Holidays
Flag Day, United States
Flag Day in the U.S. commemorates the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the country in 1777. The day is an occasion to honor and…
Father’s Day
Father's Day is a celebration of fathers. In many countries, including the United States, it is celebrated on the third Sunday of June.
Midsummer, Sweden
Midsummer is one of the most important Swedish holidays. This celebration of the summer solstice includes dancing around maypoles, making flower wreaths, and vacationing in the countryside.
Matariki
Matariki, also known as the Māori New Year, is a significant celebration in Aotearoa (New Zealand) marked by the appearance of the Pleiades star cluster. It is a time for…
Canada Day
Canada Day marks the anniversary of the confederation of Canada in 1867 when the British North America Act came into effect. The day is observed with patriotic events, fireworks, parades,…
Independence Day, United States
U.S. Independence Day commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, marking the thirteen American colonies' separation from British rule. The day is observed with patriotic displays, fireworks,…
Islamic New Year
The Islamic New Year marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar year. It begins at the first sighting of the lunar crescent new moon in the month of Muharram.
Baba Jie, Taiwan
Baba Jie is Father's Day in Taiwan. It is not an official holiday in Taiwan, but is observed and celebrated every August 8th. People honor their fathers by going out…
India’s Independence Day
Independence Day in India is celebrated every year on August 15th. It is a national holiday commemorating the country's independence from the United Kingdom in 1947.
Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan is mostly celebrated in the northern and western parts of India. This festival signifies the special bond between brothers and sisters which is symbolized in the ritual of tying a rakhi (bracelet) on the others' wrist. It is celebrated on the full moon of the Hindu month 'Shravana'.