Holidays and celebrations

Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead)

When: November 2 (generally celebrated October 31-November 2)

Día de Muertos is a Mexican holiday and involves family and friends gathering to celebrate and remember friends and family who have died. Typically, the celebration includes the creation of altars to remember the dead and traditional dishes.

Programming Suggestion: Mexican instrumental music, Mariachi music, educational talk on the holiday and its traditions

Hanukkah

When: December

Hanukkah is a Jewish festival commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. It is characterized by the successive lighting of eight candles as well as gift exchange and music.

Programming Suggestion: Hanukkah songs, educational talk on the holiday and its traditions