Saint Valentine's Day, commonly known as Valentine's Day, or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is observed on February 14 each year. It is celebrated in many countries around the world, although it remains a working day in most of them. St. Valentine's Day began as a liturgical celebration of one or...
The invention of the ball point pen is celebrated on June 10. Ballpoint pen A ballpoint pen (also biro, and ball pen) is a writing instrument which dispenses a viscous ink from an internal reservoir through the rolling action of a metal ball at its point. This 'ball point' may vary in...
Dia dos Namorados — translated as "Lovers' Day", "Day of the Enamored", or "Boyfriends'/Girlfriends' Day"— is celebrated on June 12 as a holiday for lovers in Brazil, due to the date's proximity to Saint Anthony's Day on June 13. The date is celebrated in a manner similar to the way that...
Place your hand in the sea and shake hands with the whole world, feel united. This special day is the brain child of Ivan Zupa, who heard the following words from an old man: “My son, place your hand here in the sea and you are united with the whole world." These wise...
On this day, we are encouraged to recognize and show appreciation for the value and contribution of elderly people to home, family and society. President Ronald Reagan said 'For all they have achieved throughout life and for all they continue to accomplish, we owe older citizens our thanks...
At the initiative of Hungary, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution by consensus to designate 5 September, the anniversary of the passing away of Mother Teresa, as the International Day of Charity. The designation of the International Day of Charity will create a universal platform to...