About Holiday Brief

What we do

We write one-page briefs that explain each holiday: its origin, its date, how it is observed, what legal status it carries, and where it is contested. We link to primary sources on every claim. We compare neighbouring holidays (for example, US and Canadian Thanksgiving) so readers who are curious about the difference can find the answer in one place.

What we do not do

• We do not write gift guides, recipes, or holiday printables.
• We do not publish opening-hours or store-availability data. The information that drives those queries is updated faster than any reference site can keep up, and we do not have first-party access to that data.
• We do not accept sponsored content from religious organizations, political campaigns, or commercial brands.
• We do not host user-generated content.

How we handle contested holidays

Some holidays - Columbus Day, Independence Day, May Day, Hanukkah, Lunar New Year, Eid - are viewed very differently depending on where you stand. We present the historical record, the contemporary legal status, and the major perspectives that exist, with citations on every side. We do not endorse any single framing, and we do not delete briefs because they are uncomfortable.

Who runs this

Holiday Brief is operated by The Calendar Project, a single person in Asia. We are not backed by a foundation, a media company, or any religious body. If you want to get in touch about an error, a missing holiday, or a perspective we have misrepresented, write to contact@holidaybrief.org.

Where the money comes from

The project may run contextual advertising on informational pages. We do not run affiliate links to religious bodies or political organizations. We do not write sponsored content. Read our full disclosure.