Author Archives: Rob Burroughs

Laos National Day This day marks the establishment of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic in 1975. By the 20th century Lao had become a French protectorate. Following the end of World War Two, resistance to French control grew and the Pathet Lao resistance organisation was formed by the Indochinese Communist Party. The armed struggle againstContinue reading “Holidays on 2nd December”

Portugal Independence Day This day celebrates when Portugal regained sovereignty after a period of Spanish rule between 1580 and 1640. Portugal was plunged into a royal crisis in 1587 following the death of King D. Sebastiao at the battle of Alcacer Quibir in North Africa. The King of Spain, Philip II, invoked his right toContinue reading “Holidays on 1st December”

Barbados Independence Day This day celebrates when Barbados gained independence from the United Kingdom on this day in 1966. It became an English colony in the early 17th century. It became an important producer of sugar cane and a key strategic location in the region for Britain. It was the only Caribbean island that didn’tContinue reading “Holidays on 30th November”

This day creates awareness about the increasing threats facing the Jaguar and the critical conservation efforts ensuring its survival from Mexico to Argentina. It celebrates the America’s largest wild cat as an umbrella species for biodiversity conservation and an icon for sustainable development and the centuries-old cultural heritage of Central and South America. This dayContinue reading “International Jaguar Day”

Albania Flag Day This days celebrates the Albanian Declaration of Independence on this day in 1912 and the rise of the Albaian flag in Vlora, coinciding with the day in which Skanderbeg raised the same flag in Kruje in 1443. Mauritania Independence Day This is the national day of the country and commemorates independence fromContinue reading “Holidays on 28th November”

It is an informal name for the day following Thanksgiving in the United States. The day following Thanksgiving has been regarded as the beginning of the United States Christmas shopping season since 1952. The term “Black Friday” did not become widely used until more recent decades, during which time global retailers have adopted the termContinue reading “Black Friday”

This is a federal holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November. It originated as a harvest festival, and Thanksgiving dinner remains the centrepiece. The dinner traditionally consists of foods and dishes indigenous to the Americas like turkey, potatoes, stuffing, squash, corn, green beans, cranberries and pumpkin pie. It is considered the start of theContinue reading “Thanksgiving”

Today marks 105 years since the First World War ended as Germany signed an armistice with the allied forces declaring fighting would stop on the 11th day of the 11th month at the 11th hour. This day allows people to remember and honour those who are fighting or have fought in wars. Services and paradesContinue reading “Remembrance/Veterans/Armistice Day”

Azerbaijan Flag Day This is a state holiday established in 2009 to commemorate the anniversary of the adoption of the flag of Azerbaijan in 1918. It has been a non-working public holiday since 2009. Cambodia Independence Day This day celebrates the country’s independence from France in 1953. France started controlling the country in 1863. KingContinue reading “Holidays on 9th November”