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Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a two-day celebration of life and death. While the holiday originated in Mexico, it is celebrated throughout Latin America. Discover the Traditions of Día de los Muertos. |
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1 event,Outdoor Classroom Day is a global movement to inspire and celebrate outdoor play and learning, at home and at school. Outdoor learning improves children’s health, engages them with learning and leads to a greater connection with nature. Play not only teaches critical life skills such as resilience, teamwork and creativity, but is central to children’s… |
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2 events,Diwali is a Hindu and Jain festival of lights that celebrates light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Information & Activities STEM/STEAM Day is focused on inspiring kids to explore and pursue their interests in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. |
1 event,During Children's Book Week, bookstores, libraries, and schools participate in various events to celebrate children’s books and the joy of reading. Learn more at everychildareader.net |
1 event,World Science Day for Peace and Development is dedicated to highlighting the importance of science in promoting peace and sustainable development. The day encourages global awareness and engagement in scientific endeavors to address pressing global challenges and improve the quality of life for all. |
1 event,Veteran's Day is an American holiday that honors military veterans (people who served in the U.S. Armed Forces). |
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1 event,World Kindness Day celebrates the natural human desire to be kind and the positive changes that kindness can bring to our communities. Teach Kindness in Your Classroom |
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1 event,Shichi-Go-San literally means 7-5-3 in Japanese. The festival, held every November 15, is a traditional rite of passage for Japanese boys turning 3 and 5 and girls turning 3 and 7 years old. It celebrates the growth and happiness of young children. Read more. |
4 events,The International Day for Tolerance is for educating people about the need for tolerance and the harm of intolerance. Guinness World Record Day is an annual celebration of record-breaking, a day which sees thousands of people around the world come together with one common goal, to become a title holder. Geography Awareness Week is a great opportunity to spark students’ curiosity about the world. Use the week to explore maps, places, cultures, and global connections while building important geography skills. International Education Week (IEW) highlights the importance of global education, cultural exchange, and learning about the world. It encourages students and educators to explore different countries, cultures, languages, and perspectives while recognizing how connected our world is. November 16-20, 2026 |
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1 event,World Toilet Day is an international observance day to inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis. |
1 event,Universal Children's Day is celebrated to promote international togetherness and awareness among children worldwide. The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) promotes and coordinates the day which also works to improve children's welfare. |
1 event,The Surin Elephant Round-up is held every year in Thailand during the third weekend of November. Activities include elephants parading through the streets, partaking in the famous “elephant breakfast,” and demonstrations, games, and traditional events. |
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1 event,During Loy Krathong, a traditional Thai festival, people release small decorated floats, known as "krathongs," onto rivers and waterways as a gesture of respect and gratitude to the water spirits, while also symbolically letting go of negativity and misfortunes. |
1 event,Thanksgiving is celebrated in the U.S. on the fourth Thursday in November. It is a day to give thanks for the autumn harvest and other blessings. Related Post: From Pongal to Thanksgiving: Exploring Global Harvest Traditions |
1 event,Native American Heritage Day, observed on the day after Thanksgiving in the United States, honors the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Native American peoples. |
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1 event,The Monkey Buffet Festival is held each year in Lopburi, Thailand, where residents prepare colorful feasts of fruits and vegetables for the city’s macaque monkeys. The festival celebrates the monkeys’ special place in local culture and draws visitors from around the world. |
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1 event,The International Day of Persons with Disabilities was created to promote the rights and well-being of people with disabilities and to increase awareness of their situation in all aspects of life. "Let us remove physical and cultural barriers, build resilient societies and create opportunities that truly leave no one behind." — António Guterres, UN Secretary-General |
1 event,Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a Jewish celebration that lasts for eight nights (December 4 - 12, 2026). It commemorates the miracle of the oil in the Second Temple in Jerusalem and includes lighting the menorah, playing dreidel, and enjoying festive foods. Click here for information and activities. |
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