Universal Children’s Day
Universal Children's Day is celebrated to promote international togetherness and awareness among children worldwide. The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) promotes and coordinates the day, which also works towards improving children's welfare.
Monkey Buffet Festival
The Monkey Buffet Festival takes place every year in Lopburi, Thailand. During the festival, people offer fruits, vegetables, and candies to the monkeys that live around the ancient temple of Phra Prang Sam Yot.
Thanksgiving, United States
Thanksgiving is celebrated in the U.S. on the fourth Thursday in November. It is a day to give thanks for the autumn harvest and other blessings.
Native American Heritage Day
Native American Heritage Day, observed on the day after Thanksgiving in the United States, honors the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Native American peoples.
Make a Gift Day
Make a Gift Day encourages people to lovingly hand craft holiday gifts for their loved ones.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities was created to promote the rights and well-being of people with disabilities and to increase awareness of their situation in all aspects of life. "Let us remove physical and cultural barriers, build resilient societies and create opportunities that truly leave no one behind." — António Guterres, UN Secretary-General
International Volunteer Day
International Volunteer Day promotes volunteerism and encourages governments to support volunteer efforts both locally and nationally.
Saint Nicholas Day
Saint Nicholas Day is the feast day of Saint Nicholas. It is observed on December 6 in Western Christian countries and Romania, December 5 in the Netherlands, and December 19 in Eastern Christian countries.
Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day is observed every year on December 10 - the day (in 1948) the United Nations adopted the "Universal Declaration of Human Rights." Click HERE for information and activities.
International Mountain Day
International Mountain Day is meant to bring awareness to the importance of mountains in peoples' lives, and to preserving mountain ecosystems.