Solemnity of Mary
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, is a feast day of the Blessed Virgin Mary under the aspect of her motherhood of Jesus Christ. It is observed on January 1….
Universal Hour of Peace
Universal Hour of Peace is observed from 11:30 p.m. on December 31st to 12:30 a.m. on January 1st. This international movement invites individuals to dedicate sixty minutes to the pursuit…
World Day of Peace
World Day of Peace is observed on January 1. Established by the Roman Catholic Church, this day is dedicated to universal prayers for peace and the promotion of harmony among…
New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day is observed on January 1. This federal holiday marks the start of the modern Gregorian calendar and is celebrated as a time of fresh beginnings and renewal…
New Year’s Dishonor List Day
New Year’s Dishonor List Day is observed on January 1. This unique observance focuses on the English language by identifying and “banishing” words and phrases that have become overused, misused,…
Ring a Bell Day
Ring a Bell Day is observed on January 1. This day honors the art of campanology and celebrates bell ringers, bell makers, and the historical significance of bell towers. It…
Z Day
Z Day is observed on January 1. This lighthearted observance is dedicated to individuals whose names begin with the letter Z, who often find themselves at the bottom of lists,…
Sudan Independence Day
Sudan Independence Day is observed on January 1. This national holiday commemorates Sudan’s declaration of independence from the dual administration of Egypt and the United Kingdom in 1956. It is…
Public Domain Day
Public Domain Day is observed on January 1. This day celebrates the moment when legal copyright protections expire on books, films, music, and other creative works, allowing them to enter…
Polar Bear Plunge Day
Polar Bear Plunge Day is observed on January 1. This winter event involves thousands of individuals diving into freezing bodies of ocean or lake surf to mark the beginning of…