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Poem in Your Pocket Day
Poem in Your Pocket Day takes place during National Poetry Month in April. Celebrate by selecting a poem, carrying it with you, and sharing it with others throughout the day! #pocketpoem
International Dance Day
International Dance Day is celebrated every year on April 29th, the birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727-1810) - the creator of modern ballet. The mission is to celebrate and bring people together with a common language - dance.
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International Jazz Day
In 2011, The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization officially designated April 30th as International Jazz Day. People and communities from all over the world come together to celebrate jazz as an art.
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Kodomo no Hi
Kodomo no Hi, also known as Children's Day, is a Japanese national holiday celebrated on May 5th. It honors the well-being and happiness of children, featuring traditional decorations like Koinobori (carp-shaped streamers) and the display of samurai dolls, symbolizing strength and courage, in households with boys.
Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's victory over the French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. While often mistaken for Mexico's Independence Day, Cinco de Mayo is observed with parades, music, traditional dances, and festive gatherings, particularly in the United States and the Mexican state of Puebla.
Orthodox Easter
The Orthodox church uses the Julian calendar for the calculation of Easter, whereas the Western churches use the Gregorian calendar. This difference can often mean that Orthodox Easter falls later than Easter observed elsewhere. The earliest date it can fall is 4 April and the latest is 8 May. Learn more HERE.
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Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week in the U.S. is celebrated during the first full week of May each year. It is a time to express gratitude and recognition for the dedication and hard work of educators. It provides an opportunity for students, parents, and the community to show their appreciation through various gestures, such as cards, gifts,…
Children’s Book Week in May
During Children's Book Week, bookstores, libraries, and schools participate in various events to celebrate children’s books and the joy of reading. Learn more at everychildareader.net
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Teacher Appreciation Day
Teacher Appreciation Day, also called National Teacher Day, falls on the Tuesday of Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank a teacher!
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Día de las Madres, Mexico
Mother's Day in Mexico is a popular celebration for mothers and mother figures across the country.
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Limerick Day
National Limerick Day honors the birthday of Edward Lear, the English writer known for his works of nonsensical prose and poetry.
Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is a celebration honoring mothers. Many countries, including the United States, celebrate on the second Sunday of May.
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Hana Matsuri, Japan
Hana Matsuri, also known as the Flower Festival, is celebrated in Japan to commemorate the birth of Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha's birthday).
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Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Global Accessibility Awareness Day brings awareness to digital access and inclusion for the more than one billion people living with disabilities or impairments.
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World Bee Day
World Bee Day aims to raise awareness about the importance of bees and other pollinators for biodiversity, agriculture, and food production. The day emphasizes the need to protect bees and their habitats, highlighting their crucial role in sustaining ecosystems and global food security.
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World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
"On 21 May, the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, UNESCO encourages people around the world to join us in celebrating cultural diversity and advocating for ways to protect and promote it in their own communities. In this way, all will be included and no one will be left behind." — Audrey Azoulay,…
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Vesak
Vesak is one of the most important Buddhist festivals. It is also known as Buddha Day, as it is a celebration of the founder of Buddhism. It is a time for reflection, meditation, and acts of kindness and generosity.
World Turtle Day
World Turtle Day is an annual observance to help people celebrate and protect turtles and tortoises and their disappearing habitats around the world.
Outdoor Classroom Day
Outdoor Classroom Day is a global movement to inspire and celebrate outdoor play and learning, at home and at school. On Outdoor Classroom Day itself, which has two dates each year, teachers celebrate with a special day outdoors for their class. Outdoor learning improves children’s health, engages them with learning and leads to a greater…
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African Liberation Day
On African Liberation Day many African countries celebrate the hard-fought achievement of their freedom from European colonial powers.
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Memorial Day
Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, commemorates all men and women who have died in military service for the United States.
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Cheese Rolling Festival, UK
The Cheese Rolling Festival is an annual English tradition in which several contestants attempt to chase a rolling cheese wheel down a very steep hill to win one of the most unique competitions in the world.
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World Reef Awareness Day
World Reef Awareness Day is a call to action for protecting the reef ecosystem within our oceans. Learn more.