October

5 - Canadian Thanksgiving: In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday in October. Unlike the American tradition of remembering Pilgrims and settling in the New World, Canadians give thanks for a successful harvest.

15 - Ramadhan: The Holy Month of Ramadhan, is followed by muslims throughout the world. It begins after the crescent of the new moon is spotted and thus it varies from year to year and also from place to place.

31 - Halloween: The origins and traditions surrounding Halloween, as well as some fun Halloween recipes and spooky stories, are all here on Holiday's special Halloween site.