October 17-21 – Hindu: Durga Puja
Celebrates the goddess Durga’s victory over the buffalo demon Mahishasur

October 31 – Pagan and Wiccan: Samhain*
Celebrates the end of the harvest and the beginning of winter.

November 1 – Christian: All Saints’ Day
Honors all saints, known and unknown.

November 2 – Christian: All Souls’ Day
Commemorates all the faithful departed.

November 8 – Hindu: Diwali
The festival of lights, celebrating the victory of light over darkness.

November 10 – Baha’i: Birthday of the Bab*
Celebrates the birth of the Baha’i co-founder.

November 24 – Sikh: Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib
Honors the martyrdom of the ninth Sikh Guru.

November 29 – Christian: Advent
Marks the beginning of the Christian liturgical year leading up to Christmas.

December 4 – Eastern Orthodox Christian: The Entrance of the Theotokos into the TempleCelebrates the presentation of Mary in the temple.

December 6 – Christian: Saint Nicholas DayCelebrates Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of children.

December 8 – Buddhist: Bodhi DayCommemorates the enlightenment of Buddha.

December 5-12 – Jewish: Hanukkah*The Festival of Lights, celebrating the rededication of the Second Temple.

December 21 – Pagan and Wiccan: Yule*Celebrates the winter solstice and the rebirth of the sun.

December 25 – Christian: ChristmasCelebrates the birth of Jesus Christ