Coat of Arms of Ukraine Day
February: Voices & Identity Coat of Arms of Ukraine Day honors the national symbol of Ukraine — the golden trident, or Tryzub. This ancient symbol dates back more than a thousand years to the time of Kyivan Rus and was used by Prince Volodymyr the Great as his royal sign. Today, the...
Yaroslav the Wise’s Legacy Day
February: Voices & Identity Yaroslav the Wise (c. 978 – 20 February 1054) was a powerful ruler of Kyivan Rus who lived during a time when his state was growing and strengthening in Europe. Because he valued education, law, and diplomacy, he built schools, supported culture, and created...
Shrove Tuesday
February: Voices & Identity Shrove Tuesday is a traditional celebration in many countries and it happens before the season of Lent, usually in February or March. In the past, during the Middle Ages, people used eggs, milk, and sugar to make pancakes because they could not eat rich food...
Coco Chanel Day
February: Voices & Identity Coco Chanel (19 August 1883 – 10 January 1971) was a famous French fashion designer who lived during a time when women’s clothing was often uncomfortable and restrictive. Because she grew up in poverty and worked hard to succeed, she created simple, elegant...
World Hippo Day
February: Voices & Identity Hippos, one of the most fascinating animals in Africa today, have lived on the continent for millions of years and are well adapted to life in rivers and lakes. Despite their peaceful appearance while resting in water, hippos are surprisingly fast and...
Valentine's Day
February: Voices & Identity St Valentine’s Day has its roots in ancient history and the story of Saint Valentine, a Roman priest who lived during a time when the emperor banned marriages for young soldiers. According to legend, Valentine secretly helped couples marry because he...
Radio Day
February: Voices & Identity Invented in the late 1890s by Guglielmo Marconi and Nikola Tesla, radio changed everything by sending information through the air using radio waves. During its "Golden Age" in the 1920s and 1930s, it became the most important thing in every home. Families...
Carnival Day
February: Voices & Identity A carnival is a fun festival that people celebrate in many countries. Long ago, people wanted to enjoy music, dancing, and colourful costumes before Lent, so they started celebrating carnivals. Today, famous carnivals in Rio de Janeiro, Venice, and New...
Jennifer Aniston’s Legacy Day
February: Voices & Identity Jennifer Aniston (born 11 February 1969) is a famous American actress who grew up in a family of entertainers and faced the challenges of Hollywood from a young age. Because she worked hard in television and movies, she became well-known for her role as...
Umbrella Day
February: Voices & Identity Umbrellas have their origins in ancient Egypt and China, where they were first used thousands of years ago to protect people from the sun rather than the rain. Because early umbrellas were made from paper, silk, and wood, they were often expensive and used...
World Pizza Day
February: Voices & Identity Pizza, one of the most popular foods in the world today, has its origins in Naples, Italy, where it was first made as a simple meal for poor workers in the 18th and 19th centuries. When Italian immigrants brought pizza to the United States in the late 1800s,...
Jules Verne’s Birthday
February: Voices & Identity Jules Verne (8 February 1828 – 24 March 1905) was a famous French writer who lived during a time of great scientific discovery and technological change. Fascinated by new inventions and travel, he wrote adventure novels such as Twenty Thousand Leagues Under...