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Are you tired of the consumerist frenzy that seems to take over every holiday season? Yearning for a way to celebrate that feels authentic and enriching, rather than just another obligation? My partner and I can relate. We celebrate Yule on the Winter Solstice every year, and have found it to be an invigorating break […]

Hello, conscious celebrators and welcome fellow followers of our Alternative Holidays Calendar! Today, we’re uncorking something truly special—International Merlot Day. Landing on November 7th each year, this celebrating International Merlot Day invites us to pause and ponder the role of this delicious grape variety in our lives and our world. As a wine-making hobbyist myself,

Food—it’s a universal language that transcends boundaries and brings people together. From family dinners to cultural festivals, food is often at the heart of our most cherished traditions. And yet, for many of us living in a consumption-driven society, food has become just another item on our shopping list. World Food Day offers a unique

Hey there, kindred spirits on a journey toward alternative and intentional living! Have you ever felt a disconnect between modern holidays and what truly resonates with your soul? Or perhaps you’ve noticed that the centerpiece of most American meals, and indeed our celebrations, is meat? Yes, from Thanksgiving turkeys to Fourth of July barbecues, it’s

If you’re feeling disconnected from the natural world that sustains us all, it might be time to pay homage to one of its smallest yet most invaluable contributors—the honey bee. Every third Saturday in August, we celebrate World Honey Bee Day, a day designed to appreciate these marvelous creatures and the hard work that goes

Unlike holidays that can sometimes turn into consumerist traps, International Day of Friendship keeps the focus on what truly matters—our connections with each other.