Articles of category "Secular international holidays"

Father's Day was only one of many holidays that brought together a graduate of Mount Holyoke College and a graduate of Smith College. Yet the two women learned from each other numerous ways that both new and old holidays could be used to help children to bone-up on important skills. As they made their holiday discoveries, they also created some pleasant memories.

In most of the Western world, Halloween is celebrated on October 31. In keeping with the overall spooky theme of the holiday, children dress in costumes and go door to door calling out "trick or treat" and receiving candy from the homeowners. In a retail sense Halloween has become so popular it is second only to Christmas and many homeowners erect elaborate Halloween decorations.

Earth day 2006 will be revolve around the same thing that it always try's to help everyone celebrate world peace. Although the prospect of ever gaining world peace seems very slim it is trying to become a reality. Records show that there have only been in the region of 7 days of total world peace. It may not seem like something worth celebrating, but at least there has been some form of world peace.

Fools day is also referred to as April fools day and this is a great day that allows you the chance to play a prank on someone you hate. Or just a small joke on your family and friends. The tradition of April fools day lets you play pranks on people until midday; if you play a prank on someone after that time then you are considered the fool. And no one likes to be considered a fool.

Some people view woman's day as a day to celebrate just how far women have come. Struggling to gain equal rights. Other countries think that woman's day is just another word for mother's day. A day to give your mother a present and card or something even more special just to let her know that you love her and that you are always thinking of her. Something from the heart is always welcome.

Many people will celebrate astronomy day with a real passion. They will get their friends together for a few drinks and might spend the night exploring the universe. This might not seem like a good night to some people but for others it could be the highlight of their week. The universe is cool but to praise it could be a mistake in most people's eyes. Enjoy the planet that you walk on.

Astronomy Day is a holiday that is meant to draw attention to all aspects of the study of the stars and planets that hover in the sky. Because of the fact that the celebration of Astronomy Day takes place in a variety of venues that range from obvious choices like planetariums and optics shops that specialize in telescope lenses to less obvious choices like shopping malls and busy intersections. This variety makes certain that sidewalk astronomers are sure to get the attention of passersby who may not even have heard of Astronomy Day and the many active astronomy groups that make it possible.

Earth Day is an exciting and relatively new holiday that is celebrated all over the world by children and adults alike. The fact that this holiday is quite recently established means that the Earth Day 2005 brought marked the arrival date of many new traditions and rituals. There are a lot of reasons to look forward to the Earth Day date on your calendar each year, but the most important reason is that Earth Day can be a whole lot of fun.

Shopping for a Fathers Day gift can be a very difficult task, especially if you have your heart set on finding the perfect present. However, there are some techniques that you can employ to help you discover the special gift that will make this Fathers Day extra special. If you find yourself stuck for ideas, don't be afraid to ask for help from your Dad's friends, or even from your Dad himself.

Mothers Day is a unique holiday that is truly unlike any other day in the year. One of the reasons why this is true is that on Mothers Day, the children do all of the work while Mom relaxes. Choosing a Mothers Day gift and planning the perfect holiday brunch may not always be easy, but the effort and time that a family puts into this holiday can really show Mom how much they care.

When it is time for Halloween you will need to buy yourself a Halloween costume. But you only need a Halloween costume if you are going to go out tricking and treating. Otherwise you won't need a costume for staying in the house. You will get people that will come tricking and treating and you can give them some candy if you wish. Or you can give them a little scare. The choice is all yours.

May day is a day for workers and other people to have a day off. It is a public holiday and therefore you are entitled to a whole day off. Just so that you can relax and unwind after working for so long without a public holiday to let you relax for a whole day. Having days off is a great feeling to have, especially if that holiday is in the summer. You can then enjoy a full day of the sunshine without the worry of work hanging on your back.

Mother's Day is a great day for you to show your appreciation to your Mother as she is the one who took care of you, taught you every single little thing in life and she still will carry on doing that even when you have already had you own family. So, Mother's Day gifts are a good idea for you to show you appreciation to your Mother and showed her how proud you are to have her as a greatest Mom in the world.

Valentines day has a beautiful religious story and that is why it is such a wonderful day. Even cultures that do not necessarily follow the Christian religion are using valentines day to their advantage. It is a wonderful day to spoil each other as a couple. Not that you would need an excuse to fall more and more in love with each other. Valentines day presents an opportunity to join all the couples around the world in a unified celebration of love.

The leap day is a time of feeling special. It is a great initiative to make women more able to approach their male counterparts. A leap year is also the time to have an extra day in the year. This creates a balance as women are also the focus of this day. It is also a day when we can have an extension of February. This means more and more people appreciate what the year will bring.