The omer refers to the 49-day period between the second night of Passover (Pesach) and the holiday of Shavuot.

The Passover Seder is a feast held on the first night of Passover that marks the beginning of the holiday.

The word Purim means lots and refers to the lottery that Haman used to choose the date for the massacre.

Christmas is the annual Christian festival celebrating Christ's birth, held on December 25 in the Western Church.

Hanukah is the Jewish eight-day, wintertime “festival of lights,” celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers, holiday songs

The Jewish month of Tishrei (coinciding with September or October) is full with religious significance, filled with major holidays.