The first two decades of the twentieth century marked the gradual re-entry of the upper classes into the festival, after having withdrawn...

This term was used by the French and English to describe the Carnival celebrations of the African population during the period 1860 to...

The stories behind the traditional Carnival characters lend meaning and significance to these unusual portrayals. Often an individual...

“MAMA DIS IS MAS” INTRODUCTION Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago is one of grandeur, colour, revelry, rhythm, and gaiety. Evolving over the...

Susan B. Anthony Day is celebrated on February 15 every year. This day marks the birth of Susan Brownell Anthony, who was one of the most...

World Hippo Day on February 15 celebrates the extraordinary hippopotamus and encourages people to take action to prevent its extinction....

Today is a day that celebrates love, yes, but it’s also Library Lover’s Day on February 14, dedicated to book lovers across the globe....

International Book Giving Day, celebrated every year on February 14, is a day to do exactly what the day says — give books. This special...

HOW TO OBSERVE SAFER INTERNET DAY Attend the Safer Internet Day conference Every year, non-profit ConnectSafely.org holds a large...

Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14, and we are ready to shower our significant others with love and tokens of our affection....

HISTORY OF WORLD RADIO DAY The radio is a medium that has sustained its usage over time. It is a platform for providing information,...

National Crab Rangoon Day is celebrated annually on February 13. It is an unofficial holiday created by a group of Bostonian friends,...

Epilepsy in children is not the same as in adults. The developing brains of pediatric patients means that they are at risk of permanent...

International Epilepsy Day is a special awareness day that takes place on the second Monday in February to shine a light on the...

February truly is the month of love and Galentine’s Day on February 13 fits right in. We’re quick to shower our significant others with...

International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation seeks to raise awareness and eliminate the practice of female genital...

Safer Internet Day seeks to start a national conversation about using technology responsibly, respectfully, and creatively. This day...

Stop hugging that library. No wait, my mistake, I forgot that it’s Library Lovers Month- and it seems to have come at just the right time...

National Black History Month has received official recognition in Canada and the United States, however, it is now spreading across the...

World Cancer Day aims to save lives by raising awareness and educating the population about cancer. The day also serves to pressure...