For many Christian religions, Lent is a very important time of the year that allows believers to prepare for Easter holidays. The first day of Lent is called Ash Wednesday, and even though it is not a public holiday in the United Kingdom, it still is a significant element of these preparations. It always...

International Pipe Smoking Day has been observed annually on February 20th since 2008. This date has been included in the calendar thanks to the initiative of The Vancouver Pipe Club members.

There are around 10 million pipe-smokers in the USA and 1.5 million in the UK. Many pipe clubs organize meetings...

February 21st is International Travel Guide Day, which was established during the 3rd Convention of the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (WFTGA), in Nicosia, Cyprus in 1989.

The idea of this holiday is to show the residents around the area for free. It is supposed to show the work of...

Saint David’s Day is a holiday celebrated annually in the United Kingdom, but it has a special meaning to Wales, for St David is the saint patron of this country. The feast day is observed every year on March 1, the date of Saint David’s death in 589 AD. Although March 1 has been a national festival...