Author Archives: Rob Burroughs

Easter Sunday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his death on Good Friday. Church services are held to celebrate, and Easter Egg hunts are held for children to find Chocolate Eggs. Easter Bonnets are worn, and the Easter Bunny visits children.

Good Friday commemorates Jesus being crucified on a cross and his death. Church services are held to remember the sacrifice that Jesus made. Hot Cross buns are eaten in many countries.

This day commemorates the washing of the feet by Jesus and his last supper with his disciples before he was betrayed by one of them, Judas. Maundy comes from the Latin word mandatum or commandment, which comes from Jesus’ words “I give you a new commandment.” There is a Royal Maundy Service where the UKContinue reading “Maundy Thursday”

This is the Sunday before Easter Sunday which marks Jesus’ triumphal return into Jerusalem. Its name originates from the palm branches waved and laid down by the crowd to greet and honour him. It is the start of Holy week.

This day marks the death date of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. It was made an official feast day in the early 17th century and commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, and celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish in general. Celebrations include parades and the wearing ofContinue reading “St. Patrick’s Day”

This day’s origins are unknown, however it was created on 16th March to bring awareness to the beauty of pandas in order to keep them from going extinct. In 1961, the World Wide Fund for Nature was formed and created their logo around the Panda, which meant the panda became a symbol around the worldContinue reading “National Panda Day”

This day celebrates and honours mothers in the United Kingdom on the fourth Sunday of Lent (3 weeks before Easter Sunday), either in March or April. It was said that Constance Adelaide Smith was inspired to advocate for Mothering Sunday, an already-existing Christian ecclesiastical celebration in which the faithful visit the church in which theyContinue reading “Mother’s Day/Mothering Sunday”

Pi Day This is celebrated on 14th March as Pi is approximately 3.14159, which can be rounded to 3.14. It is an opportunity for enthusiasts to recite the infinite digits of Pi, to talk to friends about math, and eat Pie. The website is here. Andorra Constitution Day The Constitution of Andorra was given assentContinue reading “Holidays on 14th March”