 Some November Interfaith Inspirations:
Native  November
For Native Americans, November marks Gwilatkw,
the blanket season of the first snow, in which the Earth covers herself for her winter sleep.
~ Native American Heritage Month ~
November is a month of honoring indigenous people, culture, heritage.
 Pagan ~ Samhain (Hallowe'en) ~ Oct 31st ~ Nov 1
Samhain (pronounced 'sow'inn') marks the Feast of the Dead. Many Pagans also celebrate it as the old Celtic New Year (although some mark this at Imbolc).
 Christian ~ Hallowe'en (All Hallows' Eve) ~
Oct 31st ~ Nov 1
Christian celebration of mystery combining prayers and merriment involving children and families. It is a prelude to All Saint's Day. The night before All Saints' Day (All Hallows' Day). Its origins date back over 2000 years to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. It was celebrated as a Christian festival by the 8th Century.
Christian ~ November 1st ~ All Saints Day ~
Christian day of prayers of remembrance and intercession for the dead. Prayers of the faithful are seen as helping to cleanse the souls for the beatific vision of God in heaven. All Saints Day Christian day for honoring saints, known and unknown. In general, saints are persons with reputation for unusual lives of holiness and devotion to God or who were martyred for their faith. A Holy Day of Obligation in the Roman Catholic Church where saints have special formal status.
Christian ~ November 1st ~ All Souls Day ~
All Souls Day Christian day of prayers of remembrance and intercession for the dead. Prayers of the faithful are seen as helping to cleanse the souls for the beatific vision of God in heaven.
Christian ~ All Saints Day ~ November 1st
Christian day of prayers of remembrance and intercession for the dead. Prayers of the faithful are seen as helping to cleanse the souls for the beatific vision of God in heaven. All Saints Day Christian day for honoring saints, known and unknown. In general, saints are persons with reputation for unusual lives of holiness and devotion to God or who were martyred for their faith. A Holy Day of Obligation in the Roman Catholic Church where saints have special formal status.
Christian ~ All Souls Day ~ November 2nd ~
All Souls Day Christian day of prayers of remembrance and intercession for the dead. Prayers of the faithful are seen as helping to cleanse the souls for the vision of God in heaven.
Mexican Heritage~ November 2nd ~ Dia de Los Muertos ~
People celebrate and honor their loved ones who have left this world.
 Baha`i ~ November 3rd ~ Qudrat ~ Bahai
The beginning of the thirteenth month of the Bahá’í year, meaning “power.”
 Sikh ~ November 5th ~Birthday of Guru Nanak
Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Sahib starts with the early morning religious procession that goes around the localities singing shabads or hymns. The onlookers offer tea and sweets to the members of the procession as a gesture of good will. Guru Nanak Jayanti falls in the month of October- November. The three day festival starts with Akhand Path during which the Granth Sahib is read continuously and the conclusion of the reading coincides with the day of the festival. From: Indian Holidays Website, thank you! Sikhs commonly celebrate the birthday of their founder, Gurū Nanak Dev Ji, on the full moon day of Kartik, even though the guru’s biographers record his birth on April 15, 1469 C.E. A poet and mystic, Guru Nanak wrote 974 hymns that are included in the Sikh scriptures, known as the Gurū Granth Sahib.
 Orthodox Christian ~ Nov 15th ~ Dec 24th ~
Nativity Fast ~ Winter Lent
A season of preparation for the Nativity of Christ
Christian ~ November 23rd ~ Christ The King Christ the King Sunday celebrates the all-embracing authority of Christ as King and Lord of all things. Officially called "The Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King," it is celebrated on the final Sunday of Ordinary Time, the Sunday before Advent.This feast day commemorates Jesus’ teaching that he will return at the end of time to judge humanity. In the Western Christian liturgical year, this is the last Sunday; the following Sunday (i.e., the first Sunday of Advent) marks the beginning of a new year. Baha`i ~ November 25th ~ Qawl ~ Bahai
The beginning of the fourteenth month of the Bahá’í year, meaning “speech.”
 Interfaith ~ US ~ November 27th ~ Thanksgiving
A celebration in the United States for life's bounty and abundance. For some, the tradition is dated to the fall feast between Native Americans and Pilgrim settlers.
It is a day of giving thanks and appreciation for all the blessings we have symbolized by the feast on the table.
~ Native American Heritage Month ~
Native American Heritage Day encourages Americans of all backgrounds to appreciate the indigenous cultures appropriately, with ceremonies and activities. The Native American Heritage Day Bill encourages public elementary and secondary schools to enhance student understanding of Native Americans by providing classroom instructions focusing on their history, achievements, and contributions.
 Christian ~ November 30th ~ Dec 24th Advent
Advent marks the beginning of the Christian worship year in preparation for the birth of Jesus Christ. Always beginning on the Sunday nearest November 30, it is observed with the lighting of advent candles, display of wreaths and special ceremonies. Many families also use an advent calendar with their children; each day offering a special surprise.
Christian ~ November 30th ~ St. Andrews Day
Christian observance of the coming of Christianity to the area now know as Scotland. The day is a national holiday in Scotland.
Some brief definitions and dates from the Interfaith Calendar ~ many, many thanks!
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