President's Holiday Messages
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Eid al-Adha 2020
President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha.
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Independence Day 2020
President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the meaning of Independence Day at this time in our nation's history.
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What Juneteenth means
President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on this important holiday in our nation.
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Memorial Day 2020
Memorial Day has only been an official holiday since 1971, but its legacy belongs to all service members. President Kavalhuna shares his reflections.
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What Cinco de Mayo means
President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the holiday known as Cinco de Mayo.
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What Ramadan means
President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the meaning of Ramadan, and how we can support our Muslim community.
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Earth Day and Arbor Day
President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on two major environmental holidays this week.
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Holy Week, Good Friday, and Easter
President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on Easter, the centerpiece of the Christian year, and Holy Week and Good Friday.
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What Passover means
President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the meaning of Passover.
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What Presidents’ Day means
President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on Presidents' Day (Washington's Birthday).
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The Chinese New Year
President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the Chinese New Year, sometimes called the Lunar New Year.
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Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany
As part of a series on religious, cultural, and historic holidays, President Kavalhuna shares his reflects surrounding the Christmas holiday season.
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What Kwanzaa means
As part of a series on cultural, historic, and religious holidays, President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on Kwanzaa.
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What Hanukkah means
As part of a series about religious, historic, and cultural holidays, President Kavalhuna shares his reflections about Hanukkah.
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What Thanksgiving means
President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on this festive holiday. Henry Ford College will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 through Sunday, Dec. 1 in observance of the holiday.
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What Veterans Day means
President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on this national holiday that honors all military veterans.
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Halloween, All Saints', All Souls' holidays
The holidays are distinct, but are deeply intertwined with many traditions through the centuries. President Kavalhuna shares his reflections.
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Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day
President Kavalhuna talks about Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day, which are commemorated on the second Monday of October.
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What Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur mean
As part of a series on religious, culture, and historic holidays, President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the Jewish High Holy Days.
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What Hispanic Heritage Month means
September 15 - October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. President Kavalhuna shares some history, and his thoughts about the celebration.