th ; 2026 – April 1 – 9th ; 2027 – April 21 – 29th. Seder will be…
History of Easter and Resurrection Sunday
Overview The origins of Easter can be traced back to Jewish Passover, which commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. According to the New Testament, Jesus was crucified during the time of Passover (John 19.14), and his resurrection occurred three days later. Early Christian communities began to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus…
History of Christmas
Overview Christmas is the annual celebration and observance of the birth of Jesus Christ on December 25th. This holiday is celebrated by many people and nations around the entire world. The narrative to this celebration is given in the New Testament in Matthew chapters 1 – 2 and Luke chapters 1 – 2, as it…
Hanukkah – Festival of Lights
Table of Dates correlate to Gregorian The following dates on the Gregorian calendar will correlate to the celebrated dates of Hanukkah: 2023 – December 7th – 15th ; 2024 – December 25th – January 2nd ; 2025 – December 14th – 22nd ; 2026 – December 4th – 12th ; 2027 – December 24th –…
History of Halloween and Samhain
Overview The origin of Halloween, also known as All Hallows’ Eve, is a holiday celebrated on the evening of October 31st. It has ancient roots in historic Christian traditions and pagan religion and has evolved over time into the holiday we know today. The history of Halloween is a combination and blending of pagan traditions,…
Sukkot – Feast of Tabernacles
Table of Dates Correlating to Gregorian Calendar Dates for the celebration of Sukkot – 2023 – September 30th, 2024 – October 17th, 2025 – October 7th, 2026 – September 26th, 2027 – October 16th, 2028 – October 5th, 2029 – September 24th, 2030 – October 12th Overview Sukkot is a Jewish festival in remembrance of…
Yom Kippur – The Day of Atonement
Table of Dates correlate to Gregorian Yom Kippur occurs on the 10th day of the Jewish month Tishrei, which correlates to the Gregorian Calendar dates in 2023 – Sept 25th, 2024 – Oct 12th, 2025 – October 2nd, 2026 – Sept 21st, 2027 – October 11th, 2028 – September 30th, 2029 – September 19th, 2030…
History of Saint Valentine’s Day
Overview Valentine’s Day as we know and celebrate it today has its roots in 18th century England, in which it became customary for friends, family and romantic partners to exchange small tokens of affection, notes and flowers. Since then, Valentine’s Day has evolved into a global celebration of love and affection. However, the origin of…
History of Saint Patrick’s Day
Overview Saint Patrick’s Day is a cultural and Christian religious holiday that originated in Ireland in the 5th century a.d. It is named after Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, who is credited with bringing Christianity to the country in the 5th century. Etymology and Timing Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated annually on March…
Rosh Hashanah – Jewish New Year
ראש השנה Table of Dates correlate to Gregorian 2023 –> Sept 15th; 2024 -> Oct 2nd; 2025 -> Sept 22 ; 2026 -> Sept 11 ; 2027 -> Oct 1st; 2028 -> Sept 20 ; Sept 2029 -> Sept 9th ; 2030 -> Sep 27. Overview Rosh Hashanah is a significant holiday in the Jewish…
