Author Archives: Rob Burroughs

Harvey Ball created the smiley face in 1963. As the years pass he became concerned about the over-commercialisation of his symbol, and how its original meaning and intent had become lost in the constant repetition of the marketplace. Out of the concern came this day, he thought that all of us should devote one dayContinue reading “Happy World Smile Day”

Cyprus Independence Day This day commemorates when Cyprus became independent from the British in 1960 after it won full sovereignty from Britain. It is celebrated by festivals at schools and a large military parade in Nicosia. Nigeria Independence Day This day commemorates when the country proclaimed independence in 1960 from Britain. In the 1950s theContinue reading “Holidays on 1st October”

This day is commonly called Boipuso and commemorates the Declaration of Independence of Botswana from the United Kingdom on 30th September 1966. The most powerful ruler was King Kharma III, who had strong support from the British government. His eldest son was Sekgoma II, who became chief of the Bamangwato upon Kharma’s detah in 1923.Continue reading “Independence Day of Bostwana”

Michaelmas Michaelmas is a Christian festival observed in some Western liturgical calendars, and is one of the four quarter days of the financial year. In Christian angelology, the Archangel Michael is the greatest of all the angels and is honoured for defeating Lucifer in the war in heaven. World Heart Day In 2012, world leadersContinue reading “Holidays on 29th September”

St Wenceslaus Day (Czech Statehood Day) This day commemorates the duke of Bohemia Wenceslaus I who was assasinated on this day in 935. His martyrdom and the popularity of several biographies gave rise to a reputation for heroic virtue that resulted in his elevation to sainthood. He was posthumously declared to be a king andContinue reading “Holidays on 28th September”

This is the holiest day of the year in Judaism, also known as the Day of Atonement. Its central themes are atonement and repentance. Jews traditionally observe this holy day with a day-long fast and intensive prayer, often spending most of the day in synagogue services.

French Community Holiday This holiday is held only in the French Community of Belgium. The date was chosen by them after an important episode in the Belgian Revolution from the United Kingdom of the Netherlands. This erupted on the night of 25th August 1830 following a performance of the patriotic opera La Muette de Portici,Continue reading “Holidays on 27th September”

European Day of Languages This day has been celebrated since 2001 as part of a council of Europe initiative to use linguistic diversity as a tool for achieving greater intercultural understanding and a key element in the rich cultural heritage of Europe. The general objectives of the day are: Alerting the public to the importanceContinue reading “Holidays on 26th September”

Cambodia Constitution Day This day commemorates the proclamation of the constitution on this day in 1993. The country was brought to its knees by the infamous Khmer Rouge regime of Pol Pot in the 1970s, and then followed by the Cambodian-Vietnamese War which lasted until 1991 and the signing of the Paris Peace Agreements inContinue reading “Holidays on 24th September”

International Day of Sign Languages This day supports and protects the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of all deaf people and other sign language users. In 2020, the World Federation of the Deaf is issuing a Global Leaders challenge. This challenge aims to protect the use of sign languages by local, national and global leadersContinue reading “Holidays on 23rd September”