Category: Europe, Western

Independence Day, (PT)(1640): December 1

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Independence Restoration Day in Portugal marks the anniversary of December 1, 1640, the official day Portuguese people revolted against Spanish rule and became their own kingdom. This is a national holida...

January

Krampuslauf (Krampus): December 5

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Have you been naughty or nice this past year? On the eve of St. Nicholas Day in Europe children enjoy wearing masks and chasing the devil (Krampuslauf) out of town. It's a colorful tradition of fun and pr...

January

Constitution Day, (ES)(1978): December 6

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Constitution Day in Spain marks the anniversary of December 6, 1978, the day the people of Spain approved a new constitution. This is a national holiday.

January

Independence Day, (FI)(1917): December 6

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Independence Day in Finland marks the anniversary of December 6, 1917, the day the nation declared its independence from Russia. This is a national holiday.

January

Santa Lucia Day (SE): December 13

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Santa Lucia (Lucy), like Saint Sebastian, was persecuted and executed for her faith in pre-Christian Rome in the year of 304 AD at the age of 19. She is considered the barer of light and the patron saint...

January

Shorts Day: December 21

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Created in 1986, Shorts Day is a day to flaunt the first day of winter on the solstice by wearing shorts to honor the shortest day of the year. Just be sure to wear a coat, if you go outside! Have fun.

January

Comics Festival, Angouleme (FR): January 3...

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The largest comics show in Europe, Angouleme Comics Festival attracts over 200,000 enthusiasts each year. The event was first held in 1974.

January

Data Privacy & Protection Day (US/EU)(1981...

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Data Privacy & Protection Day aims to raise awareness and to promote healthy privacy and protection practices. Sponsored by a number of organizations throughout the country, Data Privacy and Protection Da...

January

Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Nazi...

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January 27, 1945, the Soviet Army liberated the infamous Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland. Each year since 1996, the nation of Germany has marked this anniversary as a day to remember all victims of...

January

Economic Forum, World (CH): January 21-24

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The World Economic Forum meets once a year and is attended by leading politicians, policy makers and business people from around the world. Its primary goal is promoting Public-Private Cooperation in init...

January

Euro Day (EU)(2002): January 1

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On this day in 2002, the twelve countries of the European Union signed an agreement to adopt the single currency, the Euro. Today, 19 states within the European Union use the Euro. These are: Austria, B...

January

Fashion Week, Copenhagen (DK): January 28-...

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Copenhagen hosts the Nordic Region's largest fashion event, Copenhagen Fashion Week. As industry movers and shakers get dressed and ready for a week of sartorial extravagance, the runways come alive with...

January

Fashion Week, Men's, Paris (FR): January 1...

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As part of the larger umbrella under Paris Fashion Week and one of the "Big Four" world-renowned fashion weeks, Men's Fashion Week in Paris targets specifically the attire for men. This event showcases...

January

Graz Year of Culture (AT): 2020

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Graz is the second largest city in Austria and a center of urban innovation. The city declared Graz Year of Culture 2020 to encourage the development of visionary ideas and designs benefiting the city's c...

January

Green Week, Intl. (DE): January 17-26

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First run in 1926, International Green Week is a global forum on food, agriculture and sustainability. The conference includes 1,800 exhibitors with over 100,000 products from all over the world as well a...

January

Holocaust Victims' Day, World (1945): Janu...

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Holocaust Victims' Day remembers the horrific events which began in 1942. The day marks the liberation of Auschwitz concentration camp by Russian soldiers on January 27, 1945. The Holocaust is one of th...

January

Meitlisunntig (CH): January 12

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During the Villmergen War of 1712, the women of the townships of Meisterschwaden and Fahrwangen Switzerland paraded to the frontlines to assist the men fighting. Each year in honor of this event, the youn...

January

Midwife's / Women's Day (GR): January 8

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The Greeks know how to make a celebration fun. Midwife's or Women's Day in Greece is held annually. Women of childbearing age get out of the house, dine and pamper and leave caring and cleaning to men for...

January

Radio Show, European (FR): January 23-25

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Considered the world's largest trade show, conference and event for radio professionals, this annual gathering is held each year. In 2019, Paris hosts the event. PLEASE NOTE: All televised and venue sp...

January

Tyvendedagen (NO); St. Knut's Day (SE): Ja...

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Tyvendedagen in Norway, St. Knut's Day in Sweden or Twentieth Day is the official end of the Christmas season. Christmas trees come down and are burned. Holiday décor and greetings are retired until the n...

January