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Month: October 2021

Chrysanthemum is the traditional flower of November

November 2021 Cultural Diversity Review

October 31st 2021October 31st 2021admin

November is a month of harvest festivals, some of the oldest holidays, that date back to when ancient farming communities gathered to give thanks for a good harvest, essential in surviving the imminent harsh winter. This year November also hosts the famous Hindu festival of Diwali and the birthday of the founder of one of […]

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November Backgrounds

November 2021 Video Conference Backgrounds

October 31st 2021October 31st 2021admin

As we move into the darker days of late Autumn, why not brighten up your video conferences with these backgrounds that also highlight cultural diversity? November 2: Day of the Dead ‘El Día de los Muertos‘ is a holiday that focuses on remembering family members and friends who have passed away. November 4: Diwali For […]

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Halloween

How to have a safe Halloween

October 28th 2021October 28th 2021admin

On October 31st, it’ll be time to dress up the kids in a spooky outfit and hit the streets in search of candy. Halloween is one of the most popular amd enduring traditions in North America, and while the risk of COVID-19 hasn’t gone away, it feels that bit more normal this year, and families […]

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Halloween Quiz

Halloween Quiz

October 20th 2021October 20th 2021admin
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The Landing of Columbus

Quiz: Columbus Day

October 7th 2021October 7th 2021admin
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Statue of Columbus in Barcelona

Where next for Columbus Day?

October 5th 2021October 5th 2021admin

Is Columbus finally sailing off the edge of the world? Columbus Day has been a federal holiday since 1937 and has been observed on the second Monday in October since 1971. The holiday that marks Europe’s discovery of the new world has run into uncharted waters and feels as though it could sink without a […]

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