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2. Week-long celebration of African-American culture that symbolizes unity amongst all African-American people.
3. A Buddhist holiday that commemorates the day that Gautama Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment.
5. The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that Indians light outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness.
6. Chinese partner of Yin
8. A two day Mexican holiday honoring deceased loved ones by welcoming their spirits back for a joyful reunion.
9. Commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.
11. Big holiday in December that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ
14. This day marks the end of summer and the harvest, and the beginning of the dark cold winter—a time of year that was often associated with human death.
15. The Jewish Festival of Lights, symbolizing light over darkness and freedom of faith.
16. A Hindu festival of lights with variations among cultures, but primarily based around ideas of spiritual victory in where Dharma beats Adharma—light conquering evil!
17. A holiday stemming from the Chinese legend Chang’e, the goddess of the moon, celebrating harvest and promoting family unity. Mooncakes are commonly eaten during this holiday.

1. The ninth and holiest month of the Islamic calendar
4. A lively celebration to help honor the dead.
7. China's most important 15-day lunar celebration marking the end of winter and start of spring, representing the desire for new life.
10. The Festival of Colors, or Festival of Love, where good triumphs over evil in the NEST+m courtyard.
12. A holiday to express gratitude for the blessings of the past year.
13. Holiday originating from China that celebrates the start of a new year. This name is often used interchangeably with Chinese New Year.