Diversity Dateline

Holiday or Observance    Religious Group   Date                                                                             

All Saints’ Day	Roman Catholic Church	November 1, 2024
	Some Protestant Churches	November 5, 2024
Election Day		November 5, 2024
Veterans Day		November 11, 2024
Thanksgiving Day		November 28, 2024

 All Saints’ Day

A Christian celebration in honor of all the saints of the church, known or unknown.

Election Day

Congressional elections in the United States are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.  During this presidential election year, the president and vice-president will be elected.

Veteran’s Day

This observance day commemorates the end of the major hostilities of

World War I at the 11^th hour of the 11^th day of the 11^th month of 1918.

Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving Day in the United States is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.  Its historical roots date back to the early 17^th century when the Pilgrims and native Americans came together to give thanks for a bountiful harvest and cooperation.  It’s time to give thanks for the abundance in our lives and celebrate the spirit of togetherness. It marks the beginning of the holiday season.  (Really?)

Days to Celebrate

November          American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month

November 1       Author’s Day

November 7       Men make Dinner Day

November 13     World Kindness Day

November 15     National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day