Category: Europe, Western

Kristallnacht (DE)(1938): November 9

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Today is the anniversary of Kristallnacht, otherwise known as the Night of the Broken Glass. It was a pivotal moment in the rise of fascism in Germany, as prior to this night acts of anti-Semitism by the...

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Singles Day (CN/UK/EU): November 11

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Volkstrauertag (DE): November 14

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Volkstrauertag is Germany's memorial day honoring all those who perished or were victimized in WWI and under the Nazis. It always occurs on a Sunday.

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Dynasty Day, (BE)(1918): November 15

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First held in 1866, November 15 is the official birthday of the reigning king or queen of Belgium. Since all monarchs have the same birthday celebration, this day grew into Dynasty Day as a way to honor a...

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Buss und Bettag (DE)(C): November 17

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Literally a day of repentance, fasting and prayer, Buss und Bettag occurs on the final Wednesday before the last Sunday of the church year. This is a public holiday in Saxony.

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Antibiotic Awareness Day (EU): November 18

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European Antibiotic Awareness Day strives to raise awareness of the threat of antibiotic resistant bacteria and the need for antibiotics. On this day health organizations spread information about the pr...

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National Day, (MO)(1949/2005): November 19

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National Day in Monaco marks the ascensions of Prince Rainier III on November 19, 1949, and Prince Albert II November 19, 2005. It is also known as Sovereign Prince Day.

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European Week of Waste Reduction: November...

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Reduce waste, Reuse products, Recycle material, these are the main focuses of European Week for Waste Reduction. It is an international initiative promoting the implementation of awareness-raising actions...

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Totensonntag (DE/NL)(C): November 21

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Totensonntag is the last Sunday of the Christian calendar. The new year begins with Advent. In Lutheran tradition, Totensonntag is a day to honor the dead. This is a Federal holiday in Germany and the Net...

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Old Maid's Day (C)(EU)(305 AD): November 2...

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ClauWau (CH): November 26

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ClauWau is the Santa Clause World Championships in Samnaun, Switzerland. This amusing event, held every year since 2001, features teams dressed as Santa Claus, competing in various events. After the Santa...

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Confederation Day, (CH)(1291): August 1

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Confederation Day in Switzerland marks the anniversary of August 1, 1291, the day Switzerland was officially created a pact with several territories to form the Swiss Confederation. This is a national hol...

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Jousting, Torneo della Quintana (IT): Augu...

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Have you ever wanted to witness a joust, like was common with aristocracy during the Renaissance period? You can! Each year the town of Quintana, Italy hosts the Torneo della Quintana (Tournament of Jous...

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August Holiday (IS): August 2

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The first Monday of August is a national holiday in Iceland. It is set aside each year to honor the Icelandic Constitution of 1944.

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Roma Holocaust Remembrance Day, Intl. (194...

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Twins Day, (FR): August 15

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The Twins Day Festival occurs each August in Pleucadeuc, France. What began in 1994 as inspiration for a mayor that had twin daughters, is now the largest twin festival in Europe.

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24 Hours of Le Mans (FR): August 21-22

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Postponed from June in 2021 due to COVID-19. The 24 Hours of Le Mans in France is part of the Triple Crown of Motorsports, which includes the Indianapolis 500 and the Monaco Grand Prix. It is the longest...

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Vesuvius Eruption (IT)(79AD): August 24

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It was on this day that in 79AD that Italy's Mount Vesuvius erupted, violently destroying the city of Pompeii and several surrounding towns. The mountain remained active for the next 1500 years, erupting...

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Tomatina, La (ES): August 25

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European Athletics U18 Championships (IT):...

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Postponed from 2020 due to COVID-19. This bi-annual sporting competition event features athletes from Eurasia competing from the ages of 18 and under. Each country participating may send up to two athlete...

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