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The Wedding with the Sea, or Sposalizio del Mare, is an annual ceremony held in the Italian city of Venice on the Sunday following the Feast of the Ascension, which falls 40 days after Easter. The ceremon...
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The Wianki Festival (Wreath Festival) is a Polish tradition from pre-Christian times featuring the floating of wreaths on the Wisla River in Krakow, Poland. It celebrates the summer solstice and honors Ku...
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International Widow's Day commemorates the plight of widows and children amidst poverty and injustice across the world. Recognized by the United Nations in 2010, International Widow's Day often includes a...
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National Day for Women and Girls AIDS Awareness is observed by community organizations that offer support, fight to reduce stigma, and share information that empowers women and girls on the importance of...
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National Artichoke Heart Day is a great day for women to flaunt their love of this once-forbidden fruit by 'eating its heart out.' Artichokes have been a favorite delicacy since antiquity, with referen...
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Black Marriage Day, observed annually on the fourth Sunday of March, was established in 2003 by Nisa Muhammad of the Wedded Bliss Foundation to celebrate and promote the value of marriage within the Afric...
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One of the sweeter, romantic customs in the LEEP Calendar, Bretzelsonndeg in Luxembourg is a Lent tradition occurring on the 4th Sunday of Lent each year. If a young man is interested in a young woman, he...
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World Compliment Day began in The Netherlands in 2011 and has quickly spread worldwide to make March 1 the most joyful day of the year. "A sincere and personal compliment costs nothing, but the impact o...
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WORLD DAY OF THE FIGHT AGAINST SEXUAL EXPLOITATION World Day of Fight Against Sexual Exploitation, observed annually on March 4th, is a global day of awareness dedicated to highlighting the issue of sexu...
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BUDDHIST DAY OF METTA The Buddhist Day of Metta, also known as "Loving-Kindness Day," is a spiritual observance celebrated by Buddhists worldwide to cultivate metta, or loving-kindness, towards all being...
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Goddess of Fertility Day traditionally celebrates Aphrodite and other gods and goddesses of fertility. The ancient Greek goddess, Aphrodite, is perhaps the most well-known goddess of fertility. In ancient...
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The English word "perfume" comes from the Latin term "per fumus," meaning "through the smoke." The name may have something to do with incense, burning dried matter to scent the air, which was and is a par...
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International Fragrance Week, organized by The Fragrance Foundation, is a global celebration dedicated to fragrances' art, craft, and history. This week-long event, typically observed in March, brings fra...
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Gangaur is a colorful festival in Rajasthan, India, associated with Parvati, also known as Gauri, the wife of Lord Shiva. Unmarried women worship her in hopes of being blessed with a good husband, and mar...
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Ging Zat, (sometimes spelled Ging Zit in English) or "Awaking of the insects" in Chinese, is a rather funny tradition in Hong Kong culture. It's the day each year when insects emerge from hibernation, and...
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Passover is a holiday with a strong focus on children. In the Jewish faith, The Torah asks the faithful to " tell your children (Exodus 13:8) of the great miracles of the Exodus." The rituals of Seder nig...
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National Jewels Day is a day to appreciate, learn about, and celebrate the many jewels and gemstones that have been a part of our lives. Since the beginning of civilization, people have been fascinated b...
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Where would all those lovely teeth we paid a bundle to straighten, care for, and whiten be without a beautiful frame? Do something nice for your lips today. Buy a lip balm. Better yet, kiss somebody! Lips...
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March in Yellow encourages people to wear yellow every day during March and start a conversation about endometriosis. March in Yellow is also a fundraising campaign for research.
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Americans are not the only ones to celebrate food holidays. Australia has National Melba Toast Day. However, unlike most other food holidays, this one has a unique story. Melba toast is named after Dame...