National Michelle Shafer Half-Moon Cookie Day is celebrated on March 25 every year in the United States. This day is to commemorate the life of Michelle Shafer, who committed suicide. Her memory is honored by eating her favorite cookies, known as half-moon cookies, on her birthday. A half-moon cookie is an iconic vanilla cookie topped with vanilla icing on one side and chocolate fudge icing on the other, creating the best of both worlds in one bite! This day is also a day of remembrance to celebrate the lives of loved ones who lost their lives to suicide.
St. Joseph’s Day
St. Joseph’s Day is celebrated on March 19 every year. The day commemorates the feast of St. Joseph, the husband of the Virgin Mary and legal father of the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Did you know that St. Joseph’s Day has the rank of solemnity in the Catholic Church? Yes, St. Joesph’s Day is a feast day of the highest rank in the provinces of the Anglican Communion and a feast in the Lutheran Church. Although St. Joseph is one of the most-recognized saints, very little is known about him.
Suriname Phagwah
Suriname Phagwa is celebrated on the last full moon day of the Hindu lunisolar calendar month, which usually falls in early March. This year, it takes place on March 3. It is the Hindu spring festival celebrated in Suriname and is referred to as the festival of colors. The day is also a public holiday in some Caribbean nations, such as Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago. Phagwa is based on Hindu tradition and beliefs, and it is connected with the worship of specific Hindu gods. It is believed to represent the triumph of good over evil. During Phagwa in Suriname, many non-Hindus enjoy joining in on the colorful Phagwa festivities. As part of the tradition, people are bespattered with a red liquid dye, which is called ‘abeer.’