We are celebrating Erev Purim on March 2. Purim Day is calculated based on the Hebrew calendar. It usually falls on the 14th day of the month of Adar. Since it is based on the Hebrew calendar, the dates usually differ in the Gregorian calendar every year. It is a day of celebration to commemorate the victory of the Jewish people over their enemies. The festival is based on the stories from the biblical “Book of Esther.” The word ‘Purim’ translates to ‘Feast of lots.’ The Jewish people were marked for death by the Persian emperor, Ahasuerus.
St. Urho’s Day
St. Urho’s Day is observed each year on March 16 in Finland in anticipation of St. Patrick’s Day. In all possibilities, St. Urho is a fictional character yet the tales about him are just as fascinating.
St. Urho’s Day is a lighthearted celebration that gears up revelers for all the partying and drinking of St. Patrick’s Day. This is the day to let down your hair and get ready for the forthcoming celebrations. Unlike St. Patrick’s Day, the color of St. Urho’s Day is purple. So don’t forget to wear the colors of the day as you partake in all the fun. Happy St. Urho’s Day to all!
Guam History And Chamorro Heritage Day
Guam History and Chamorro Heritage Day is on the first Monday in March every year and this year, it falls on March 2. Most of us may be aware that Guam is a former Spanish colony. Others may recognize it as the home of several U.S. military bases. But what many don’t know is the story of the island itself — the incredible people, culture, and heritage. Guam is the largest island in Micronesia and home to the indigenous Chamorro people. Over centuries of colonialism and turmoil, the songs, language, and soul of the Chamorro lie forgotten, but Guam History and Chamorro Heritage Day reclaims some of these lost narratives. It is a day of traditional song, dance, food, and storytelling and isn’t just a celebration of the Chamorro identity but provides a vision for their future.