Category Archives: Notable Dates
Holi, Festival of Colour and Love
This week, despite the snow in the UK, people around the world are celebrating Holi, the Hindu celebration of the end of winter and beginning of spring. Wouldn’t it be nice to have some colour and warmth instead of the snow?
Burns Night
With Burns Night approaching on the 25th January, we take a look at the history of this Scottish poet and his short life time along with the traditions of this ceremonious evening.
Palindrome Days
Palindromes are dates which can be read in the same way – forwards or backwards. The 7th October is a date to be enjoyed for this reason. Read all about Palindrome dates here and how and when they occur.
21 June – Summer Solstice
The summer solstice falls on or near 21 June each year. Celebrated since ancient times, it’s a day of celebration and spirituality mixed with midsummer fun. Here we find out about the history and astronomy surrounding this date.
Why Is Easter When It Is?
Have you always wondered how it is determined when Easter falls? There can be as much as 4 weeks difference year-on-year. Easter Day this year is on 16 April 2017. Here we learn about why.
22 November is St Cecilia’s Day
St Cecilia, patron saint of music, inspired music and poetry but in recent times 22 November is significant in many other walks of life, from The Beatles and Mrs Thatcher to the England Rugby Team.
