Events
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Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's victory over the French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. While often mistaken for Mexico's Independence Day, Cinco de Mayo is…
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Teacher Appreciation Day
Teacher Appreciation Day, also called National Teacher Day, falls on the Tuesday of Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank a teacher!
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Día de las Madres, Mexico
In Mexico, Mother’s Day (Día de las Madres) is celebrated annually on May 10, regardless of the day of the week. It is one of the most important family celebrations,…
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Mother’s Day
Many countries, including the United States, celebrate Mother's Day on the second Sunday of May. It is a day to honor and appreciate mothers, grandmothers, and maternal figures for their…
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Limerick Day
Limerick Day honors the birthday of Edward Lear, the English writer known for his nonsensical prose and poetry. Celebrate World Poetry Day in the Elementary Classroom Children's Poetry Books…
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World Bee Day
World Bee Day aims to raise awareness about the importance of bees and other pollinators for biodiversity, agriculture, and food production. The day emphasizes the need to protect bees and…
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World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
"On 21 May, the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, UNESCO encourages people around the world to join us in celebrating cultural diversity and advocating for ways…
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Outdoor Classroom Day
Outdoor Classroom Day is a global movement to inspire and celebrate outdoor play and learning, at home and at school. On Outdoor Classroom Day itself, which has two dates each…
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World Turtle Day
World Turtle Day is celebrated annually on May 23 to raise awareness about turtle and tortoise conservation and the threats they face, such as habitat destruction and illegal wildlife trade.…
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African Liberation Day
African Liberation Day honors the continent’s long struggle against colonialism and apartheid and celebrates African unity and self-determination. Events include speeches, cultural performances, educational forums, and rallies.