All Souls Day: (excerpted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Souls%27_Day) In Western Christianity, All Souls’ Day commemorates the faithful departed. This day is principally observed in the Catholic Church, although some churches of the Anglican Communion and the Old Catholic Churches also celebrate it. The Eastern Orthodox churches observes several All Souls’ Days during the year. The Roman Catholic [...]

White Cane Safety Day: (excerpted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Cane_Safety_Day) White Cane Safety Day is an unofficial holiday in the United States, celebrated on October 15 of each year since 1964. The date is set aside to celebrate the achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired and the important symbol of blindness and tool of independence, [...]