March 25th, 2013, is Tolkien Reading Day, Old New Year's Day, International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members, Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, Pecan Day, Lobster Newberg Day, and International Waffle Day.
On Tolkien Reading Day we honor J.R.R. Tolkien, author of "The Hobbit" and many other classic tales.
On Tolkien Reading Day we honor J.R.R. Tolkien, author of "The Hobbit" and many other classic tales.
Old New Year's Day is celebrated primarily in Russia. Most countries abandoned the Julian calendar in favor of the Gregorian calendar in the 1500s, but Russia didn't adopt it until 1918. The Russian Orthodox Church, however, still uses the Julian calendar, so many Russians celebrate New Year's twice.
Today is the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade - a long title for an important commemoration. The theme for 2013 is "Forever Free: Celebrating Emancipation."
The United Nations observes International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon writes: "I am inspired by the dedication of our staff. I am outraged by attacks against them. And I am determined to protect every single person serving under the United Nations flag worldwide. I thank the Staff Union for keeping the spotlight on this problem and pledge to fully support their efforts."
Greeks celebrate the Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, otherwise known as Independence Day.
Pecan pie, anyone? Today is Pecan Day.
Lobster Newberg Day honors a dish made famous at Delmonico's in New York.
International Waffle Day began in Sweden - celebrated exactly nine months before Christmas. Yikes!
Today is the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade - a long title for an important commemoration. The theme for 2013 is "Forever Free: Celebrating Emancipation."
The United Nations observes International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon writes: "I am inspired by the dedication of our staff. I am outraged by attacks against them. And I am determined to protect every single person serving under the United Nations flag worldwide. I thank the Staff Union for keeping the spotlight on this problem and pledge to fully support their efforts."
Greeks celebrate the Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, otherwise known as Independence Day.
Pecan pie, anyone? Today is Pecan Day.
Lobster Newberg Day honors a dish made famous at Delmonico's in New York.
International Waffle Day began in Sweden - celebrated exactly nine months before Christmas. Yikes!
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