Special days in Lebanon, when you may serve these dishes, are 9 February, Saint Maron's Day; 14 March, when in 2005 the "March 14 Coalition" was established, 8 September, holiday of the Nativity of our Lady and 22 November, when in 1943 the country became independent from the French. Lebanese love to eat tabouleh and hummus for New Year. On Worldcook's New Year page you will find New Year recipes from all over the world. Click on culinary calendar for more links between cooking and worldwide celebration.