Some October Interfaith Inspirations:
Native October
For Native Americans, October marks the season of the Cherokee Green Corn Ceremony and the season of Xlaaw, the season to put up food for the coming winter.
Judaism Rosh Hashanah ~ October 2nd ~ 4th
Sundown to Sundown
Jewish New Year. Beginning at sundown is New Year’s Day for the year 5781 and the anniversary of the creation of the world. Jews celebrate Rosh Hashanah with A time of introspection, abstinence, prayer and penitence. The story of Abraham is read, with the blowing of the shofar (ram’s horn) and special foods are eaten like apples and honey, marking it as the first of the Ten Days of Awe [or Repentance]. Celebrate with us HERE
Christian ~ St Francis Day & Blessing Of The Animals ~ October 4th
Christian recognition of service to people and appreciation of the natural world,
as practiced by St Francis and the Franciscan Monastic Order which he founded.
Blessing of the Animals is a showing of respect for the domestic animals that people hold dear.
Observed on various dates - especially related to St. Francis.
Judaism ~ Yom Kippur ~ October 11 (sunset) ~ October 12
Jewish day of atonement.
This holiest day of the Jewish year is observed with strict fasting and ceremonial repentance to reestablish their relationship with God, Jews ask for forgiveness and forgive others [Kol Nidre], and then they can confess their sins and ask for divine forgiveness. Prayer and fasting begin at sundown on this day and continue through the following day.
Celebrate with us HERE
Baha'i ~ ‘Ilm – Bahá’í ~ October 15
The beginning of the twelfth month of the Bahá’í year, meaning “knowledge.”
Judaism ~ Sukkot ~ sunset October 16th to nightfall October 23rd
Begins sunset 10/16 ~ Ends at nightfall 10/23
5 days after the solemn Jewish day of atonement, this is one of the most joyous Jewish celebrations.
The word "Sukkot" means "booths," and refers to the temporary dwellings that are commanded to live in during this holiday in memory of the period of wandering. Some make these structures in their
backyards and sleep in them during this week. Celebrate with us here!
Christian ~ Saint Luke Day ~ Patron Saint of Physicians & Surgeons ~ October 18th
Christian recognition of Apostle and Evangelist Luke, disciple of Jesus.
Interfaith ~ G.O.D. Day ~ Global Oneness Summit ~ October 19th-24th
Global Oneness Day was created to awaken the world to Oneness in this generation
so we create a culture of solidarity that serves humanity and all of life on Earth.
Bahai ~ Birth of the Bab ~ October 20th
Baha'i honoring of the founder of the Babi religion, forerunner to Baha'u'llah and the Baha'i faith.
Sikh ~ Installation of Scriptures as Guru Granth ~ October 20th
Sikh scriptures, the Adi Granth, are honored as perpetual Guru.
Interfaith ~ United Nations Day ~ October 24th
Commemorates the founding of the world organization in 1945.
Judaism ~ Sukkot ~ Shemini Atzeret [8th Day of Assembly] Oct.23
This eighth day of Sukkot [Festival of Tabernacles] features prayers for rain
and a good harvest in the coming year. It begins at sundown.
Judaism ~ Simchat Torah ~ Oct. 24
Jewish day to celebrate the reading of the Law.
Synagogue services involve readings, processions and blessing of the children.
Hindu SikhJain ~ Diwali ~ Hindu New Year October 31st
Hindu Festival of Lights symbolizing the human urge to move toward the light.
Gift exchanges, fireworks and festive meals. Jain celebration of Lord Mahavira's day of final liberation.
Pagan ~ Samhain (Hallowe'en) ~ October 31st
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)~ October31st
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 ~ 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 beatific vision of God in heaven. |