International Random Acts of Kindness Week is February 10-16. Take this week to step out of your normal routine or comfort zone and attempt a new random act of kindness each day of the celebratory week. Here are a few suggestions: This week let's combine "Random Acts of Kindness" with "Pay it Forward!" Think of ways to brighten someone's day! I get joy from doing a random act of kindness "anonymously," then leaving a note that says: "Courtesy of a Random Act of Kindness... Please pay … [Read more...]
History of Valentine’s Day
February 3, 2026 by
Valentine's Day, also called Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is an annual holiday celebrated on February 14. It originated as a Western Christian liturgical feast day honoring one or more early saints named Valentinus, and is recognized as a significant cultural and commercial celebration in many regions around the world, although it is not a public holiday in any country. Several martyrdom stories associated with the various Valentines that were connected to February … [Read more...]
Black History Month 2026
February 2, 2026 by
Black History Month 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of its founding, celebrating a century of Black history, culture, and contributions under the theme: “A Century of Black History Commemorations.”/a> Historical Background Black History Month began as Negro History Week in 1926, created by Harvard-trained historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH) to document and celebrate the achievements of Black Americans at a time when … [Read more...]
LOVE in February, finding romance not awkard-pants <3
February 1, 2026 by
Best Ideas for First Dates on Valentine’s Day First dates can be stressful enough, but what if your first date lands on Valentine’s Day? You want to start things off right, without falling into the dreaded “uhms” and “sooos” and “anywayses.” Here are some suggestions to lead you to romance and not awkward-pants. Dating At 550 Metres – A CN Tower, Needle Tower, or Eiffel Tower experience is so much more than seeing the city from above. The view provides ample photo … [Read more...]
History of February 14 as a Celebration of Love
February 1, 2026 by
Original Celebration on Record The earliest description of February 14 as an Annual Celebration of Love appears in the Charter of the Court of Love. The charter, allegedly issued by Charles VI of France at Mantes-la-Jolie in 1400, describes lavish festivities to be attended by several members of the royal court, including a feast, amorous song and poetry competitions, jousting and dancing. Amid these festivities, the attending ladies would hear and rule on disputes from lovers. No other … [Read more...]
Raynauds Awareness Month February
February 1, 2026 by
Raynauds Awareness Month takes place every February. Organized by the Raynaud's and Scleroderma Association, the month aims to awareness of these disorders and offer help and advice not only to sufferers, but to their friends and families too. You may not have heard of Raynaud's, but it's thought that 10% of women suffer from the disorders which occur when blood vessels, mostly in the hands, become over-sensitive to changes in temperature. As a result, sufferers' hands often turn blue … [Read more...]
January 27 – International Holocaust Remembrance Day
January 27, 2026 by
International Holocaust Remembrance Day, 27 January, is an international memorial day for the victims of the Holocaust, the genocide that resulted in the annihilation of 6 million Jews, 2 million Gypsies (Roma and Sinti), 15,000 homosexual people and millions of others by the Nazi regime and its collaborators. It was designated by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 60/7 on 1 November 2005 during the 42nd plenary session. The resolution came after a special session was held … [Read more...]
Hug Day celebrated January 21, 2026
January 9, 2026 by
National Hug Day or National Hugging Day is an annual unofficial event devised by Rev. Kevin Zaborney now residing in Caro, Michigan USA. It occurs on January 21 but is not a public holiday. The day was launched on January 21, 1986 in Clio, Michigan, USA.There are reports of it being marked in some other countries. The idea of National Hug Day is to encourage everyone to hug family and friends more often. Zaborney cautions to ask first if one is unsure of the response. Whether you hug a … [Read more...]
2026 International Day of Women and Girls in Science
January 6, 2026 by
Join UNESCO on 11 February 2026 for a global event celebrating women in science and shaping a future where science and gender equality advance together. Event International Day of Women and Girls in Science 11 February 2026 - 9:30 am - 11 February 2026 - 5:30 pm Location: UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France Rooms: Room II Type: Cat VIII - Symposia Arrangement type: In-Person From vision to impact: Redefining STEM by closing the gender gap Today, women continue to represent less … [Read more...]
January is Canada’s Alzheimer Awareness Month
January 4, 2026 by
In Canada, 747,000 people currently live with dementia and one of the major challenges they and their families face when they receive the diagnosis is the stigma associated with it. Internationally, produced on May 23, 2018 this report provides an overview of global developments in response to the adoption of the WHO’s Global action plan on the public health response to dementia 2017-2025. The report was launched on the one-year anniversary of the adoption of the plan at the 71st World … [Read more...]
3 Realistic Habits to Form in the New Year
December 29, 2025 by
Another year is coming to an end - another decade, even. This major turning point in the calendar seems to call for a major turning point in your life, right? Well, not necessarily. If you are thinking to make a New Year's resolution, think again: they have been proven not to work in the majority of cases. So, forget about making grandiose promises on New Year's Eve and breaking them a few weeks later - focus on forming new habits that will improve your life instead. You can start with … [Read more...]
News for Women Globally 2025
December 11, 2025 by
December 2025 has been a month of significant news for women globally, highlighting the ongoing challenges and efforts to address gender inequality and violence. Here are some of the key points from the month: UNRWA: The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign calls on global action to confront the root causes of gender inequality and the violence it fuels, especially in humanitarian crises. Women frontline staff face increased workloads and risks while sustaining their … [Read more...]
Making Your Christmas Shopping Plan
December 8, 2025 by
In life, when it comes to Christmas shopping, there are two types of people. There are those who plan well in advance to save last-minute rushing around and those who do exactly that, leave it to the last minute! The date of Christmas never changes and so there are no excuses not to set a plan as this will not only ensure you are organized come Christmas day, but it will also ensure that you are more effective in your Christmas purchases, that you don’t overspend and you will probably even be … [Read more...]
