10/27/2025
So Many things to be Thankful for, Recognize and to Celebrate.......
So many cultures to learn about too!
~~November Daily Highlights:~~
November 1: All Saints' Day, World Vegan Day, National Authors' Day.
November 2: All Souls' Day, Day of the Dead (ends).
November 2: Daylight Saving Time Ends (clocks go back 1 hour).
November 4: Election Day.
November 11: Veterans Day (a federal holiday, also Remembrance Day in other countries).
November 13: World Kindness Day.
November 14: World Diabetes Day.
November 15: America Recycles Day, National Philanthropy Day.
November 19: International Men's Day, World Toilet Day, National Entrepreneurs' Day.
November 20: Transgender Day of Remembrance, Universal Children's Day.
November 20: World Television Day, Great American Smokeout (third Thursday of Nov).
November 27, 2025: Thanksgiving Day (a federal holiday, fourth Thursday of the month).
November 28, 2025: Black Friday, Native American Heritage Day, Buy Nothing Day.
November 29, 2025: Small Business Saturday, Computer Security Day.
~~Month-long Observances~~
Throughout November, several causes and communities are recognized:
`American Indian & Alaska Native Heritage Month (Native American Heritage Month)
`National Adoption Month
`National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month
`Aviation History Month
`National Diabetes Month (American Diabetes Month)
`Epilepsy Awareness Month
`National Family Caregivers Month
`Lung Cancer Awareness Month
`Military Family Month (National Veterans and Military Families Month)
“Movember” (Men's Health Awareness Month)
`National Gratitude Month
`National Novel Writing Month
`World Vegan Month
** There are several other religious observances in November across different faiths, including significant dates in the Sikh, BaháʼĂ, Hindu, Christian, and Pagan calendars. **
~~Key religious observances in November:~~
`Diwali (Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism): While often in October, the dates for this festival of lights can fall in early November...
`Samhain (Pagan/Wiccan): A Pagan and Wiccan festival that marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter, spanning from Oct 31-Nov 1.
`Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Sahib (Sikhism): This day commemorates the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism. The date changes yearly on the Gregorian calendar, but it is often in November -Nov 5 in 2025.
`Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib (Sikhism): This day commemorates the martyrdom of the ninth Sikh Guru, observed on November 24.
`Ascension of 'Abdu'l-Bahá (Baháʼà Faith): A sacred day commemorating the death of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, a central figure in the Baháʼà Faith, observed on November 30 2025.
`Day of the Covenant (Baháʼà Faith): A day of celebration in the Baháʼà Faith, observed on November 26.
`Feast of St. Andrew (Christian): A Christian feast day celebrated on November 30, honoring St. Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland, Greece, and other nations.
`Beginning of Advent (Christian): The season of Advent, a time of preparation for Christmas, begins on the fourth Sunday before December 25. This means the first Sunday of Advent often falls in late November (Nov 30 in 2025).
`Solemnity of Christ the King (Catholic): This Catholic observance is celebrated on the last Sunday of Ordinary Time, typically in late November.
`Nativity Fast (Eastern Orthodox Christian): This period of abstinence and penance in preparation for Christmas begins on November 15.
