Category: Culture and the Arts

Academy Awards, (Oscars): February 23

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The Academy Awards, also known as The Oscars(R) are held each year to honor achievements in the film industry. The awards ceremony is one of the most highly anticipated television events watched by 100s o...

January

Fasching Sunday (DE, AT): February 23

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Part of the Lutheran and Catholic traditions heading into the 40 days of penance and fasting prior to Easter, Fasching Sunday is the final Sunday service prior. It can also be referred to as Tulip Sunday....

January

Dragon Head Festival (CN): February 24

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The Chinese Dragon Head Festival occurs on the second day of the second lunar month in the Chinese calendar. It commemorates the dragon legend in which on the second day of the second month in the Chinese...

January

Fat Tuesday (C): February 25

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Fat Tuesday is the nickname given to Shrove Tuesday, a day of repentance in the Christian faith (1 Corinthians 9:27) marking the end of Epiphany. It is part of the Carnaval celebration, leading up to Lent...

January

Shabbat Across America (J)(US/CA): Februar...

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Regardless of how you identify as Jewish, join millions of others throughout the continent celebrating Shabbat together on this Friday night. The NJOP’s annual Shabbat program will give you a “taste” of...

January

Leap Day: February 29

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"February 24, 1592 Pope Gregory XIII established the Gregorian Calendar via a Pappel Bull, the primary calendar used in the world today and the calendar underlying international commerce. The new calend...

January

Sadie Hawkins/Bachelor's Day: February 29*

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Sadie Hawkins Day occurs annually in November. However, during leap years, February 29th is also set aside as Sadie Hawkins or Bachelor's Day. According to tradition, unwed women can ask their intended...

January

African-American History Month: February

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African-American [Black] History Month is an annual designation by the President of the United States designed to celebrate the achievements and history of Americans with African ancestry.

January

Black (African American) History Month (US...

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Black History Month focuses on the African American experience in the United States, its history, triumphs and stories. This specific demographic is unique in American culture, as many were forced to come...

January

Library Lovers Month: February

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Library Lover's Month encourages the use of public libraries and the many different programs available through them that support the local community. Libraries are more than books. They are community cent...

January

African Heritage & Health Week: February 2...

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Part of the annual Black History Month celebration, African Heritage and Health Week focuses on the foods, flavors and culinary skills that define Southern, Caribbean, Africa and South America cuisine.

January

Children's Authors & Illustrators Week: Fe...

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During this annual event, acclaimed authors and illustrators from Children’s Authors Network (CAN!) visit schools, libraries, and children’s shelters all over the country. Lively storytelling, fascinating...

January

Fashion Week New York (US-NY): February 6-...

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New York’s semiannual Fashion Week, (Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week), is the first of the "Big Four" fashion weeks including London, Paris and Milan. During New York Fashion Week over 250 events attracting...

January

Flirting Week, Intl.: February 9-15

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Created by best-selling relationship author Robin Gorman Newman, International Flirting Week celebrates the ancient art of flirting and recognizing the role it plays in the lives of singles seeking a mate...

January

Kraut & Frankfurter Week: February 9-15

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National Kraut and Frankfurter Week has existed since at least 1949, (the earliest official written instance we could find) and is an initiative of the National Kraut Packers Association. The Ohio based o...

January

Date Festival, Ntl. (US-CA): February 14-2...

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A celebration of Arabia and Arabic culture, the National Date Festival at the Riverside County Fairgrounds features Arabic themed music, ostrich races, camel rides, exhibits, shopping and of course, lots...

January

Fashion Week London (UK): February 14-18

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London Fashion Week is one of the "Big Four" fashion events with New York, Milan and Paris. This semi-annual four city trade exhibition focuses on trends in clothing and fashion. It occurs in London du...

January

Fiesta de los Vaqueros and Tucson Rodeo (U...

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The first La Fiesta de los Vaqueros (Celebration of the Cowboys) was held in 1925. Today, the event has grown to a nine-day celebration centered on the Tucson Rodeo, one of the top 25 professional rodeos...

January

Jorvik Viking Festival (UK): February 15-2...

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With over 40,000 visitors each year, get your Viking on and celebrate Viking contributions to English history. The Vikings first arrived in England during the 7th Century. Based upon the Jolablot celebrat...

January

Chip Week, Ntl. (UK): February 17-23

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It's National Chip Week in the United Kingdom. Each country is known for at least one signature food and for the United Kingdom, it's Fish & Chips. An island country, England has always survived and t...

January