Hei Neak Ta or also known as the Spirit Parade is a festival that is celebrated each year to mark the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations. In other parts of Asia, Hei Neak Ta is known as the Lantern Festival and it is celebrated solely in the 15th day of … Read more
In different parts of the world, Pentecost or Whit Sunday has become a traditional day where baptism takes place. During this day, people enjoy picnics, outings to the country, and some family gatherings. In Poland, Whit Sunday or Pentecost is called “The Green Holiday” and during this holiday, the locals in Poland … Read more
Kadooment Day is one of the public holidays in the country of Barbados and it is celebrated every first Monday of August. The holiday marks the finale of the six-week-long Crop Over festival and it is one of the most fun, energetic, and colorful parties of the Caribbean carnivals. But what exactly … Read more
Tabaski, or popularly known as Eid al-Adha which means Feast of Sacrifice is the second of two Islamic holidays that is being observed in the world each year, the other one is Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Adha or Tabaski is holier than Eid al-Fitr because it is said that the holiday honors the … Read more
Punctuation marks are important because they are particularly useful in giving a written language clarity and comprehension. One wrong punctuation mark in a sentence or paragraph can give it a different meaning. With this, did you know that there is an annual holiday being celebrated especially for punctuation marks? National Punctuation Day … Read more
Grains are essential in our lives because many foods are made from it. It is one of the important ingredients for cooking and is also nutritional for our body. To give appreciation to the great harvest of grains, a feast is created and it is called Lammas Day. Lammas Day or “loaf-mass … Read more
The Day of the Sea or El Dia del Mar is a celebration dedicated for Bolivians to claim back their country’s coastline from Chile. The special day is spent with Bolivia’s president, school children, war veterans and fellow countrymen having a moment of silence while listening to the sound of the shore’s … Read more
Bermuda is a territory consisting of 181 islands and is famously known for its pink clear sand beaches. That is why every year on the 24th of May, the people of Bermuda celebrate Bermuda Day which marks the start of summer. This is also the first day of the year where the … Read more
Locally known as Thrue-Bab, Blessed Rainy Day is an indigenous festival for the Bhutanese. It is only celebrated in Bhutan and nowhere else in the world. The festival is celebrated on September 23rd and it is said that on that specific day, the rain is sanctified by the Buddha Mahavairocana. And so, … Read more
Melon Day is an annual celebration in Turkmenistan where it is considered the homeland of the best melons in the world. It is a national holiday that is devoted to festivities of celebrating the country’s muskmelon that is praised for its aroma, taste and big size. It is celebrated annually every second … Read more