Cannon Cultures
Celebrations of the World
Christmas in Germany
Learn about a wealth of German tradtions that make the season bright including the Christmas Markets, the legend of the Christmas Pickle, Advent, St. Nicholas Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and even the Second Day of Christmas.
Click here to read more from Cannon parent Bianca Wittgraefe.
Click here to read more from Cannon parent Bianca Wittgraefe.
Hanukkah
Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday celebrated for eight days and nights. It starts on the twenty-fifth of the Jewish month of Kislev, which coincides with late November-late December on the secular calendar. In Hebrew, the word "hanukkah" means "dedication." The name reminds us that this holiday commemorates the re-dedication of the holy Temple in Jerusalem following the Jewish victory over the Syrian-Greeks in 165 B.C.E.
Click here to read more from Cannon parent Maya Kellman.
Click here to read more from Cannon parent Maya Kellman.
Diwali
Diwali, the Indian New Year was highlighted in November. It is called the Festival of Lights as the diyas (flames in small earthen pots) symbolize peace, prosperity, and knowledge that overcomes darkness, despair and ignorance
Rohan Handa '18 and Kunal Handa '21 wrote the following article about Diwali. We thank these students for going beyond to write an article that's meaningful to their culture.
Click here to read more about Diwali from Cannon students.
Click here to read more about Diwali from Cannon students.
National Hispanic Heritage Month
In 2013, the U.S. Congress authorized and requested President Barack Obama to designate September 15 through October 15 "National Hispanic Heritage Month," in order to honor the achievements of Hispanics in America. During his proclamation of National Hispanic Heritage Month in 2013, the President stated two key facts: First, all Americans are bound by a love of liberty and justice and the belief that a better life should await anyone willing to work for it; secondly, Hispanic Americans represent an array of distinct and vibrant cultures, each of which enriches communities in valuable ways.
Click here to read more from Lower School World Language Teacher Teresa Schmitt.
Click here to read more from Lower School World Language Teacher Teresa Schmitt.
Celebrations of the World
| Celebration | Dates |
| Hispanic Heritage Month | September 15 - October 15 |
| Diwali | November |
| National American Indian Heritage (Native American) | November |
| Hanukkah | December 6 - December 14 |
| Kwanzaa | December 26 - January1 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday | January 19 |
| Chinese New Year | February 8 |
| Black History Month | February |
| Irish History Month | March |
| Greek Independence Day | March 25 |
| Holocaust Remembrance Day | April - May |
| National Asain American/ Pacific Islander Heritage Month | May |
| Ramadan | June 6 - July 5 |
| Carribean American Heritage Month | June |
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