Australia Day
Australia Day marks the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788 and the beginning of European settlement in Australia. It is observed with national pride through events like parades, barbecues,…
Republic Day of India
Republic Day of India has been celebrated since 1950. This day honors India's constitution and is celebrated with grand celebrations, including a spectacular parade in New Delhi featuring cultural performances,…
The Great Kindness Challenge
The Great Kindness Challenge: One Week. One Checklist. Infinite Happiness. Empower your students to create a culture of kindness. Related Post: Teach Kindness in Your Classroom
International Holocaust Remembrance Day
International Holocaust Remembrance Day honors the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and millions of other victims of Nazism and develops educational programs to help prevent future genocides.
Up Helly Aa
Up Helly Aa is a traditional Viking fire festival that takes place every year on the last Tuesday of January. It marks the beginning of the longer days and the…
International LEGO Day
International LEGO Day marks the day when Danish carpenter, Godtfred Kirk Christiansen, first submitted his patent for the original Lego brick in 1958. The LEGO company was founded in 1932.…
Multicultural Children’s Book Day
Multicultural Children’s Book Day (MCBD) is an online and offline celebration that attracts thousands of supporters, educators, parents, caregivers, book reviewers, and quality authors and publishers who join forces to…
National Freedom Day
National Freedom Day is observed on February 1st in the United States to commemorate the date in 1865 when President Abraham Lincoln signed the joint resolution that later became the 13th…
Setsubun
Setsubun, the Bean-Throwing Festival, takes place before the first day of spring in Japan. Roasted soybeans called fuku mame (fortune beans) are thrown for good luck.
Rosa Parks Day
Rosa Parks Day is an American holiday honoring the civil rights activist Rosa Parks, born on this day in 1913.