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Beginning with the third Monday of March, the United Kingdom observes National Down Syndrome Week. It aims to raise awareness about the nature of Down Syndrome and encourage people and society to not tr...
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William Shakespeare Week in the United Kingdom is an education focus on the life and works of one of history's most famous writers. Throughout English schools, children are encouraged to read the works of...
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In 1751, England and the American colonies moved to the Gregorian calendar. Up until that time, the new year was considered to start on March 25 each year. As of 1752, January 1 became New Year's Day.
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Mothering Sunday is the fourth Sunday of Lent. Although it's often called Mother's Day, it has no connection with the American holiday of that name. Mothering Sunday was also known as Refreshment Sunday,...
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March 28, 1970, is a day to celebrate in Libya. This national holiday marks the evacuation of British troops from Libyan soil and its ports. The day is celebrated as Evacuation Day. There are several evac...
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Hooray! The end of the flu season in the Northern Hemisphere is here! While seasonal flu outbreaks can happen as early as October, most of the time flu activity peaks between December and February, alth...
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Great British Beef Week (GBBW) raises awareness of the quality and versatility of assured British beef and raises vital funds for those in need in the farming industry by partnering with the Royal Agricul...
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Beltane (Bealtaine, May Eve, Walpurgis Night, Cyntefyn, Roodmass and Cethsamhain) is a Wiccan and Celtic neopagans celebration that falls between the spring equinox and the summer solstice. Considered one...
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Born in 2020 in the wake of the Black Lives Matter global protest, Black Pound Day in the United Kingdom is a monthly event occurring on the first Saturday of each month (except the first day, which was h...
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Care Sunday is part of the Lent observances in the Church of England. It occurs on the 5th Sunday of Lent and initiates the high holy week of Passiontide.
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English Tourism Week has two target markets, overseas visitors to the United Kingdom and domestic tourism within the country. Each year various locations and destinations are highlighted throughout the na...
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When you think of gardening, two countries come to mind: Japan and England. Both are exquisite gardeners and create some of the most amazing gardens in the world. To that end, the bi-annual Harrogate Flo...
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Wars are started over all kinds of reasons, silly and not. In this case, British mariner Robert Jenkins' ear, was the reason. Jenkins' ship, the Rebecca, was off the coast of Jamaica with the Spanish Coas...
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The London Book Fair should actually be called The London Media Fair and exposition. This is where the deals are made for syndication, rights and publishing across all media: digital, print, audio, televi...
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First run in 1981, the London Marathon is part of the World Marathon Majors. It is an annual 26-mile race through the streets of London.