Thursday, January 1, 2004
Offices closed; no classes.
In the South it is traditional to eat black-eyed peas on New Year's Day for good luck in the coming year.
Tuesday, January 6, 2004
Offices open
Twelfth Night, also called Epiphany or Three Kings Day, is the last of the "twelve days of Christmas" and the first day of the Carnival season, which culminates in Mardi Gras. "King Cake" is a round braided cinnamon loaf served at Carnival parties; it has a small plastic baby hidden inside. Whoever gets the piece with the baby in it has to bring a King Cake to the next Carnival party.
Thursday, January 8, 2004
Offices open
Today is the anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans in 1815, in which Andrew Jackson led the militia and volunteers to defeat the invading British army.
Monday, January 19, 2004
Offices closed; no classes.
Monday, February 2, 2004
Offices open.
More information about Ground Hog Day at http://www.stormfax.com/ghogday.htm
Saturday, February 14, 2004
Monday, February 23, 2004
No classes; Medical School offices closed; Hospital offices open.
"Fat Monday" is the day before "Fat Tuesday", or Mardi Gras. Rex, King of Carnival, arrives aboard a Coast Guard cutter today at the Spanish Fountain. Parties and parades are in full swing today, building up to the big day tomorrow.
Tuesday, February 24, 2004
Offices closed; no classes
"Fat Tuesday" is the finale of the Carnival Season. The city is ruled for the day by Rex, King of Carnival, and no work gets done! This is the big day for masquing, revelry, and parades. Mardi Gras is indescribable, but here are some of the websites about Mardi Gras that make the attempt.
Future dates: February 8, 2005; February 28, 2006; February 20, 2007; February 5, 2008; February 24, 2009; February 16, 2010
Wednesday, February 25, 2004
No T1 or T2 classes; T3 and T4 classes in session; offices open.
Carnival is over and Lent has begun. Time to find yet more room in your attic to put away all your Mardi Gras beads.
Wednesday, March 17, 2004
Cabbages and potatoes, thrown from the parade floats that roll through the Irish Channel neighborhood, are taken home for St. Patrick's Day dinner.
Friday, March 19, 2004
Offices open.
St. Joseph is the patron saint of New Orleans' large population of Italian descent, who celebrate his day by parading, by decorating church altars with food for the poor, and by eating fava beans for good luck.
Thursday, April 1, 2004
Offices open.
Beware of e-mail hoaxes, especially false alarms about computer viruses.
Tuesday, April 6, 2004
Offices open. Classes in session; professors are asked not to schedule exams on this day.
Future dates: April 6, 2004; April 24, 2005; April 13, 2006; April 3, 2007; April 20, 2008; April 9, 2009; April 5, 2010
(The holy day begins at sundown the previous evening)
Friday, April 9, 2004
Offices closed; no classes
Sunday, April 11, 2004
After church, the Easter parade rolls through the French Quarter.
Future dates: March 27, 2005; April 16, 2006; April 8, 2007; March 23, 2008; April 12, 2009; April 4, 2010
Offices open.
Friday, April 23 through Sunday, May 2, 2004
Further information about Jazz Fest.
Sunday, May 9, 2004
Our women's cancers awareness scarf makes a great Mother's Day gift, while helping to support cancer research.
Saturday, May 22, 2004
Monday, May 31, 2004
Offices closed; no classes.
Sunday, June 13, 2004
Our prostate cancer awareness necktie and lapel pin make a great Father's Day gift, while helping to support cancer research.
Monday, June 14, 2004
Offices open.
Sunday, July 4, 2004
Offices closed; no classes
Wednesday, July 14, 2004
Offices open.
The Louisiana Purchase notwithstanding, Bastille Day is still celebrated with fireworks in the French Quarter.
Monday, September 6, 2004
Offices closed; no classes
Thursday, September 16, 2004
(The holy day begins at sundown the previous evening)
Offices open; professors are asked not to schedule exams on this day.
Saturday, September 18, 2004
Saturday, September 25, 2004
(The holy day begins at sundown the previous evening)
Monday, October 11, 2004
Offices open.
Sunday, October 31, 2004
Offices open.
Monday, November 1, 2004
This is the traditional day for visiting and beautifying the cemeteries of New Orleans.
Offices open.
Tuesday, November 2, 2004
Thursday, November 11, 2004
Offices open..
Thursday, November 25, 2004
Offices closed Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26; no classes.
Saturday, December 4, 2004
Wednesday, December 8, 2004
(The holy day begins at sundown the previous evening)
Wednesday, December 15, 2004
Looking for a way to make a difference this holiday season?
Please consider a donation to our Patient Relief Fund as an alternative to gift-giving.
Friday, December 24, 2004
Offices closed; no classes.
Saturday, December 25, 2004
Offices closed through Monday, January 3, 2005.
Looking for a way to make a difference this holiday season?
Please consider a donation to our Patient Relief Fund as an alternative to gift-giving.
Friday, December 31, 2004
Offices closed; no classes.
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