World Teachers’ Day

World Teachers’ Day

What is World Teachers’ Day? Why is it important? Why should we celebrate it? We have the answers to all these questions – and more – below! What is it? World Teachers’ Day is celebrated every year on the 5th of October in more than 100...
What is Thanksgiving?

What is Thanksgiving?

Today, the fourth Thursday of November marks Thanksgiving. So, Happy Thanksgiving Day! Although, in the UK, Thanksgiving isn’t as widely celebrated because it is a US and Canadian holiday. It is said that more people in the US celebrate Thanksgiving than Christmas...
Universal Children’s Day

Universal Children’s Day

On 20th November in 1954 United Nations Universal Children’s Day was established, and has been celebrated on the 20th November ever since. As well as promoting unity and awareness among children the world over, and children’s welfare, the date also marks the day that...
What is Armistice Day?

What is Armistice Day?

Each year, as we head into November stalls selling paper poppies set up around the UK. Whilst many of us know that the Royal British Legion use the funds raised to support veteran troops, much of the history of Armistice day and the meaning of the poppy has been lost....