Category Archives: Notable Dates
What makes St Patrick one of the most celebrated saints?
It’s hardly surprising that Ireland puts on a bit of a show for its patron saint, but why is St Patrick’s Day so popular in the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, England and elsewhere?
What’s so scary about Friday the 13th?
We’ve been surrounded by rumours and myths concerning Friday the 13th for over 900 years. It’s one of the most well recognised superstitions of the western world and it’s likely to have permeated the psyche of even the most rational person.
Feeling Festive on Christmas Jumper Day
Today, Friday 12th December is the third Save the Children Christmas Jumper Day and we were more than happy to take part and don our best festive sweaters in order to help to raise money for such a great cause!
St Andrew’s Day
With St Andrew’s Day today, 30th November 2015, we take a look at the history surrounding the day and the background on the ‘Saltire’ or diagonal cross.
Michaelmas Day, Goose Fairs and Blackberries……….
Michaelmas Day is linked with the tradition of Mop Fairs & Goose Fairs and is one of the four quarter days on the calendar. Being close to the equinox, it is associated with autumn, and is said to be the best time to eat goose and the last chance to pick blackberries.
Defining Achievements in the Commonwealth Games
Ahead of tonight’s opening ceremony, we take a look at some of the defining achievements in the Commonwealth Games with a round up of some of the key records and figures associated with different events.
