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Events celebrating or unique to Great Britain, Scotland, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Wales and the Isle of Man.
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The 5th of November in the United Kingdom is known as Civil Disobedience Day, Guy Fawkes Night, Guy Fawkes Day, Bonfire Night, and Fireworks Night. On this day in 1605, a group of English Catholics, led...
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Disability History Month in the United Kingdom raises awareness about people with disabilities. It also educates on the different types of disabilities, what they entail, what forms of prevention are, an...
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Hug-a-Bear Day began as a PAWS promotion highlighting endangered species and other animals needing welfare and protection. Supporters snap a picture hugging a teddy bear to support the animal rights nonpr...
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Just a Card Indie Week began in 2016 as a grassroots effort led by artist Sarah Hamilton of London to encourage people to shop their local retailers in the lead-up and through Black Friday. Each year, t...
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Love Your Red Hair Day (carrot top, ginger, or vixen hair) in the United States and National Ginger Day in the United Kingdom are celebrated annually on November 5th. This observance was established in 20...
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Long-term Care Awareness Month raises awareness of the care needed by patients who need daily living activity assistance caused by an illness or disorder. This month encourages family members and caregive...
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Married to a Scorpio Support Day is a celebration that aims to remember all those who are married to passionate Scorpios. Created by Thomas and Ruth Roy of Wellcat.com.
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Mischief Night in the United Kingdom is the day when children are allowed to prank and do minor vandalism. Initially, this custom was part of May Day celebrations; today, it is celebrated before Guy Fawke...
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Mouth Cancer Awareness Month raises awareness of mouth cancer, its causes, and its prevention. Mouth cancer causes more deaths per number of cases than breast cancer, cervical cancer, or melanomas. To...
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Psoriasis Awareness Week runs annually in the United Kingdom and aims to raise awareness of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Psoriasis is an annoying and often uncomfortable condition classified as an...
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Remembrance Day in Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and other British Commonwealth nations commemorate those people who died in the line of duty during wars. Inaugurated by King George in 1919, afte...
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Remembrance Sunday is the day churches in the Commonwealth of Nations commemorate those whose lives were lost in the line of duty during WWI. This date recalls the end of World War I, occurring with Ger...
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Brake, the road safety charity, coordinates Road Safety Week. It encourages people to get involved through their schools, colleges, employers, community groups, authorities, and emergency services to educ...
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National School Meals Week in the United Kingdom highlights the yearly need for regular student meals. For many poor children, school is their only balanced meal of the day. See the event website for tool...
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Singles Day is about romance, but it is even more about insane retail sales. It's the 21st century's global version of Black Friday. If you're an online retailer who isn't tapping into Singles Day, you're...
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CHRISTMAS PUDDING STIR-UP SUNDAY IS A BRITISH TRADITION Stir-up Sunday is a traditional day in the United Kingdom, celebrated on the last Sunday before Advent. The day marks the start of the Christmas pr...
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The Booker Prize, formerly known as the Booker-McConnell Prize and commonly known as the Booker, is one of the most prestigious awards in the literary world, recognizing outstanding works of fiction. Esta...
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The Ivors Composer Awards, previously known as the British Composer Awards, has been re-launched as The Ivors Classical Awards. These awards celebrate creative excellence in composition for contemporary c...
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National Tree Week in the United Kingdom occurs during the last week of November. This event highlights the importance of local trees growing in the United Kingdom and signals the winter tree planting sea...
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CELEBRATING THE YOUTH AND THEIR WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM Youth Work Week in the United Kingdom, observed annually in November, is a dedicated week celebrating the impact and importance of youth work in...