What Is Mother’s Day? Celebration of mothers and motherhood can be traced back to the ancient Greeks and Romans, who held festivals in honor of the mother goddesses Rhea and Cybele, but the clearest modern precedent for Mother’s Day is the early Christian festival known as “Mothering Sunday.” Once a major tradition in the United Kingdom and parts of Europe, this celebration fell on the fourth Sunday in Lent and was originally seen as a time when the faithful would return to their “mother … [Read more...]
Celiac Awareness Month celebrated in May
Celiac disease or gluten-sensitive enteropathy is an inherited condition triggered by the consumption of cereal grains containing "gluten". Simply put, the immune system of a celiac reacts negatively to the presence of gluten in the diet causing damage to the inner lining of the small bowel which reduces the person's ability to absorb nutrients including: iron, folate, calcium, Vitamin D, protein, fat and other food compounds. The grains considered to be capable of producing negative effects in … [Read more...]
National DNA Day celebrated April 25
National DNA Day is celebrated on April 25. Although this holiday was declared as one-time observance, it is still celebrated annually. DNA Day commemorates the day in 1953 when James Watson, Francis Crick, Maurice Wilkins, Rosalind Franklin and colleagues published papers in the journal Nature on the structure of DNA. It celebrates the discovery and understanding of DNA and the scientific advances that understanding has made possible. In the United States, DNA Day was first celebrated … [Read more...]
Easter celebrated with Purpose
Easter is one of the most significant and widely celebrated holidays in the Christian calendar. Revered as the day marking Jesus Christ’s resurrection from the dead, it fulfills biblical prophecies and symbolizes humanity’s hope for eternal life. Steeped in tradition, theology, and centuries of cultural evolution, Easter is both a deeply spiritual event and a vibrant global celebration that transcends borders and customs. By exploring its theological foundation, historical connections, and … [Read more...]
13 Cute Easter Self Care Thoughts to Live By
Here are 13 tips for selfcare during Easter Season: ~ Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. ~ Everyone needs a friend who is all ears. ~ There’s no such thing as too much candy. ~ All work and no play can make you a basket case. ~ A cute tail attracts a lot of attention. ~ Everyone is entitled to a bad hare day. ~ Let happy thoughts multiply like rabbits. ~ Some body parts should be floppy. ~ Keep your paws off of other people’s jelly beans. ~ Good things come in small, sugar … [Read more...]
April Fool’s Day celebrated APRIL 1
April Fools' Day (sometimes called April Fool's Day or All Fools' Day) is celebrated every year on the first day of April as a day when people play practical jokes and hoaxes on each other. The jokes and their victims are known as "April fools". Hoax stories may be reported by the press and other media on this day and explained on subsequent days. Popular since the 19th century, the day is not a national holiday in any country, but it is well known in India, Canada, Europe, Australia, Brazil and … [Read more...]
APRIL Celebrates National Child Abuse Prevention!
National Child Abuse Prevention Month takes place every April. National Child Abuse Prevention Month is a time to acknowledge the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect, and to promote the social and emotional well-being of children and families. During the month of April and throughout the year, communities are encouraged to share child abuse and neglect prevention awareness strategies and activities and promote prevention across … [Read more...]
The International Day of Forests, March 21
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests (IDF) in 2012. The Day celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests. On each International Day of Forests, countries are encouraged to undertake local, national and international efforts to organize activities involving forests and trees, such as tree planting campaigns. The theme for each International Day of Forests is chosen by the Collaborative Partnership on Forests. … [Read more...]
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF HAPPINESS, MARCH 20
This campaign is a global celebration to mark the United Nations International Day of Happiness. It is coordinated by Action for Happiness, a non-profit movement of people from 160 countries, supported by a partnership of like-minded organizations. A profound shift in attitudes is underway all over the world. People are now recognising that 'progress' should be about increasing human happiness and wellbeing, not just growing the economy. March 20 has been established as the annual … [Read more...]
International Women’s Day 2026
International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8 each year to honor the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and girls. It is a day to recognize the progress made in advancing women's rights and to highlight the ongoing efforts needed to ensure their full participation in all aspects of society. The day originated from labor movements in Europe and North America during the early 20th century and was officially recognized by the United Nations in 1977. It is … [Read more...]
WORLD POETRY DAY, celebrated on March 21
World Poetry Day is marked on 21 March. The date was chosen during UNESCO's 30th session, held in Paris in 1999. World Poetry Day is a celebration of poetry, literature and free speech, observed by UNESCO every year. The day is aimed at encouraging creativity, inspiring the teaching of poetry and restoring a dialogue between poetry and other arts, such as theatre, dance and music. PEN International also uses the day to highlight the imprisonment, murder and abuse of poets, writers and … [Read more...]
March: Celebrating Women’s History Month
Women's History Month is a celebration of women's contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987. This honored month provides an opportunity to honor the generations of trailblazing women and girls who have built our Nation, shaped our progress, and strengthened our character as a people. International Women's Day on March 8 received formal recognition internationally started in 1910, when a women by the name of … [Read more...]






