By: Caitlyn Devlin, MS, RDN New Year’s Day is observed by almost all of the world on January 1st. The first day of the year is said to represent a fresh start after reflecting on the events of the past year. A variety of celebrations around the world recognize this day. It may be marked...
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Kwanza
By Valerie Ortiz, MS, RDN Kwanzaa, annual holiday affirming African family and social values that is celebrated primarily in the United States from December 26 to January 1.Kwanzaa is a Swahili word that means “first” and signifies the first fruits of the harvest. Each of the days of the celebration is dedicated to one of the seven principles of...
Christmas
By Valerie Ortiz, MS, RDN Christmas, Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus. The English term Christmas (“mass on Christ’s day”) is of fairly recent origin. Since the early 20th century, Christmas has also been a secular family holiday, observed by Christians and non-Christians alike, devoid of Christian elements, and marked by an increasingly elaborate exchange of gifts. In this secular Christmas celebration, Santa...