The first Grand Lodge was formed on 24 June the feast day of John the Baptist in 1717. This may arise from a very old tradition, since the Baptist appears to have been regarded as the patron of stonemasons in continental Europe during the Middle Ages. The guild of masons and carpenters attached to Cologne
Independence Day, also called Fourth of July or July 4th, in the United States, the annual celebration of nationhood. It commemorates the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Independence-Day-United-States-holiday
Lodge is dark. No dinner will be served, and no meeting held afterwards. Masonry 101 class will still be held. Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers and is traditionally observed on the first Monday in September. It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and
Yom Kippur is the holiest day in Judaism and Samaritanism. It occurs annually on the 10th of Tishrei. Primarily centered on atonement and repentance, the day's observances consist of full fasting and ascetic behavior accompanied by intensive prayer as well as sin confessions.
All Hallows' Eve, or All Saints' Eve is a celebration observed in many countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Saints' Day.
Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces (who were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable). It coincides with other holidays including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day which are commemorated in other countries
Diwali, or Dipawali, is India's biggest and most important holiday of the year. 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. This festival is as important to Hindus as the Christmas holiday is to Christians.
The Stewards of Austin Lodge No. 12 will serve a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner with sides in This Monday. Following the dinner a family friendly movie will be played in the Theater. Friends, family, and significant others are welcome to join us for the dinner. A movie will be screened for the guests in the theater
Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated on various dates in the United States, Canada, Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Liberia. It began as a day of giving thanks and sacrifice for the blessing of the harvest and of the preceding year. Similarly named festival holidays occur in Germany and Japan. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanksgiving
The Stewards of Austin Lodge No. 12 will serve a traditional Chirstmas Dinner with sides in This Monday. Following the dinner a family friendly movie will be played in the Theater. Friends, family, and significant others are welcome to join us for the dinner. A movie will be screened for the guests in the theater
