World Writer’s Day
March: Change & Responsibility World Writer’s Day is celebrated to honor writers and their important role in history and culture. The day was created in 1986 by the organization PEN International, which supports writers around the world and protects freedom of speech. Throughout...
Dr. Seuss Legacy Day
March: Change & Responsibility Dr. Seuss (2 Mar 1904 – 24 Sep 1991) was a famous American writer and illustrator who changed children’s literature with his imaginative stories, playful rhymes, and unforgettable characters. Through beloved books such as The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs...
Zero Discrimination Day
March: Change & Responsibility Zero Discrimination Day promotes equality and respect for all people. It was created by UNAIDS to raise awareness about discrimination, especially against people living with HIV. Over time, the day has become a global movement supported by the United...
Rare Hobbies Day
February: Voices & Identity Rare hobbies have always reflected the history and culture of the societies in which they developed. In the Victorian era in the UK, for example, some people collected exotic plants and insects, showing their interest in science and exploration. In Japan,...
Polar Bear Day
February: Voices & Identity Polar bears are large animals that live in the Arctic, mostly on sea ice and near the sea. They hunt for seals, which are their main food, and travel across their frozen habitat. Even though they may look slow on land, they are excellent swimmers and...
Levi Strauss Day
February: Voices & Identity Levi Strauss (26 Feb 1829 – 26 Sep 1902) was a German-American businessman who lived during the time of the California Gold Rush, when thousands of people moved west in search of fortune and new opportunities. After immigrating to the US, he opened a dry...
Lesya Ukrainka’s Birthday
February: Voices & Identity Lesya Ukrainka (25 Feb 1871 – 1 Aug 1913) was a famous Ukrainian poet and playwright who lived at a time when Ukraine was under the control of the Russian Empire and Ukrainian culture was often suppressed. Because she suffered from a serious illness from...
World Bartender Day
February: Voices & Identity Bartenders became especially important in the 19th century, when public houses were central to social life in countries like the USA and the UK. During the era of the American frontier, bartenders were key figures in saloons, which became cultural symbols of...
Pinocchio Day
February: Voices & Identity Pinocchio is a famous wooden puppet who first appeared in 1883 in the children’s book The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi. The story was published in Italy at a time when many writers were creating moral tales to teach children about honesty,...
World Thinking Day
February: Voices & Identity World Thinking Day is a special day which started in 1926 to celebrate the birthdays of Lord and Lady Baden-Powell, the founders of the Scouts and Guides. Today, millions of young people around the world celebrate this day to think about their "sisters" and...
International Mother Language Day
February: Voices & Identity International Mother Language Day is celebrated to promote linguistic and cultural diversity around the world. The holiday was established by UNESCO and has its roots in events that took place in Bangladesh in 1952, when students protested to protect their...
Day of Commemoration of the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred
February: Voices & Identity Today, we remember the people who died during the Revolution of Dignity in Ukraine in 2014. Many protesters lost their lives in the center of Kyiv while standing for freedom, human rights, and a democratic future. These brave men and women are called the...