holidays – Page 4 – People's World

December 12, 2017 By Ari Goldman

There’s no mystery in understanding why Jews, and perhaps most peoples, celebrate a holiday of light at the time of the winter solstice.

October 4, 2016 By Eric A. Gordon

The new year gives Jews and non-Jews alike much occasion for examination.

July 11, 2016 By Special to People’s World

July 14th is Bastille Day, the holiday commemorating the fall of the Bastille prison at the beginning of the French Revolution in 1789.

April 21, 2016 By Special to People’s World

The eight-day Jewish festival of Passover begins Friday night in the Jewish year 5776.

March 23, 2016 By Special to People’s World

Purim festivities emphasize the historic struggle of a people for survival and pride, and this takeaway from the holiday can't be forgotten.