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Festa della Repubblica This is the Italian National Day and Republic Day with the main celebration taking place in Rome. It commemorates the institutional referendum held by universal suffrage in 1946 in which the Italian people were called to the polls to decide on the form of government following World War Two and the fallContinue reading “Holidays on 2nd June”

Pentecost or Whit Sunday is the 49th Day after Easter Sunday. It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles of Jesus while they were in Jerusalem celebrating the Feast of Weeks. It is a moveable feast given that the date of Easter Sunday changes each year.

This date was dedicated to Saint Joseph in several Western Calendars in the 10th Century, and this was established by Rome in 1479. Customs include attending Mass or Divine Service, wearing red-coloured clothing, carrying dried fava beans that have been blessed, and assembling home altars dedicated to Saint Joseph.

Global Recycling Day This day was created in 2018 to help recognise, and celebrate, the importance recycling plays in preserving our precious primary resources and securing the future of our planet. It is a day for the world to come together and put the planet first. The mission of Global Recycling Day, as set outContinue reading “Holidays on 18th March”

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”

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community. A commemoration of Muhammed’s first revelation, it is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam, and lasts 29 to 31 days, from one sighting of the crescent moon to the next.Continue reading “Ramadan”

World Consumer Rights Day This day raises global awareness of all consumer rights and needs. Celebrating the day is a chance to demand that the rights of all consumers are respected and protected, and to protest against market abuses and social injustices which undermine those rights. The day is globally recognised and accredited by UnitedContinue reading “Holidays on 15th March”

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”

This day celebrates the day Mauritius became an independent state within the Commonwealth. The country compromises four islands, and was first occupied by the Portuguese, then the Dutch, the French and finally the British. After World War II Britain acknowledged the importance of giving up its former colonies, and it adopted a new constitution andContinue reading “Mauritius Independence Day”