Of Holiday Fun and Facts

 

March

First Monday in March
Pulaski Day

Basically a Polish pride day. Casimir (Kazimierz) Pulaski lived from 1747 to 1779. He came to the U.S. in 1777 and was made a general in the revolutionary army in 1778. Pulaski Day is observed as a legal holiday in Chicago

March 8

Purim

Purim, a Jewish holiday, is observed on Adar 14 and 15 by the Hebrew calendar. This day commemorates queen Esther's intervention in the 5th century BC to save the Jews of Persia. The story of her actions is retold on this day Observance begins at sunset

 

March 8th
International (Working) Women's Day

Celebrates the women's liberation movement. This day is used to reflect on issues of women's rights and gender equality

March 17th

Saint Patrick's Day

Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, lived from 389 to 461 AD. He was a bishop and missionary, and was born in Britain. This day is typically observed by the wearing of some green article of clothing, consumption of beer, and enjoyment of Irish music and dance

March 21st

Start of Aries astrological sign
Aries, the ram

About March 21st
Vernal Equinox

Day in spring when the night and day are of equal length
Official first day of the spring season


"THINK SPRING"

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