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”
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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 11th November
Angola Independence Day This date celebrates the country’s independence from Portugal in 1975. The region was first visited by Portuguese explorer Diogo Cao in 1484. Over the following centuries, the Portuguese established settlements and trading posts along the Angolan coast. It was not until the 20th century that Portuguese control extended to the interior regionContinue reading “Holidays on 11th November”
Holidays on 9th November
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”
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 December
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 December”
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”
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”
