Lunar New Year is a celebration of the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar. It is the most important holiday in China, and it is also widely celebrated in South Korea, Vietnam, and countries with a significant overseas Chinese population.

Chanukah is a Jewish festival, lasting eight days from the 25th day of Kislev (in December) and commemorating the rededication of the Temple in 165 BC by the Maccabees after its desecration by the Syrians. It is marked by the successive kindling of eight lights.

The New Year is celebrated on January 1st and is when a new calendar year begins. This is the time when you make new wishes, goals, and resolutions to achieve for the year. The New Year celebrates a new beginning, and we should celebrate it because it provides a chance to celebrate having made it through another 365 days. It also fosters a sense of renewal and hope.

Halloween is celebrated on October 31st and is known as one of the spookiest holidays. According to History.com, this holiday was originally an ancient Celtic Festival of Samhain. During this festival, people would dress in costumes and light bonfires to protect themselves from ghosts. Modern Halloween contains classic "Trick or treating", carving jack o- lanterns, and parties celebrating all that is spooky and fun! Trick or Treating originated from the English celebration, ¨All Souls Day ¨, where poor people would go from house to house begging for soul cakes. In return, they would pray for the person's dead relatives. This tradition was encouraged by churches and it was referred to as, "Going a-souling". Halloween marks the end of summer and the start of winter, and I suppose the Samhain people wanted to have one last celebration before what they thought was going to be a cold dreary season. They also believed that on the 31st of October, the ghosts of the dead would come back to life. 

Diwali this year is from October 31st to November 4th 2024. This religious holiday for Hindus and it's also known as "the Festival of Lights". This is a time for religious rituals and it's one of the most important festivals of the year in India. Over the course of 5 days, Hindus have festival gatherings, firework displays, feasts, and prayer. They also exchange gifts between their loved ones, and celebrations include sweets, clothing, jewerley, and firecrackers!

Here are some ways to wish neighbors and friends who celebrate this important holiday:

• Have a happy and safe Diwali.

• May your Diwali be free from darkness and abundant with light.

• Have a fun and festive Diwali!

• Hoping your Diwali brings health, wealth, and happiness.

• May your Diwali bring peace and love to your life. ...

• Wishing you an abundance of love and riches this Diwali.

This religious holiday is celebrated by Christians on November 1st this year. All Saints Day is a day that commemorates all the saints of the church, both known and unknown, who are believed to have attained heaven. In Christianity, saints are martyrs of faith that lived heroically virtuous lives. This holiday is celebrated by tending to family graves and surrounding graveyards, lighting candles and leaving flowers. 

Here are some ways to wish your neighbors and friends to have a meaningful All Saints day:

• Wishing you an All Saints Day full immense joy. 

• Happy All Saints' Day!

• May you have a meaningful All Saints day this year!