Pflasterspektakel
Pflasterspektakel (pavement spectacle), held in Linz, Austria is an annual street art festival. Musical acts, juggling, acrobatics, pantomime, theatrics, and fire dancing are just some of the performances that make up this exciting festival.
National Disability Independence Day
National Disability Independence Day celebrates the 1990 signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This act provides individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities protection from employment discrimination, equal opportunity to access buildings and public transportation, and more.
Olympic Games Paris
The 2024 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, is an international multi-sport event from July 26 to August 11 in France. Paris is the main host city. Related Post: Olympic Fever: Engaging Kids With the Excitement of the Summer Games
Women’s Equality Day, US
Women’s Equality Day commemorates the adoption of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution giving women the right to vote.
Election Day, United States
Voters in the United States elect a new President every four years.
Make a Gift Day
Make a Gift Day encourages people to lovingly hand craft holiday gifts for their loved ones.
New Year’s Day
New Year's Day on January 1 is celebrated by people around the world. It is a widely recognized and observed holiday in many countries and cultures. The celebration often includes various customs, traditions, and festivities to mark the beginning of the new year.
Shōgatsu, Japan
Shōgatsu, or Japanese New Year, is one of the most important holidays in Japan, celebrated from January 1–3 with family gatherings, traditional foods, and special customs. Activities include cleaning homes beforehand, decorating with kadomatsu (pine and bamboo arrangements), and visiting shrines to pray for good fortune in the coming year. It is a time for…
Independence Day, Haiti
Haitian Independence Day is celebrated on January 1st to commemorate the day in 1804 when Haiti declared independence from French colonial rule, becoming the first independent Black republic in the world. Lit Connection: Freedom Soup: A Taste of Haitian Independence
World Braille Day
World Braille Day is celebrated on the birthday of Louis Braille, the inventor of braille. Braille is a reading and writing system for people who are visually impaired.