Latest Events from 412 Crossingen-US© 2026 412 CrossingFri, 16 Oct 2026 03:42:15 Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=571uuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=572https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=12&year=2027&day=21&campaign=RSSThe first day of Winter or winter solstice occurs at the instant when the Sun's position in the sky is at its greatest angular distance on the other side of the equatorial plane from the observer's hemisphere. The seasonal significance of the winter solstice is in the reversal of the gradually lengthening nights and shortening days. Depending on the shift of the calendar, the winter solstice occurs sometime between December 20 and December 23 each year in the northern hemisphere, and between June 20 and June 23 in the southern hemisphere, during either the shortest day or longest night of the year. Though the winter solstice lasts an instant, the term is also colloquially used to refer to the full 24-hour period of the day on which it occurs.2027-12-21T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=573https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=12&year=2027&day=13&campaign=RSSHanukkah/Chanukah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt of the 2nd century BCE. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights, starting on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew calendar, and may occur from late November to late December on the Gregorian calendar. The festival is observed by the kindling of the lights of a special candelabrum, the nine-branched Menorah or Hanukiah, one light on each night of the holiday, progressing to eight on the final night. An extra light called a shamash (Hebrew: "guard" or "servant") is also lit each night for the purpose of lighting the others and is given a distinct location, usually above or below the rest. The shamash symbolically supplies light that may be used for some secular purpose.2027-12-13T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=574https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=11&year=2027&day=25&campaign=RSSIn the United States, Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving Day is an annual one-day legal holiday that is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November (i.e. the Thursday falling between November 22 and November 28). The period from Thanksgiving Day to New Year's Day is often collectively referred to as the "holiday season" and the holiday itself is often nicknamed Turkey Day. Thanksgiving is generally considered a secular holiday and is not directly based on religious canon or dogma. The holiday's origins trace to harvest festivals that have been celebrated in many cultures since ancient times and most people celebrate by gathering at home with family or friends for a holiday feast. A tradition also exists to share the fruits of the harvest with those who are less fortunate.2027-11-25T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=575https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2027&day=10&campaign=RSSYom Kippur, also known in English as the Day of Atonement, is the most solemn and important of the Jewish holidays. Its central themes are atonement and repentance. Jewish people have traditionally observed this holiday with a 24-hour period of fasting and intensive prayer. Total abstention from food and drink usually begins 30 minutes before sundown and ends after nightfall the following day. Although the fast is required for all healthy adults, it is waived in the case of certain medical conditions. Virtually all Jewish holidays involve a ritual feast, but since Yom Kippur involves fasting, Jewish law requires one to eat a large and festive meal on the afternoon before Yom Kippur.2027-10-10T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=576https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2027&day=4&campaign=RSSThe purpose of Child Health Day is to help raise an awareness and a commitment to teaching children and parents the benefits of good health. This event is annually celebrated on the first Monday of October. The day was proclaimed in 1928 by Calvin Coolidge to increase awareness of health issues facing the children in the U.S. including health issues, healthy eating, fitness, child's development, immunizations, preventing injuries, and more.2027-10-04T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=577https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2027&day=23&campaign=RSSThe first day of Fall or the autumnal equinox signals the end of the summer months and the beginning of winter. At this time of year, days have been shortening since the Summer Solstice some three months earlier, and the Equinox is the point where nights reach the same length as days. After this point, the Sun will shine lower and lower on the horizon until the Winter Solstice in about three months time.2027-09-23T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=578https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2027&day=6&campaign=RSSLabor Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September. The holiday originated in 1882 from a desire by the Central Labor Union to create "a day off for the working man". Parades and pro-union demonstrations were central to the holiday at least through the time of World War I. Today, Labor Day is celebrated by most Americans as the symbolic end of the summer (which symbolically begins on Memorial Day). Congress made Labor Day a federal holiday in 1894. All fifty states have also made it a state holiday.2027-09-06T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=579https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=7&year=2027&day=25&campaign=RSSParents’ Day promotes the message that the role of the parent is important in human development. It requires investment, focus, and commitment. In 1994, President Bill Clinton signed into law a resolution adopted by the US Congress to establish the fourth Sunday of every July as Parents' Day. Parental figures in the United States receive the recognition for the role they play in their children’s lives. Parents’ Day aims to promote responsible parenting and to recognize positive parental role models. It celebrates the special bonds of love between parental figures and their children.2027-07-25T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=580https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=6&year=2027&day=21&campaign=RSSThe first day of summer is often said to be the longest day of the year. This is because people believe that there is more sunlight on this day than on any other. It is true that the days have been getting longer and the nights shorter. The sun is higher in the sky and takes a longer path across our sky, giving us more daylight. That, combined with the more direct rays of sunshine, give us the warm summer season.2027-06-21T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=581https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=6&year=2027&day=20&campaign=RSSFather's Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. Many countries celebrate it on the third Sunday of June though it is also celebrated widely on other days by many other countries.2027-06-20T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=582https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=5&year=2027&day=31&campaign=RSSJohn F. Kennedy signed the bill into law on October 1, 1962, when Congress asked the president to designate May 15 to honor peace officers. To pay tribute to the law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and to voice our appreciation for all those who currently serve on the front lines of the battle against crime, the Congress, by a joint resolution approved October 1, 1962 (75 Stat.676), has authorized and requested the President to designate May 15 of each year as "Peace Officers Memorial Day," and the week in which it falls as "National Police Week" and by Public Law 103-322 (36 U.S.C. 175) has requested that the flag be flown at half-staff on Peace Officers' Memorial Day. Amended in 1994, Bill Clinton, through Public Law 103-322, directed that the flag of the United States be flown at half-staff on May 15. According to a proclamation by George W. Bush in 2002, "Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week pay tribute to the local, State, and Federal law enforcement officers who serve and protect us with courage and dedication. These observances also remind us of the ongoing need to be vigilant against all forms of crime, especially to acts of extreme violence and terrorism." Let's take a moment to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifices, for their legacy will endure.2027-05-31T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=583https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=5&year=2027&day=7&campaign=RSSMother's Day is a day honoring mothers. Different countries celebrate Mother's Day on various days of the year because the day has a number of different origins. The United States celebrates Mother's Day on the second Sunday in May.2027-05-07T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=584https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=3&year=2027&day=28&campaign=RSSEaster, also called Pascha, Zatik or Resurrection Sunday is a special Christian day and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD. To Christians, the real meaning of Easter is the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and it is the most special day of the year. Many celebrate with Church services, festive family meals, Easter egg decoration, and gift-giving The date for Easter changes every year. It is the first Sunday after the full moon following the spring equinox and it marks the end of Lent, a forty-day period of fasting, prayer, and penance. In addition to Easter's religious significance, a popular folk custom involving an Easter Bunny is also celebrated on this day as well. The Easter Bunny comes on Saturday night leading to Easter Sunday morning, bringing baskets filled with chocolate bunnies, marshmallow chicks and various other candies to children. Another favorite tradition is the making of colorfully decorated eggs and the fun childhood game of Easter Egg Hunting which has also become a standard part of this holiday.2027-03-28T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=585https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=3&year=2027&day=20&campaign=RSSSpring comes in between the 19th to the 23rd of March and at different times. It changes on a yearly basis because the first official day of spring is the (Spring) Vernal Equinox. This is when the sun is directly above the equator. It rises due East and sets due West and does not do so on the exact same day every year since the calendar is not exactly 365 precise days every single year.2027-03-20T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=586https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=2&year=2027&day=15&campaign=RSSAlso knows as Washington's Birthday, Presidents Day is celebrated on the third Monday of February. Washington's Birthday was originally implemented by the federal government of the United States in 1880 in the District of Columbia and expanded in 1885 to include all federal offices. As the first federal holiday to honor an American citizen, the holiday was celebrated on Washington's actual birthday, February 22. On January 1, 1971, the federal holiday was shifted to the third Monday in February by the Uniform Monday Holiday Act. In the late 1980s, with a push from advertisers, the term "President's Day" began its public appearance. The theme has expanded the focus of the holiday to honor another President born in February like Abraham Lincoln, and often other Presidents of the United States.2027-02-15T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=587https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=2&year=2027&day=6&campaign=RSSIt is said that the Year of the Goat will bring peace, creativity, and compassion to those born in 2027. Children born in this year are thought to be gentle, artistic, and empathetic, with a natural gift for harmony and imagination. 2027 is expected to be a year of reflection and balance, favoring family bonds and creative pursuits. According to Chinese astrology, people born in a Year of the Goat are often kind-hearted, thoughtful, and resilient in the face of challenges. They value beauty, tranquility, and cooperation, embodying the calm and nurturing spirit of the goat. Festive Note: Celebrate with colorful lanterns, graceful dances, and gatherings that emphasize harmony and togetherness. Traditional foods like dumplings and rice cakes will symbolize prosperity, while red envelopes bring blessings for the year.2027-02-06T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=588https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=1&year=2027&day=18&campaign=RSSThe day is a United States holiday marking the birthdate of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., observed on the third Monday of January each year. It is one of four United States federal holidays to commemorate an individual person. King was the chief spokesman of the nonviolent civil rights movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. He was assassinated in 1968.2027-01-18T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=589https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=12&year=2026&day=21&campaign=RSSThe first day of Winter or winter solstice occurs at the instant when the Sun's position in the sky is at its greatest angular distance on the other side of the equatorial plane from the observer's hemisphere. The seasonal significance of the winter solstice is in the reversal of the gradually lengthening nights and shortening days. Depending on the shift of the calendar, the winter solstice occurs sometime between December 20 and December 23 each year in the northern hemisphere, and between June 20 and June 23 in the southern hemisphere, during either the shortest day or longest night of the year. Though the winter solstice lasts an instant, the term is also colloquially used to refer to the full 24-hour period of the day on which it occurs.2026-12-21T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=590https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=12&year=2026&day=4&campaign=RSSHanukkah/Chanukah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt of the 2nd century BCE. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights, starting on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew calendar, and may occur from late November to late December on the Gregorian calendar. The festival is observed by the kindling of the lights of a special candelabrum, the nine-branched Menorah or Hanukiah, one light on each night of the holiday, progressing to eight on the final night. An extra light called a shamash (Hebrew: "guard" or "servant") is also lit each night for the purpose of lighting the others and is given a distinct location, usually above or below the rest. The shamash symbolically supplies light that may be used for some secular purpose.2026-12-04T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=591https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=11&year=2026&day=26&campaign=RSSIn the United States, Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving Day is an annual one-day legal holiday that is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November (i.e. the Thursday falling between November 22 and November 28). The period from Thanksgiving Day to New Year's Day is often collectively referred to as the "holiday season" and the holiday itself is often nicknamed Turkey Day. Thanksgiving is generally considered a secular holiday and is not directly based on religious canon or dogma. The holiday's origins trace to harvest festivals that have been celebrated in many cultures since ancient times and most people celebrate by gathering at home with family or friends for a holiday feast. A tradition also exists to share the fruits of the harvest with those who are less fortunate.2026-11-26T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=592https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=11&year=2026&day=3&campaign=RSSElection Day in the United States is the day set by law for the general elections of public officials. It occurs on the Tuesday right after the first Monday in November. It is a civic holiday in some states, including Delaware, Hawaii, Kentucky, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, West Virginia, and the territory of Puerto Rico. Some other states require that workers be permitted to take time off from employment without loss of pay.2026-11-03T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=593https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2026&day=5&campaign=RSSThe purpose of Child Health Day is to help raise an awareness and a commitment to teaching children and parents the benefits of good health. This event is annually celebrated on the first Monday of October. The day was proclaimed in 1928 by Calvin Coolidge to increase awareness of health issues facing the children in the U.S. including health issues, healthy eating, fitness, child's development, immunizations, preventing injuries, and more.2026-10-05T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=594https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2026&day=26&campaign=RSSThe Harvest Moon, also known as the Corn Moon or Barley Moon The Full Moon nearest the autumn equinox is named the the Harvest Moon because it provides the most light at the time when it’s needed most—to complete the harvest! A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2026-09-26T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=595https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2026&day=22&campaign=RSSThe first day of Fall or the autumnal equinox signals the end of the summer months and the beginning of winter. At this time of year, days have been shortening since the Summer Solstice some three months earlier, and the Equinox is the point where nights reach the same length as days. After this point, the Sun will shine lower and lower on the horizon until the Winter Solstice in about three months time.2026-09-22T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=596https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2026&day=21&campaign=RSSWorld Peace Day was started by Don Morris of Miami Florida, around 1997. It encourages individuals to play a role in making the world a better place. It is a day to remember to be kind to others, and promote peacefulness. Just think of how much better the world would be if we could all be kind to one another.2026-09-21T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=597https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2026&day=20&campaign=RSSYom Kippur, also known in English as the Day of Atonement, is the most solemn and important of the Jewish holidays. Its central themes are atonement and repentance. Jewish people have traditionally observed this holiday with a 24-hour period of fasting and intensive prayer. Total abstention from food and drink usually begins 30 minutes before sundown and ends after nightfall the following day. Although the fast is required for all healthy adults, it is waived in the case of certain medical conditions. Virtually all Jewish holidays involve a ritual feast, but since Yom Kippur involves fasting, Jewish law requires one to eat a large and festive meal on the afternoon before Yom Kippur.2026-09-20T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=598https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2026&day=13&campaign=RSSThe impetus for a National Grandparents Day originated with Marian McQuade, a housewife in Fayette County, West Virginia. Her primary motivation was to champion the cause of lonely, elderly people in nursing homes. She also hoped to persuade grandchildren to tap the wisdom and heritage their grandparents could provide. In 1978, President Jimmy Carter proclaimed that National Grandparents Day would be celebrated every year on the first Sunday after Labor Day.2026-09-13T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=599https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2026&day=7&campaign=RSSLabor Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September. The holiday originated in 1882 from a desire by the Central Labor Union to create "a day off for the working man". Parades and pro-union demonstrations were central to the holiday at least through the time of World War I. Today, Labor Day is celebrated by most Americans as the symbolic end of the summer (which symbolically begins on Memorial Day). Congress made Labor Day a federal holiday in 1894. All fifty states have also made it a state holiday.2026-09-07T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=600https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=8&year=2026&day=27&campaign=RSSThe Full Moon in August is called Sturgeon Moon because of the great number of this huge freshwater fish that could once be found in lakes and rivers in North America. Other names for this Full Moon include Grain Moon, Green Corn Moon, Fruit Moon, and Barley Moon, all inspired by various crops that can be harvested in August. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2026-08-27T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=601https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=8&year=2026&day=2&campaign=RSSConsidering the valuable role friends play in our lives, it was deemed fit to have a day dedicated to friends and friendship. The United States Congress, in 1935, proclaimed the first Sunday of August as National Friendship Day. Since then, the celebration of National Friendship Day became an annual event. The noble idea of honoring friendship caught on with people and soon Friendship Day became a hugely popular event. Following the popularity and success of Friendship Day in the US, several other countries adopted the tradition of dedicating a day to friends. Today, Friendship Day is enthusiastically celebrated by several countries across the world. In the spirit of Friendship Day, honor your friends and show them how much they mean to you!2026-08-02T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=602https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=7&year=2026&day=29&campaign=RSSThe Full Buck Moon was called this because at this time of year, Bucks begin to grow new antlers. This Full Moon was also known as the Thunder Moon because thunderstorms are so frequent during this month. The Full Moons have descriptive names that come from Native Americans and Colonial Americans who used the Full Moons as a sort of calendar to keep track of the seasons. Full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2026-07-29T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=603https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=7&year=2026&day=26&campaign=RSSParents’ Day promotes the message that the role of the parent is important in human development. It requires investment, focus, and commitment. In 1994, President Bill Clinton signed into law a resolution adopted by the US Congress to establish the fourth Sunday of every July as Parents' Day. Parental figures in the United States receive the recognition for the role they play in their children’s lives. Parents’ Day aims to promote responsible parenting and to recognize positive parental role models. It celebrates the special bonds of love between parental figures and their children.2026-07-26T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=604https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=7&year=2026&day=19&campaign=RSSWhen you get the urge for a snack on a hot, humid summer night, what's the first thing that comes to your mind? That's right....Ice Cream! Therefore, it's only fitting that ice cream be given its own special day. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed July as National Ice Cream Month. He also established National Ice Cream Day as the third Sunday in July.2026-07-19T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=605https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=6&year=2026&day=29&campaign=RSSThe Full Strawberry Moon got its name because the Algonquin tribes knew it as a signal to gather ripening fruit. It was often known as the Full Rose Moon in Europe and the Honey Moon. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2026-06-29T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=606https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=6&year=2026&day=21&campaign=RSSThe first day of summer is often said to be the longest day of the year. This is because people believe that there is more sunlight on this day than on any other. It is true that the days have been getting longer and the nights shorter. The sun is higher in the sky and takes a longer path across our sky, giving us more daylight. That, combined with the more direct rays of sunshine, give us the warm summer season.2026-06-21T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=607https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=6&year=2026&day=21&campaign=RSSFather's Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. Many countries celebrate it on the third Sunday of June though it is also celebrated widely on other days by many other countries.2026-06-21T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=608https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=6&year=2026&day=7&campaign=RSSNational Cancer Survivors Day is an annual Celebration of Life that is held in hundreds of communities worldwide on the first Sunday in June. This is the day each year that people around the world pause to honor all those who are living with a history of cancer. It's also a day to acknowledge the contributions of the families, friends, healthcare providers, and scientists who support survivors in their fight for life.2026-06-07T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=609https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=5&year=2026&day=25&campaign=RSSJohn F. Kennedy signed the bill into law on October 1, 1962, when Congress asked the president to designate May 15 to honor peace officers. To pay tribute to the law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and to voice our appreciation for all those who currently serve on the front lines of the battle against crime, the Congress, by a joint resolution approved October 1, 1962 (75 Stat.676), has authorized and requested the President to designate May 15 of each year as "Peace Officers Memorial Day," and the week in which it falls as "National Police Week" and by Public Law 103-322 (36 U.S.C. 175) has requested that the flag be flown at half-staff on Peace Officers' Memorial Day. Amended in 1994, Bill Clinton, through Public Law 103-322, directed that the flag of the United States be flown at half-staff on May 15. According to a proclamation by George W. Bush in 2002, "Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week pay tribute to the local, State, and Federal law enforcement officers who serve and protect us with courage and dedication. These observances also remind us of the ongoing need to be vigilant against all forms of crime, especially to acts of extreme violence and terrorism." Let's take a moment to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifices, for their legacy will endure.2026-05-25T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=610https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=5&year=2026&day=7&campaign=RSSMother's Day is a day honoring mothers. Different countries celebrate Mother's Day on various days of the year because the day has a number of different origins. The United States celebrates Mother's Day on the second Sunday in May.2026-05-07T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=611https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=5&year=2026&day=7&campaign=RSSThe National Day of Prayer is a day designated by the United States Congress as a day when people are asked to come together and pray, especially for their country. The Continental Congress issued a day of prayer in 1775 to designate "a time for prayer in forming a new nation." During the Quasi-War with France, President John Adams declared May 9, 1798 as "a day of solemn humiliation, fasting, and prayer;" during which citizens of all faiths were asked to pray "that our country may be protected from all the dangers which threaten it". On April 17, 1952, President Harry S. Truman signed a bill proclaiming a National Day of Prayer must be declared by each following president at an appropriate date of his choice. In 1982 a National Prayer Committee formed to coordinate and implement a fixed commemorated day of prayer. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan amended the law decreeing that the National Day of Prayer should be held on the first Thursday of May.2026-05-07T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=612https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=5&year=2026&day=1&campaign=RSSFull Flower Moon, was also known as the Mother’s Moon, Milk Moon, and Corn Planting Moon Depending on the native American tribe. This Moon marked a time of increasing fertility with temperatures warm enough for safely bearing young, a near end to late frosts, and plants in bloom. Full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2026-05-01T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=613https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=4&year=2026&day=24&campaign=RSSArbor Day is a nationally-celebrated observance that encourages tree planting and care. Founded by J. Sterling Morton in Nebraska in 1872, National Arbor Day is celebrated each year on the last Friday in April. Morton first proposed Arbor Day as a tree planting holiday in 1872 at a meeting of the Nebraska State Board of Agriculture. On the first Arbor Day, April 10 1874, prizes were offered to counties and to individuals for properly planting the largest number of trees. It was claimed that more than 1 million trees were planted in Nebraska on that day.2026-04-24T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=614https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=4&year=2026&day=22&campaign=RSSFormerly known as Secretary's Day is an unofficial holiday observed on the Wednesday of the last full week of April. It was created to recognize the work of secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists, and other administrative support professionals. Over the years, Administrative Professionals Week has become one of the largest workplace observances. The event is celebrated worldwide, bringing together millions of people for community events, social gatherings, and individual corporate activities recognizing support staff with gifts of appreciation. In the United States, the day is often celebrated by giving one's assistant such gifts as flowers, candy, trinkets, lunch at a restaurant, or time off.2026-04-22T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=615https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=4&year=2026&day=5&campaign=RSSEaster, also called Pascha, Zatik or Resurrection Sunday is a special Christian day and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD. To Christians, the real meaning of Easter is the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and it is the most special day of the year. Many celebrate with Church services, festive family meals, Easter egg decoration, and gift-giving The date for Easter changes every year. It is the first Sunday after the full moon following the spring equinox and it marks the end of Lent, a forty-day period of fasting, prayer, and penance. In addition to Easter's religious significance, a popular folk custom involving an Easter Bunny is also celebrated on this day as well. The Easter Bunny comes on Saturday night leading to Easter Sunday morning, bringing baskets filled with chocolate bunnies, marshmallow chicks and various other candies to children. Another favorite tradition is the making of colorfully decorated eggs and the fun childhood game of Easter Egg Hunting which has also become a standard part of this holiday.2026-04-05T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=616https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=4&year=2026&day=3&campaign=RSSGood Friday (from the meanings "pious", "holy" of the word "good" - Good Friday is therefore also known as Holy Friday) is a religious holiday observed primarily by Christians commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary (Golgotha). It is part of Holy Week (Easter Week), the annual Christian observance commemorating Jesus' last week on earth and the events leading up to his resurrection two days later on Easter Sunday, and may coincide with the Jewish observance of Passover. It is preceded by Holy Thursday (Maundy Thursday) and followed by Holy Saturday (often referred to - wrongly - as Easter Saturday). It is also known as Great Friday, Easter Friday (though this term correctly refers to the following Friday, the Friday in Easter Week) and Black Friday (not to be confused with "Black Friday" in late November, the name given to the first day of the Christmas shopping season in the United States). Good Friday is typically recognized as a public holiday in many countries but not in the United States.2026-04-03T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=617https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=4&year=2026&day=1&campaign=RSSApril’s Full Moon, the Full Pink Moon, heralds the appearance of the moss pink, or wild ground phlox—one of the first spring flowers. It is also known as the Sprouting Grass Moon, the Egg Moon, and the Fish Moon. These names were used by early Colonial Americans—who learned the names from the local Native Americans. The name itself usually described some activity that occurred during that time in their location. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2026-04-01T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=618https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=3&year=2026&day=20&campaign=RSSSpring comes in between the 19th to the 23rd of March and at different times. It changes on a yearly basis because the first official day of spring is the (Spring) Vernal Equinox. This is when the sun is directly above the equator. It rises due East and sets due West and does not do so on the exact same day every year since the calendar is not exactly 365 precise days every single year.2026-03-20T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=619https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=3&year=2026&day=3&campaign=RSSMarch’s Full Moon is traditionally called the Full Worm Moon by the Native Americans who used the Moons to track the seasons. At the time of this spring Moon, the ground begins to soften and earthworm casts reappear, inviting the return of robins. In some regions, this is also known as the Sap Moon, as it marks the time when maple sap begins to flow and the annual tapping of maple trees begins. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2026-03-03T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=620https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=2&year=2026&day=17&campaign=RSSAlso known as "Fat Tuesday," this pre-Lenten festival is celebrated in Roman Catholic countries and communities. In a strict sense, Mardi Gras is celebrated by the French as the last of the three days of Shrovetide and is a time of preparation immediately before Ash Wednesday and the start of the fast of Lent. Mardi Gras is thus the last opportunity for merrymaking and indulgence in food and drink. Mardi Gras is marked by spectacular parades featuring floats, pageants, elaborate costumes, masked balls, and people dancing in the streets. The most famous modern Mardi Gras festivities are those held in New Orleans, Louisiana; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Nice, France; and Cologne, Germany. The first American Mardi Gras was celebrated near modern-day New Orleans on March 3, 1699. The official colors of Mardi Gras are purple, green and gold (representing justice, faith and power).2026-02-17T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=621https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=2&year=2026&day=17&campaign=RSSIt is said that the Year of the Horse will bring vitality, adventure, and success to those born in 2026. Children born in this year are believed to be energetic, free-spirited, and naturally charismatic, often drawing others to them with their enthusiasm. 2026 promises progress and new opportunities, making it a favorable year for pursuing bold goals and embracing change. According to Chinese astrology, people born in a Year of the Horse are usually independent thinkers, optimistic, and hardworking. They are known for their passion, resilience, and ability to inspire others, much like the spirited horse itself. Festive Note: Celebrate with dazzling lantern displays, lively dragon and lion dances, and joyful family feasts filled with traditional dishes. Firecrackers and red decorations will bring luck and energy to the year ahead.2026-02-17T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=622https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=2&year=2026&day=16&campaign=RSSAlso knows as Washington's Birthday, Presidents Day is celebrated on the third Monday of February. Washington's Birthday was originally implemented by the federal government of the United States in 1880 in the District of Columbia and expanded in 1885 to include all federal offices. As the first federal holiday to honor an American citizen, the holiday was celebrated on Washington's actual birthday, February 22. On January 1, 1971, the federal holiday was shifted to the third Monday in February by the Uniform Monday Holiday Act. In the late 1980s, with a push from advertisers, the term "President's Day" began its public appearance. The theme has expanded the focus of the holiday to honor another President born in February like Abraham Lincoln, and often other Presidents of the United States.2026-02-16T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=623https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=2&year=2026&day=8&campaign=RSSThe Super Bowl is the annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL), the highest level of professional football in the United States. This #60 Super Bowl game culminates a season that begins in the late summer of the previous calendar year. Normally, roman numerals are used to identify each game. The day on which the Super Bowl is played, now considered by some an unofficial American national holiday, is called "Super Bowl Sunday". It is the second-largest day for U.S. food consumption, after Thanksgiving. In addition, the Super Bowl has frequently been the most-watched American television broadcast of the year.2026-02-08T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=624https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=2&year=2026&day=1&campaign=RSSThe Full Snow Moon usually falls in February, because the heaviest snows usually fall in during this time, hunting becomes very difficult, and so some Native American tribes called this the Hunger Moon. Full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2026-02-01T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=625https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=1&year=2026&day=19&campaign=RSSThe day is a United States holiday marking the birthdate of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., observed on the third Monday of January each year. It is one of four United States federal holidays to commemorate an individual person. King was the chief spokesman of the nonviolent civil rights movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. He was assassinated in 1968.2026-01-19T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=626https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=1&year=2026&day=3&campaign=RSSIn Native American and early Colonial times, the Full Moon for January was called the Full Wolf Moon. It appeared when wolves howled in hunger outside the villages.Traditionally, the January Moon is also known as the Old Moon. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2026-01-03T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=627https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=12&year=2025&day=21&campaign=RSSThe first day of Winter or winter solstice occurs at the instant when the Sun's position in the sky is at its greatest angular distance on the other side of the equatorial plane from the observer's hemisphere. The seasonal significance of the winter solstice is in the reversal of the gradually lengthening nights and shortening days. Depending on the shift of the calendar, the winter solstice occurs sometime between December 20 and December 23 each year in the northern hemisphere, and between June 20 and June 23 in the southern hemisphere, during either the shortest day or longest night of the year. Though the winter solstice lasts an instant, the term is also colloquially used to refer to the full 24-hour period of the day on which it occurs.2025-12-21T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=628https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=12&year=2025&day=14&campaign=RSSHanukkah/Chanukah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt of the 2nd century BCE. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights, starting on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew calendar, and may occur from late November to late December on the Gregorian calendar. The festival is observed by the kindling of the lights of a special candelabrum, the nine-branched Menorah or Hanukiah, one light on each night of the holiday, progressing to eight on the final night. An extra light called a shamash (Hebrew: "guard" or "servant") is also lit each night for the purpose of lighting the others and is given a distinct location, usually above or below the rest. The shamash symbolically supplies light that may be used for some secular purpose.2025-12-14T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=629https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=12&year=2025&day=4&campaign=RSSIn Native American cultures which tracked the calendar by the Moons, December’s Full Moon was known as the Full Cold Moon. It is fittingly associated with the month when winter cold fastens its grip and the nights become long and dark. This Full Moon is also called the Long Nights Moon by some Native American tribes because it occurs near the winter solstice—the night with the least amount of daylight. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the sun and moon differ by 180 degrees; the moon is then in opposition with the sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on earth, the hemisphere of the moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the moon, which is not visible from earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days. 2025-12-04T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=630https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=11&year=2025&day=27&campaign=RSSIn the United States, Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving Day is an annual one-day legal holiday that is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November (i.e. the Thursday falling between November 22 and November 28). The period from Thanksgiving Day to New Year's Day is often collectively referred to as the "holiday season" and the holiday itself is often nicknamed Turkey Day. Thanksgiving is generally considered a secular holiday and is not directly based on religious canon or dogma. The holiday's origins trace to harvest festivals that have been celebrated in many cultures since ancient times and most people celebrate by gathering at home with family or friends for a holiday feast. A tradition also exists to share the fruits of the harvest with those who are less fortunate.2025-11-27T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=631https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=11&year=2025&day=10&campaign=RSSForget-Me-Not day is the perfect day to remember your family, friends, and loved ones. It is a day to reach out to those you care about and haven't seen in a while; you don't want them to forget you, do you?! It is a day intended for the living, but many have also utilized it to remember and memorialize a loved one they have lost. Take a moment and reach out to those close to your heart...you will not only make them happy, but you will make sure you are not forgotten.2025-11-10T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=632https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=11&year=2025&day=5&campaign=RSSNovember’s full Moon was called the Beaver Moon by both the colonists and the Algonquin tribes because this was the time to set beaver traps before the swamps froze, to ensure a supply of warm winter furs. It was also called the Full Frost Moon by Native Americans. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the sun and moon differ by 180 degrees; the moon is then in opposition with the sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on earth, the hemisphere of the moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the moon, which is not visible from earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days. 2025-11-05T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=633https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=11&year=2025&day=4&campaign=RSSElection Day in the United States is the day set by law for the general elections of public officials. It occurs on the Tuesday right after the first Monday in November. It is a civic holiday in some states, including Delaware, Hawaii, Kentucky, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, West Virginia, and the territory of Puerto Rico. Some other states require that workers be permitted to take time off from employment without loss of pay. 2025-11-04T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=634https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=11&year=2025&day=2&campaign=RSSDaylight saving time (DST) or summer time is the practice of advancing clocks during summer months by one hour so that in the evening daylight is experienced an hour longer while sacrificing normal sunrise times. Typically, regions with summer time adjust clocks forward one hour close to the start of spring and adjust them backward in the autumn to standard time The clock moves ahead (thus, losing one hour) when DST starts, typically in the spring, and falls back one hour (thus, gaining one hour) when DST ends in the fall. To make it easier to remember which way the clock goes, keep in mind one of these sayings: “spring forward, fall back” or “spring ahead, fall behind.”2025-11-02T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=635https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2025&day=26&campaign=RSSMother-In-Law Day is always the fourth Sunday in October. Its observance was started in 2002 to celebrate those special (and not so special) In-Laws! The source of many jokes, a mother-in-law doesn't usually get the praise and appreciation she deserves. According to a poll by iVillage, 72 percent of people rated their relationship with their mothers-in-law as fair to excellent, with only 28 saying it was "bad" or "terrible." Whether you are in the like or dislike your mother-in-law, it is a chance to honor the woman who is your spouse's mother.2025-10-26T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=636https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2025&day=18&campaign=RSSSweetest Day is a day similar to Valentine's when people share romance or appreciation for one another. It occurs in October on the third Saturday of the month. The holiday is said to have begun in the city of Cleveland, Ohio in 1922. Candy store employee Herbert Birch Kingston put together a group of citizens to provide small gifts to homeless people, orphans, and others who had fallen on hard times. This tradition now seems to largely involve giving small presents, such as cards, candy and flowers, to family, friends, and sweethearts.2025-10-18T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=637https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2025&day=6&campaign=RSSThe purpose of Child Health Day is to help raise an awareness and a commitment to teaching children and parents the benefits of good health. This event is annually celebrated on the first Monday of October. The day was proclaimed in 1928 by Calvin Coolidge to increase awareness of health issues facing the children in the U.S. including health issues, healthy eating, fitness, child's development, immunizations, preventing injuries, and more. 2025-10-06T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=638https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2025&day=6&campaign=RSSThe first moon after the Harvest Moon is the Hunters Moon, so named as the preferred month to hunt summer-fattened deer and fox unable to hide in now bare fields. Like the Harvest Moon, the Hunters Moon is also particularly bright and long in the sky, giving hunters the opportunity to stalk prey at night. Probably because of the threat of winter looming close, the Hunters Moon is generally accorded with special honor, historically serving as an important feast day in both Western Europe and among many Native American tribes. Note that some years the Harvest Moon falls in October instead of September. The Hunters Moon of October is sometimes referred to as the Blood Moon or Sanguine Moon, as the Native Americans named this bright moon for obvious reasons. Other names for this full moon include the Travel Moon and the Dying Grass Moon. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the sun and moon differ by 180 degrees; the moon is then in opposition with the sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on earth, the hemisphere of the moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the moon, which is not visible from earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days. 2025-10-06T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=639https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2025&day=1&campaign=RSSYom Kippur, also known in English as the Day of Atonement, is the most solemn and important of the Jewish holidays. Its central themes are atonement and repentance. Jewish people have traditionally observed this holiday with a 24-hour period of fasting and intensive prayer. Total abstention from food and drink usually begins 30 minutes before sundown and ends after nightfall the following day. Although the fast is required for all healthy adults, it is waived in the case of certain medical conditions. Virtually all Jewish holidays involve a ritual feast, but since Yom Kippur involves fasting, Jewish law requires one to eat a large and festive meal on the afternoon before Yom Kippur. 2025-10-01T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=640https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2025&day=22&campaign=RSSThe first day of Fall or the autumnal equinox signals the end of the summer months and the beginning of winter. At this time of year, days have been shortening since the Summer Solstice some three months earlier, and the Equinox is the point where nights reach the same length as days. After this point, the Sun will shine lower and lower on the horizon until the Winter Solstice in about three months time.2025-09-22T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=641https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2025&day=21&campaign=RSSWorld Peace Day was started by Don Morris of Miami Florida, around 1997. It encourages individuals to play a role in making the world a better place. It is a day to remember to be kind to others, and promote peacefulness. Just think of how much better the world would be if we could all be kind to one another.2025-09-21T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=642https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2025&day=7&campaign=RSSThe impetus for a National Grandparents Day originated with Marian McQuade, a housewife in Fayette County, West Virginia. Her primary motivation was to champion the cause of lonely, elderly people in nursing homes. She also hoped to persuade grandchildren to tap the wisdom and heritage their grandparents could provide. In 1978, President Jimmy Carter proclaimed that National Grandparents Day would be celebrated every year on the first Sunday after Labor Day.2025-09-07T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=643https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2025&day=7&campaign=RSSThe Harvest Moon, also known as the Corn Moon or Barley Moon The Full Moon nearest the autumn equinox is named the the Harvest Moon because it provides the most light at the time when it’s needed most—to complete the harvest! A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days. 2025-09-07T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=644https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2025&day=1&campaign=RSSLabor Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September. The holiday originated in 1882 from a desire by the Central Labor Union to create "a day off for the working man". Parades and pro-union demonstrations were central to the holiday at least through the time of World War I. Today, Labor Day is celebrated by most Americans as the symbolic end of the summer (which symbolically begins on Memorial Day). Congress made Labor Day a federal holiday in 1894. All fifty states have also made it a state holiday. 2025-09-01T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=645https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=8&year=2025&day=9&campaign=RSSThe Full Moon in August is called Sturgeon Moon because of the great number of this huge freshwater fish that could once be found in lakes and rivers in North America. Other names for this Full Moon include Grain Moon, Green Corn Moon, Fruit Moon, and Barley Moon, all inspired by various crops that can be harvested in August.2025-08-09T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=646https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=8&year=2025&day=3&campaign=RSSConsidering the valuable role friends play in our lives, it was deemed fit to have a day dedicated to friends and friendship. The United States Congress, in 1935, proclaimed the first Sunday of August as National Friendship Day. Since then, the celebration of National Friendship Day became an annual event. The noble idea of honoring friendship caught on with people and soon Friendship Day became a hugely popular event. Following the popularity and success of Friendship Day in the US, several other countries adopted the tradition of dedicating a day to friends. Today, Friendship Day is enthusiastically celebrated by several countries across the world. In the spirit of Friendship Day, honor your friends and show them how much they mean to you!2025-08-03T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=647https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=7&year=2025&day=27&campaign=RSSParents’ Day promotes the message that the role of the parent is important in human development. It requires investment, focus, and commitment. In 1994, President Bill Clinton signed into law a resolution adopted by the US Congress to establish the fourth Sunday of every July as Parents' Day. Parental figures in the United States receive the recognition for the role they play in their children’s lives. Parents’ Day aims to promote responsible parenting and to recognize positive parental role models. It celebrates the special bonds of love between parental figures and their children. 2025-07-27T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=648https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=7&year=2025&day=20&campaign=RSSWhen you get the urge for a snack on a hot, humid summer night, what's the first thing that comes to your mind? That's right....Ice Cream! Therefore, it's only fitting that ice cream be given its own special day. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed July as National Ice Cream Month. He also established National Ice Cream Day as the third Sunday in July. 2025-07-20T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=649https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=7&year=2025&day=10&campaign=RSSThe Full Buck Moon was called this because at this time of year, Bucks begin to grow new antlers. This Full Moon was also known as the Thunder Moon because thunderstorms are so frequent during this month. The Full Moons have descriptive names that come from Native Americans and Colonial Americans who used the Full Moons as a sort of calendar to keep track of the seasons. Full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2025-07-10T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=650https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=6&year=2025&day=20&campaign=RSSThe first day of summer is often said to be the longest day of the year. This is because people believe that there is more sunlight on this day than on any other. It is true that the days have been getting longer and the nights shorter. The sun is higher in the sky and takes a longer path across our sky, giving us more daylight. That, combined with the more direct rays of sunshine, give us the warm summer season.2025-06-20T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=651https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=6&year=2025&day=15&campaign=RSSFather's Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. Many countries celebrate it on the third Sunday of June though it is also celebrated widely on other days by many other countries. 2025-06-15T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=652https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=6&year=2025&day=11&campaign=RSSThe Full Strawberry Moon got its name because the Algonquin tribes knew it as a signal to gather ripening fruit. It was often known as the Full Rose Moon in Europe and the Honey Moon. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2025-06-11T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=653https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=6&year=2025&day=1&campaign=RSSNational Cancer Survivors Day is an annual Celebration of Life that is held in hundreds of communities worldwide on the first Sunday in June. This is the day each year that people around the world pause to honor all those who are living with a history of cancer. It's also a day to acknowledge the contributions of the families, friends, healthcare providers, and scientists who support survivors in their fight for life.2025-06-01T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=654https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=5&year=2025&day=26&campaign=RSSMemorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in military service for the United States. While there is some dispute as to the origin of the day, the first was observed on May 30, 1868, under proclamation by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic. The first official observation involved placing flowers on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. Many cities have laid claim to have begun Memorial Day, though President Lyndon Johnson officially declared Waterloo N.Y. as the birthplace of Memorial Day in May 1966. Memorial Day was celebrated on May 30 up to 1971 when the National Holiday Act of 1971, designated the last Monday in May to be Memorial Day.2025-05-26T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=655https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=5&year=2025&day=12&campaign=RSSFull Flower Moon, was also known as the Mother’s Moon, Milk Moon, and Corn Planting Moon Depending on the native American tribe. This Moon marked a time of increasing fertility with temperatures warm enough for safely bearing young, a near end to late frosts, and plants in bloom. Full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2025-05-12T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=656https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=5&year=2025&day=11&campaign=RSSMother's Day is a day honoring mothers. Different countries celebrate Mother's Day on various days of the year because the day has a number of different origins. The United States celebrates Mother's Day on the second Sunday in May.2025-05-11T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=657https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=5&year=2025&day=1&campaign=RSSThe National Day of Prayer is a day designated by the United States Congress as a day when people are asked to come together and pray, especially for their country. The Continental Congress issued a day of prayer in 1775 to designate "a time for prayer in forming a new nation." During the Quasi-War with France, President John Adams declared May 9, 1798 as "a day of solemn humiliation, fasting, and prayer;" during which citizens of all faiths were asked to pray "that our country may be protected from all the dangers which threaten it". On April 17, 1952, President Harry S. Truman signed a bill proclaiming a National Day of Prayer must be declared by each following president at an appropriate date of his choice. In 1982 a National Prayer Committee formed to coordinate and implement a fixed commemorated day of prayer. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan amended the law decreeing that the National Day of Prayer should be held on the first Thursday of May. 2025-05-01T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=658https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=4&year=2025&day=25&campaign=RSSArbor Day is a nationally-celebrated observance that encourages tree planting and care. Founded by J. Sterling Morton in Nebraska in 1872, National Arbor Day is celebrated each year on the last Friday in April. Morton first proposed Arbor Day as a tree planting holiday in 1872 at a meeting of the Nebraska State Board of Agriculture. On the first Arbor Day, April 10 1874, prizes were offered to counties and to individuals for properly planting the largest number of trees. It was claimed that more than 1 million trees were planted in Nebraska on that day.2025-04-25T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=659https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=4&year=2025&day=23&campaign=RSSFormerly known as Secretary's Day is an unofficial holiday observed on the Wednesday of the last full week of April. It was created to recognize the work of secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists, and other administrative support professionals. Over the years, Administrative Professionals Week has become one of the largest workplace observances. The event is celebrated worldwide, bringing together millions of people for community events, social gatherings, and individual corporate activities recognizing support staff with gifts of appreciation. In the United States, the day is often celebrated by giving one's assistant such gifts as flowers, candy, trinkets, lunch at a restaurant, or time off.2025-04-23T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=660https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=4&year=2025&day=20&campaign=RSSEaster, also called Pascha, Zatik or Resurrection Sunday is a special Christian day and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD. To Christians, the real meaning of Easter is the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and it is the most special day of the year. Many celebrate with Church services, festive family meals, Easter egg decoration, and gift-giving The date for Easter changes every year. It is the first Sunday after the full moon following the spring equinox and it marks the end of Lent, a forty-day period of fasting, prayer, and penance. In addition to Easter's religious significance, a popular folk custom involving an Easter Bunny is also celebrated on this day as well. The Easter Bunny comes on Saturday night leading to Easter Sunday morning, bringing baskets filled with chocolate bunnies, marshmallow chicks and various other candies to children. Another favorite tradition is the making of colorfully decorated eggs and the fun childhood game of Easter Egg Hunting which has also become a standard part of this holiday.2025-04-20T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=661https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=4&year=2025&day=18&campaign=RSSGood Friday (from the meanings "pious", "holy" of the word "good" - Good Friday is therefore also known as Holy Friday) is a religious holiday observed primarily by Christians commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary (Golgotha). It is part of Holy Week (Easter Week), the annual Christian observance commemorating Jesus' last week on earth and the events leading up to his resurrection two days later on Easter Sunday, and may coincide with the Jewish observance of Passover. It is preceded by Holy Thursday (Maundy Thursday) and followed by Holy Saturday (often referred to - wrongly - as Easter Saturday). It is also known as Great Friday, Easter Friday (though this term correctly refers to the following Friday, the Friday in Easter Week) and Black Friday (not to be confused with "Black Friday" in late November, the name given to the first day of the Christmas shopping season in the United States). Good Friday is typically recognized as a public holiday in many countries but not in the United States.2025-04-18T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=662https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=4&year=2025&day=12&campaign=RSSApril’s Full Moon, the Full Pink Moon, heralds the appearance of the moss pink, or wild ground phlox—one of the first spring flowers. It is also known as the Sprouting Grass Moon, the Egg Moon, and the Fish Moon. These names were used by early Colonial Americans—who learned the names from the local Native Americans. The name itself usually described some activity that occurred during that time in their location. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2025-04-12T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=663https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=3&year=2025&day=20&campaign=RSSSpring comes in between the 19th to the 23rd of March and at different times. It changes on a yearly basis because the first official day of spring is the (Spring) Vernal Equinox. This is when the sun is directly above the equator. It rises due East and sets due West and does not do so on the exact same day every year since the calendar is not exactly 365 precise days every single year. 2025-03-20T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=664https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=3&year=2025&day=14&campaign=RSSMarch’s Full Moon is traditionally called the Full Worm Moon by the Native Americans who used the Moons to track the seasons. At the time of this spring Moon, the ground begins to soften and earthworm casts reappear, inviting the return of robins. In some regions, this is also known as the Sap Moon, as it marks the time when maple sap begins to flow and the annual tapping of maple trees begins. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2025-03-14T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=665https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=3&year=2025&day=9&campaign=RSSDaylight Saving Time (or summertime as it is called in many countries) is a practice used to get more light out of the day by advancing clocks by one hour during the summer. During Daylight Saving Time, the sun appears to rise one hour later in the morning, when people are usually asleep anyway, and sets one hour later in the evening, seeming to stretch the day longer. The clock moves ahead (thus, losing one hour) when DST starts, typically in the spring, and falls back one hour (thus, gaining one hour) when DST ends in the fall. To make it easier to remember which way the clock goes, keep in mind one of these sayings: “spring forward, fall back” or “spring ahead, fall behind.” Daylight Savings Time in the United States of America starts on the second Sunday in March of each year.2025-03-09T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=666https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=3&year=2025&day=4&campaign=RSSAlso known as "Fat Tuesday," this pre-Lenten festival is celebrated in Roman Catholic countries and communities. In a strict sense, Mardi Gras is celebrated by the French as the last of the three days of Shrovetide and is a time of preparation immediately before Ash Wednesday and the start of the fast of Lent. Mardi Gras is thus the last opportunity for merrymaking and indulgence in food and drink. Mardi Gras is marked by spectacular parades featuring floats, pageants, elaborate costumes, masked balls, and people dancing in the streets. The most famous modern Mardi Gras festivities are those held in New Orleans, Louisiana; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Nice, France; and Cologne, Germany. The first American Mardi Gras was celebrated near modern-day New Orleans on March 3, 1699. The official colors of Mardi Gras are purple, green and gold (representing justice, faith and power).2025-03-04T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=667https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=2&year=2025&day=17&campaign=RSSAlso knows as Washington's Birthday, Presidents Day is celebrated on the third Monday of February. Washington's Birthday was originally implemented by the federal government of the United States in 1880 in the District of Columbia and expanded in 1885 to include all federal offices. As the first federal holiday to honor an American citizen, the holiday was celebrated on Washington's actual birthday, February 22. On January 1, 1971, the federal holiday was shifted to the third Monday in February by the Uniform Monday Holiday Act. In the late 1980s, with a push from advertisers, the term "President's Day" began its public appearance. The theme has expanded the focus of the holiday to honor another President born in February like Abraham Lincoln, and often other Presidents of the United States.2025-02-17T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=668https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=2&year=2025&day=12&campaign=RSSThe Full Snow Moon usually falls in February, because the heaviest snows usually fall in during this time, hunting becomes very difficult, and so some Native American tribes called this the Hunger Moon. Full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2025-02-12T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=669https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=2&year=2025&day=9&campaign=RSSThe Super Bowl is the annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL), the highest level of professional football in the United States. The game culminates a season that begins in the late summer of the previous calendar year. Normally, roman numerals are used to identify each game. The day on which the Super Bowl is played, now considered by some an unofficial American national holiday, is called "Super Bowl Sunday". It is the second-largest day for U.S. food consumption, after Thanksgiving. In addition, the Super Bowl has frequently been the most-watched American television broadcast of the year.2025-02-09T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=670https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=1&year=2025&day=29&campaign=RSSIt is said that the year of the Snake will bring good luck in life and money to those born in 2025. Also children born in the year of the Snake will be blessed with above-average intelligence and creativity. 2025 promises harmony and stability in family relationships and is a good year to have a baby. According to Chinese astrology, people born in a year of the Snake are usually calm observers with excellent intuition, as serene as snakes, and generally demonstrate intelligence, wisdom, and creativity.2025-01-29T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=671https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=1&year=2025&day=20&campaign=RSSThe day is a United States holiday marking the birthdate of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., observed on the third Monday of January each year. It is one of four United States federal holidays to commemorate an individual person. King was the chief spokesman of the nonviolent civil rights movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. He was assassinated in 1968.2025-01-20T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=672https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=1&year=2025&day=13&campaign=RSSIn Native American and early Colonial times, the Full Moon for January was called the Full Wolf Moon. It appeared when wolves howled in hunger outside the villages.Traditionally, the January Moon is also known as the Old Moon. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2025-01-13T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=673https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=12&year=2024&day=25&campaign=RSSHanukkah/Chanukah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt of the 2nd century BCE. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights, starting on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew calendar, and may occur from late November to late December on the Gregorian calendar. The festival is observed by the kindling of the lights of a special candelabrum, the nine-branched Menorah or Hanukiah, one light on each night of the holiday, progressing to eight on the final night. An extra light called a shamash (Hebrew: "guard" or "servant") is also lit each night for the purpose of lighting the others and is given a distinct location, usually above or below the rest. The shamash symbolically supplies light that may be used for some secular purpose.2024-12-25T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=674https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=12&year=2024&day=21&campaign=RSSThe first day of Winter or winter solstice occurs at the instant when the Sun's position in the sky is at its greatest angular distance on the other side of the equatorial plane from the observer's hemisphere. The seasonal significance of the winter solstice is in the reversal of the gradually lengthening nights and shortening days. Depending on the shift of the calendar, the winter solstice occurs sometime between December 20 and December 23 each year in the northern hemisphere, and between June 20 and June 23 in the southern hemisphere, during either the shortest day or longest night of the year. Though the winter solstice lasts an instant, the term is also colloquially used to refer to the full 24-hour period of the day on which it occurs.2024-12-21T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=675https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=12&year=2024&day=15&campaign=RSSIn Native American cultures which tracked the calendar by the Moons, December’s Full Moon was known as the Full Cold Moon. It is fittingly associated with the month when winter cold fastens its grip and the nights become long and dark. This Full Moon is also called the Long Nights Moon by some Native American tribes because it occurs near the winter solstice—the night with the least amount of daylight. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the sun and moon differ by 180 degrees; the moon is then in opposition with the sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on earth, the hemisphere of the moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the moon, which is not visible from earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days. 2024-12-15T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=676https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=11&year=2024&day=28&campaign=RSSIn the United States, Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving Day is an annual one-day legal holiday that is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November (i.e. the Thursday falling between November 22 and November 28). The period from Thanksgiving Day to New Year's Day is often collectively referred to as the "holiday season" and the holiday itself is often nicknamed Turkey Day. Thanksgiving is generally considered a secular holiday and is not directly based on religious canon or dogma. The holiday's origins trace to harvest festivals that have been celebrated in many cultures since ancient times and most people celebrate by gathering at home with family or friends for a holiday feast. A tradition also exists to share the fruits of the harvest with those who are less fortunate.2024-11-28T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=677https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=11&year=2024&day=15&campaign=RSSNovember’s full Moon was called the Beaver Moon by both the colonists and the Algonquin tribes because this was the time to set beaver traps before the swamps froze, to ensure a supply of warm winter furs. It was also called the Full Frost Moon by Native Americans. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the sun and moon differ by 180 degrees; the moon is then in opposition with the sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on earth, the hemisphere of the moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the moon, which is not visible from earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days. 2024-11-15T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=678https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=11&year=2024&day=10&campaign=RSSForget-Me-Not day is the perfect day to remember your family, friends, and loved ones. It is a day to reach out to those you care about and haven't seen in a while; you don't want them to forget you, do you?! It is a day intended for the living, but many have also utilized it to remember and memorialize a loved one they have lost. Take a moment and reach out to those close to your heart...you will not only make them happy, but you will make sure you are not forgotten.2024-11-10T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=679https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=11&year=2024&day=5&campaign=RSSElection Day in the United States is the day set by law for the general elections of public officials. It occurs on the Tuesday right after the first Monday in November. It is a civic holiday in some states, including Delaware, Hawaii, Kentucky, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, West Virginia, and the territory of Puerto Rico. Some other states require that workers be permitted to take time off from employment without loss of pay. 2024-11-05T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=680https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=11&year=2024&day=3&campaign=RSSDaylight saving time (DST) or summer time is the practice of advancing clocks during summer months by one hour so that in the evening daylight is experienced an hour longer while sacrificing normal sunrise times. Typically, regions with summer time adjust clocks forward one hour close to the start of spring and adjust them backward in the autumn to standard time The clock moves ahead (thus, losing one hour) when DST starts, typically in the spring, and falls back one hour (thus, gaining one hour) when DST ends in the fall. To make it easier to remember which way the clock goes, keep in mind one of these sayings: “spring forward, fall back” or “spring ahead, fall behind.”2024-11-03T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=681https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2024&day=27&campaign=RSSMother-In-Law Day is always the fourth Sunday in October. Its observance was started in 2002 to celebrate those special (and not so special) In-Laws! The source of many jokes, a mother-in-law doesn't usually get the praise and appreciation she deserves. According to a poll by iVillage, 72 percent of people rated their relationship with their mothers-in-law as fair to excellent, with only 28 saying it was "bad" or "terrible." Whether you are in the like or dislike your mother-in-law, it is a chance to honor the woman who is your spouse's mother.2024-10-27T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=682https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2024&day=19&campaign=RSSSweetest Day is a day similar to Valentine's when people share romance or appreciation for one another. It occurs in October on the third Saturday of the month. The holiday is said to have begun in the city of Cleveland, Ohio in 1922. Candy store employee Herbert Birch Kingston put together a group of citizens to provide small gifts to homeless people, orphans, and others who had fallen on hard times. This tradition now seems to largely involve giving small presents, such as cards, candy and flowers, to family, friends, and sweethearts.2024-10-19T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=683https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2024&day=17&campaign=RSSThe first moon after the Harvest Moon is the Hunters Moon, so named as the preferred month to hunt summer-fattened deer and fox unable to hide in now bare fields. Like the Harvest Moon, the Hunters Moon is also particularly bright and long in the sky, giving hunters the opportunity to stalk prey at night. Probably because of the threat of winter looming close, the Hunters Moon is generally accorded with special honor, historically serving as an important feast day in both Western Europe and among many Native American tribes. Note that some years the Harvest Moon falls in October instead of September. The Hunters Moon of October is sometimes referred to as the Blood Moon or Sanguine Moon, as the Native Americans named this bright moon for obvious reasons. Other names for this full moon include the Travel Moon and the Dying Grass Moon. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the sun and moon differ by 180 degrees; the moon is then in opposition with the sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on earth, the hemisphere of the moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the moon, which is not visible from earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days. 2024-10-17T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=684https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2024&day=11&campaign=RSSYom Kippur, also known in English as the Day of Atonement, is the most solemn and important of the Jewish holidays. Its central themes are atonement and repentance. Jewish people have traditionally observed this holiday with a 24-hour period of fasting and intensive prayer. Total abstention from food and drink usually begins 30 minutes before sundown and ends after nightfall the following day. Although the fast is required for all healthy adults, it is waived in the case of certain medical conditions. Virtually all Jewish holidays involve a ritual feast, but since Yom Kippur involves fasting, Jewish law requires one to eat a large and festive meal on the afternoon before Yom Kippur. 2024-10-11T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=685https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2024&day=7&campaign=RSSThe purpose of Child Health Day is to help raise an awareness and a commitment to teaching children and parents the benefits of good health. This event is annually celebrated on the first Monday of October. The day was proclaimed in 1928 by Calvin Coolidge to increase awareness of health issues facing the children in the U.S. including health issues, healthy eating, fitness, child's development, immunizations, preventing injuries, and more. 2024-10-07T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=686https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2024&day=22&campaign=RSSThe first day of Fall or the autumnal equinox signals the end of the summer months and the beginning of winter. At this time of year, days have been shortening since the Summer Solstice some three months earlier, and the Equinox is the point where nights reach the same length as days. After this point, the Sun will shine lower and lower on the horizon until the Winter Solstice in about three months time.2024-09-22T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=687https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2024&day=21&campaign=RSSWorld Peace Day was started by Don Morris of Miami Florida, around 1997. It encourages individuals to play a role in making the world a better place. It is a day to remember to be kind to others, and promote peacefulness. Just think of how much better the world would be if we could all be kind to one another.2024-09-21T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=688https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2024&day=17&campaign=RSSThe Harvest Moon, also known as the Corn Moon or Barley Moon The Full Moon nearest the autumn equinox is named the the Harvest Moon because it provides the most light at the time when it’s needed most—to complete the harvest! A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days. 2024-09-17T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=689https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2024&day=8&campaign=RSSThe impetus for a National Grandparents Day originated with Marian McQuade, a housewife in Fayette County, West Virginia. Her primary motivation was to champion the cause of lonely, elderly people in nursing homes. She also hoped to persuade grandchildren to tap the wisdom and heritage their grandparents could provide. In 1978, President Jimmy Carter proclaimed that National Grandparents Day would be celebrated every year on the first Sunday after Labor Day.2024-09-08T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=690https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2024&day=2&campaign=RSSLabor Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September. The holiday originated in 1882 from a desire by the Central Labor Union to create "a day off for the working man". Parades and pro-union demonstrations were central to the holiday at least through the time of World War I. Today, Labor Day is celebrated by most Americans as the symbolic end of the summer (which symbolically begins on Memorial Day). Congress made Labor Day a federal holiday in 1894. All fifty states have also made it a state holiday. 2024-09-02T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=691https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=8&year=2024&day=19&campaign=RSSThe term blue moon is commonly used metaphorically to describe a rare event, as in the saying "once in a blue moon." This year it brings the only eclipse for North America just before dawn. It's total phase can be seen from west of the Mississippi and in western Canada. It will also be considered a "Supermoon." A blue moon is actually a name given to an irregularly timed full moon. Most years have twelve full moons which occur approximately monthly, but each calendar year contains those twelve full lunar cycles plus about eleven days to spare. The extra days accumulate so that every two or three years there is an extra full moon (this happens every 2.72 years). Different definitions place the extra moon at different times - the extra moon is called a "blue moon." The moon has also literally had a visible blue coloring on rare occasions, caused by atmospheric disturbances.2024-08-19T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=692https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=8&year=2024&day=19&campaign=RSSThe Full Moon in August is called Sturgeon Moon because of the great number of this huge freshwater fish that could once be found in lakes and rivers in North America. Other names for this Full Moon include Grain Moon, Green Corn Moon, Fruit Moon, and Barley Moon, all inspired by various crops that can be harvested in August.2024-08-19T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=693https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=8&year=2024&day=4&campaign=RSSConsidering the valuable role friends play in our lives, it was deemed fit to have a day dedicated to friends and friendship. The United States Congress, in 1935, proclaimed the first Sunday of August as National Friendship Day. Since then, the celebration of National Friendship Day became an annual event. The noble idea of honoring friendship caught on with people and soon Friendship Day became a hugely popular event. Following the popularity and success of Friendship Day in the US, several other countries adopted the tradition of dedicating a day to friends. Today, Friendship Day is enthusiastically celebrated by several countries across the world. In the spirit of Friendship Day, honor your friends and show them how much they mean to you!2024-08-04T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=694https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=7&year=2024&day=28&campaign=RSSParents’ Day promotes the message that the role of the parent is important in human development. It requires investment, focus, and commitment. In 1994, President Bill Clinton signed into law a resolution adopted by the US Congress to establish the fourth Sunday of every July as Parents' Day. Parental figures in the United States receive the recognition for the role they play in their children’s lives. Parents’ Day aims to promote responsible parenting and to recognize positive parental role models. It celebrates the special bonds of love between parental figures and their children. 2024-07-28T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=695https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=7&year=2024&day=21&campaign=RSSWhen you get the urge for a snack on a hot, humid summer night, what's the first thing that comes to your mind? That's right....Ice Cream! Therefore, it's only fitting that ice cream be given its own special day. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed July as National Ice Cream Month. He also established National Ice Cream Day as the third Sunday in July. 2024-07-21T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=696https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=7&year=2024&day=21&campaign=RSSThe Full Buck Moon was called this because at this time of year, Bucks begin to grow new antlers. This Full Moon was also known as the Thunder Moon because thunderstorms are so frequent during this month. The Full Moons have descriptive names that come from Native Americans and Colonial Americans who used the Full Moons as a sort of calendar to keep track of the seasons. Full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2024-07-21T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=697https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=6&year=2024&day=21&campaign=RSSThe Full Strawberry Moon got its name because the Algonquin tribes knew it as a signal to gather ripening fruit. It was often known as the Full Rose Moon in Europe and the Honey Moon. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2024-06-21T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=698https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=6&year=2024&day=20&campaign=RSSThe first day of summer is often said to be the longest day of the year. This is because people believe that there is more sunlight on this day than on any other. It is true that the days have been getting longer and the nights shorter. The sun is higher in the sky and takes a longer path across our sky, giving us more daylight. That, combined with the more direct rays of sunshine, give us the warm summer season.2024-06-20T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=699https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=6&year=2024&day=16&campaign=RSSFather's Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. Many countries celebrate it on the third Sunday of June though it is also celebrated widely on other days by many other countries. 2024-06-16T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=700https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=6&year=2024&day=2&campaign=RSSNational Cancer Survivors Day is an annual Celebration of Life that is held in hundreds of communities worldwide on the first Sunday in June. This is the day each year that people around the world pause to honor all those who are living with a history of cancer. It's also a day to acknowledge the contributions of the families, friends, healthcare providers, and scientists who support survivors in their fight for life.2024-06-02T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=701https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=5&year=2024&day=27&campaign=RSSMemorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in military service for the United States. While there is some dispute as to the origin of the day, the first was observed on May 30, 1868, under proclamation by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic. The first official observation involved placing flowers on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. Many cities have laid claim to have begun Memorial Day, though President Lyndon Johnson officially declared Waterloo N.Y. as the birthplace of Memorial Day in May 1966. Memorial Day was celebrated on May 30 up to 1971 when the National Holiday Act of 1971, designated the last Monday in May to be Memorial Day.2024-05-27T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=702https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=5&year=2024&day=23&campaign=RSSFull Flower Moon, was also known as the Mother’s Moon, Milk Moon, and Corn Planting Moon Depending on the native American tribe. This Moon marked a time of increasing fertility with temperatures warm enough for safely bearing young, a near end to late frosts, and plants in bloom. Full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2024-05-23T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=703https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=5&year=2024&day=12&campaign=RSSMother's Day is a day honoring mothers. Different countries celebrate Mother's Day on various days of the year because the day has a number of different origins. The United States celebrates Mother's Day on the second Sunday in May.2024-05-12T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=704https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=5&year=2024&day=2&campaign=RSSThe National Day of Prayer is a day designated by the United States Congress as a day when people are asked to come together and pray, especially for their country. The Continental Congress issued a day of prayer in 1775 to designate "a time for prayer in forming a new nation." During the Quasi-War with France, President John Adams declared May 9, 1798 as "a day of solemn humiliation, fasting, and prayer;" during which citizens of all faiths were asked to pray "that our country may be protected from all the dangers which threaten it". On April 17, 1952, President Harry S. Truman signed a bill proclaiming a National Day of Prayer must be declared by each following president at an appropriate date of his choice. In 1982 a National Prayer Committee formed to coordinate and implement a fixed commemorated day of prayer. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan amended the law decreeing that the National Day of Prayer should be held on the first Thursday of May. 2024-05-02T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=705https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=4&year=2024&day=26&campaign=RSSArbor Day is a nationally-celebrated observance that encourages tree planting and care. Founded by J. Sterling Morton in Nebraska in 1872, National Arbor Day is celebrated each year on the last Friday in April. Morton first proposed Arbor Day as a tree planting holiday in 1872 at a meeting of the Nebraska State Board of Agriculture. On the first Arbor Day, April 10 1874, prizes were offered to counties and to individuals for properly planting the largest number of trees. It was claimed that more than 1 million trees were planted in Nebraska on that day.2024-04-26T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=706https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=4&year=2024&day=24&campaign=RSSFormerly known as Secretary's Day is an unofficial holiday observed on the Wednesday of the last full week of April. It was created to recognize the work of secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists, and other administrative support professionals. Over the years, Administrative Professionals Week has become one of the largest workplace observances. The event is celebrated worldwide, bringing together millions of people for community events, social gatherings, and individual corporate activities recognizing support staff with gifts of appreciation. In the United States, the day is often celebrated by giving one's assistant such gifts as flowers, candy, trinkets, lunch at a restaurant, or time off.2024-04-24T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=707https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=4&year=2024&day=23&campaign=RSSApril’s Full Moon, the Full Pink Moon, heralds the appearance of the moss pink, or wild ground phlox—one of the first spring flowers. It is also known as the Sprouting Grass Moon, the Egg Moon, and the Fish Moon. These names were used by early Colonial Americans—who learned the names from the local Native Americans. The name itself usually described some activity that occurred during that time in their location. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2024-04-23T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=708https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=3&year=2024&day=31&campaign=RSSEaster, also called Pascha, Zatik or Resurrection Sunday is a special Christian day and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD. To Christians, the real meaning of Easter is the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and it is the most special day of the year. Many celebrate with Church services, festive family meals, Easter egg decoration, and gift-giving The date for Easter changes every year. It is the first Sunday after the full moon following the spring equinox and it marks the end of Lent, a forty-day period of fasting, prayer, and penance. In addition to Easter's religious significance, a popular folk custom involving an Easter Bunny is also celebrated on this day as well. The Easter Bunny comes on Saturday night leading to Easter Sunday morning, bringing baskets filled with chocolate bunnies, marshmallow chicks and various other candies to children. Another favorite tradition is the making of colorfully decorated eggs and the fun childhood game of Easter Egg Hunting which has also become a standard part of this holiday.2024-03-31T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=709https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=3&year=2024&day=29&campaign=RSSGood Friday (from the meanings "pious", "holy" of the word "good" - Good Friday is therefore also known as Holy Friday) is a religious holiday observed primarily by Christians commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary (Golgotha). It is part of Holy Week (Easter Week), the annual Christian observance commemorating Jesus' last week on earth and the events leading up to his resurrection two days later on Easter Sunday, and may coincide with the Jewish observance of Passover. It is preceded by Holy Thursday (Maundy Thursday) and followed by Holy Saturday (often referred to - wrongly - as Easter Saturday). It is also known as Great Friday, Easter Friday (though this term correctly refers to the following Friday, the Friday in Easter Week) and Black Friday (not to be confused with "Black Friday" in late November, the name given to the first day of the Christmas shopping season in the United States). Good Friday is recognized as a public holiday in many countries but not in the United States.2024-03-29T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=710https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=3&year=2024&day=25&campaign=RSSMarch’s Full Moon is traditionally called the Full Worm Moon by the Native Americans who used the Moons to track the seasons. At the time of this spring Moon, the ground begins to soften and earthworm casts reappear, inviting the return of robins. In some regions, this is also known as the Sap Moon, as it marks the time when maple sap begins to flow and the annual tapping of maple trees begins. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2024-03-25T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=711https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=3&year=2024&day=19&campaign=RSSSpring comes in between the 19th to the 23rd of March and at different times. It changes on a yearly basis because the first official day of spring is the (Spring) Vernal Equinox. This is when the sun is directly above the equator. It rises due East and sets due West and does not do so on the exact same day every year since the calendar is not exactly 365 precise days every single year. 2024-03-19T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=712https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=3&year=2024&day=17&campaign=RSSSaint Patrick's Day, observed on March 17th, is a cultural and religious celebration commemorating Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. While originally a religious feast day in honor of the saint who is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland, the celebration has evolved into a widely recognized and enthusiastically embraced cultural event. Saint Patrick, born in Roman Britain in the 5th century, is believed to have been kidnapped and taken to Ireland as a slave. After escaping captivity and returning to his homeland, he later returned to Ireland as a missionary, converting its pagan inhabitants to Christianity. Legend has it that he used the three-leafed shamrock to explain the concept of the Holy Trinity, further contributing to his association with Ireland. Today, Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated with various festivities and traditions worldwide, not just in Ireland. The day is marked by parades, wearing green attire, and the display of shamrocks and Irish flags. Cities around the globe host events that include music, dance, and traditional Irish food and drinks. The color green, symbolic of Ireland's lush landscapes and the shamrock, is prominently featured during the celebrations. Many people, regardless of their Irish heritage, participate in the festivities as a way to embrace and celebrate Irish culture. The day is also associated with a sense of camaraderie, with people coming together to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and share in the joyous spirit of the occasion. In essence, Saint Patrick's Day has transcended its religious origins to become a widely celebrated and cherished cultural event, fostering a sense of unity and appreciation for Irish heritage and traditions across the globe.2024-03-17T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=713https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=3&year=2024&day=10&campaign=RSSDaylight Saving Time (or summertime as it is called in many countries) is a practice used to get more light out of the day by advancing clocks by one hour during the summer. During Daylight Saving Time, the sun appears to rise one hour later in the morning, when people are usually asleep anyway, and sets one hour later in the evening, seeming to stretch the day longer. The clock moves ahead (thus, losing one hour) when DST starts, typically in the spring, and falls back one hour (thus, gaining one hour) when DST ends in the fall. To make it easier to remember which way the clock goes, keep in mind one of these sayings: “spring forward, fall back” or “spring ahead, fall behind.” Daylight Savings Time in the United States of America starts on the second Sunday in March of each year.2024-03-10T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=714https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=2&year=2024&day=24&campaign=RSSThe Full Snow Moon usually falls in February, because the heaviest snows usually fall in during this time, hunting becomes very difficult, and so some Native American tribes called this the Hunger Moon. Full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2024-02-24T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=715https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=2&year=2024&day=19&campaign=RSSAlso knows as Washington's Birthday, Presidents Day is celebrated on the third Monday of February. Washington's Birthday was originally implemented by the federal government of the United States in 1880 in the District of Columbia and expanded in 1885 to include all federal offices. As the first federal holiday to honor an American citizen, the holiday was celebrated on Washington's actual birthday, February 22. On January 1, 1971, the federal holiday was shifted to the third Monday in February by the Uniform Monday Holiday Act. In the late 1980s, with a push from advertisers, the term "President's Day" began its public appearance. The theme has expanded the focus of the holiday to honor another President born in February like Abraham Lincoln, and often other Presidents of the United States.2024-02-19T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=716https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=2&year=2024&day=13&campaign=RSSAlso known as "Fat Tuesday," this pre-Lenten festival is celebrated in Roman Catholic countries and communities. In a strict sense, Mardi Gras is celebrated by the French as the last of the three days of Shrovetide and is a time of preparation immediately before Ash Wednesday and the start of the fast of Lent. Mardi Gras is thus the last opportunity for merrymaking and indulgence in food and drink. Mardi Gras is marked by spectacular parades featuring floats, pageants, elaborate costumes, masked balls, and people dancing in the streets. The most famous modern Mardi Gras festivities are those held in New Orleans, Louisiana; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Nice, France; and Cologne, Germany. The first American Mardi Gras was celebrated near modern-day New Orleans on March 3, 1699. The official colors of Mardi Gras are purple, green and gold (representing justice, faith and power).2024-02-13T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=717https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=2&year=2024&day=11&campaign=RSSThe Super Bowl is the annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL), the highest level of professional football in the United States. The game culminates a season that begins in the late summer of the previous calendar year. Normally, roman numerals are used to identify each game. The day on which the Super Bowl is played, now considered by some an unofficial American national holiday, is called "Super Bowl Sunday". It is the second-largest day for U.S. food consumption, after Thanksgiving. In addition, the Super Bowl has frequently been the most-watched American television broadcast of the year.2024-02-11T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=718https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=2&year=2024&day=10&campaign=RSS2024 Represents the Year of The Dragon. Dragons symbolize power, nobleness, honor, luck, and success in traditional Chinese culture. The Dragon is a supernatural being with no parallel for talent and excellence. In ancient times, people thought that Dragons were best suited to be leaders of the world with their character traits of dominance and ambition. Gifted with innate courage, tenacity, and intelligence, Dragons are enthusiastic and confident. They are not afraid of challenges, and willing to take risks.2024-02-10T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=719https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=1&year=2024&day=25&campaign=RSSIn Native American and early Colonial times, the Full Moon for January was called the Full Wolf Moon. It appeared when wolves howled in hunger outside the villages.Traditionally, the January Moon is also known as the Old Moon. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2024-01-25T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=720https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=1&year=2024&day=15&campaign=RSSThe day is a United States holiday marking the birthdate of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., observed on the third Monday of January each year. It is one of four United States federal holidays to commemorate an individual person. King was the chief spokesman of the nonviolent civil rights movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. He was assassinated in 1968.2024-01-15T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=721https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=12&year=2023&day=26&campaign=RSSIn Native American cultures which tracked the calendar by the Moons, December’s Full Moon was known as the Full Cold Moon. It is fittingly associated with the month when winter cold fastens its grip and the nights become long and dark. This Full Moon is also called the Long Nights Moon by some Native American tribes because it occurs near the winter solstice—the night with the least amount of daylight. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the sun and moon differ by 180 degrees; the moon is then in opposition with the sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on earth, the hemisphere of the moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the moon, which is not visible from earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days. 2023-12-26T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=722https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=12&year=2023&day=21&campaign=RSSThe first day of Winter or winter solstice occurs at the instant when the Sun's position in the sky is at its greatest angular distance on the other side of the equatorial plane from the observer's hemisphere. The seasonal significance of the winter solstice is in the reversal of the gradually lengthening nights and shortening days. Depending on the shift of the calendar, the winter solstice occurs sometime between December 20 and December 23 each year in the northern hemisphere, and between June 20 and June 23 in the southern hemisphere, during either the shortest day or longest night of the year. Though the winter solstice lasts an instant, the term is also colloquially used to refer to the full 24-hour period of the day on which it occurs.2023-12-21T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=723https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=12&year=2023&day=7&campaign=RSSHanukkah/Chanukah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt of the 2nd century BCE. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights, starting on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew calendar, and may occur from late November to late December on the Gregorian calendar. The festival is observed by the kindling of the lights of a special candelabrum, the nine-branched Menorah or Hanukiah, one light on each night of the holiday, progressing to eight on the final night. An extra light called a shamash (Hebrew: "guard" or "servant") is also lit each night for the purpose of lighting the others and is given a distinct location, usually above or below the rest. The shamash symbolically supplies light that may be used for some secular purpose.2023-12-07T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=724https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=11&year=2023&day=27&campaign=RSSNovember’s full Moon was called the Beaver Moon by both the colonists and the Algonquin tribes because this was the time to set beaver traps before the swamps froze, to ensure a supply of warm winter furs. It was also called the Full Frost Moon by Native Americans. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the sun and moon differ by 180 degrees; the moon is then in opposition with the sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on earth, the hemisphere of the moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the moon, which is not visible from earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days. 2023-11-27T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=725https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=11&year=2023&day=23&campaign=RSSIn the United States, Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving Day is an annual one-day legal holiday that is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November (i.e. the Thursday falling between November 22 and November 28). The period from Thanksgiving Day to New Year's Day is often collectively referred to as the "holiday season" and the holiday itself is often nicknamed Turkey Day. Thanksgiving is generally considered a secular holiday and is not directly based on religious canon or dogma. The holiday's origins trace to harvest festivals that have been celebrated in many cultures since ancient times and most people celebrate by gathering at home with family or friends for a holiday feast. A tradition also exists to share the fruits of the harvest with those who are less fortunate.2023-11-23T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=726https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=11&year=2023&day=7&campaign=RSSElection Day in the United States is the day set by law for the general elections of public officials. It occurs on the Tuesday right after the first Monday in November. It is a civic holiday in some states, including Delaware, Hawaii, Kentucky, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, West Virginia, and the territory of Puerto Rico. Some other states require that workers be permitted to take time off from employment without loss of pay. 2023-11-07T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=727https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=11&year=2023&day=5&campaign=RSSDaylight saving time (DST) or summer time is the practice of advancing clocks during summer months by one hour so that in the evening daylight is experienced an hour longer while sacrificing normal sunrise times. Typically, regions with summer time adjust clocks forward one hour close to the start of spring and adjust them backward in the autumn to standard time The clock moves ahead (thus, losing one hour) when DST starts, typically in the spring, and falls back one hour (thus, gaining one hour) when DST ends in the fall. To make it easier to remember which way the clock goes, keep in mind one of these sayings: “spring forward, fall back” or “spring ahead, fall behind.”2023-11-05T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=728https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2023&day=28&campaign=RSSThe first moon after the Harvest Moon is the Hunters Moon, so named as the preferred month to hunt summer-fattened deer and fox unable to hide in now bare fields. Like the Harvest Moon, the Hunters Moon is also particularly bright and long in the sky, giving hunters the opportunity to stalk prey at night. Probably because of the threat of winter looming close, the Hunters Moon is generally accorded with special honor, historically serving as an important feast day in both Western Europe and among many Native American tribes. Note that some years the Harvest Moon falls in October instead of September. The Hunters Moon of October is sometimes referred to as the Blood Moon or Sanguine Moon, as the Native Americans named this bright moon for obvious reasons. Other names for this full moon include the Travel Moon and the Dying Grass Moon. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the sun and moon differ by 180 degrees; the moon is then in opposition with the sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on earth, the hemisphere of the moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the moon, which is not visible from earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days. 2023-10-28T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=729https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2023&day=22&campaign=RSSMother-In-Law Day is always the fourth Sunday in October. Its observance was started in 2002 to celebrate those special (and not so special) In-Laws! The source of many jokes, a mother-in-law doesn't usually get the praise and appreciation she deserves. According to a poll by iVillage, 72 percent of people rated their relationship with their mothers-in-law as fair to excellent, with only 28 saying it was "bad" or "terrible." Whether you are in the like or dislike your mother-in-law, it is a chance to honor the woman who is your spouse's mother.2023-10-22T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=730https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2023&day=21&campaign=RSSSweetest Day is a day similar to Valentine's when people share romance or appreciation for one another. It occurs in October on the third Saturday of the month. The holiday is said to have begun in the city of Cleveland, Ohio in 1922. Candy store employee Herbert Birch Kingston put together a group of citizens to provide small gifts to homeless people, orphans, and others who had fallen on hard times. This tradition now seems to largely involve giving small presents, such as cards, candy and flowers, to family, friends, and sweethearts.2023-10-21T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=731https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2023&day=8&campaign=RSSColumbus Day commemorates Columbus' famed expedition across the Atlantic Ocean, in which he hoped to find a naval route to India. Instead, he found an entire continent that was mostly unknown to Europeans at the time. While other Europeans had sporadically visited the Americas earlier, and there are varied theories of even earlier contact by East Asians, Phoenicians, and others, Columbus' expedition triggered the great wave of European interest in the New World. Unlike the earlier visitors, Columbus aggressively popularized his discoveries and arranged for return voyages. Columbus day is celebrated in America on the second Monday in October.2023-10-08T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=732https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2023&day=2&campaign=RSSThe purpose of Child Health Day is to help raise an awareness and a commitment to teaching children and parents the benefits of good health. This event is annually celebrated on the first Monday of October. The day was proclaimed in 1928 by Calvin Coolidge to increase awareness of health issues facing the children in the U.S. including health issues, healthy eating, fitness, child's development, immunizations, preventing injuries, and more. 2023-10-02T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=733https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2023&day=29&campaign=RSSThe Harvest Moon, also known as the Corn Moon or Barley Moon The Full Moon nearest the autumn equinox is named the the Harvest Moon because it provides the most light at the time when it’s needed most—to complete the harvest! A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days. 2023-09-29T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=734https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2023&day=27&campaign=RSSThe Harvest Moon, also known as the Corn Moon or Barley Moon The Full Moon nearest the autumn equinox is named the the Harvest Moon because it provides the most light at the time when it’s needed most—to complete the harvest! A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days. 2023-09-27T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=735https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2023&day=24&campaign=RSSYom Kippur, also known in English as the Day of Atonement, is the most solemn and important of the Jewish holidays. Its central themes are atonement and repentance. Jewish people have traditionally observed this holiday with a 24-hour period of fasting and intensive prayer. Total abstention from food and drink usually begins 30 minutes before sundown and ends after nightfall the following day. Although the fast is required for all healthy adults, it is waived in the case of certain medical conditions. Virtually all Jewish holidays involve a ritual feast, but since Yom Kippur involves fasting, Jewish law requires one to eat a large and festive meal on the afternoon before Yom Kippur. 2023-09-24T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=736https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2023&day=23&campaign=RSSThe first day of Fall or the autumnal equinox signals the end of the summer months and the beginning of winter. At this time of year, days have been shortening since the Summer Solstice some three months earlier, and the Equinox is the point where nights reach the same length as days. After this point, the Sun will shine lower and lower on the horizon until the Winter Solstice in about three months time.2023-09-23T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=737https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2023&day=10&campaign=RSSThe impetus for a National Grandparents Day originated with Marian McQuade, a housewife in Fayette County, West Virginia. Her primary motivation was to champion the cause of lonely, elderly people in nursing homes. She also hoped to persuade grandchildren to tap the wisdom and heritage their grandparents could provide. In 1978, President Jimmy Carter proclaimed that National Grandparents Day would be celebrated every year on the first Sunday after Labor Day.2023-09-10T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=738https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2023&day=4&campaign=RSSLabor Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September. The holiday originated in 1882 from a desire by the Central Labor Union to create "a day off for the working man". Parades and pro-union demonstrations were central to the holiday at least through the time of World War I. Today, Labor Day is celebrated by most Americans as the symbolic end of the summer (which symbolically begins on Memorial Day). Congress made Labor Day a federal holiday in 1894. All fifty states have also made it a state holiday. 2023-09-04T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=739https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=8&year=2023&day=30&campaign=RSSThe term blue moon is commonly used metaphorically to describe a rare event, as in the saying "once in a blue moon." This year it brings the only eclipse for North America just before dawn. It's total phase can be seen from west of the Mississippi and in western Canada. It will also be considered a "Supermoon." A blue moon is actually a name given to an irregularly timed full moon. Most years have twelve full moons which occur approximately monthly, but each calendar year contains those twelve full lunar cycles plus about eleven days to spare. The extra days accumulate so that every two or three years there is an extra full moon (this happens every 2.72 years). Different definitions place the extra moon at different times - the extra moon is called a "blue moon." The moon has also literally had a visible blue coloring on rare occasions, caused by atmospheric disturbances.2023-08-30T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=740https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=8&year=2023&day=6&campaign=RSSConsidering the valuable role friends play in our lives, it was deemed fit to have a day dedicated to friends and friendship. The United States Congress, in 1935, proclaimed the first Sunday of August as National Friendship Day. Since then, the celebration of National Friendship Day became an annual event. The noble idea of honoring friendship caught on with people and soon Friendship Day became a hugely popular event. Following the popularity and success of Friendship Day in the US, several other countries adopted the tradition of dedicating a day to friends. Today, Friendship Day is enthusiastically celebrated by several countries across the world. In the spirit of Friendship Day, honor your friends and show them how much they mean to you!2023-08-06T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=741https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=8&year=2023&day=1&campaign=RSSThe Full Moon in August is called Sturgeon Moon because of the great number of this huge freshwater fish that could once be found in lakes and rivers in North America. Other names for this Full Moon include Grain Moon, Green Corn Moon, Fruit Moon, and Barley Moon, all inspired by various crops that can be harvested in August.2023-08-01T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=742https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=7&year=2023&day=23&campaign=RSSParents’ Day promotes the message that the role of the parent is important in human development. It requires investment, focus, and commitment. In 1994, President Bill Clinton signed into law a resolution adopted by the US Congress to establish the fourth Sunday of every July as Parents' Day. Parental figures in the United States receive the recognition for the role they play in their children’s lives. Parents’ Day aims to promote responsible parenting and to recognize positive parental role models. It celebrates the special bonds of love between parental figures and their children. 2023-07-23T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=743https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=7&year=2023&day=16&campaign=RSSWhen you get the urge for a snack on a hot, humid summer night, what's the first thing that comes to your mind? That's right....Ice Cream! Therefore, it's only fitting that ice cream be given its own special day. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed July as National Ice Cream Month. He also established National Ice Cream Day as the third Sunday in July. 2023-07-16T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=744https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=7&year=2023&day=3&campaign=RSSThe Full Buck Moon was called this because at this time of year, Bucks begin to grow new antlers. This Full Moon was also known as the Thunder Moon because thunderstorms are so frequent during this month. The Full Moons have descriptive names that come from Native Americans and Colonial Americans who used the Full Moons as a sort of calendar to keep track of the seasons. Full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2023-07-03T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=745https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=6&year=2023&day=21&campaign=RSSThe first day of summer is often said to be the longest day of the year. This is because people believe that there is more sunlight on this day than on any other. It is true that the days have been getting longer and the nights shorter. The sun is higher in the sky and takes a longer path across our sky, giving us more daylight. That, combined with the more direct rays of sunshine, give us the warm summer season.2023-06-21T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=746https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=6&year=2023&day=18&campaign=RSSFather's Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. Many countries celebrate it on the third Sunday of June though it is also celebrated widely on other days by many other countries. 2023-06-18T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=747https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=6&year=2023&day=3&campaign=RSSThe Full Strawberry Moon got its name because the Algonquin tribes knew it as a signal to gather ripening fruit. It was often known as the Full Rose Moon in Europe and the Honey Moon. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2023-06-03T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=748https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=5&year=2023&day=29&campaign=RSSMemorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in military service for the United States. While there is some dispute as to the origin of the day, the first was observed on May 30, 1868, under proclamation by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic. The first official observation involved placing flowers on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. Many cities have laid claim to have begun Memorial Day, though President Lyndon Johnson officially declared Waterloo N.Y. as the birthplace of Memorial Day in May 1966. Memorial Day was celebrated on May 30 up to 1971 when the National Holiday Act of 1971, designated the last Monday in May to be Memorial Day.2023-05-29T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=749https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=5&year=2023&day=14&campaign=RSSMother's Day is a day honoring mothers. Different countries celebrate Mother's Day on various days of the year because the day has a number of different origins. The United States celebrates Mother's Day on the second Sunday in May.2023-05-14T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=750https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=5&year=2023&day=5&campaign=RSSFull Flower Moon, was also known as the Mother’s Moon, Milk Moon, and Corn Planting Moon Depending on the native American tribe. This Moon marked a time of increasing fertility with temperatures warm enough for safely bearing young, a near end to late frosts, and plants in bloom. Full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2023-05-05T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=751https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=4&year=2023&day=28&campaign=RSSArbor Day is a nationally-celebrated observance that encourages tree planting and care. Founded by J. Sterling Morton in Nebraska in 1872, National Arbor Day is celebrated each year on the last Friday in April. Morton first proposed Arbor Day as a tree planting holiday in 1872 at a meeting of the Nebraska State Board of Agriculture. On the first Arbor Day, April 10 1874, prizes were offered to counties and to individuals for properly planting the largest number of trees. It was claimed that more than 1 million trees were planted in Nebraska on that day.2023-04-28T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=752https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=4&year=2023&day=9&campaign=RSSEaster, also called Pascha, Zatik or Resurrection Sunday is a special Christian day and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD. To Christians, the real meaning of Easter is the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and it is the most special day of the year. Many celebrate with Church services, festive family meals, Easter egg decoration, and gift-giving The date for Easter changes every year. It is the first Sunday after the full moon following the spring equinox and it marks the end of Lent, a forty-day period of fasting, prayer, and penance. In addition to Easter's religious significance, a popular folk custom involving an Easter Bunny is also celebrated on this day as well. The Easter Bunny comes on Saturday night leading to Easter Sunday morning, bringing baskets filled with chocolate bunnies, marshmallow chicks and various other candies to children. Another favorite tradition is the making of colorfully decorated eggs and the fun childhood game of Easter Egg Hunting which has also become a standard part of this holiday.2023-04-09T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=753https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=4&year=2023&day=7&campaign=RSSGood Friday (from the meanings "pious", "holy" of the word "good" - Good Friday is therefore also known as Holy Friday) is a religious holiday observed primarily by Christians commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary (Golgotha). It is part of Holy Week (Easter Week), the annual Christian observance commemorating Jesus' last week on earth and the events leading up to his resurrection two days later on Easter Sunday, and may coincide with the Jewish observance of Passover. It is preceded by Holy Thursday (Maundy Thursday) and followed by Holy Saturday (often referred to - wrongly - as Easter Saturday). It is also known as Great Friday, Easter Friday (though this term correctly refers to the following Friday, the Friday in Easter Week) and Black Friday (not to be confused with "Black Friday" in late November, the name given to the first day of the Christmas shopping season in the United States). Good Friday is a public holiday in many countries but not in the United States.2023-04-07T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=754https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=4&year=2023&day=6&campaign=RSSThe Full Pink Moon, heralds the appearance of the moss pink, or wild ground phlox—one of the first spring flowers. It is also known as the Sprouting Grass Moon, the Egg Moon, and the Fish Moon. These names were used by early Colonial Americans—who learned the names from the local Native Americans. The name itself usually described some activity that occurred during that time in their location. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2023-04-06T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=755https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=3&year=2023&day=20&campaign=RSSSpring comes in between the 19th to the 23rd of March and at different times. It changes on a yearly basis because the first official day of spring is the (Spring) Vernal Equinox. This is when the sun is directly above the equator. It rises due East and sets due West and does not do so on the exact same day every year since the calendar is not exactly 365 precise days every single year. 2023-03-20T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=756https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=3&year=2023&day=12&campaign=RSSDaylight Saving Time (or summertime as it is called in many countries) is a practice used to get more light out of the day by advancing clocks by one hour during the summer. During Daylight Saving Time, the sun appears to rise one hour later in the morning, when people are usually asleep anyway, and sets one hour later in the evening, seeming to stretch the day longer. The clock moves ahead (thus, losing one hour) when DST starts, typically in the spring, and falls back one hour (thus, gaining one hour) when DST ends in the fall. To make it easier to remember which way the clock goes, keep in mind one of these sayings: “spring forward, fall back” or “spring ahead, fall behind.” Daylight Savings Time in the United States of America starts on the second Sunday in March of each year.2023-03-12T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=757https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=3&year=2023&day=7&campaign=RSSMarch’s Full Moon is traditionally called the Full Worm Moon by the Native Americans who used the Moons to track the seasons. At the time of this spring Moon, the ground begins to soften and earthworm casts reappear, inviting the return of robins. In some regions, this is also known as the Sap Moon, as it marks the time when maple sap begins to flow and the annual tapping of maple trees begins. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2023-03-07T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=758https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=2&year=2023&day=21&campaign=RSSAlso known as "Fat Tuesday," this pre-Lenten festival is celebrated in Roman Catholic countries and communities. In a strict sense, Mardi Gras is celebrated by the French as the last of the three days of Shrovetide and is a time of preparation immediately before Ash Wednesday and the start of the fast of Lent. Mardi Gras is thus the last opportunity for merrymaking and indulgence in food and drink. Mardi Gras is marked by spectacular parades featuring floats, pageants, elaborate costumes, masked balls, and people dancing in the streets. The most famous modern Mardi Gras festivities are those held in New Orleans, Louisiana; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Nice, France; and Cologne, Germany. The first American Mardi Gras was celebrated near modern-day New Orleans on March 3, 1699. The official colors of Mardi Gras are purple, green and gold (representing justice, faith and power).2023-02-21T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=759https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=2&year=2023&day=20&campaign=RSSAlso knows as Washington's Birthday, Presidents Day is celebrated on the third Monday of February. Washington's Birthday was originally implemented by the federal government of the United States in 1880 in the District of Columbia and expanded in 1885 to include all federal offices. As the first federal holiday to honor an American citizen, the holiday was celebrated on Washington's actual birthday, February 22. On January 1, 1971, the federal holiday was shifted to the third Monday in February by the Uniform Monday Holiday Act. In the late 1980s, with a push from advertisers, the term "President's Day" began its public appearance. The theme has expanded the focus of the holiday to honor another President born in February like Abraham Lincoln, and often other Presidents of the United States.2023-02-20T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=760https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=2&year=2023&day=12&campaign=RSSThe Super Bowl is the annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL), the highest level of professional football in the United States. The game culminates a season that begins in the late summer of the previous calendar year. Normally, roman numerals are used to identify each game. The day on which the Super Bowl is played, now considered by some an unofficial American national holiday, is called "Super Bowl Sunday". It is the second-largest day for U.S. food consumption, after Thanksgiving. In addition, the Super Bowl has frequently been the most-watched American television broadcast of the year.2023-02-12T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=761https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=2&year=2023&day=5&campaign=RSSThe Full Snow Moon usually falls in February, because the heaviest snows usually fall in during this time, hunting becomes very difficult, and so some Native American tribes called this the Hunger Moon. Full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2023-02-05T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=762https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=1&year=2023&day=22&campaign=RSS2023 is the year of the Rabbit. People born in a year of the Rabbits tend to be gentle, quiet, elegant, and alert as well as quick, skillful, kind, patient, and very responsible. Chinese New Year is celebrated by more than 20% of the world and is the most important holiday in China to Chinese people. Chinese New Year is also known as the Spring Festival. It’s still very wintry, but the holiday marks the end of the coldest days. People welcome spring and what it brings along: planting and harvests, new beginnings and fresh starts. It is the longest of Chinese holidays lasting 15 days. Here are a few superstitions to remember during this special time. Wearing red is a very lucky color. Washing your hair or dishes on New Years Day washes away good luck. Sweeping the floors sweeps away wealth. Needle work depletes wealth, and eating porridge leads to poverty. Happy Chinese New Year!2023-01-22T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=763https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=1&year=2023&day=16&campaign=RSSThe day is a United States holiday marking the birthdate of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., observed on the third Monday of January each year. It is one of four United States federal holidays to commemorate an individual person. King was the chief spokesman of the nonviolent civil rights movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. He was assassinated in 1968.2023-01-16T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=764https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=1&year=2023&day=6&campaign=RSSIn Native American and early Colonial times, the Full Moon for January was called the Full Wolf Moon. It appeared when wolves howled in hunger outside the villages.Traditionally, the January Moon is also known as the Old Moon. 2023-01-06T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=765https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=12&year=2022&day=21&campaign=RSSThe first day of Winter or winter solstice occurs at the instant when the Sun's position in the sky is at its greatest angular distance on the other side of the equatorial plane from the observer's hemisphere. The seasonal significance of the winter solstice is in the reversal of the gradually lengthening nights and shortening days. Depending on the shift of the calendar, the winter solstice occurs sometime between December 20 and December 23 each year in the northern hemisphere, and between June 20 and June 23 in the southern hemisphere, during either the shortest day or longest night of the year. Though the winter solstice lasts an instant, the term is also colloquially used to refer to the full 24-hour period of the day on which it occurs.2022-12-21T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=766https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=12&year=2022&day=18&campaign=RSSHanukkah/Chanukah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt of the 2nd century BCE. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights, starting on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew calendar, and may occur from late November to late December on the Gregorian calendar. The festival is observed by the kindling of the lights of a special candelabrum, the nine-branched Menorah or Hanukiah, one light on each night of the holiday, progressing to eight on the final night. An extra light called a shamash (Hebrew: "guard" or "servant") is also lit each night for the purpose of lighting the others and is given a distinct location, usually above or below the rest. The shamash symbolically supplies light that may be used for some secular purpose.2022-12-18T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=767https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=12&year=2022&day=7&campaign=RSSIn Native American cultures which tracked the calendar by the Moons, December’s Full Moon was known as the Full Cold Moon. It is fittingly associated with the month when winter cold fastens its grip and the nights become long and dark. This Full Moon is also called the Long Nights Moon by some Native American tribes because it occurs near the winter solstice—the night with the least amount of daylight. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the sun and moon differ by 180 degrees; the moon is then in opposition with the sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on earth, the hemisphere of the moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the moon, which is not visible from earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days. 2022-12-07T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=768https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=11&year=2022&day=24&campaign=RSSIn the United States, Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving Day is an annual one-day legal holiday that is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November (i.e. the Thursday falling between November 22 and November 28). The period from Thanksgiving Day to New Year's Day is often collectively referred to as the "holiday season" and the holiday itself is often nicknamed Turkey Day. Thanksgiving is generally considered a secular holiday and is not directly based on religious canon or dogma. The holiday's origins trace to harvest festivals that have been celebrated in many cultures since ancient times and most people celebrate by gathering at home with family or friends for a holiday feast. A tradition also exists to share the fruits of the harvest with those who are less fortunate.2022-11-24T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=769https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=11&year=2022&day=8&campaign=RSSNovember’s full Moon was called the Beaver Moon by both the colonists and the Algonquin tribes because this was the time to set beaver traps before the swamps froze, to ensure a supply of warm winter furs. It was also called the Full Frost Moon by Native Americans. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the sun and moon differ by 180 degrees; the moon is then in opposition with the sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on earth, the hemisphere of the moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the moon, which is not visible from earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days. 2022-11-08T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=770https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=11&year=2022&day=8&campaign=RSSElection Day in the United States is the day set by law for the general elections of public officials. It occurs on the Tuesday right after the first Monday in November. It is a civic holiday in some states, including Delaware, Hawaii, Kentucky, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, West Virginia, and the territory of Puerto Rico. Some other states require that workers be permitted to take time off from employment without loss of pay. 2022-11-08T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=771https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=11&year=2022&day=6&campaign=RSSDaylight saving time (DST) or summer time is the practice of advancing clocks during summer months by one hour so that in the evening daylight is experienced an hour longer while sacrificing normal sunrise times. Typically, regions with summer time adjust clocks forward one hour close to the start of spring and adjust them backward in the autumn to standard time The clock moves ahead (thus, losing one hour) when DST starts, typically in the spring, and falls back one hour (thus, gaining one hour) when DST ends in the fall. To make it easier to remember which way the clock goes, keep in mind one of these sayings: “spring forward, fall back” or “spring ahead, fall behind.”2022-11-06T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=772https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2022&day=23&campaign=RSSMother-In-Law Day is always the fourth Sunday in October. Its observance was started in 2002 to celebrate those special (and not so special) In-Laws! The source of many jokes, a mother-in-law doesn't usually get the praise and appreciation she deserves. According to a poll by iVillage, 72 percent of people rated their relationship with their mothers-in-law as fair to excellent, with only 28 saying it was "bad" or "terrible." Whether you are in the like or dislike your mother-in-law, it is a chance to honor the woman who is your spouse's mother.2022-10-23T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=773https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2022&day=15&campaign=RSSSweetest Day is a day similar to Valentine's when people share romance or appreciation for one another. It occurs in October on the third Saturday of the month. The holiday is said to have begun in the city of Cleveland, Ohio in 1922. Candy store employee Herbert Birch Kingston put together a group of citizens to provide small gifts to homeless people, orphans, and others who had fallen on hard times. This tradition now seems to largely involve giving small presents, such as cards, candy and flowers, to family, friends, and sweethearts.2022-10-15T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=774https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2022&day=10&campaign=RSSColumbus Day commemorates Columbus' famed expedition across the Atlantic Ocean, in which he hoped to find a naval route to India. Instead, he found an entire continent that was mostly unknown to Europeans at the time. While other Europeans had sporadically visited the Americas earlier, and there are varied theories of even earlier contact by East Asians, Phoenicians, and others, Columbus' expedition triggered the great wave of European interest in the New World. Unlike the earlier visitors, Columbus aggressively popularized his discoveries and arranged for return voyages. Columbus day is celebrated in America on the second Monday in October.2022-10-10T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=775https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2022&day=9&campaign=RSSThe first moon after the Harvest Moon is the Hunters Moon, so named as the preferred month to hunt summer-fattened deer and fox unable to hide in now bare fields. Like the Harvest Moon, the Hunters Moon is also particularly bright and long in the sky, giving hunters the opportunity to stalk prey at night. Probably because of the threat of winter looming close, the Hunters Moon is generally accorded with special honor, historically serving as an important feast day in both Western Europe and among many Native American tribes. Note that some years the Harvest Moon falls in October instead of September. The Hunters Moon of October is sometimes referred to as the Blood Moon or Sanguine Moon, as the Native Americans named this bright moon for obvious reasons. Other names for this full moon include the Travel Moon and the Dying Grass Moon. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the sun and moon differ by 180 degrees; the moon is then in opposition with the sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on earth, the hemisphere of the moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the moon, which is not visible from earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days. 2022-10-09T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=776https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2022&day=4&campaign=RSSYom Kippur, also known in English as the Day of Atonement, is the most solemn and important of the Jewish holidays. Its central themes are atonement and repentance. Jewish people have traditionally observed this holiday with a 24-hour period of fasting and intensive prayer. Total abstention from food and drink usually begins 30 minutes before sundown and ends after nightfall the following day. Although the fast is required for all healthy adults, it is waived in the case of certain medical conditions. Virtually all Jewish holidays involve a ritual feast, but since Yom Kippur involves fasting, Jewish law requires one to eat a large and festive meal on the afternoon before Yom Kippur. 2022-10-04T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=777https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2022&day=3&campaign=RSSThe purpose of Child Health Day is to help raise an awareness and a commitment to teaching children and parents the benefits of good health. This event is annually celebrated on the first Monday of October. The day was proclaimed in 1928 by Calvin Coolidge to increase awareness of health issues facing the children in the U.S. including health issues, healthy eating, fitness, child's development, immunizations, preventing injuries, and more. 2022-10-03T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=778https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2022&day=22&campaign=RSSThe first day of Fall or the autumnal equinox signals the end of the summer months and the beginning of winter. At this time of year, days have been shortening since the Summer Solstice some three months earlier, and the Equinox is the point where nights reach the same length as days. After this point, the Sun will shine lower and lower on the horizon until the Winter Solstice in about three months time.2022-09-22T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=779https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2022&day=11&campaign=RSSThe impetus for a National Grandparents Day originated with Marian McQuade, a housewife in Fayette County, West Virginia. Her primary motivation was to champion the cause of lonely, elderly people in nursing homes. She also hoped to persuade grandchildren to tap the wisdom and heritage their grandparents could provide. In 1978, President Jimmy Carter proclaimed that National Grandparents Day would be celebrated every year on the first Sunday after Labor Day.2022-09-11T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=780https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2022&day=10&campaign=RSSThe Harvest Moon, also known as the Corn Moon or Barley Moon The Full Moon nearest the autumn equinox is named the the Harvest Moon because it provides the most light at the time when it’s needed most—to complete the harvest! A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days. 2022-09-10T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=781https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2022&day=5&campaign=RSSLabor Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September. The holiday originated in 1882 from a desire by the Central Labor Union to create "a day off for the working man". Parades and pro-union demonstrations were central to the holiday at least through the time of World War I. Today, Labor Day is celebrated by most Americans as the symbolic end of the summer (which symbolically begins on Memorial Day). Congress made Labor Day a federal holiday in 1894. All fifty states have also made it a state holiday. 2022-09-05T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=782https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=8&year=2022&day=11&campaign=RSSThe Full Moon in August is called Sturgeon Moon because of the great number of this huge freshwater fish that could once be found in lakes and rivers in North America. Other names for this Full Moon include Grain Moon, Green Corn Moon, Fruit Moon, and Barley Moon, all inspired by various crops that can be harvested in August.2022-08-11T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=783https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=8&year=2022&day=7&campaign=RSSConsidering the valuable role friends play in our lives, it was deemed fit to have a day dedicated to friends and friendship. The United States Congress, in 1935, proclaimed the first Sunday of August as National Friendship Day. Since then, the celebration of National Friendship Day became an annual event. The noble idea of honoring friendship caught on with people and soon Friendship Day became a hugely popular event. Following the popularity and success of Friendship Day in the US, several other countries adopted the tradition of dedicating a day to friends. Today, Friendship Day is enthusiastically celebrated by several countries across the world. In the spirit of Friendship Day, honor your friends and show them how much they mean to you!2022-08-07T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=784https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=8&year=2022&day=7&campaign=RSSConsidering the valuable role friends play in our lives, it was deemed fit to have a day dedicated to friends and friendship. The United States Congress, in 1935, proclaimed the first Sunday of August as National Friendship Day. Since then, the celebration of National Friendship Day became an annual event. The noble idea of honoring friendship caught on with people and soon Friendship Day became a hugely popular event. Following the popularity and success of Friendship Day in the US, several other countries adopted the tradition of dedicating a day to friends. Today, Friendship Day is enthusiastically celebrated by several countries across the world. In the spirit of Friendship Day, honor your friends and show them how much they mean to you!2022-08-07T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=785https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=7&year=2022&day=24&campaign=RSSParents’ Day promotes the message that the role of the parent is important in human development. It requires investment, focus, and commitment. In 1994, President Bill Clinton signed into law a resolution adopted by the US Congress to establish the fourth Sunday of every July as Parents' Day. Parental figures in the United States receive the recognition for the role they play in their children’s lives. Parents’ Day aims to promote responsible parenting and to recognize positive parental role models. It celebrates the special bonds of love between parental figures and their children. 2022-07-24T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=786https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=7&year=2022&day=17&campaign=RSSWhen you get the urge for a snack on a hot, humid summer night, what's the first thing that comes to your mind? That's right....Ice Cream! Therefore, it's only fitting that ice cream be given its own special day. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed July as National Ice Cream Month. He also established National Ice Cream Day as the third Sunday in July. 2022-07-17T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=787https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=7&year=2022&day=13&campaign=RSSThe Full Buck Moon was called this because at this time of year, Bucks begin to grow new antlers. This Full Moon was also known as the Thunder Moon because thunderstorms are so frequent during this month. The Full Moons have descriptive names that come from Native Americans and Colonial Americans who used the Full Moons as a sort of calendar to keep track of the seasons. Full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2022-07-13T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=788https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=6&year=2022&day=21&campaign=RSSThe first day of summer is often said to be the longest day of the year. This is because people believe that there is more sunlight on this day than on any other. It is true that the days have been getting longer and the nights shorter. The sun is higher in the sky and takes a longer path across our sky, giving us more daylight. That, combined with the more direct rays of sunshine, give us the warm summer season.2022-06-21T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=789https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=6&year=2022&day=19&campaign=RSSFather's Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. Many countries celebrate it on the third Sunday of June though it is also celebrated widely on other days by many other countries. 2022-06-19T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=790https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=6&year=2022&day=14&campaign=RSSThe Full Strawberry Moon got its name because the Algonquin tribes knew it as a signal to gather ripening fruit. It was often known as the Full Rose Moon in Europe and the Honey Moon. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2022-06-14T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=791https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=5&year=2022&day=30&campaign=RSSMemorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in military service for the United States. While there is some dispute as to the origin of the day, the first was observed on May 30, 1868, under proclamation by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic. The first official observation involved placing flowers on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. Many cities have laid claim to have begun Memorial Day, though President Lyndon Johnson officially declared Waterloo N.Y. as the birthplace of Memorial Day in May 1966. Memorial Day was celebrated on May 30 up to 1971 when the National Holiday Act of 1971, designated the last Monday in May to be Memorial Day.2022-05-30T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=792https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=5&year=2022&day=16&campaign=RSSFull Flower Moon, was also known as the Mother’s Moon, Milk Moon, and Corn Planting Moon Depending on the native American tribe. This Moon marked a time of increasing fertility with temperatures warm enough for safely bearing young, a near end to late frosts, and plants in bloom. Full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2022-05-16T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=793https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=5&year=2022&day=8&campaign=RSSMother's Day is a day honoring mothers. Different countries celebrate Mother's Day on various days of the year because the day has a number of different origins. The United States celebrates Mother's Day on the second Sunday in May.2022-05-08T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=794https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=4&year=2022&day=29&campaign=RSSArbor Day is a nationally-celebrated observance that encourages tree planting and care. Founded by J. Sterling Morton in Nebraska in 1872, National Arbor Day is celebrated each year on the last Friday in April. Morton first proposed Arbor Day as a tree planting holiday in 1872 at a meeting of the Nebraska State Board of Agriculture. On the first Arbor Day, April 10 1874, prizes were offered to counties and to individuals for properly planting the largest number of trees. It was claimed that more than 1 million trees were planted in Nebraska on that day.2022-04-29T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=795https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=4&year=2022&day=17&campaign=RSSEaster, also called Pascha, Zatik or Resurrection Sunday is a Christian special day and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD. Many celebrate with Church services, festive family meals, Easter egg decoration, and gift-giving2022-04-17T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=796https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=4&year=2022&day=16&campaign=RSSThe Full Pink Moon, heralds the appearance of the moss pink, or wild ground phlox—one of the first spring flowers. It is also known as the Sprouting Grass Moon, the Egg Moon, and the Fish Moon. These names were used by early Colonial Americans—who learned the names from the local Native Americans. The name itself usually described some activity that occurred during that time in their location. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2022-04-16T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=797https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=4&year=2022&day=15&campaign=RSSGood Friday (from the meanings "pious", "holy" of the word "good" - Good Friday is therefore also known as Holy Friday) is a religious holiday observed primarily by Christians commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary (Golgotha). It is part of Holy Week (Easter Week), the annual Christian observance commemorating Jesus' last week on earth and the events leading up to his resurrection two days later on Easter Sunday, and may coincide with the Jewish observance of Passover. It is preceded by Holy Thursday (Maundy Thursday) and followed by Holy Saturday (often referred to - wrongly - as Easter Saturday). It is also known as Great Friday, Easter Friday (though this term correctly refers to the following Friday, the Friday in Easter Week) and Black Friday (not to be confused with "Black Friday" in late November, the name given to the first day of the Christmas shopping season in the United States). Good Friday is a public holiday in many countries but not in the United States.2022-04-15T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=798https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=3&year=2022&day=20&campaign=RSSSpring comes in between the 19th to the 23rd of March and at different times. It changes on a yearly basis because the first official day of spring is the (Spring) Vernal Equinox. This is when the sun is directly above the equator. It rises due East and sets due West and does not do so on the exact same day every year since the calendar is not exactly 365 precise days every single year. 2022-03-20T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=799https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=3&year=2022&day=18&campaign=RSSMarch’s Full Moon is traditionally called the Full Worm Moon by the Native Americans who used the Moons to track the seasons. At the time of this spring Moon, the ground begins to soften and earthworm casts reappear, inviting the return of robins. In some regions, this is also known as the Sap Moon, as it marks the time when maple sap begins to flow and the annual tapping of maple trees begins. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2022-03-18T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=800https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=3&year=2022&day=13&campaign=RSSDaylight Saving Time (or summertime as it is called in many countries) is a practice used to get more light out of the day by advancing clocks by one hour during the summer. During Daylight Saving Time, the sun appears to rise one hour later in the morning, when people are usually asleep anyway, and sets one hour later in the evening, seeming to stretch the day longer. The clock moves ahead (thus, losing one hour) when DST starts, typically in the spring, and falls back one hour (thus, gaining one hour) when DST ends in the fall. To make it easier to remember which way the clock goes, keep in mind one of these sayings: “spring forward, fall back” or “spring ahead, fall behind.” Daylight Savings Time in the United States of America starts on the second Sunday in March of each year.2022-03-13T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=801https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=3&year=2022&day=1&campaign=RSSAlso known as "Fat Tuesday," this pre-Lenten festival is celebrated in Roman Catholic countries and communities. In a strict sense, Mardi Gras is celebrated by the French as the last of the three days of Shrovetide and is a time of preparation immediately before Ash Wednesday and the start of the fast of Lent. Mardi Gras is thus the last opportunity for merrymaking and indulgence in food and drink. Mardi Gras is marked by spectacular parades featuring floats, pageants, elaborate costumes, masked balls, and people dancing in the streets. The most famous modern Mardi Gras festivities are those held in New Orleans, Louisiana; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Nice, France; and Cologne, Germany. The first American Mardi Gras was celebrated near modern-day New Orleans on March 3, 1699. The official colors of Mardi Gras are purple, green and gold (representing justice, faith and power).2022-03-01T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=802https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=2&year=2022&day=21&campaign=RSSAlso knows as Washington's Birthday, Presidents Day is celebrated on the third Monday of February. Washington's Birthday was originally implemented by the federal government of the United States in 1880 in the District of Columbia and expanded in 1885 to include all federal offices. As the first federal holiday to honor an American citizen, the holiday was celebrated on Washington's actual birthday, February 22. On January 1, 1971, the federal holiday was shifted to the third Monday in February by the Uniform Monday Holiday Act. In the late 1980s, with a push from advertisers, the term "President's Day" began its public appearance. The theme has expanded the focus of the holiday to honor another President born in February like Abraham Lincoln, and often other Presidents of the United States.2022-02-21T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=803https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=2&year=2022&day=16&campaign=RSSThe Full Snow Moon usually falls in February, because the heaviest snows usually fall in during this time, hunting becomes very difficult, and so some Native American tribes called this the Hunger Moon. Full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2022-02-16T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=804https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=2&year=2022&day=13&campaign=RSSThe Super Bowl is the annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL), the highest level of professional football in the United States. The game culminates a season that begins in the late summer of the previous calendar year. Normally, roman numerals are used to identify each game. The day on which the Super Bowl is played, now considered by some an unofficial American national holiday, is called "Super Bowl Sunday". It is the second-largest day for U.S. food consumption, after Thanksgiving. In addition, the Super Bowl has frequently been the most-watched American television broadcast of the year.2022-02-13T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=805https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=2&year=2022&day=1&campaign=RSS2022 is the Year of the Tiger. People born in a year of the Tiger are predicted to be brave, competitive, unpredictable, and confident. Chinese New Year is celebrated by more than 20% of the world and is the most important holiday in China to Chinese people. Chinese New Year is also known as the Spring Festival. It’s still very wintry, but the holiday marks the end of the coldest days. People welcome spring and what it brings along: planting and harvests, new beginnings and fresh starts. It is the longest of Chinese holidays lasting 15 days. Here are a few superstitions to remember during this special time. Wearing red is a very lucky color. Washing your hair or dishes on New Years Day washes away good luck. Sweeping the floors sweeps away wealth. Needle work depletes wealth, and eating porridge leads to poverty. Happy Chinese New Year!2022-02-01T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=806https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=1&year=2022&day=17&campaign=RSSThe day is a United States holiday marking the birthdate of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., observed on the third Monday of January each year. It is one of four United States federal holidays to commemorate an individual person. King was the chief spokesman of the nonviolent civil rights movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. He was assassinated in 1968.2022-01-17T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=807https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=1&year=2022&day=17&campaign=RSSIn Native American and early Colonial times, the Full Moon for January was called the Full Wolf Moon. It appeared when wolves howled in hunger outside the villages.Traditionally, the January Moon is also known as the Old Moon. 2022-01-17T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=808https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=12&year=2021&day=21&campaign=RSSThe first day of Winter or winter solstice occurs at the instant when the Sun's position in the sky is at its greatest angular distance on the other side of the equatorial plane from the observer's hemisphere. The seasonal significance of the winter solstice is in the reversal of the gradually lengthening nights and shortening days. Depending on the shift of the calendar, the winter solstice occurs sometime between December 20 and December 23 each year in the northern hemisphere, and between June 20 and June 23 in the southern hemisphere, during either the shortest day or longest night of the year. Though the winter solstice lasts an instant, the term is also colloquially used to refer to the full 24-hour period of the day on which it occurs.2021-12-21T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=809https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=12&year=2021&day=18&campaign=RSSIn Native American cultures which tracked the calendar by the Moons, December’s Full Moon was known as the Full Cold Moon. It is fittingly associated with the month when winter cold fastens its grip and the nights become long and dark. This Full Moon is also called the Long Nights Moon by some Native American tribes because it occurs near the winter solstice—the night with the least amount of daylight. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the sun and moon differ by 180 degrees; the moon is then in opposition with the sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on earth, the hemisphere of the moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the moon, which is not visible from earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days. 2021-12-18T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=810https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=11&year=2021&day=28&campaign=RSSHanukkah/Chanukah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt of the 2nd century BCE. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights, starting on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew calendar, and may occur from late November to late December on the Gregorian calendar. The festival is observed by the kindling of the lights of a special candelabrum, the nine-branched Menorah or Hanukiah, one light on each night of the holiday, progressing to eight on the final night. An extra light called a shamash (Hebrew: "guard" or "servant") is also lit each night for the purpose of lighting the others and is given a distinct location, usually above or below the rest. The shamash symbolically supplies light that may be used for some secular purpose.2021-11-28T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=811https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=11&year=2021&day=25&campaign=RSSIn the United States, Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving Day is an annual one-day legal holiday that is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November (i.e. the Thursday falling between November 22 and November 28). The period from Thanksgiving Day to New Year's Day is often collectively referred to as the "holiday season" and the holiday itself is often nicknamed Turkey Day. Thanksgiving is generally considered a secular holiday and is not directly based on religious canon or dogma. The holiday's origins trace to harvest festivals that have been celebrated in many cultures since ancient times and most people celebrate by gathering at home with family or friends for a holiday feast. A tradition also exists to share the fruits of the harvest with those who are less fortunate.2021-11-25T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=812https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=11&year=2021&day=19&campaign=RSSNovember’s full Moon was called the Beaver Moon by both the colonists and the Algonquin tribes because this was the time to set beaver traps before the swamps froze, to ensure a supply of warm winter furs. It was also called the Full Frost Moon by Native Americans. This is the time Beavers become particularly active building their winter dams in preparation for the cold season. The beaver is nocturnal, so they keep working under the light of Full Moon. This year however, The Beaver Moon on November 19th will be partially eclipsed, with 97% of it going to a reddish color as seen from the whole of North America. So it will almost be a total lunar eclipse. However, if you watch this month’s full Moon at moonrise it will appear a bright orange color. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the sun and moon differ by 180 degrees; the moon is then in opposition with the sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on earth, the hemisphere of the moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the moon, which is not visible from earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days. 2021-11-19T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=813https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=11&year=2021&day=7&campaign=RSSDaylight saving time (DST) or summer time is the practice of advancing clocks during summer months by one hour so that in the evening daylight is experienced an hour longer while sacrificing normal sunrise times. Typically, regions with summer time adjust clocks forward one hour close to the start of spring and adjust them backward in the autumn to standard time The clock moves ahead (thus, losing one hour) when DST starts, typically in the spring, and falls back one hour (thus, gaining one hour) when DST ends in the fall. To make it easier to remember which way the clock goes, keep in mind one of these sayings: “spring forward, fall back” or “spring ahead, fall behind.”2021-11-07T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=814https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=11&year=2021&day=2&campaign=RSSElection Day in the United States is the day set by law for the general elections of public officials. It occurs on the Tuesday right after the first Monday in November. It is a civic holiday in some states, including Delaware, Hawaii, Kentucky, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, West Virginia, and the territory of Puerto Rico. Some other states require that workers be permitted to take time off from employment without loss of pay. 2021-11-02T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=815https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2021&day=24&campaign=RSSMother-In-Law Day is always the fourth Sunday in October. Its observance was started in 2002 to celebrate those special (and not so special) In-Laws! The source of many jokes, a mother-in-law doesn't usually get the praise and appreciation she deserves. According to a poll by iVillage, 72 percent of people rated their relationship with their mothers-in-law as fair to excellent, with only 28 saying it was "bad" or "terrible." Whether you are in the like or dislike your mother-in-law, it is a chance to honor the woman who is your spouse's mother.2021-10-24T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=816https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2021&day=20&campaign=RSSThe first moon after the Harvest Moon is the Hunters Moon, so named as the preferred month to hunt summer-fattened deer and fox unable to hide in now bare fields. Like the Harvest Moon, the Hunters Moon is also particularly bright and long in the sky, giving hunters the opportunity to stalk prey at night. Probably because of the threat of winter looming close, the Hunters Moon is generally accorded with special honor, historically serving as an important feast day in both Western Europe and among many Native American tribes. Note that some years the Harvest Moon falls in October instead of September. The Hunters Moon of October is sometimes referred to as the Blood Moon or Sanguine Moon, as the Native Americans named this bright moon for obvious reasons. Other names for this full moon include the Travel Moon and the Dying Grass Moon. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the sun and moon differ by 180 degrees; the moon is then in opposition with the sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on earth, the hemisphere of the moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the moon, which is not visible from earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days. 2021-10-20T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=817https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2021&day=16&campaign=RSSSweetest Day is a day similar to Valentine's when people share romance or appreciation for one another. It occurs in October on the third Saturday of the month. The holiday is said to have begun in the city of Cleveland, Ohio in 1922. Candy store employee Herbert Birch Kingston put together a group of citizens to provide small gifts to homeless people, orphans, and others who had fallen on hard times. This tradition now seems to largely involve giving small presents, such as cards, candy and flowers, to family, friends, and sweethearts.2021-10-16T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=818https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2021&day=11&campaign=RSSColumbus Day commemorates Columbus' famed expedition across the Atlantic Ocean, in which he hoped to find a naval route to India. Instead, he found an entire continent that was mostly unknown to Europeans at the time. While other Europeans had sporadically visited the Americas earlier, and there are varied theories of even earlier contact by East Asians, Phoenicians, and others, Columbus' expedition triggered the great wave of European interest in the New World. Unlike the earlier visitors, Columbus aggressively popularized his discoveries and arranged for return voyages. Columbus day is celebrated in America on the second Monday in October.2021-10-11T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=819https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2021&day=4&campaign=RSSThe purpose of Child Health Day is to help raise an awareness and a commitment to teaching children and parents the benefits of good health. This event is annually celebrated on the first Monday of October. The day was proclaimed in 1928 by Calvin Coolidge to increase awareness of health issues facing the children in the U.S. including health issues, healthy eating, fitness, child's development, immunizations, preventing injuries, and more. 2021-10-04T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=820https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2021&day=22&campaign=RSSThe first day of Fall or the autumnal equinox signals the end of the summer months and the beginning of winter. At this time of year, days have been shortening since the Summer Solstice some three months earlier, and the Equinox is the point where nights reach the same length as days. After this point, the Sun will shine lower and lower on the horizon until the Winter Solstice in about three months time.2021-09-22T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=821https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2021&day=20&campaign=RSSThe Harvest Moon, also known as the Corn Moon or Barley Moon The Full Moon nearest the autumn equinox is named the the Harvest Moon because it provides the most light at the time when it’s needed most—to complete the harvest! Due to the atmosphere, the Harvest Moon has a pumpkin orange plow! It is perfect for bringing in the Autumn season and rises shortly after sunset. 2021-09-20T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=822https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2021&day=15&campaign=RSSYom Kippur, also known in English as the Day of Atonement, is the most solemn and important of the Jewish holidays. Its central themes are atonement and repentance. Jewish people have traditionally observed this holiday with a 24-hour period of fasting and intensive prayer. Total abstention from food and drink usually begins 30 minutes before sundown and ends after nightfall the following day. Although the fast is required for all healthy adults, it is waived in the case of certain medical conditions. Virtually all Jewish holidays involve a ritual feast, but since Yom Kippur involves fasting, Jewish law requires one to eat a large and festive meal on the afternoon before Yom Kippur. 2021-09-15T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=823https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2021&day=12&campaign=RSSThe impetus for a National Grandparents Day originated with Marian McQuade, a housewife in Fayette County, West Virginia. Her primary motivation was to champion the cause of lonely, elderly people in nursing homes. She also hoped to persuade grandchildren to tap the wisdom and heritage their grandparents could provide. In 1978, President Jimmy Carter proclaimed that National Grandparents Day would be celebrated every year on the first Sunday after Labor Day. 2021-09-12T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=824https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2021&day=5&campaign=RSSLabor Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September. The holiday originated in 1882 from a desire by the Central Labor Union to create "a day off for the working man". Parades and pro-union demonstrations were central to the holiday at least through the time of World War I. Today, Labor Day is celebrated by most Americans as the symbolic end of the summer (which symbolically begins on Memorial Day). Congress made Labor Day a federal holiday in 1894. All fifty states have also made it a state holiday. 2021-09-05T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=825https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=8&year=2021&day=22&campaign=RSSThe Full Moon in August is called Sturgeon Moon because of the great number of this huge freshwater fish that could once be found in lakes and rivers in North America. Other names for this Full Moon include Grain Moon, Green Corn Moon, Fruit Moon, and Barley Moon, all inspired by various crops that can be harvested in August.2021-08-22T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=826https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=8&year=2021&day=1&campaign=RSSConsidering the valuable role friends play in our lives, it was deemed fit to have a day dedicated to friends and friendship. The United States Congress, in 1935, proclaimed the first Sunday of August as National Friendship Day. Since then, the celebration of National Friendship Day became an annual event. The noble idea of honoring friendship caught on with people and soon Friendship Day became a hugely popular event. Following the popularity and success of Friendship Day in the US, several other countries adopted the tradition of dedicating a day to friends. Today, Friendship Day is enthusiastically celebrated by several countries across the world. In the spirit of Friendship Day, honor your friends and show them how much they mean to you!2021-08-01T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=827https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=7&year=2021&day=25&campaign=RSSParents’ Day promotes the message that the role of the parent is important in human development. It requires investment, focus, and commitment. In 1994, President Bill Clinton signed into law a resolution adopted by the US Congress to establish the fourth Sunday of every July as Parents' Day. Parental figures in the United States receive the recognition for the role they play in their children’s lives. Parents’ Day aims to promote responsible parenting and to recognize positive parental role models. It celebrates the special bonds of love between parental figures and their children. 2021-07-25T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=828https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=7&year=2021&day=23&campaign=RSSThe Full Moon in July is the Buck Moon, named after the new antlers that emerge from a buck's forehead around this time of the year. It is also called Thunder Moon, Hay Moon, and Wort Moon.2021-07-23T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=829https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=7&year=2021&day=18&campaign=RSSWhen you get the urge for a snack on a hot, humid summer night, what's the first thing that comes to your mind? That's right....Ice Cream! Therefore, it's only fitting that ice cream be given its own special day. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed July as National Ice Cream Month. He also established National Ice Cream Day as the third Sunday in July. Did you know? Charles E. Minches of St. Louis, Missouri is credited with inventing the ice cream cone. On July 23, 1904 at the World's Fair in St. Louis, he filled a pastry cone with two scoops of ice cream to make the first ice cream cone. There is some controversy over this claim. Italo Marchiony of New York City filed a patent for the ice cream cone months before the fair opened. And, he was selling lemon ice in cones as early as 1896. 2021-07-18T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=830https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=12&year=2020&day=30&campaign=RSSIn Native American cultures which tracked the calendar by the Moons, December’s Full Moon was known as the Full Cold Moon. It is fittingly associated with the month when winter cold fastens its grip and the nights become long and dark. This Full Moon is also called the Long Nights Moon by some Native American tribes because it occurs near the winter solstice—the night with the least amount of daylight. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the sun and moon differ by 180 degrees; the moon is then in opposition with the sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on earth, the hemisphere of the moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the moon, which is not visible from earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days. 2020-12-30T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=831https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=12&year=2020&day=11&campaign=RSSHanukkah/Chanukah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt of the 2nd century BCE. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights, starting on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew calendar, and may occur from late November to late December on the Gregorian calendar. The festival is observed by the kindling of the lights of a special candelabrum, the nine-branched Menorah or Hanukiah, one light on each night of the holiday, progressing to eight on the final night. An extra light called a shamash (Hebrew: "guard" or "servant") is also lit each night for the purpose of lighting the others and is given a distinct location, usually above or below the rest. The shamash symbolically supplies light that may be used for some secular purpose.2020-12-11T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=832https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=11&year=2020&day=30&campaign=RSSNovember’s full Moon was called the Beaver Moon by both the colonists and the Algonquin tribes because this was the time to set beaver traps before the swamps froze, to ensure a supply of warm winter furs. It was also called the Full Frost Moon by Native Americans. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the sun and moon differ by 180 degrees; the moon is then in opposition with the sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on earth, the hemisphere of the moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the moon, which is not visible from earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days. 2020-11-30T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=833https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=11&year=2020&day=26&campaign=RSSIn the United States, Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving Day is an annual one-day legal holiday that is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November (i.e. the Thursday falling between November 22 and November 28). The period from Thanksgiving Day to New Year's Day is often collectively referred to as the "holiday season" and the holiday itself is often nicknamed Turkey Day. Thanksgiving is generally considered a secular holiday and is not directly based on religious canon or dogma. The holiday's origins trace to harvest festivals that have been celebrated in many cultures since ancient times and most people celebrate by gathering at home with family or friends for a holiday feast. A tradition also exists to share the fruits of the harvest with those who are less fortunate.2020-11-26T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=834https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=11&year=2020&day=3&campaign=RSSElection Day in the United States is the day set by law for the general elections of public officials. It occurs on the Tuesday right after the first Monday in November. It is a civic holiday in some states, including Delaware, Hawaii, Kentucky, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, West Virginia, and the territory of Puerto Rico. Some other states require that workers be permitted to take time off from employment without loss of pay. 2020-11-03T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=835https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=11&year=2020&day=1&campaign=RSSDaylight saving time (DST) or summer time is the practice of advancing clocks during summer months by one hour so that in the evening daylight is experienced an hour longer while sacrificing normal sunrise times. Typically, regions with summer time adjust clocks forward one hour close to the start of spring and adjust them backward in the autumn to standard time The clock moves ahead (thus, losing one hour) when DST starts, typically in the spring, and falls back one hour (thus, gaining one hour) when DST ends in the fall. To make it easier to remember which way the clock goes, keep in mind one of these sayings: “spring forward, fall back” or “spring ahead, fall behind.”2020-11-01T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=836https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2020&day=31&campaign=RSSThe term blue moon is commonly used metaphorically to describe a rare event, as in the saying "once in a blue moon." This year it brings the only eclipse for North America just before dawn. It's total phase can be seen from west of the Mississippi and in western Canada. It will also be considered a "Supermoon." A blue moon is actually a name given to an irregularly timed full moon. Most years have twelve full moons which occur approximately monthly, but each calendar year contains those twelve full lunar cycles plus about eleven days to spare. The extra days accumulate so that every two or three years there is an extra full moon (this happens every 2.72 years). Different definitions place the extra moon at different times - the extra moon is called a "blue moon." The moon has also literally had a visible blue coloring on rare occasions, caused by atmospheric disturbances.2020-10-31T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=837https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2020&day=26&campaign=RSSMother-In-Law Day is always the fourth Sunday in October. Its observance was started in 2002 to celebrate those special (and not so special) In-Laws! The source of many jokes, a mother-in-law doesn't usually get the praise and appreciation she deserves. According to a poll by iVillage, 72 percent of people rated their relationship with their mothers-in-law as fair to excellent, with only 28 saying it was "bad" or "terrible."2020-10-26T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=838https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2020&day=17&campaign=RSSSweetest Day is a day similar to Valentine's when people share romance or appreciation for one another. It occurs in October on the third Saturday of the month. The holiday is said to have begun in the city of Cleveland, Ohio in 1922. Candy store employee Herbert Birch Kingston put together a group of citizens to provide small gifts to homeless people, orphans, and others who had fallen on hard times. This tradition now seems to largely involve giving small presents, such as cards, candy and flowers, to family, friends, and sweethearts.2020-10-17T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=839https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2020&day=12&campaign=RSSColumbus Day commemorates Columbus' famed expedition across the Atlantic Ocean, in which he hoped to find a naval route to India. Instead, he found an entire continent that was mostly unknown to Europeans at the time. While other Europeans had sporadically visited the Americas earlier, and there are varied theories of even earlier contact by East Asians, Phoenicians, and others, Columbus' expedition triggered the great wave of European interest in the New World. Unlike the earlier visitors, Columbus aggressively popularized his discoveries and arranged for return voyages. Columbus day is celebrated in America on the second Monday in October.2020-10-12T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=840https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2020&day=5&campaign=RSSThe purpose of Child Health Day is to help raise an awareness and a commitment to teaching children and parents the benefits of good health. This event is annually celebrated on the first Monday of October. The day was proclaimed in 1928 by Calvin Coolidge to increase awareness of health issues facing the children in the U.S. including health issues, healthy eating, fitness, child's development, immunizations, preventing injuries, and more. 2020-10-05T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=841https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2020&day=1&campaign=RSSNative American tribes referred to October’s Moon as the Full Hunter’s Moon as it was the time to go hunting in preparation for winter. This full Moon is also called the Travel Moon and the Dying Grass Moon. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the sun and moon differ by 180 degrees; the moon is then in opposition with the sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on earth, the hemisphere of the moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the moon, which is not visible from earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days. 2020-10-01T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=842https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2020&day=27&campaign=RSSYom Kippur, also known in English as the Day of Atonement, is the most solemn and important of the Jewish holidays. Its central themes are atonement and repentance. Jewish people have traditionally observed this holiday with a 24-hour period of fasting and intensive prayer. Total abstention from food and drink usually begins 30 minutes before sundown and ends after nightfall the following day. Although the fast is required for all healthy adults, it is waived in the case of certain medical conditions. Virtually all Jewish holidays involve a ritual feast, but since Yom Kippur involves fasting, Jewish law requires one to eat a large and festive meal on the afternoon before Yom Kippur. 2020-09-27T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=843https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2020&day=22&campaign=RSSThe first day of Fall or the autumnal equinox signals the end of the summer months and the beginning of winter. At this time of year, days have been shortening since the Summer Solstice some three months earlier, and the Equinox is the point where nights reach the same length as days. After this point, the Sun will shine lower and lower on the horizon until the Winter Solstice in about three months time.2020-09-22T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=844https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2020&day=13&campaign=RSSThe impetus for a National Grandparents Day originated with Marian McQuade, a housewife in Fayette County, West Virginia. Her primary motivation was to champion the cause of lonely, elderly people in nursing homes. She also hoped to persuade grandchildren to tap the wisdom and heritage their grandparents could provide. In 1978, President Jimmy Carter proclaimed that National Grandparents Day would be celebrated every year on the first Sunday after Labor Day.2020-09-13T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=845https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2020&day=7&campaign=RSSLabor Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September. The holiday originated in 1882 from a desire by the Central Labor Union to create "a day off for the working man". Parades and pro-union demonstrations were central to the holiday at least through the time of World War I. Today, Labor Day is celebrated by most Americans as the symbolic end of the summer (which symbolically begins on Memorial Day). Congress made Labor Day a federal holiday in 1894. All fifty states have also made it a state holiday. 2020-09-07T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=846https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2020&day=2&campaign=RSSThe Harvest Moon, also known as the Corn Moon or Barley Moon The Full Moon nearest the autumn equinox is named the the Harvest Moon because it provides the most light at the time when it’s needed most—to complete the harvest! A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days. 2020-09-02T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=847https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=8&year=2020&day=3&campaign=RSSNative American tribes called this Moon the Sturgeon Moon because they knew that the sturgeon of the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain were most readily caught during this Full Moon. Different tribes had different Moon name preferences. Other examples are: Full Green Corn Moon, Wheat Cut Moon, Moon When All Things Ripen, or the Blueberry Moon. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days. 2020-08-03T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=848https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=8&year=2020&day=2&campaign=RSSConsidering the valuable role friends play in our lives, it was deemed fit to have a day dedicated to friends and friendship. The United States Congress, in 1935, proclaimed the first Sunday of August as National Friendship Day. Since then, the celebration of National Friendship Day became an annual event. The noble idea of honoring friendship caught on with people and soon Friendship Day became a hugely popular event. Following the popularity and success of Friendship Day in the US, several other countries adopted the tradition of dedicating a day to friends. Today, Friendship Day is enthusiastically celebrated by several countries across the world. In the spirit of Friendship Day, honor your friends and show them how much they mean to you!2020-08-02T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=849https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=7&year=2020&day=26&campaign=RSSParents’ Day promotes the message that the role of the parent is important in human development. It requires investment, focus, and commitment. In 1994, President Bill Clinton signed into law a resolution adopted by the US Congress to establish the fourth Sunday of every July as Parents' Day. Parental figures in the United States receive the recognition for the role they play in their children’s lives. Parents’ Day aims to promote responsible parenting and to recognize positive parental role models. It celebrates the special bonds of love between parental figures and their children. 2020-07-26T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=850https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=7&year=2020&day=19&campaign=RSSWhen you get the urge for a snack on a hot, humid summer night, what's the first thing that comes to your mind? That's right....Ice Cream! Therefore, it's only fitting that ice cream be given its own special day. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed July as National Ice Cream Month. He also established National Ice Cream Day as the third Sunday in July. 2020-07-19T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=851https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=7&year=2020&day=5&campaign=RSSThe Full Buck Moon was called this because at this time of year, Bucks begin to grow new antlers. This Full Moon was also known as the Thunder Moon because thunderstorms are so frequent during this month. The Full Moons have descriptive names that come from Native Americans and Colonial Americans who used the Full Moons as a sort of calendar to keep track of the seasons. Full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2020-07-05T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=852https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=6&year=2020&day=20&campaign=RSSThe first day of summer is often said to be the longest day of the year. This is because people believe that there is more sunlight on this day than on any other. It is true that the days have been getting longer and the nights shorter. The sun is higher in the sky and takes a longer path across our sky, giving us more daylight. That, combined with the more direct rays of sunshine, give us the warm summer season.2020-06-20T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=853https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=6&year=2020&day=16&campaign=RSSFather's Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. Many countries celebrate it on the third Sunday of June though it is also celebrated widely on other days by many other countries. 2020-06-16T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=854https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=6&year=2020&day=7&campaign=RSSNational Cancer Survivors Day is an annual Celebration of Life that is held in hundreds of communities worldwide on the first Sunday in June. This is the day each year that people around the world pause to honor all those who are living with a history of cancer. It's also a day to acknowledge the contributions of the families, friends, healthcare providers, and scientists who support survivors in their fight for life.2020-06-07T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=855https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=6&year=2020&day=5&campaign=RSSThe Full Strawberry Moon got its name because the Algonquin tribes knew it as a signal to gather ripening fruit. It was often known as the Full Rose Moon in Europe and the Honey Moon. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2020-06-05T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=856https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=5&year=2020&day=25&campaign=RSSMemorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in military service for the United States. While there is some dispute as to the origin of the day, the first was observed on May 30, 1868, under proclamation by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic. The first official observation involved placing flowers on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. Many cities have laid claim to have begun Memorial Day, though President Lyndon Johnson officially declared Waterloo N.Y. as the birthplace of Memorial Day in May 1966. Memorial Day was celebrated on May 30 up to 1971 when the National Holiday Act of 1971, designated the last Monday in May to be Memorial Day.2020-05-25T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=857https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=5&year=2020&day=10&campaign=RSSMother's Day is a day honoring mothers. Different countries celebrate Mother's Day on various days of the year because the day has a number of different origins. The United States celebrates Mother's Day on the second Sunday in May.2020-05-10T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=858https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=5&year=2020&day=7&campaign=RSSThe National Day of Prayer is a day designated by the United States Congress as a day when people are asked to come together and pray, especially for their country. The Continental Congress issued a day of prayer in 1775 to designate "a time for prayer in forming a new nation." During the Quasi-War with France, President John Adams declared May 9, 1798 as "a day of solemn humiliation, fasting, and prayer;" during which citizens of all faiths were asked to pray "that our country may be protected from all the dangers which threaten it". On April 17, 1952, President Harry S. Truman signed a bill proclaiming a National Day of Prayer must be declared by each following president at an appropriate date of his choice. In 1982 a National Prayer Committee formed to coordinate and implement a fixed commemorated day of prayer. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan amended the law decreeing that the National Day of Prayer should be held on the first Thursday of May. 2020-05-07T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=859https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=5&year=2020&day=7&campaign=RSSFull Flower Moon, was also known as the Mother’s Moon, Milk Moon, and Corn Planting Moon Depending on the native American tribe. This Moon marked a time of increasing fertility with temperatures warm enough for safely bearing young, a near end to late frosts, and plants in bloom. Full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2020-05-07T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=860https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=4&year=2020&day=24&campaign=RSSArbor Day is a nationally-celebrated observance that encourages tree planting and care. Founded by J. Sterling Morton in Nebraska in 1872, National Arbor Day is celebrated each year on the last Friday in April. Morton first proposed Arbor Day as a tree planting holiday in 1872 at a meeting of the Nebraska State Board of Agriculture. On the first Arbor Day, April 10 1874, prizes were offered to counties and to individuals for properly planting the largest number of trees. It was claimed that more than 1 million trees were planted in Nebraska on that day.2020-04-24T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=861https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=4&year=2020&day=22&campaign=RSSFormerly known as Secretary's Day is an unofficial holiday observed on the Wednesday of the last full week of April. It was created to recognize the work of secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists, and other administrative support professionals. Over the years, Administrative Professionals Week has become one of the largest workplace observances. The event is celebrated worldwide, bringing together millions of people for community events, social gatherings, and individual corporate activities recognizing support staff with gifts of appreciation. In the United States, the day is often celebrated by giving one's assistant such gifts as flowers, candy, trinkets, lunch at a restaurant, or time off.2020-04-22T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=862https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=4&year=2020&day=12&campaign=RSSThe date for Easter changes every year. It is the first Sunday after the full moon following the spring equinox and it marks the end of Lent, a forty-day period of fasting, prayer, and penance. To Christians, the real meaning of Easter is the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and it is the most special day of the year. In addition to Easter's religious significance, a popular folk custom involving an Easter Bunny is also celebrated on this day as well. The Easter Bunny comes on Saturday night leading to Easter Sunday morning, bringing baskets filled with chocolate bunnies, marshmallow chicks and various other candies to children. Another favorite tradition is the making of colorfully decorated eggs and the fun childhood game of Easter Egg Hunting which has also become a standard part of this holiday.2020-04-12T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=863https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=4&year=2020&day=10&campaign=RSSIn the Catholic Church, Good Friday is the day which commemorates the death of Jesus Christ on the Cross, the act that brought salvation to all who believe. It is the culmination of Holy Week, which begins on Palm Sunday, and it takes place two days before Easter Sunday.2020-04-10T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=864https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=4&year=2020&day=8&campaign=RSSThe Full Pink Moon, heralds the appearance of the moss pink, or wild ground phlox—one of the first spring flowers. It is also known as the Sprouting Grass Moon, the Egg Moon, and the Fish Moon. These names were used by early Colonial Americans—who learned the names from the local Native Americans. The name itself usually described some activity that occurred during that time in their location. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2020-04-08T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=865https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=3&year=2020&day=19&campaign=RSSSpring comes in between the 19th to the 23rd of March and at different times. It changes on a yearly basis because the first official day of spring is the (Spring) Vernal Equinox. This is when the sun is directly above the equator. It rises due East and sets due West and does not do so on the exact same day every year since the calendar is not exactly 365 precise days every single year. 2020-03-19T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=866https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=3&year=2020&day=9&campaign=RSSMarch’s Full Moon is traditionally called the Full Worm Moon by the Native Americans who used the Moons to track the seasons. At the time of this spring Moon, the ground begins to soften and earthworm casts reappear, inviting the return of robins. In some regions, this is also known as the Sap Moon, as it marks the time when maple sap begins to flow and the annual tapping of maple trees begins. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2020-03-09T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=867https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=3&year=2020&day=8&campaign=RSSDaylight Saving Time (or summertime as it is called in many countries) is a practice used to get more light out of the day by advancing clocks by one hour during the summer. During Daylight Saving Time, the sun appears to rise one hour later in the morning, when people are usually asleep anyway, and sets one hour later in the evening, seeming to stretch the day longer. The clock moves ahead (thus, losing one hour) when DST starts, typically in the spring, and falls back one hour (thus, gaining one hour) when DST ends in the fall. To make it easier to remember which way the clock goes, keep in mind one of these sayings: “spring forward, fall back” or “spring ahead, fall behind.” Daylight Savings Time in the United States of America starts on the second Sunday in March of each year.2020-03-08T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=868https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=2&year=2020&day=25&campaign=RSSMardi Gras -- also known as "Fat Tuesday," this pre-Lenten festival is celebrated in Roman Catholic countries and communities. In a strict sense, Mardi Gras is celebrated by the French as the last of the three days of Shrovetide and is a time of preparation immediately before Ash Wednesday and the start of the fast of Lent. Mardi Gras is thus the last opportunity for merrymaking and indulgence in food and drink. Mardi Gras is marked by spectacular parades featuring floats, pageants, elaborate costumes, masked balls, and people dancing in the streets. The most famous modern Mardi Gras festivities are those held in New Orleans, Louisiana; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Nice, France; and Cologne, Germany.2020-02-25T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=869https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=2&year=2020&day=17&campaign=RSSAlso knows as Washington's Birthday, Presidents Day is celebrated on the third Monday of February. Washington's Birthday was originally implemented by the federal government of the United States in 1880 in the District of Columbia and expanded in 1885 to include all federal offices. As the first federal holiday to honor an American citizen, the holiday was celebrated on Washington's actual birthday, February 22. On January 1, 1971, the federal holiday was shifted to the third Monday in February by the Uniform Monday Holiday Act. In the late 1980s, with a push from advertisers, the term "President's Day" began its public appearance. The theme has expanded the focus of the holiday to honor another President born in February like Abraham Lincoln, and often other Presidents of the United States.2020-02-17T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=870https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=2&year=2020&day=9&campaign=RSSThe Full Snow Moon usually falls in February, because the heaviest snows usually fall in during this time, hunting becomes very difficult, and so some Native American tribes called this the Hunger Moon. Full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2020-02-09T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=871https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=2&year=2020&day=2&campaign=RSSThe Super Bowl is the annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL), the highest level of professional football in the United States. The game culminates a season that begins in the late summer of the previous calendar year. Normally, roman numerals are used to identify each game. The day on which the Super Bowl is played, now considered by some an unofficial American national holiday, is called "Super Bowl Sunday". It is the second-largest day for U.S. food consumption, after Thanksgiving. In addition, the Super Bowl has frequently been the most-watched American television broadcast of the year.2020-02-02T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=872https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=1&year=2020&day=25&campaign=RSS2020 is the Year of the Rat. Chinese New Year is celebrated by more than 20% of the world. It’s the most important holiday in China and to Chinese people all over the world. Chinese New Year is also known as the Spring Festival. It’s still very wintry, but the holiday marks the end of the coldest days. People welcome spring and what it brings along: planting and harvests, new beginnings and fresh starts. It is the longest of Chinese holidays lasting 15 days.2020-01-25T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=873https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=1&year=2020&day=20&campaign=RSSThe day is a United States holiday marking the birthdate of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., observed on the third Monday of January each year. It is one of four United States federal holidays to commemorate an individual person. King was the chief spokesman of the nonviolent civil rights movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. He was assassinated in 1968.2020-01-20T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=874https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=1&year=2020&day=10&campaign=RSSIn Native American and early Colonial times, the Full Moon for January was called the Full Wolf Moon. It appeared when wolves howled in hunger outside the villages.Traditionally, the January Moon is also known as the Old Moon. 2020-01-10T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=875https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=12&year=2019&day=22&campaign=RSSHanukkah/Chanukah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt of the 2nd century BCE. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights, starting on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew calendar, and may occur from late November to late December on the Gregorian calendar. The festival is observed by the kindling of the lights of a special candelabrum, the nine-branched Menorah or Hanukiah, one light on each night of the holiday, progressing to eight on the final night. An extra light called a shamash (Hebrew: "guard" or "servant") is also lit each night for the purpose of lighting the others and is given a distinct location, usually above or below the rest. The shamash symbolically supplies light that may be used for some secular purpose.2019-12-22T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=876https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=12&year=2019&day=12&campaign=RSSIn Native American cultures which tracked the calendar by the Moons, December’s Full Moon was known as the Full Cold Moon. It is fittingly associated with the month when winter cold fastens its grip and the nights become long and dark. This Full Moon is also called the Long Nights Moon by some Native American tribes because it occurs near the winter solstice—the night with the least amount of daylight. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the sun and moon differ by 180 degrees; the moon is then in opposition with the sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on earth, the hemisphere of the moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the moon, which is not visible from earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days. 2019-12-12T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=877https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=11&year=2019&day=28&campaign=RSSIn the United States, Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving Day is an annual one-day legal holiday that is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November (i.e. the Thursday falling between November 22 and November 28). The period from Thanksgiving Day to New Year's Day is often collectively referred to as the "holiday season" and the holiday itself is often nicknamed Turkey Day. Thanksgiving is generally considered a secular holiday and is not directly based on religious canon or dogma. The holiday's origins trace to harvest festivals that have been celebrated in many cultures since ancient times and most people celebrate by gathering at home with family or friends for a holiday feast. A tradition also exists to share the fruits of the harvest with those who are less fortunate.2019-11-28T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=878https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=11&year=2019&day=12&campaign=RSSNovember’s full Moon was called the Beaver Moon by both the colonists and the Algonquin tribes because this was the time to set beaver traps before the swamps froze, to ensure a supply of warm winter furs. It was also called the Full Frost Moon by Native Americans. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the sun and moon differ by 180 degrees; the moon is then in opposition with the sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on earth, the hemisphere of the moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the moon, which is not visible from earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days. 2019-11-12T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=879https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=11&year=2019&day=5&campaign=RSSElection Day in the United States is the day set by law for the general elections of public officials. It occurs on the Tuesday right after the first Monday in November. It is a civic holiday in some states, including Delaware, Hawaii, Kentucky, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, West Virginia, and the territory of Puerto Rico. Some other states require that workers be permitted to take time off from employment without loss of pay. 2019-11-05T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=880https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=11&year=2019&day=4&campaign=RSSDaylight saving time (DST) or summer time is the practice of advancing clocks during summer months by one hour so that in the evening daylight is experienced an hour longer while sacrificing normal sunrise times. Typically, regions with summer time adjust clocks forward one hour close to the start of spring and adjust them backward in the autumn to standard time The clock moves ahead (thus, losing one hour) when DST starts, typically in the spring, and falls back one hour (thus, gaining one hour) when DST ends in the fall. To make it easier to remember which way the clock goes, keep in mind one of these sayings: “spring forward, fall back” or “spring ahead, fall behind.”2019-11-04T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=881https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2019&day=27&campaign=RSSMother-In-Law Day is always the fourth Sunday in October. Its observance was started in 2002 to celebrate those special (and not so special) In-Laws! The source of many jokes, a mother-in-law doesn't usually get the praise and appreciation she deserves. According to a poll by iVillage, 72 percent of people rated their relationship with their mothers-in-law as fair to excellent, with only 28 saying it was "bad" or "terrible."2019-10-27T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=882https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2019&day=19&campaign=RSSSweetest Day is a day similar to Valentine's when people share romance or appreciation for one another. It occurs in October on the third Saturday of the month. The holiday is said to have begun in the city of Cleveland, Ohio in 1922. Candy store employee Herbert Birch Kingston put together a group of citizens to provide small gifts to homeless people, orphans, and others who had fallen on hard times. This tradition now seems to largely involve giving small presents, such as cards, candy and flowers, to family, friends, and sweethearts.2019-10-19T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=883https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2019&day=14&campaign=RSSColumbus Day commemorates Columbus' famed expedition across the Atlantic Ocean, in which he hoped to find a naval route to India. Instead, he found an entire continent that was mostly unknown to Europeans at the time. While other Europeans had sporadically visited the Americas earlier, and there are varied theories of even earlier contact by East Asians, Phoenicians, and others, Columbus' expedition triggered the great wave of European interest in the New World. Unlike the earlier visitors, Columbus aggressively popularized his discoveries and arranged for return voyages. Columbus day is celebrated in America on the second Monday in October.2019-10-14T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=884https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2019&day=13&campaign=RSSNative American tribes referred to October’s Moon as the Full Hunter’s Moon as it was the time to go hunting in preparation for winter. This full Moon is also called the Travel Moon and the Dying Grass Moon. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the sun and moon differ by 180 degrees; the moon is then in opposition with the sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on earth, the hemisphere of the moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the moon, which is not visible from earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days. 2019-10-13T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=885https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2019&day=8&campaign=RSSYom Kippur, also known in English as the Day of Atonement, is the most solemn and important of the Jewish holidays. Its central themes are atonement and repentance. Jewish people have traditionally observed this holiday with a 24-hour period of fasting and intensive prayer. Total abstention from food and drink usually begins 30 minutes before sundown and ends after nightfall the following day. Although the fast is required for all healthy adults, it is waived in the case of certain medical conditions. Virtually all Jewish holidays involve a ritual feast, but since Yom Kippur involves fasting, Jewish law requires one to eat a large and festive meal on the afternoon before Yom Kippur. 2019-10-08T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=886https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2019&day=7&campaign=RSSThe purpose of Child Health Day is to help raise an awareness and a commitment to teaching children and parents the benefits of good health. This event is annually celebrated on the first Monday of October. The day was proclaimed in 1928 by Calvin Coolidge to increase awareness of health issues facing the children in the U.S. including health issues, healthy eating, fitness, child's development, immunizations, preventing injuries, and more. 2019-10-07T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=887https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2019&day=23&campaign=RSSThe first day of Fall or the autumnal equinox signals the end of the summer months and the beginning of winter. At this time of year, days have been shortening since the Summer Solstice some three months earlier, and the Equinox is the point where nights reach the same length as days. After this point, the Sun will shine lower and lower on the horizon until the Winter Solstice in about three months time.2019-09-23T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=888https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2019&day=14&campaign=RSSThe Harvest Moon, also known as the Corn Moon or Barley Moon The Full Moon nearest the autumn equinox is named the the Harvest Moon because it provides the most light at the time when it’s needed most—to complete the harvest! A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days. 2019-09-14T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=889https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2019&day=8&campaign=RSSThe impetus for a National Grandparents Day originated with Marian McQuade, a housewife in Fayette County, West Virginia. Her primary motivation was to champion the cause of lonely, elderly people in nursing homes. She also hoped to persuade grandchildren to tap the wisdom and heritage their grandparents could provide. In 1978, President Jimmy Carter proclaimed that National Grandparents Day would be celebrated every year on the first Sunday after Labor Day. 2019-09-08T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=890https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2019&day=2&campaign=RSSLabor Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September. The holiday originated in 1882 from a desire by the Central Labor Union to create "a day off for the working man". Parades and pro-union demonstrations were central to the holiday at least through the time of World War I. Today, Labor Day is celebrated by most Americans as the symbolic end of the summer (which symbolically begins on Memorial Day). Congress made Labor Day a federal holiday in 1894. All fifty states have also made it a state holiday. 2019-09-02T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=891https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=8&year=2019&day=15&campaign=RSSNative American tribes called this Moon the Sturgeon Moon because they knew that the sturgeon of the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain were most readily caught during this Full Moon. Different tribes had different Moon name preferences. Other examples are: Full Green Corn Moon, Wheat Cut Moon, Moon When All Things Ripen, or the Blueberry Moon. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days. 2019-08-15T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=892https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=8&year=2019&day=4&campaign=RSSConsidering the valuable role friends play in our lives, it was deemed fit to have a day dedicated to friends and friendship. The United States Congress, in 1935, proclaimed the first Sunday of August as National Friendship Day. Since then, the celebration of National Friendship Day became an annual event. The noble idea of honoring friendship caught on with people and soon Friendship Day became a hugely popular event. Following the popularity and success of Friendship Day in the US, several other countries adopted the tradition of dedicating a day to friends. Today, Friendship Day is enthusiastically celebrated by several countries across the world. In the spirit of Friendship Day, honor your friends and show them how much they mean to you!2019-08-04T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=893https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=7&year=2019&day=28&campaign=RSSParents’ Day promotes the message that the role of the parent is important in human development. It requires investment, focus, and commitment. In 1994, President Bill Clinton signed into law a resolution adopted by the US Congress to establish the fourth Sunday of every July as Parents' Day. Parental figures in the United States receive the recognition for the role they play in their children’s lives. Parents’ Day aims to promote responsible parenting and to recognize positive parental role models. It celebrates the special bonds of love between parental figures and their children. 2019-07-28T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=894https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=7&year=2019&day=21&campaign=RSSWhen you get the urge for a snack on a hot, humid summer night, what's the first thing that comes to your mind? That's right....Ice Cream! Therefore, it's only fitting that ice cream be given its own special day. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed July as National Ice Cream Month. He also established National Ice Cream Day as the third Sunday in July. 2019-07-21T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=895https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=7&year=2019&day=16&campaign=RSSThe Full Buck Moon was called this because at this time of year, Bucks begin to grow new antlers. This Full Moon was also known as the Thunder Moon because thunderstorms are so frequent during this month. The Full Moons have descriptive names that come from Native Americans and Colonial Americans who used the Full Moons as a sort of calendar to keep track of the seasons. Full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2019-07-16T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=896https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=6&year=2019&day=21&campaign=RSSThe first day of summer is often said to be the longest day of the year. This is because people believe that there is more sunlight on this day than on any other. It is true that the days have been getting longer and the nights shorter. The sun is higher in the sky and takes a longer path across our sky, giving us more daylight. That, combined with the more direct rays of sunshine, give us the warm summer season.2019-06-21T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=897https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=6&year=2019&day=17&campaign=RSSThe Full Strawberry Moon got its name because the Algonquin tribes knew it as a signal to gather ripening fruit. It was often known as the Full Rose Moon in Europe and the Honey Moon. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2019-06-17T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=898https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=6&year=2019&day=16&campaign=RSSFather's Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. Many countries celebrate it on the third Sunday of June though it is also celebrated widely on other days by many other countries. 2019-06-16T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=899https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=6&year=2019&day=2&campaign=RSSNational Cancer Survivors Day is an annual Celebration of Life that is held in hundreds of communities worldwide on the first Sunday in June. This is the day each year that people around the world pause to honor all those who are living with a history of cancer. It's also a day to acknowledge the contributions of the families, friends, healthcare providers, and scientists who support survivors in their fight for life.2019-06-02T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=900https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=5&year=2019&day=27&campaign=RSSMemorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in military service for the United States. While there is some dispute as to the origin of the day, the first was observed on May 30, 1868, under proclamation by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic. The first official observation involved placing flowers on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. Many cities have laid claim to have begun Memorial Day, though President Lyndon Johnson officially declared Waterloo N.Y. as the birthplace of Memorial Day in May 1966. Memorial Day was celebrated on May 30 up to 1971 when the National Holiday Act of 1971, designated the last Monday in May to be Memorial Day.2019-05-27T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=901https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=5&year=2019&day=18&campaign=RSSFull Flower Moon, was also known as the Mother’s Moon, Milk Moon, and Corn Planting Moon Depending on the native American tribe. This Moon marked a time of increasing fertility with temperatures warm enough for safely bearing young, a near end to late frosts, and plants in bloom. Full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2019-05-18T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=902https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=5&year=2019&day=12&campaign=RSSMother's Day is a day honoring mothers. Different countries celebrate Mother's Day on various days of the year because the day has a number of different origins. The United States celebrates Mother's Day on the second Sunday in May.2019-05-12T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=903https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=5&year=2019&day=2&campaign=RSSThe National Day of Prayer is a day designated by the United States Congress as a day when people are asked to come together and pray, especially for their country. The Continental Congress issued a day of prayer in 1775 to designate "a time for prayer in forming a new nation." During the Quasi-War with France, President John Adams declared May 9, 1798 as "a day of solemn humiliation, fasting, and prayer;" during which citizens of all faiths were asked to pray "that our country may be protected from all the dangers which threaten it". On April 17, 1952, President Harry S. Truman signed a bill proclaiming a National Day of Prayer must be declared by each following president at an appropriate date of his choice. In 1982 a National Prayer Committee formed to coordinate and implement a fixed commemorated day of prayer. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan amended the law decreeing that the National Day of Prayer should be held on the first Thursday of May. 2019-05-02T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=904https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=4&year=2019&day=26&campaign=RSSArbor Day is a nationally-celebrated observance that encourages tree planting and care. Founded by J. Sterling Morton in Nebraska in 1872, National Arbor Day is celebrated each year on the last Friday in April. Morton first proposed Arbor Day as a tree planting holiday in 1872 at a meeting of the Nebraska State Board of Agriculture. On the first Arbor Day, April 10 1874, prizes were offered to counties and to individuals for properly planting the largest number of trees. It was claimed that more than 1 million trees were planted in Nebraska on that day.2019-04-26T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=905https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=4&year=2019&day=24&campaign=RSSFormerly known as Secretary's Day is an unofficial holiday observed on the Wednesday of the last full week of April. It was created to recognize the work of secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists, and other administrative support professionals. Over the years, Administrative Professionals Week has become one of the largest workplace observances. The event is celebrated worldwide, bringing together millions of people for community events, social gatherings, and individual corporate activities recognizing support staff with gifts of appreciation. In the United States, the day is often celebrated by giving one's assistant such gifts as flowers, candy, trinkets, lunch at a restaurant, or time off.2019-04-24T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=906https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=4&year=2019&day=21&campaign=RSSThe date for Easter changes every year. It is the first Sunday after the full moon following the spring equinox and it marks the end of Lent, a forty-day period of fasting, prayer, and penance. To Christians, the real meaning of Easter is the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and it is the most special day of the year. In addition to Easter's religious significance, a popular folk custom involving an Easter Bunny is also celebrated on this day as well. The Easter Bunny comes on Saturday night leading to Easter Sunday morning, bringing baskets filled with chocolate bunnies, marshmallow chicks and various other candies to children. Another favorite tradition is the making of colorfully decorated eggs and the fun childhood game of Easter Egg Hunting which has also become a standard part of this holiday.2019-04-21T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=907https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=4&year=2019&day=19&campaign=RSSIn the Catholic Church, Good Friday is the day which commemorates the death of Jesus Christ on the Cross, the act that brought salvation to all who believe. It is the culmination of Holy Week, which begins on Palm Sunday, and it takes place two days before Easter Sunday.2019-04-19T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=908https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=4&year=2019&day=19&campaign=RSSThe Full Pink Moon, heralds the appearance of the moss pink, or wild ground phlox—one of the first spring flowers. It is also known as the Sprouting Grass Moon, the Egg Moon, and the Fish Moon. These names were used by early Colonial Americans—who learned the names from the local Native Americans. The name itself usually described some activity that occurred during that time in their location. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2019-04-19T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=909https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=3&year=2019&day=20&campaign=RSSMarch’s Full Moon is traditionally called the Full Worm Moon by the Native Americans who used the Moons to track the seasons. At the time of this spring Moon, the ground begins to soften and earthworm casts reappear, inviting the return of robins. In some regions, this is also known as the Sap Moon, as it marks the time when maple sap begins to flow and the annual tapping of maple trees begins. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2019-03-20T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=910https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=3&year=2019&day=20&campaign=RSSSpring comes in between the 19th to the 23rd of March and at different times. It changes on a yearly basis because the first official day of spring is the (Spring) Vernal Equinox. This is when the sun is directly above the equator. It rises due East and sets due West and does not do so on the exact same day every year since the calendar is not exactly 365 precise days every single year. 2019-03-20T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=911https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=3&year=2019&day=10&campaign=RSSDaylight Saving Time (or summertime as it is called in many countries) is a practice used to get more light out of the day by advancing clocks by one hour during the summer. During Daylight Saving Time, the sun appears to rise one hour later in the morning, when people are usually asleep anyway, and sets one hour later in the evening, seeming to stretch the day longer. The clock moves ahead (thus, losing one hour) when DST starts, typically in the spring, and falls back one hour (thus, gaining one hour) when DST ends in the fall. To make it easier to remember which way the clock goes, keep in mind one of these sayings: “spring forward, fall back” or “spring ahead, fall behind.” Daylight Savings Time in the United States of America starts on the second Sunday in March of each year.2019-03-10T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=912https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=3&year=2019&day=5&campaign=RSSMardi Gras -- also known as "Fat Tuesday," this pre-Lenten festival is celebrated in Roman Catholic countries and communities. In a strict sense, Mardi Gras is celebrated by the French as the last of the three days of Shrovetide and is a time of preparation immediately before Ash Wednesday and the start of the fast of Lent. Mardi Gras is thus the last opportunity for merrymaking and indulgence in food and drink. Mardi Gras is marked by spectacular parades featuring floats, pageants, elaborate costumes, masked balls, and people dancing in the streets. The most famous modern Mardi Gras festivities are those held in New Orleans, Louisiana; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Nice, France; and Cologne, Germany.2019-03-05T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=913https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=2&year=2019&day=19&campaign=RSSThe Full Snow Moon usually falls in February, because the heaviest snows usually fall in during this time, hunting becomes very difficult, and so some Native American tribes called this the Hunger Moon. Full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2019-02-19T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=914https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=2&year=2019&day=18&campaign=RSSAlso knows as Washington's Birthday, Presidents Day is celebrated on the third Monday of February. Washington's Birthday was originally implemented by the federal government of the United States in 1880 in the District of Columbia and expanded in 1885 to include all federal offices. As the first federal holiday to honor an American citizen, the holiday was celebrated on Washington's actual birthday, February 22. On January 1, 1971, the federal holiday was shifted to the third Monday in February by the Uniform Monday Holiday Act. In the late 1980s, with a push from advertisers, the term "President's Day" began its public appearance. The theme has expanded the focus of the holiday to honor another President born in February like Abraham Lincoln, and often other Presidents of the United States.2019-02-18T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=915https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=2&year=2019&day=5&campaign=RSS2019 is the Year of the Pig. Chinese New Year is celebrated by more than 20% of the world. It’s the most important holiday in China and to Chinese people all over the world. Chinese New Year is also known as the Spring Festival. It’s still very wintry, but the holiday marks the end of the coldest days. People welcome spring and what it brings along: planting and harvests, new beginnings and fresh starts. It is the longest of Chinese holidays lasting 15 days.2019-02-05T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=916https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=2&year=2019&day=3&campaign=RSSThe Super Bowl is the annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL), the highest level of professional football in the United States. The game culminates a season that begins in the late summer of the previous calendar year. Normally, roman numerals are used to identify each game. The day on which the Super Bowl is played, now considered by some an unofficial American national holiday, is called "Super Bowl Sunday". It is the second-largest day for U.S. food consumption, after Thanksgiving. In addition, the Super Bowl has frequently been the most-watched American television broadcast of the year.2019-02-03T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=917https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=1&year=2019&day=21&campaign=RSSThe day is a United States holiday marking the birthdate of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., observed on the third Monday of January each year. It is one of four United States federal holidays to commemorate an individual person. King was the chief spokesman of the nonviolent civil rights movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. He was assassinated in 1968.2019-01-21T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=918https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=1&year=2019&day=21&campaign=RSSIn Native American and early Colonial times, the Full Moon for January was called the Full Wolf Moon. It appeared when wolves howled in hunger outside the villages.Traditionally, the January Moon is also known as the Old Moon. 2019-01-21T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=919https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=8&year=2018&day=26&campaign=RSSWomen's Equality Day celebrates the anniversary of the adoption of the 19th Amendment to the United States' Constitution on August 26, 1920. Women's Equality Day is an annual observance that commemorates the anniversary of the first time voting rights were extended to women in the United States. 2018-08-26T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=920https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=8&year=2018&day=7&campaign=RSSPurple Heart Day on August 7 commemorates the day in 1782 when General George Washington created the Purple Heart Medal – a military decoration that is awarded to those wounded or killed while serving in the United States Armed Forces. 2018-08-07T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=921https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=7&year=2018&day=27&campaign=RSSNative American tribes called this Moon the Sturgeon Moon because they knew that the sturgeon of the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain were most readily caught during this Full Moon. Different tribes had different Moon name preferences. Other examples are: Full Green Corn Moon, Wheat Cut Moon, Moon When All Things Ripen, or the Blueberry Moon. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days. 2018-07-27T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=922https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=6&year=2018&day=28&campaign=RSSThe Full Buck Moon was called this because at this time of year, Bucks begin to grow new antlers. This Full Moon was also known as the Thunder Moon because thunderstorms are so frequent during this month. The Full Moons have descriptive names that come from Native Americans and Colonial Americans who used the Full Moons as a sort of calendar to keep track of the seasons. Full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2018-06-28T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=923https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=6&year=2018&day=21&campaign=RSSThe first day of summer is often said to be the longest day of the year. This is because people believe that there is more sunlight on this day than on any other. It is true that the days have been getting longer and the nights shorter. The sun is higher in the sky and takes a longer path across our sky, giving us more daylight. That, combined with the more direct rays of sunshine, give us the warm summer season.2018-06-21T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=924https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=6&year=2018&day=17&campaign=RSSFather's Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. Many countries celebrate it on the third Sunday of June though it is also celebrated widely on other days by many other countries. 2018-06-17T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=925https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=6&year=2018&day=3&campaign=RSSNational Cancer Survivors Day is an annual Celebration of Life that is held in hundreds of communities worldwide on the first Sunday in June. This is the day each year that people around the world pause to honor all those who are living with a history of cancer. It's also a day to acknowledge the contributions of the families, friends, healthcare providers, and scientists who support survivors in their fight for life.2018-06-03T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=926https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=5&year=2018&day=29&campaign=RSSThe Full Strawberry Moon got its name because the Algonquin tribes knew it as a signal to gather ripening fruit. It was often known as the Full Rose Moon in Europe and the Honey Moon. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2018-05-29T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=927https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=5&year=2018&day=28&campaign=RSSMemorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in military service for the United States. While there is some dispute as to the origin of the day, the first was observed on May 30, 1868, under proclamation by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic. The first official observation involved placing flowers on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. Many cities have laid claim to have begun Memorial Day, though President Lyndon Johnson officially declared Waterloo N.Y. as the birthplace of Memorial Day in May 1966. Memorial Day was celebrated on May 30 up to 1971 when the National Holiday Act of 1971, designated the last Monday in May to be Memorial Day.2018-05-28T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=928https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=5&year=2018&day=13&campaign=RSSMother's Day is a day honoring mothers. Different countries celebrate Mother's Day on various days of the year because the day has a number of different origins. The United States celebrates Mother's Day on the second Sunday in May.2018-05-13T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=929https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=5&year=2018&day=3&campaign=RSSThe National Day of Prayer is a day designated by the United States Congress as a day when people are asked to come together and pray, especially for their country. The Continental Congress issued a day of prayer in 1775 to designate "a time for prayer in forming a new nation." During the Quasi-War with France, President John Adams declared May 9, 1798 as "a day of solemn humiliation, fasting, and prayer;" during which citizens of all faiths were asked to pray "that our country may be protected from all the dangers which threaten it". On April 17, 1952, President Harry S. Truman signed a bill proclaiming a National Day of Prayer must be declared by each following president at an appropriate date of his choice. In 1982 a National Prayer Committee formed to coordinate and implement a fixed commemorated day of prayer. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan amended the law decreeing that the National Day of Prayer should be held on the first Thursday of May. 2018-05-03T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=930https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=4&year=2018&day=29&campaign=RSSFull Flower Moon, was also known as the Mother’s Moon, Milk Moon, and Corn Planting Moon Depending on the native American tribe. This Moon marked a time of increasing fertility with temperatures warm enough for safely bearing young, a near end to late frosts, and plants in bloom. Full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2018-04-29T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=931https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=4&year=2018&day=27&campaign=RSSArbor Day is a nationally-celebrated observance that encourages tree planting and care. Founded by J. Sterling Morton in Nebraska in 1872, National Arbor Day is celebrated each year on the last Friday in April. Morton first proposed Arbor Day as a tree planting holiday in 1872 at a meeting of the Nebraska State Board of Agriculture. On the first Arbor Day, April 10 1874, prizes were offered to counties and to individuals for properly planting the largest number of trees. It was claimed that more than 1 million trees were planted in Nebraska on that day.2018-04-27T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=932https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=4&year=2018&day=25&campaign=RSSFormerly known as Secretary's Day is an unofficial holiday observed on the Wednesday of the last full week of April. It was created to recognize the work of secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists, and other administrative support professionals. Over the years, Administrative Professionals Week has become one of the largest workplace observances. The event is celebrated worldwide, bringing together millions of people for community events, social gatherings, and individual corporate activities recognizing support staff with gifts of appreciation. In the United States, the day is often celebrated by giving one's assistant such gifts as flowers, candy, trinkets, lunch at a restaurant, or time off.2018-04-25T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=933https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=4&year=2018&day=1&campaign=RSSThe date for Easter changes every year. It is the first Sunday after the full moon following the spring equinox and it marks the end of Lent, a forty-day period of fasting, prayer, and penance. To Christians, the real meaning of Easter is the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and it is the most special day of the year. In addition to Easter's religious significance, a popular folk custom involving an Easter Bunny is also celebrated on this day as well. The Easter Bunny comes on Saturday night leading to Easter Sunday morning, bringing baskets filled with chocolate bunnies, marshmallow chicks and various other candies to children. Another favorite tradition is the making of colorfully decorated eggs and the fun childhood game of Easter Egg Hunting which has also become a standard part of this holiday.2018-04-01T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=934https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=3&year=2018&day=31&campaign=RSSThe Full Pink Moon, heralds the appearance of the moss pink, or wild ground phlox—one of the first spring flowers. It is also known as the Sprouting Grass Moon, the Egg Moon, and the Fish Moon. These names were used by early Colonial Americans—who learned the names from the local Native Americans. The name itself usually described some activity that occurred during that time in their location. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2018-03-31T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=935https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=3&year=2018&day=30&campaign=RSSIn the Catholic Church, Good Friday is the day which commemorates the death of Jesus Christ on the Cross, the act that brought salvation to all who believe. It is the culmination of Holy Week, which begins on Palm Sunday, and it takes place two days before Easter Sunday.2018-03-30T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=936https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=3&year=2018&day=20&campaign=RSSSpring comes in between the 19th to the 23rd of March and at different times. It changes on a yearly basis because the first official day of spring is the (Spring) Vernal Equinox. This is when the sun is directly above the equator. It rises due East and sets due West and does not do so on the exact same day every year since the calendar is not exactly 365 precise days every single year. 2018-03-20T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=937https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=3&year=2018&day=11&campaign=RSSDaylight Saving Time (or summertime as it is called in many countries) is a practice used to get more light out of the day by advancing clocks by one hour during the summer. During Daylight Saving Time, the sun appears to rise one hour later in the morning, when people are usually asleep anyway, and sets one hour later in the evening, seeming to stretch the day longer. The clock moves ahead (thus, losing one hour) when DST starts, typically in the spring, and falls back one hour (thus, gaining one hour) when DST ends in the fall. To make it easier to remember which way the clock goes, keep in mind one of these sayings: “spring forward, fall back” or “spring ahead, fall behind.” Daylight Savings Time in the United States of America starts on the second Sunday in March of each year. 2018-03-11T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=938https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=3&year=2018&day=1&campaign=RSSMarch’s Full Moon is traditionally called the Full Worm Moon by the Native Americans who used the Moons to track the seasons. At the time of this spring Moon, the ground begins to soften and earthworm casts reappear, inviting the return of robins. In some regions, this is also known as the Sap Moon, as it marks the time when maple sap begins to flow and the annual tapping of maple trees begins. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2018-03-01T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=939https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=2&year=2018&day=19&campaign=RSSAlso knows as Washington's Birthday, Presidents Day is celebrated on the third Monday of February. Washington's Birthday was originally implemented by the federal government of the United States in 1880 in the District of Columbia and expanded in 1885 to include all federal offices. As the first federal holiday to honor an American citizen, the holiday was celebrated on Washington's actual birthday, February 22. On January 1, 1971, the federal holiday was shifted to the third Monday in February by the Uniform Monday Holiday Act. In the late 1980s, with a push from advertisers, the term "President's Day" began its public appearance. The theme has expanded the focus of the holiday to honor another President born in February like Abraham Lincoln, and often other Presidents of the United States.2018-02-19T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=940https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=2&year=2018&day=16&campaign=RSS2018 marks the Year of the Dog. Chinese New Year is celebrated by more than 20% of the world. It’s the most important holiday in China and to Chinese people all over the world. Chinese New Year is also known as the Spring Festival. It’s still very wintry, but the holiday marks the end of the coldest days. People welcome spring and what it brings along: planting and harvests, new beginnings and fresh starts. It is the longest of Chinese holidays lasting 15 days.2018-02-16T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=941https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=2&year=2018&day=13&campaign=RSSAlso known as "Fat Tuesday," this pre-Lenten festival is celebrated in Roman Catholic countries and communities. In a strict sense, Mardi Gras is celebrated by the French as the last of the three days of Shrovetide and is a time of preparation immediately before Ash Wednesday and the start of the fast of Lent. Mardi Gras is thus the last opportunity for merrymaking and indulgence in food and drink. Mardi Gras is marked by spectacular parades featuring floats, pageants, elaborate costumes, masked balls, and people dancing in the streets. The most famous modern Mardi Gras festivities are those held in New Orleans, Louisiana; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Nice, France; and Cologne, Germany. The first American Mardi Gras was celebrated near modern-day New Orleans on March 3, 1699. The official colors of Mardi Gras are purple, green and gold (representing justice, faith and power).2018-02-13T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=942https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=2&year=2018&day=4&campaign=RSSThe Super Bowl is the annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL), the highest level of professional football in the United States. The game culminates a season that begins in the late summer of the previous calendar year. Normally, roman numerals are used to identify each game. The day on which the Super Bowl is played, now considered by some an unofficial American national holiday, is called "Super Bowl Sunday". It is the second-largest day for U.S. food consumption, after Thanksgiving. In addition, the Super Bowl has frequently been the most-watched American television broadcast of the year.2018-02-04T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=943https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=1&year=2018&day=31&campaign=RSSThe Full Snow Moon usually falls in February, but, this year missed it by one day. Because the heaviest snows usually fall in during this time, hunting becomes very difficult, and so some Native American tribes called this the Hunger Moon. Full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2018-01-31T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=944https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=1&year=2018&day=31&campaign=RSSThe term blue moon is commonly used metaphorically to describe a rare event, as in the saying "once in a blue moon." This year it brings the only eclipse for North America just before dawn. It's total phase can be seen from west of the Mississippi and in western Canada. It will also be considered a "Supermoon." A blue moon is actually a name given to an irregularly timed full moon. Most years have twelve full moons which occur approximately monthly, but each calendar year contains those twelve full lunar cycles plus about eleven days to spare. The extra days accumulate so that every two or three years there is an extra full moon (this happens every 2.72 years). Different definitions place the extra moon at different times - the extra moon is called a "blue moon." The moon has also literally had a visible blue coloring on rare occasions, caused by atmospheric disturbances.2018-01-31T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=945https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=1&year=2018&day=15&campaign=RSSThe day is a United States holiday marking the birthdate of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., observed on the third Monday of January each year. It is one of four United States federal holidays to commemorate an individual person. King was the chief spokesman of the nonviolent civil rights movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. He was assassinated in 1968.2018-01-15T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=946https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=1&year=2018&day=1&campaign=RSSIn Native American and early Colonial times, the Full Moon for January was called the Full Wolf Moon. It appeared when wolves howled in hunger outside the villages.Traditionally, the January Moon is also known as the Old Moon. 2018-01-01T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=947https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=12&year=2017&day=21&campaign=RSSThe first day of Winter or winter solstice occurs at the instant when the Sun's position in the sky is at its greatest angular distance on the other side of the equatorial plane from the observer's hemisphere. The seasonal significance of the winter solstice is in the reversal of the gradually lengthening nights and shortening days. Depending on the shift of the calendar, the winter solstice occurs sometime between December 20 and December 23 each year in the northern hemisphere, and between June 20 and June 23 in the southern hemisphere, during either the shortest day or longest night of the year. Though the winter solstice lasts an instant, the term is also colloquially used to refer to the full 24-hour period of the day on which it occurs.2017-12-21T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=948https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=12&year=2017&day=13&campaign=RSSHanukkah/Chanukah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt of the 2nd century BCE. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights, starting on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew calendar, and may occur from late November to late December on the Gregorian calendar. The festival is observed by the kindling of the lights of a special candelabrum, the nine-branched Menorah or Hanukiah, one light on each night of the holiday, progressing to eight on the final night. An extra light called a shamash (Hebrew: "guard" or "servant") is also lit each night for the purpose of lighting the others and is given a distinct location, usually above or below the rest. The shamash symbolically supplies light that may be used for some secular purpose.2017-12-13T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=949https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=12&year=2017&day=3&campaign=RSSIn Native American cultures which tracked the calendar by the Moons, December’s Full Moon was known as the Full Cold Moon. It is fittingly associated with the month when winter cold fastens its grip and the nights become long and dark. This Full Moon is also called the Long Nights Moon by some Native American tribes because it occurs near the winter solstice—the night with the least amount of daylight. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the sun and moon differ by 180 degrees; the moon is then in opposition with the sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on earth, the hemisphere of the moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the moon, which is not visible from earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days. 2017-12-03T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=950https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=11&year=2017&day=23&campaign=RSSIn the United States, Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving Day is an annual one-day legal holiday that is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November (i.e. the Thursday falling between November 22 and November 28). The period from Thanksgiving Day to New Year's Day is often collectively referred to as the "holiday season" and the holiday itself is often nicknamed Turkey Day. Thanksgiving is generally considered a secular holiday and is not directly based on religious canon or dogma. The holiday's origins trace to harvest festivals that have been celebrated in many cultures since ancient times and most people celebrate by gathering at home with family or friends for a holiday feast. A tradition also exists to share the fruits of the harvest with those who are less fortunate.2017-11-23T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=951https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=11&year=2017&day=7&campaign=RSSElection Day in the United States is the day set by law for the general elections of public officials. It occurs on the Tuesday right after the first Monday in November. It is a civic holiday in some states, including Delaware, Hawaii, Kentucky, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, West Virginia, and the territory of Puerto Rico. Some other states require that workers be permitted to take time off from employment without loss of pay. 2017-11-07T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=952https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=11&year=2017&day=5&campaign=RSSDaylight saving time (DST) or summer time is the practice of advancing clocks during summer months by one hour so that in the evening daylight is experienced an hour longer while sacrificing normal sunrise times. Typically, regions with summer time adjust clocks forward one hour close to the start of spring and adjust them backward in the autumn to standard time The clock moves ahead (thus, losing one hour) when DST starts, typically in the spring, and falls back one hour (thus, gaining one hour) when DST ends in the fall. To make it easier to remember which way the clock goes, keep in mind one of these sayings: “spring forward, fall back” or “spring ahead, fall behind.”2017-11-05T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=953https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=11&year=2017&day=4&campaign=RSSNovember’s full Moon was called the Beaver Moon by both the colonists and the Algonquin tribes because this was the time to set beaver traps before the swamps froze, to ensure a supply of warm winter furs. It was also called the Full Frost Moon by Native Americans. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the sun and moon differ by 180 degrees; the moon is then in opposition with the sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on earth, the hemisphere of the moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the moon, which is not visible from earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days. 2017-11-04T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=954https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2017&day=28&campaign=RSSMother-In-Law Day is always the fourth Sunday in October. Its observance was started in 2002 to celebrate those special (and not so special) In-Laws! The source of many jokes, a mother-in-law doesn't usually get the praise and appreciation she deserves. According to a poll by iVillage, 72 percent of people rated their relationship with their mothers-in-law as fair to excellent, with only 28 saying it was "bad" or "terrible." Whether you are in the like or dislike your mother-in-law, it is a chance to honor the woman who is your spouse's mother.2017-10-28T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=955https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2017&day=21&campaign=RSSSweetest Day is a day similar to Valentine's when people share romance or appreciation for one another. It occurs in October on the third Saturday of the month. The holiday is said to have begun in the city of Cleveland, Ohio in 1922. Candy store employee Herbert Birch Kingston put together a group of citizens to provide small gifts to homeless people, orphans, and others who had fallen on hard times. This tradition now seems to largely involve giving small presents, such as cards, candy and flowers, to family, friends, and sweethearts. Although, mostly a regional celebration in the Great Lakes region and the Northeast, Sweetest Day now is beginning to be observed in other areas as well. Over time, it is evolving to be another holiday in which to show romantic love or appreciation to friends.2017-10-21T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=956https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2017&day=9&campaign=RSSColumbus Day commemorates Columbus' famed expedition across the Atlantic Ocean, in which he hoped to find a naval route to India. Instead, he found an entire continent that was mostly unknown to Europeans at the time. While other Europeans had sporadically visited the Americas earlier, and there are varied theories of even earlier contact by East Asians, Phoenicians, and others, Columbus' expedition triggered the great wave of European interest in the New World. Unlike the earlier visitors, Columbus aggressively popularized his discoveries and arranged for return voyages.2017-10-09T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=957https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2017&day=5&campaign=RSSNative American tribes referred to October’s Moon as the Full Hunter’s Moon as it was the time to go hunting in preparation for winter. This full Moon is also called the Travel Moon and the Dying Grass Moon. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the sun and moon differ by 180 degrees; the moon is then in opposition with the sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on earth, the hemisphere of the moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the moon, which is not visible from earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days. 2017-10-05T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=958https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2017&day=2&campaign=RSSThe purpose of Child Health Day is to help raise an awareness and a commitment to teaching children and parents the benefits of good health. This event is annually celebrated on the first Monday of October. The day was proclaimed in 1928 by Calvin Coolidge to increase awareness of health issues facing the children in the U.S. including health issues, healthy eating, fitness, child's development, immunizations, preventing injuries, and more. 2017-10-02T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=959https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2017&day=29&campaign=RSS Yom Kippur, also known in English as the Day of Atonement, is the most solemn and important of the Jewish holidays. Its central themes are atonement and repentance. Jewish people have traditionally observed this holiday with a 24-hour period of fasting and intensive prayer. Total abstention from food and drink usually begins 30 minutes before sundown and ends after nightfall the following day. Although the fast is required for all healthy adults, it is waived in the case of certain medical conditions. Virtually all Jewish holidays involve a ritual feast, but since Yom Kippur involves fasting, Jewish law requires one to eat a large and festive meal on the afternoon before Yom Kippur. 2017-09-29T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=960https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2017&day=22&campaign=RSSThe first day of Fall or the autumnal equinox signals the end of the summer months and the beginning of winter. At this time of year, days have been shortening since the Summer Solstice some three months earlier, and the Equinox is the point where nights reach the same length as days. After this point, the Sun will shine lower and lower on the horizon until the Winter Solstice in about three months time.2017-09-22T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=961https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2017&day=10&campaign=RSSThe impetus for a National Grandparents Day originated with Marian McQuade, a housewife in Fayette County, West Virginia. Her primary motivation was to champion the cause of lonely, elderly people in nursing homes. She also hoped to persuade grandchildren to tap the wisdom and heritage their grandparents could provide. In 1978, President Jimmy Carter proclaimed that National Grandparents Day would be celebrated every year on the first Sunday after Labor Day. 2017-09-10T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=962https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2017&day=6&campaign=RSSThe Full Moon nearest the autumn equinox is named the Harvest Moon since, during this month, the Moon helps the harvest by providing more light at the right time than other Full Moons do. The September full Moon has also been called Full Corn Moon, the Barley Moon, Moon When the Plums Are Scarlet, Moon When the Deer Paw the Earth, and Moon When the Calves Grow Hair by different Native American tribes. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days. 2017-09-06T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=963https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2017&day=4&campaign=RSS Labor Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September. The holiday originated in 1882 from a desire by the Central Labor Union to create "a day off for the working man". Parades and pro-union demonstrations were central to the holiday at least through the time of World War I. Today, Labor Day is celebrated by most Americans as the symbolic end of the summer (which symbolically begins on Memorial Day). Congress made Labor Day a federal holiday in 1894. All fifty states have also made it a state holiday. 2017-09-04T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=964https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=8&year=2017&day=21&campaign=RSSToday, the Moon’s shadow will cross the continental U.S. This total solar eclipse promises to be the most widely observed in history. The Moon's umbral shadow hasn't passed over U.S. soil since 1991, nor across any part of the contiguous 48 states since 1979. Moreover, a total solar eclipse hasn't run coast to coast since 1918! This particular event will be of modest duration, offering up to 2 minutes 40 seconds of totality. Of course, all this occurs weather permitting. 2017-08-21T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=965https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=8&year=2017&day=10&campaign=RSSNative American tribes called the August Moon the “Sturgeon Moon” because they knew that the sturgeon of the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain were most readily caught during this Full Moon. They also called August’s Moon the “Full Green Corn Moon.” Different tribes had different Moon name preferences. Other examples for August are: “Wheat Cut Moon” (San Ildefonso, and San Juan), or “Moon When All Things Ripen” (Dakotah Sioux) or “Blueberry Moon” (Ojibway). A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days. 2017-08-10T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=966https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=8&year=2017&day=6&campaign=RSSConsidering the valuable role friends play in our lives, it was deemed fit to have a day dedicated to friends and friendship. The United States Congress, in 1935, proclaimed the first Sunday of August as National Friendship Day. Since then, the celebration of National Friendship Day became an annual event. The noble idea of honoring friendship caught on with people and soon Friendship Day became a hugely popular event. Following the popularity and success of Friendship Day in the US, several other countries adopted the tradition of dedicating a day to friends. Today, Friendship Day is enthusiastically celebrated by several countries across the world. In the spirit of Friendship Day, honor your friends and show them how much they mean to you!2017-08-06T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=967https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=7&year=2017&day=23&campaign=RSSParents’ Day promotes the message that the role of the parent is important in human development. It requires investment, focus, and commitment. In 1994, President Bill Clinton signed into law a resolution adopted by the US Congress to establish the fourth Sunday of every July as Parents' Day. Parental figures in the United States receive the recognition for the role they play in their children’s lives. Parents’ Day aims to promote responsible parenting and to recognize positive parental role models. It celebrates the special bonds of love between parental figures and their children. 2017-07-23T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=968https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=7&year=2017&day=16&campaign=RSSWhen you get the urge for a snack on a hot, humid summer night, what's the first thing that comes to your mind? That's right....Ice Cream! Therefore, it's only fitting that ice cream be given its own special day. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed July as National Ice Cream Month. He also established National Ice Cream Day as the third Sunday in July. Did you know? Charles E. Minches of St. Louis, Missouri is credited with inventing the ice cream cone. On July 23, 1904 at the World's Fair in St. Louis, he filled a pastry cone with two scoops of ice cream to make the first ice cream cone. There is some controversy over this claim. Italo Marchiony of New York City filed a patent for the ice cream cone months before the fair opened. And, he was selling lemon ice in cones as early as 1896. 2017-07-16T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=969https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=7&year=2017&day=9&campaign=RSSJuly is the month of the Full Buck Moon. Bucks begin to grow new antlers at this time. This Full Moon was also known as the Thunder Moon because thunderstorms are so frequent during this month. The Full Moons have descriptive names that come from Native Americans and Colonial Americans who used the Full Moons as a sort of calendar to keep track of the seasons. Full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2017-07-09T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=970https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=6&year=2017&day=21&campaign=RSSThe first day of summer is often said to be the longest day of the year. This is because people believe that there is more sunlight on this day than on any other. It is true that the days have been getting longer and the nights shorter. The sun is higher in the sky and takes a longer path across our sky, giving us more daylight. That, combined with the more direct rays of sunshine, give us the warm summer season.2017-06-21T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=971https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=6&year=2017&day=18&campaign=RSSFather's Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. Many countries celebrate it on the third Sunday of June though it is also celebrated widely on other days by many other countries. 2017-06-18T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=972https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=6&year=2017&day=9&campaign=RSSJune’s Full Strawberry Moon got its name because the Algonquin tribes knew it as a signal to gather ripening fruit. It was often known as the Full Rose Moon in Europe and the Honey Moon. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2017-06-09T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=973https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=6&year=2017&day=4&campaign=RSSNational Cancer Survivors Day is an annual Celebration of Life that is held in hundreds of communities worldwide on the first Sunday in June. This is the day each year that people around the world pause to honor all those who are living with a history of cancer. It's also a day to acknowledge the contributions of the families, friends, healthcare providers, and scientists who support survivors in their fight for life.2017-06-04T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=974https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=5&year=2017&day=29&campaign=RSSThis holiday commemorates U.S. men and women who have died in military service to their country. It began first to honor Union soldiers who died during the American Civil War. After World War I, it was expanded to include those who died in any war or military action.2017-05-29T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=975https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=5&year=2017&day=14&campaign=RSSMother's Day is a day honoring mothers. Different countries celebrate Mother's Day on various days of the year because the day has a number of different origins. The United States celebrates Mother's Day on the second Sunday in May.2017-05-14T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=976https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=5&year=2017&day=10&campaign=RSSDepending on the tribe, May’s Full Moon was called the Full Flower Moon as well as Mother’s Moon, Milk Moon, and Corn Planting Moon. The May Moon marked a time of increasing fertility with temperatures warm enough for safely bearing young, a near end to late frosts, and plants in bloom. Full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2017-05-10T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=977https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=5&year=2017&day=4&campaign=RSSThe National Day of Prayer is a day designated by the United States Congress as a day when people are asked to come together and pray, especially for their country. The Continental Congress issued a day of prayer in 1775 to designate "a time for prayer in forming a new nation." During the Quasi-War with France, President John Adams declared May 9, 1798 as "a day of solemn humiliation, fasting, and prayer;" during which citizens of all faiths were asked to pray "that our country may be protected from all the dangers which threaten it". On April 17, 1952, President Harry S. Truman signed a bill proclaiming a National Day of Prayer must be declared by each following president at an appropriate date of his choice. In 1982 a National Prayer Committee formed to coordinate and implement a fixed commemorated day of prayer. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan amended the law decreeing that the National Day of Prayer should be held on the first Thursday of May. 2017-05-04T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=978https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=4&year=2017&day=28&campaign=RSSArbor Day is a nationally-celebrated observance that encourages tree planting and care. Founded by J. Sterling Morton in Nebraska in 1872, National Arbor Day is celebrated each year on the last Friday in April. Morton first proposed Arbor Day as a tree planting holiday in 1872 at a meeting of the Nebraska State Board of Agriculture. On the first Arbor Day, April 10 1874, prizes were offered to counties and to individuals for properly planting the largest number of trees. It was claimed that more than 1 million trees were planted in Nebraska on that day.2017-04-28T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=979https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=4&year=2017&day=26&campaign=RSSFormerly known as Secretary's Day is an unofficial holiday observed on the Wednesday of the last full week of April. It was created to recognize the work of secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists, and other administrative support professionals. Over the years, Administrative Professionals Week has become one of the largest workplace observances. The event is celebrated worldwide, bringing together millions of people for community events, social gatherings, and individual corporate activities recognizing support staff with gifts of appreciation. In the United States, the day is often celebrated by giving one's assistant such gifts as flowers, candy, trinkets, lunch at a restaurant, or time off.2017-04-26T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=980https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=4&year=2017&day=16&campaign=RSSThe date for Easter changes every year. It is the first Sunday after the full moon following the spring equinox and it marks the end of Lent, a forty-day period of fasting, prayer, and penance. To Christians, the real meaning of Easter is the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and it is the most special day of the year. In addition to Easter's religious significance, a popular folk custom involving an Easter Bunny is also celebrated on this day as well. The Easter Bunny comes on Saturday night leading to Easter Sunday morning, bringing baskets filled with chocolate bunnies, marshmallow chicks and various other candies to children. Another favorite tradition is the making of colorfully decorated eggs and the fun childhood game of Easter Egg Hunting which has also become a standard part of this holiday.2017-04-16T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=981https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=4&year=2017&day=14&campaign=RSSIn the Catholic Church, Good Friday is the day which commemorates the death of Jesus Christ on the Cross, the act that brought salvation to all who believe. It is the culmination of Holy Week, which begins on Palm Sunday, and it takes place two days before Easter Sunday.2017-04-14T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=982https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=4&year=2017&day=11&campaign=RSSApril’s Full Moon, the Full Pink Moon, heralds the appearance of the moss pink, or wild ground phlox—one of the first spring flowers. It is also known as the Sprouting Grass Moon, the Egg Moon, and the Fish Moon. These names were used by early Colonial Americans—who learned the names from the local Native Americans. The name itself usually described some activity that occurred during that time in their location. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2017-04-11T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=983https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=3&year=2017&day=20&campaign=RSSSpring comes in between the 19th to the 23rd of March and at different times. It changes on a yearly basis because the first official day of spring is the (Spring) Vernal Equinox. This is when the sun is directly above the equator. It rises due East and sets due West and does not do so on the exact same day every year since the calendar is not exactly 365 precise days every single year. 2017-03-20T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=984https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=3&year=2017&day=12&campaign=RSSDaylight Saving Time (or summertime as it is called in many countries) is a practice used to get more light out of the day by advancing clocks by one hour during the summer. During Daylight Saving Time, the sun appears to rise one hour later in the morning, when people are usually asleep anyway, and sets one hour later in the evening, seeming to stretch the day longer. The clock moves ahead (thus, losing one hour) when DST starts, typically in the spring, and falls back one hour (thus, gaining one hour) when DST ends in the fall. To make it easier to remember which way the clock goes, keep in mind one of these sayings: “spring forward, fall back” or “spring ahead, fall behind.” Daylight Savings Time in the United States of America starts on the second Sunday in March of each year. 2017-03-12T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=985https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=3&year=2017&day=12&campaign=RSSMarch’s Full Moon is traditionally called the Full Worm Moon by the Native Americans who used the Moons to track the seasons. At the time of this spring Moon, the ground begins to soften and earthworm casts reappear, inviting the return of robins. In some regions, this is also known as the Sap Moon, as it marks the time when maple sap begins to flow and the annual tapping of maple trees begins. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2017-03-12T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=986https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=2&year=2017&day=28&campaign=RSSAlso known as "Fat Tuesday," this pre-Lenten festival is celebrated in Roman Catholic countries and communities. In a strict sense, Mardi Gras is celebrated by the French as the last of the three days of Shrovetide and is a time of preparation immediately before Ash Wednesday and the start of the fast of Lent. Mardi Gras is thus the last opportunity for merrymaking and indulgence in food and drink. Mardi Gras is marked by spectacular parades featuring floats, pageants, elaborate costumes, masked balls, and people dancing in the streets. The most famous modern Mardi Gras festivities are those held in New Orleans, Louisiana; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Nice, France; and Cologne, Germany. The first American Mardi Gras was celebrated near modern-day New Orleans on March 3, 1699. The official colors of Mardi Gras are purple, green and gold (representing justice, faith and power).2017-02-28T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=987https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=2&year=2017&day=20&campaign=RSSAlso knows as Washington's Birthday, Presidents Day is celebrated on the third Monday of February. Washington's Birthday was originally implemented by the federal government of the United States in 1880 in the District of Columbia and expanded in 1885 to include all federal offices. As the first federal holiday to honor an American citizen, the holiday was celebrated on Washington's actual birthday, February 22. On January 1, 1971, the federal holiday was shifted to the third Monday in February by the Uniform Monday Holiday Act. In the late 1980s, with a push from advertisers, the term "President's Day" began its public appearance. The theme has expanded the focus of the holiday to honor another President born in February like Abraham Lincoln, and often other Presidents of the United States.2017-02-20T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=988https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=2&year=2017&day=11&campaign=RSSFebruary’s full Moon is traditionally called the Full Snow Moon because usually the heaviest snows fall in February.Hunting becomes very difficult, and so some Native American tribes called this the Hunger Moon. Full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2017-02-11T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=989https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=2&year=2017&day=5&campaign=RSSThe Super Bowl is the annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL), the highest level of professional football in the United States. The game culminates a season that begins in the late summer of the previous calendar year. Normally, roman numerals are used to identify each game. The day on which the Super Bowl is played, now considered by some an unofficial American national holiday, is called "Super Bowl Sunday". It is the second-largest day for U.S. food consumption, after Thanksgiving. In addition, the Super Bowl has frequently been the most-watched American television broadcast of the year.2017-02-05T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=990https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=1&year=2017&day=28&campaign=RSS2017 marks the Year of the Rooster. The date of Chinese New Year’s changes every year. It is a 15-day celebration, beginning on the first day of the new moon and ends on the full moon. The celebration on the 15th day is called the Lantern Festival. Chinese culture is amongst the oldest in the world. While the rest of the world is in the early years of but the third millennium, Chinese culture is in their fifth millennium. Chinese New Year’s or Spring Festival, is the biggest holiday in Chinese culture. It is celebrated with festivities, fireworks, brightly colored lights, special meals with family and gift giving. Like Christmas in the western world, most Chinese travel home to be with family for the new year celebration.2017-01-28T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=991https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=1&year=2017&day=16&campaign=RSSThe day is a United States holiday marking the birthdate of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., observed on the third Monday of January each year. It is one of four United States federal holidays to commemorate an individual person. King was the chief spokesman of the nonviolent civil rights movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law.2017-01-16T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=992https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=1&year=2017&day=12&campaign=RSSIn Native American and early Colonial times, the Full Moon for January was called the Full Wolf Moon. It appeared when wolves howled in hunger outside the villages.Traditionally, the January Moon is also known as the Old Moon. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2017-01-12T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=993https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=12&year=2016&day=26&campaign=RSSKwanzaa (or Kwaanza) is a week-long festival celebrated primarily in the United States, honoring African-American heritage. It is observed from December 26 to January 1 each year. It consists of seven days of celebration, featuring activities such as candle-lighting and pouring of libations, and culminating in a feast and gift-giving. It was created by Ron Karenga and first celebrated from December 26, 1966, to January 1, 1967. It was established as a means to help African-Americans reconnect with their African cultural and historical heritage by uniting in meditation and study of African traditions and common humanist principles.2016-12-26T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=994https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=12&year=2016&day=25&campaign=RSSMerry Christmas to all our residents! Get hourly updates on Santa sightings and Santa's progress at www.noradsanta.org. Although traditionally a Christian holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, Christmas is widely celebrated by many non-Christians, and some of its popular celebratory customs have pre-Christian or secular themes and origins. Popular modern customs of the holiday include gift-giving, music, an exchange of greeting cards, church celebrations, a special meal, and the display of various decorations; including Christmas trees, lights, and garlands, mistletoe, nativity scenes, and holly. In addition, Father Christmas (known as Santa Claus in North America, Australia and Ireland) is a popular figure in many countries, associated with the bringing of gifts for children.2016-12-25T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=995https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=12&year=2016&day=24&campaign=RSSHanukkah/Chanukah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt of the 2nd century BCE. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights, starting on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew calendar, and may occur from late November to late December on the Gregorian calendar. The festival is observed by the kindling of the lights of a special candelabrum, the nine-branched Menorah or Hanukiah, one light on each night of the holiday, progressing to eight on the final night. An extra light called a shamash (Hebrew: "guard" or "servant") is also lit each night for the purpose of lighting the others and is given a distinct location, usually above or below the rest. The shamash symbolically supplies light that may be used for some secular purpose.2016-12-24T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=996https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=12&year=2016&day=21&campaign=RSSThe first day of Winter or winter solstice occurs at the instant when the Sun's position in the sky is at its greatest angular distance on the other side of the equatorial plane from the observer's hemisphere. The seasonal significance of the winter solstice is in the reversal of the gradually lengthening nights and shortening days. Depending on the shift of the calendar, the winter solstice occurs sometime between December 20 and December 23 each year in the northern hemisphere, and between June 20 and June 23 in the southern hemisphere, during either the shortest day or longest night of the year. Though the winter solstice lasts an instant, the term is also colloquially used to refer to the full 24-hour period of the day on which it occurs.2016-12-21T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=997https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=12&year=2016&day=14&campaign=RSSA full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the sun and moon differ by 180 degrees; the moon is then in opposition with the sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on earth, the hemisphere of the moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the moon, which is not visible from earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days. 2016-12-14T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=998https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=11&year=2016&day=24&campaign=RSSIn the United States, Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving Day is an annual one-day legal holiday that is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November (i.e. the Thursday falling between November 22 and November 28). The period from Thanksgiving Day to New Year's Day is often collectively referred to as the "holiday season" and the holiday itself is often nicknamed Turkey Day. Thanksgiving is generally considered a secular holiday and is not directly based on religious canon or dogma. The holiday's origins trace to harvest festivals that have been celebrated in many cultures since ancient times and most people celebrate by gathering at home with family or friends for a holiday feast. A tradition also exists to share the fruits of the harvest with those who are less fortunate.2016-11-24T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=999https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=11&year=2016&day=14&campaign=RSSA full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days. 2016-11-14T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=1000https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=11&year=2016&day=11&campaign=RSSVeterans Day is an American holiday honoring military veterans. Both a federal holiday and a state holiday in all states, it is on the weekday closest to November 11th each year. It is also celebrated as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day in other parts of the world, falling on November 11, the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I.2016-11-11T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=1001https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=11&year=2016&day=8&campaign=RSSElection Day in the United States is the day set by law for the general elections of public officials. It occurs on the Tuesday right after the first Monday in November. It is a civic holiday in some states, including Delaware, Hawaii, Kentucky, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, West Virginia, and the territory of Puerto Rico. Some other states require that workers be permitted to take time off from employment without loss of pay.2016-11-08T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=1002https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=11&year=2016&day=6&campaign=RSSDaylight saving time (DST) or summer time is the practice of advancing clocks during summer months by one hour so that in the evening daylight is experienced an hour longer while sacrificing normal sunrise times. Typically, regions with summer time adjust clocks forward one hour close to the start of spring and adjust them backward in the autumn to standard time The clock moves ahead (thus, losing one hour) when DST starts, typically in the spring, and falls back one hour (thus, gaining one hour) when DST ends in the fall. To make it easier to remember which way the clock goes, keep in mind one of these sayings: “spring forward, fall back” or “spring ahead, fall behind.”2016-11-06T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=1003https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2016&day=31&campaign=RSSHalloween is a holiday celebrated on the night of October 31. Halloween activities include trick-or-treating, ghost tours, bonfires, costume parties, visiting "haunted houses" and carving jack-o-lanterns. Irish immigrants carried versions of the tradition to North America in the nineteenth century. Other western countries embraced the holiday in the late twentieth century. Halloween is celebrated in several parts of the Western world, most commonly in Ireland, the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom and occasionally in parts of Australia and New Zealand.2016-10-31T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=1004https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2016&day=23&campaign=RSSMother-In-Law Day is always the fourth Sunday in October. Its observance was started in 2002 to celebrate those special (and not so special) In-Laws! The source of many jokes, a mother-in-law doesn't usually get the praise and appreciation she deserves. According to a poll by iVillage, 72 percent of people rated their relationship with their mothers-in-law as fair to excellent, with only 28 saying it was "bad" or "terrible." Whether you are in the like or dislike your mother-in-law, it is a chance to honor the woman who is your spouse's mother.2016-10-23T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=1005https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2016&day=17&campaign=RSSNational Boss Day is celebrated on October 16 in the United States. The day is meant to celebrate bosses who have been fair and kind throughout the year. The origin of Boss's Day can be traced back to 1958 when Patricia Bays Haroski registered "National Boss' Day" with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in 1958. Patricia was working as a secretary for State Farm Insurance Company in Deerfield, Illinois. While working, she became aware of the challenges her boss (who also happened to be her father) had to face. In order to show her admiration and respect for her boss, she invented Boss Day. She chose her dad's birthday on the 16th of October as the date. If it falls on a weekend, it is celebrated on the work day closest to the 16th. 2016-10-17T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=1006https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2016&day=16&campaign=RSSA full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days. 2016-10-16T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=1007https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2016&day=15&campaign=RSSSweetest Day is a day similar to Valentine's when people share romance or appreciation for one another. It occurs in October on the third Saturday of the month. The holiday is said to have begun in the city of Cleveland, Ohio in 1922. Candy store employee Herbert Birch Kingston put together a group of citizens to provide small gifts to homeless people, orphans, and others who had fallen on hard times. This tradition now seems to largely involve giving small presents, such as cards, candy and flowers, to family, friends, and sweethearts. Although, mostly a regional celebration in the Great Lakes region and the Northeast, Sweetest Day now is beginning to be observed in other areas as well. Over time, it is evolving to be another holiday in which to show romantic love or appreciation to friends. 2016-10-15T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=1008https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2016&day=11&campaign=RSSYom Kippur, also known in English as the Day of Atonement, is the most solemn and important of the Jewish holidays. Its central themes are atonement and repentance. Jewish people have traditionally observed this holiday with a 24-hour period of fasting and intensive prayer. Total abstention from food and drink usually begins 30 minutes before sundown and ends after nightfall the following day. Although the fast is required for all healthy adults, it is waived in the case of certain medical conditions. Virtually all Jewish holidays involve a ritual feast, but since Yom Kippur involves fasting, Jewish law requires one to eat a large and festive meal on the afternoon before Yom Kippur.2016-10-11T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=1009https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2016&day=10&campaign=RSSColumbus Day commemorates Columbus' famed expedition across the Atlantic Ocean, in which he hoped to find a naval route to India. Instead, he found an entire continent that was mostly unknown to Europeans at the time. While other Europeans had sporadically visited the Americas earlier, and there are varied theories of even earlier contact by East Asians, Phoenicians, and others, Columbus' expedition triggered the great wave of European interest in the New World. Unlike the earlier visitors, Columbus aggressively popularized his discoveries and arranged for return voyages.2016-10-10T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=1010https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2016&day=3&campaign=RSSThe purpose of Child Health Day is to help raise an awareness and a commitment to teaching children and parents the benefits of good health. This event is annually celebrated on the first Monday of October. The day was proclaimed in 1928 by Calvin Coolidge to increase awareness of health issues facing the children in the U.S. including health issues, healthy eating, fitness, child's development, immunizations, preventing injuries, and more. 2016-10-03T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=1011https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2016&day=21&campaign=RSSThe first day of Fall or the autumnal equinox signals the end of the summer months and the beginning of winter. At this time of year, days have been shortening since the Summer Solstice some three months earlier, and the Equinox is the point where nights reach the same length as days. After this point, the Sun will shine lower and lower on the horizon until the Winter Solstice in about three months time.2016-09-21T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=1012https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2016&day=16&campaign=RSSA full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2016-09-16T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=1013https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2016&day=11&campaign=RSSPatriot Day occurs on September 11 of each year, designated in memory of the nearly three thousand who died in the September 11, 2001 attacks. On this day, the President directs that the flag of the United States be flown at half-staff and displayed from individual American homes, at the White House, and on all U.S. government buildings and establishments, home and abroad. The President also asks Americans to observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 A.M. (Eastern Daylight Time) marking the first plane crash on Sept. 11, 2001.2016-09-11T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=1014https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2016&day=11&campaign=RSSThe impetus for a National Grandparents Day originated with Marian McQuade, a housewife in Fayette County, West Virginia. Her primary motivation was to champion the cause of lonely, elderly people in nursing homes. She also hoped to persuade grandchildren to tap the wisdom and heritage their grandparents could provide. In 1978, President Jimmy Carter proclaimed that National Grandparents Day would be celebrated every year on the first Sunday after Labor Day.2016-09-11T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=1015https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=9&year=2016&day=5&campaign=RSSLabor Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September. The holiday originated in 1882 from a desire by the Central Labor Union to create "a day off for the working man". Parades and pro-union demonstrations were central to the holiday at least through the time of World War I. Today, Labor Day is celebrated by most Americans as the symbolic end of the summer (which symbolically begins on Memorial Day). Congress made Labor Day a federal holiday in 1894. All fifty states have also made it a state holiday.2016-09-05T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=1016https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=8&year=2016&day=21&campaign=RSSNational Senior Citizens Day honors our elderly population. On this day, we are encouraged to recognize and show appreciation for the value and contribution of elderly people to home, family and society. In his Presidential Proclamation (August 19, 1988), President Ronald Reagan said, "For all they have achieved throughout life and for all they continue to accomplish, we owe older citizens our thanks and a heartfelt salute. We can best demonstrate our gratitude and esteem by making sure that our communities are good places in which to mature and grow older." 2016-08-21T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=1017https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=8&year=2016&day=18&campaign=RSSA full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2016-08-18T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=1018https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=7&year=2016&day=4&campaign=RSSIn the United States, Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, political speeches and ceremonies, and various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Independence Day is the national day of the United States.2016-07-04T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=1019https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=6&year=2016&day=20&campaign=RSSA full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2016-06-20T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=1020https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=6&year=2016&day=19&campaign=RSSJuneteenth is a celebration of freedom, heritage, and community. Observed each year on June 19, it commemorates an important milestone in American history and honors the strength, culture, and lasting contributions of African Americans. It’s a time to reflect on progress, celebrate resilience, and come together with family, friends, and neighbors in the spirit of unity and hope for the future.2016-06-19T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=1021https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=5&year=2016&day=21&campaign=RSSA full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2016-05-21T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=1022https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=5&year=2016&day=5&campaign=RSSCinco de Mayo, (Spanish for "Fifth of May") is a national holiday in Mexico commemorating the Mexican Army's defeat of French forces on May 5, 1862, in the Batalla de Puebla (Battle of Puebla). During the battle, General Ignacio Zaragoza led the vastly outnumbered Mexican army to victory over the French forces of Emperor Napoleon III. The triumph of Mexican forces at the Battle of Puebla became a symbol of Mexican unity and patriotism. Today it is not only celebrated in Mexico but also regions across the United States with sizable communities of Mexican origin. Particularly well known is the celebration in Los Angeles, California, on the streets outside City Hall. Festivities often include sports events, parades, mariachi music and dancing, picnics featuring Mexican food, and more.2016-05-05T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=1023https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=4&year=2016&day=22&campaign=RSSA full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely unilluminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2016-04-22T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=1024https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=4&year=2016&day=22&campaign=RSSIn September 1970, at a conference in Seattle, Washington, U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin announced that in the spring of 1970 there would be a nationwide grassroots demonstration on the environment. Senator Nelson first proposed the nationwide environmental protest to thrust the environment onto the national agenda. "It was a gamble," he recalls, "but it worked." Each year, the April 22 Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. Earth Day is the only event celebrated simultaneously around the globe by people of all backgrounds, faiths, and nationalities. More than a half billion people participate in Earth Day Network campaigns every year. These campaigns promote healthy, sustainable environments, using clean energy, and encouraging recycling efforts.2016-04-22T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=1025https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=4&year=2016&day=3&campaign=RSSThe Pony Express service officially opened on April 3, 1860, when riders left simultaneously from St. Joseph, Missouri, and Sacramento, California. Young, often teenage, lightweight riders were hired for the job. Due to the dangers of the job, orphans were preferred. One of the most famous Pony Express riders was Buffalo Bill Cody. Although the express route was extremely hazardous, only one mail delivery was ever lost. The Pony Express lasted only nineteen months, from April 3, 1860 to October 24, 1861. The completion of the Pacific Telegraph line ended the need for its existence. The first westbound trip was made in 9 days and 23 hours and the eastbound journey in 11 days and 12 hours. Today, an email can make the same the same trip in a matter of seconds.2016-04-03T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=1026https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=4&year=2016&day=1&campaign=RSSApril Fool's Day sometimes called All Fools' Day, is one of the most light-hearted days of the year. Its origins are uncertain. Some see it as a celebration related to the turn of the seasons while others believe it stems from the adoption of the Gregorian Calendar which replaced the Julian Calendar.2016-04-01T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=1027https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=3&year=2016&day=23&campaign=RSSA full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely illuminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2016-03-23T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=1028https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=2&year=2016&day=22&campaign=RSSA full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely illuminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2016-02-22T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=1029https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=2&year=2016&day=14&campaign=RSSValentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Day is a holiday celebrated on February 14. It is the traditional day on which lovers express their love for each other by sending Valentine's cards, presenting flowers, or offering confectionery. The holiday is named after two among the numerous Early Christian martyrs named Valentine. The day became associated with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the High Middle Ages when the tradition of courtly love flourished. The day is most closely associated with the mutual exchange of love notes in the form of valentines. Modern Valentine symbols include the heart-shaped outline and the figure of the winged Cupid.2016-02-14T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=1030https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=1&year=2016&day=23&campaign=RSSA full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as seen by viewers on Earth, the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing the earth (the near side) is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears round. Only during a full moon is the opposite hemisphere of the Moon, which is not visible from Earth (the far side), completely illuminated. As a lunar month is about 29.531, the period between full moons can be either 29 or 30 days.2016-01-23T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=1031https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=1&year=2016&day=1&campaign=RSSNew Year's Day is observed on January 1, the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar also used in ancient Rome. In countries using the Gregorian calendar as their main calendar, it is a public holiday, often celebrated with fireworks at the stroke of midnight as the new year starts.2016-01-01T00:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=1032https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2026&day=2&campaign=RSSTougeNation Fall Fest is a free, all-ages gathering in Springdale featuring DJs, a breakdancing showcase, food trucks, vendors, and a car display. The event offers an evening program for anyone interested in music, dance, local vendors, and automotive displays. No ticket is required for entry, according to the organizer. Visit the official event website for current event information and updates.2026-10-02T18:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=1033https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2026&day=2&campaign=RSSThe 11th Annual Frisco Inferno Barbecue Competition brings a Downtown Rogers Rotary barbecue competition to South First Street in Downtown Rogers. The event includes a Friday sauce competition and Saturday pork-and-chicken tasting with People’s Choice voting. Friday sauce tasting is $5 per plate, while Saturday taster packs are $10; tickets are sold on site. Visit the organizer’s website for current admission and event information.2026-10-02T18:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=1034https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2026&day=2&campaign=RSSPrimetime at the Palace is an Arkansas Razorbacks basketball season tip-off event featuring team introductions, a dunk contest, a three-point contest, and a men’s Red-White scrimmage. Admission is free, though every attendee must claim a free ticket for entry. Basketball followers can look forward to an evening focused on the team and its preseason program. Visit the official event website for current admission and event information.2026-10-02T20:00:00Zuuid:82f96ce4-cf52-4549-b43a-efc93a17a85d;id=1035https://www.412crossing.com/events?month=10&year=2026&day=4&campaign=RSSA Greener Goodbye is a free community program centered on conservation burial in Arkansas. The afternoon begins with a screening of “Bury Me at Taylor Hollow,” followed by a discussion and Q&A on the topic. Registration is free and handled by Mourning Cloak. This program may interest viewers who want to learn more through film and conversation. Check the official event page for registration details and the latest updates.2026-10-04T14:00:00Z