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March 23, 2027

Diwali in America leads today's complete edition for United States.

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Group of South Asian adults celebrating Diwali with sparklers at night in traditional clothing.
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Diwali in America

In Indian-American communities, Diwali is celebrated with oil lamps (diyas), rangoli (floor art), fireworks, and sweets. In Edison, New Jersey, and Cupertino, California, the celebrations are large enough to shut down streets. In 2023, Diwali was declared a school holiday in New York City, making it the first South Asian holiday in the nation's largest school system. The AHA! moment: the oil lamp represents the victory of light over darkness, which is universal, but the way it is celebrated (with firecrackers at 2 AM) is specific. . 2026: Mar 4. 2027: Mar 23.

A cozy Thanksgiving table setting featuring a wreath napkin and candlelit ambiance.
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Thanksgiving Tradition

The Pilgrims did not eat turkey at the first Thanksgiving. They ate venison, fowl, and corn. The turkey became the symbol because Sarah Josepha Hale, the editor of Godey's Lady's Book, campaigned for 36 years to make Thanksgiving a national holiday, and she promoted the turkey as the centerpiece. Lincoln made it a holiday in 1863. The AHA! moment: the dish that defines Thanksgiving is not turkey. It is stuffing (or dressing, if you are from the South, where it is cooked in a pan, not inside the bird). The stuffing vs. dressing debate is one of the sharpest culinary lines in America. . 2026: Mar 4. 2027: Mar 23.

Zebu cattle on a dirt road amidst trees in Dassa, Benin.
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Animals of Benin Day

You witness African elephants, lions, and spotted hyenas as the distinctive wildlife native to Benin. You see dogs, cats, and guinea fowl kept as pets in Beninese households and villages. ACADA celebrates the world's pets, and helps assure better care.

A vibrant display of Trinidad and Tobago souvenirs in a Caribbean gift shop.
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Products of Trinidad and Tobago Day

You celebrate Angostura bitters, the world-renowned flavoring syrup produced in Trinidad since 1824, and Carib beer, the national lager that defines local gatherings and festivals. You recognize how Angostura bitters became essential to cocktail culture globally, while Carib beer represents Trinidadian identity and hospitality.