Holidays and Wine

Wine is often used to celebrate special occasions. Learn more about the holidays and how they relate to certain wines.

January
Japanese Coming of Age Day - Jan 14

February
Mardi Gras / Carnival - Feb 8 (or so)
Valentine's Day - Feb 14
Presidents Day - Feb 20 (or so)

March
Ides of March - Mar 15
St. Patrick's Day - Mar 17

April
Thomas Jefferson - Apr 13

May
May Day - May 1
Cinco de Mayo - May 5

June
Father's Day - June 8 (or so)
Weddings - all June

July
Independence Day - July 4
Bastille Day - July 14

September
Rosh Hashana - Sept 17
Oktoberfest - Sep 20-31

October
Henry V / St Crispin's Day - Oct 25
Halloween - Oct 31

November
Thanksgiving - Nov 25

December
Nutcracker Suite - Dec 1-30
Winter Solstice - Dec 21
Christmas, Hannukah, Kwaanza - Dec 25
Boxing Day, St Stephen's Day - Dec 26
New Year's Day - Dec 31

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