Rob Burroughs

Remembrance Sunday

Remembrance Sunday is when the United Kingdom reflect and commemorate those who have fought for the country on the Sunday closest to Armistice Day on the 11th November, the day when the First World War One ended. There is an event held at the Cenotaph where wreaths are laid by dignitaries and a walk pastContinue reading “Remembrance Sunday”

Holidays on 6th November

Dominican Republic Constitution Day This is a public holiday celebrated on the nearest Monday or Friday to the 6th November to create a three day weekend. The 6th November was when the country adopted its first constitution back in 1844. That year it proclaimed its independence from Haiti, and the constitution was signed in SanContinue reading “Holidays on 6th November”

Bonfire Night

Bonfire Night is celebrated in the United Kingdom to celebrate the thwarting of the Gunpowder Plot on 5th November 1605. The Gunpowder Plot saw several conspirators try to assassinate King James I because of religious differences. James became king in 1603 after the death of Queen Elizabeth I, who was a protestant. His reign startedContinue reading “Bonfire Night”

Holidays on 4th November

Panama Flag Day The flag of Panama was made by Maria de la Ossa de Amador by the “ley 48 de 1925”. The flag day is celebrated one day after Panamanian separation from Colombia in 1903, and is one of a series of holidays celebrated in November known as the Fiesta Patrias. Tonga National DayContinue reading “Holidays on 4th November”

Holidays on 3rd November

Dominica Independence Day This day marks independence from the United Kingdom in 1978. The Spanish first found the island, but didn’t make a serious effort to colonise due to a lack of national resources. The French showed an interest in the 17th century and established the first permanent European settlement in 1690. British gained possessionContinue reading “Holidays on 3rd November”

All Souls Day

2nd November is a day of prayer and remembrance for the souls of those who have died observed by Catholics and other Christian denominations. Many traditions on this day are associated with popular notions about purgatory. Bell toiling was meant to comfort those being cleansed. Lighting candles was to kindle a light of the poorContinue reading “All Souls Day”

All Saints Day

All Saints Day is a Christian solemnity in honour of all the saints, known and unknown. It is a day where we can celebrate all the saints, including those who do not, or are no longer, celebrated individually, either because the number of saints has become so many or because they were celebrated in groups,Continue reading “All Saints Day”

Day of the Dead

The Day of the Dead (or Dia de Muertos) is a Mexican holiday celebrated in the country and elsewhere associated with the Cathloic celebrations of All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day on 1st and 2nd November. The holiday sees family and friends gather to pray for and remember friends and family who have died. ItContinue reading “Day of the Dead”

Holidays on 1st November

Antigua & Barbuda Independence Day This marks the country’s independence from the United Kingdom on 1st November 1981. The British arrived with sailors from St. Kitts in 1632, founding a settlement at Falmouth on the south coast. It formally became a British colony in 1667, from 1685 until 1860 the island of Barbuda was leasedContinue reading “Holidays on 1st November”

Diwali

Diwali is a festival of lights celebrated by Hindus. The festival usually lasts five days and celebrated during the Hindu Lunisolar month Kartika (between Mid-October and mid-November). It symbolises the spiritual “victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.” It is associated with Lakashmi, goddess of prosperity, and also a celebrationContinue reading “Diwali”