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Saint David's Day: the national holiday of Wales

What is the history of the patron saint of Wales? St. David's Day, known as Saint David's Day in English or Dydd Gwyl Dewi in Welsh, has been the national holiday of Wales since the 18th century. It commemorates the date of the death of Saint David, the patron saint of Wales, who is said to have li ...

28
Feb
2023

Saint Patrick's Day: Where does the tradition of wearing green on March 17th come from?

Originally, the color of St. Patrick's Day was not green. March 17th is an important date for all Irish people. Saint Patrick's Day is indeed the national holiday of Ireland and a public holiday in the country. This event is celebrated all over the Emerald Isle and around the world by partying wit ...

15
Mar
2024

Saint Lucia: 5 things to know about this festival of lights

aribbean island so named because it was discovered by a group of French navigators on December 13, 1502! The islanders then chose December 13 as their national holiday. 2- It is a tradition in Sweden... but not only! St. Lucia's Day is a well-attended tradition in Sweden. In this country, Dec ...

07
Dec
2017

The leprechaun: a character from Irish folklore

! 5- It has become a symbol of Ireland The Irish love this little character from local folklore so much that they dress up as leprechauns for their national holiday, St. Patrick's Day celebrated on March 17! This grumpy leprechaun is part of the symbols of the country in the same way as the h ...

13
Mar
2023

Canadian Thanksgiving: what are the differences with American Thanksgiving?

While Thanksgiving Day was officially declared a holiday in the United States by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, Canadian Thanksgiving has been a national holiday since 1879. In the United States, the celebration lasts for 4 days and is one of the most important celebrations of the year, with h ...

09
Oct
2023

Guy Fawkes Night: Origin and Traditions of November 5th in Great Britain

Why is November 5th an important day in England? Today, Halloween is celebrated all over the world on October 31st. However, on November 5th, another lesser-known holiday takes place in Great Britain: the Guy Fawkes Night or Guy Fawkes Night. Every year, during the night of November 5th, the Engli ...

03
Nov
2023

Paris 2024: 5 Things to Know About the Olympic Torch Relay

y 8 and July 26, 2024, the flame will cross more than 400 French cities. The Olympic torch will notably be present in Paris on July 14, 2024, for the national holiday. It will then continue its journey across France before returning to the capital on July 26, for the opening ceremony of the Olympic ...

15
Jan
2024