Emancipation Day in Texas
In the state of Texas, Emancipation Day is celebrated as Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the state.
Juneteenth
Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19th, holds a particularly significant place in United States history and African American culture. This date marks the anniversary of June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced the end of the Civil War and the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the state, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863.
Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, also known as the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, is a significant feast in the Catholic Church that celebrates the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. The name Corpus Christi is Latin for "Body of Christ".