MLK Day Is On The Way︱Holidays
By Kelly
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is held annually in mid-January. Martin Luther King Jr. was a civil rights activist and speaker, and is known for his famous “I Have A Dream” speech. He spoke up for nonviolent means to end racial segregation. He had to either pay $500 or serve 386 days in jail as a punishment for leading the Montgomery Bus Boycott at age 26. Martin among 30,000 to 40,000 African Americans participated in the boycott. He, who had tried to help others, was assassinated at age 39 on a balcony.
Famous MLK Jr. Quotes That Still Impact Us Today
- “The time is always right to do what is right."
- "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.
- "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."
- "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter."
Chinese New Year
By Brandon
Chinese New Year is the most celebrated festival for families around the world. It lasts for a week. The celebration is determined by the lunar calendar. It takes place around the new moon between January and February. This lasts about 15 days until the Lantern Festival. This year, the holiday starts on February 10th. The Chinese New Year is a holiday that follows the Chinese Zodiac, and we are on the year of the dragon. The Chinese New Year is ancient, and dates back to around three thousand, five hundred years old. It is believed to have started during the Shang dynasty, when they held sacrificial ceremonies to honor the gods in the beginning of each year. Chinese New Year has become mostly non-religious since then and it is now the most popular and longest Chinese holiday.
