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European events take place in or feature the culture and nations of Western Europe.

Arengo (SM)(1906): March 25 

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Anniversary of the Arengo: Celebrating San Marino's Pioneering Democratic Tradition The Anniversary of the Arengo, a significant historical event in San Marino, is commemorated annually to honor the est...

January

Battle of the Oranges (IT): March 3-5

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In Spain, tomatoes launch at revelers during August's annual Tomatina Festiva. In February, the Italians throw oranges for the three day Battle of the Oranges. The Battle of the Oranges is an exuberant...

January

Beer Day (IS)(1989): March 1

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Beer Day in Iceland marks the anniversary of the end of 75 years of prohibition regarding beer on the island nation, March 1, 1989. Other alcohol was available after 1921, but beer was tied to the colonia...

January

Birkebeinerrennet (NO): March 15

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Love skiing? Then you’ll love Norway’s annual Birkebeinerrennet! This cross-country race starts in Rena and finishes in Lillehammer. Fifty-four kilometers in length, it showcases the beauty of this northe...

January

Bun Day (IS): March 3

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Bun Day in Iceland is tied to the Christian observance of Lent and occurs on Shrove Monday before Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Children wake up in the morning and get their parents out of bed. Over t...

January

Bursting Day (IS): March 4

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Bursting Day in Iceland is tied to the Christian observance of Lent and occurs on Shrove Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. It is tradition to eat foods that are not allowed during Lent, including salted lamb...

January

Carnival of Binche (BE): March 1-4

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Carnival of Binche falls on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday prior to Ash Wednesday in Binche, Belgium. Hailed by UNESCO as a "Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity," dancing, food, and m...

January

Chalandramarz (CH): March 1

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Every year on March 1st, the Swiss gather together for Chalandramarz, or the "chasing away of the demons of winter," to make way for spring. This colorful nationwide festival features youth in costume, ri...

January

Constitution Day (AD)(1993): March 14

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Constitution Day in Andorra is a significant national holiday observed annually on March 14th. It commemorates the day in 1993 when the Principality of Andorra's first Constitution was ratified through a...

January

Daylight Savings (EU): March 30

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Daylight Savings in the European Union commences on the last Sunday of March (Spring Forward) and ends on the last Sunday of October (Fall Back). The saying, “spring forward, fall back,” is an excellent...

January

Eiffel Tower Day (FR)(1889): March 31

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Today is the anniversary of the opening of the Eiffel Tower on March 31, 1889, in Paris. The ceremony was presided over by tower architect Gustave Eiffel and attended by French Prime Minister Pierre Tirar...

January

Equal Pay Day for Women (DE): March 7

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Equal Pay Day in Germany shows how many days a man would have to work without pay to earn what a woman earns for the same job each year. This statistical representation illustrates the gap between men's a...

January

European Action Week Against Racism: March...

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The European Action Week Against Racism is a significant event that mobilizes people across Europe to participate in actions that challenge racism and promote a more inclusive society. UNITED primarily co...

January

Fasching Sunday (DE/AT): March 2

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Part of the Lutheran and Catholic traditions heading into the 40 days of penance and fasting before Easter, Fasching Sunday is the final Sunday service. It is called Tulip Sunday and is Carnaval, German s...

January

Fastelavn (Carnival)(NO/SE/FI/GL/IS/DK) :...

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Fastelavn, a traditional celebration observed in several Scandinavian countries, is a festive occasion that marks the coming of spring and the prelude to the Lenten season. Rooted in both pagan customs an...

January

Fastnacht Day: March 4

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Fasnacht Day has a rich and varied history, and its celebration continues to evolve and adapt to new cultural and social contexts worldwide. Fasnacht Day, also known as Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras, is a tr...

January

Fiesta de las Fallas (ES): March 1-19

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Fiesta de Las Fallas (Festival of Faults) celebrates Saint Joseph of València in Spain. This highly animated and colorful festival begins on March 1st and goes through the 19th of each year. It celebrates...

January

Finnmarksløpet (NO): March 14-22

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Finnmarksløpet is Europe's longest dog sled race (1200 km/745 miles). It was first run in 1981. The sporting event is so popular it garners 33% of the television viewing audience in northern Europe each y...

January

Flu Season Ends, Northern: March 31

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Hooray! The end of the flu season in the Northern Hemisphere is here! While seasonal flu outbreaks can occur in October, most flu activity peaks between December and February, and activity can last as l...

January

Francophonie Week, Intl.: March 16-22

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French is the second most studied language in the world with its speakers referred to as Francophonie. Francophonie Day went from a single day to a week in 2017 and changed its name to National French Wee...

January
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