Curated category
March observances
- Eleusinian MysteriesThe Eleusinian Mysteries began as a Bronze Age agrarian cult centered at the Panhellenic Sanctuary of Eleusis in ancient Greece.
- International Women's DayOn the 28th of February 1909, the Socialist Party of America organized a Woman's Day event in New York City. Activist Theresa Malkiel suggested holding this…
- MaslenitsaArchaeological evidence from the 2nd century AD suggests Maslenitsa may be the oldest surviving Slavic holiday. This ancient celebration predates…
- Ides of MarchThe Roman calendar counted days backward from three fixed points rather than forward from the first of the month. The Ides marked the 15th day in March, May…