TOPS Ethnic Holidays and Observances

Ethnic Holidays and Observances

Chinese New Year	2008 - Chinese New Year The 15-Day Celebration of Chinese New Year reaches its pinnacle this year on February 7th, the first day of The Year of the Rat... More Info >

	2008 - Black History Month At TOPS, we're committed to honoring & celebrating the culture, achievements and history of African Americans during Black History Month, as well as throughout the year. More Info > Past Years: 2007

Women's History Month	National Women’s History Month March is National Women’s History Month, and we are proud to honor the many women who affect our lives every day. More Info > Past Years: 2007

	2008 - St. Patrick's Day Everybody's Irish on St. Patrick's Day...and it's easy for Irish eyes to be smiling with these fresh ideas to help you make it special! More Info >

	2007 - Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Asian Pacific American Heritage Month was enacted by Public Law 102-450 on October 23, 1992. The purpose of the law was to honor the achievements of Asian/Pacific Americans and to recognize their contributions to the United States. More Info >

	2007 - Hispanic Heritage Month Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15, the anniversary of independence for five Latin American countries—Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico declared its independence on September 16, and Chile on September 18. More Info >

	2007 - American Indian Heritage Month TOPS is pleased to promote awareness of and appreciation for the history and culture of American Indians and Alaska Natives during National American Indian Heritage Month. This month is dedicated to recognizing the intertribal cultures, the events and lifeways, the designs and achievements of American Indians and Alaska Natives. More Info >

	2007 - Christmas The rich traditions & rituals so familiar to the Christmas Season have their origins in various cultures around the world. More Info >

	2007 - Hanukkah The word Hanukkah translates into the words "Dedicate" and "Beginning". The eight day Festival of Lights has been observed for over 3,000 years and commemorates the redication of the temple in Jerusalem after its desecration by foreign forces. More Info >

	2007 - Kwanzaa Kwanzaa, which means "first fruits of the harvest" is based on the Nguzo Saba (Seven Guiding Principles), one for each day of the observance and is celebrated from December 26th to January 1st. More Info >

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Ethnic Holidays and Observances