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.
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
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
Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days, starting on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew calendar, which may occur at any time from late November to late December in the Gregorian calendar. The festival is observed by lighting the candles of a candelabrum with nine branches, called a menorah (or hanukkiah).
Merry Christmas, Frohe Weihnachten, Joyeux No‘l, Buon Natale, Vrolijk Kerstfeest, Feliz Navidad, God Jul, Mutlu Noeller.
The Evangelist is particularly associated with Scottish lodges. The Lodge of Edinburgh was associated with the aisle of St. John the Evangelist in St. Giles Cathedral from the 15th century.ÊThe Grand Lodge of All England, and its predecessor, the Ancient Society of Freemasons in the City of York, elected and installed their President, then from
Austin Lodge No. 12 wishes you and your family a very Happy New Year.