Labor Day is one of the most popular Federal Holidays For some, Labor Day marks the end of summer and for others, it blows the whistle for the start of the new NFL season. There may even be some who see it as a day to honor workers. Whatever the reason, Labor Day is one […]
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An interesting event takes place each year on September 15th. This day marks the independence of the entire Central America from Spanish rule in 1821, this led to five separate holidays in the countries that formed part of Central America. This event also marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, which is observed in the USA. […]
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Janmashtami or Gokulashtami, is one of the most popular and important Hindu festivals. It marks the birthday of Lord Krishna, the eighth re-incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who gave the vital message of the Bhagwat Gita – the guiding principles for every Hindu. In 2024, it falls on Monday August 26th and is celebrated with great […]
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It is hard to overstate the importance of Mary to Catholic and Orthodox Christians around the world, but in Greece, the worship of Mary is elevated to another level. This importance of Mary to the Greeks is demonstrated by the wide number of local customs that are celebrated across Greece. The churches of Panayia Evangelistria […]
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The revolutionary spirit in July continues into August with a large amount of independence days taking place around the world as many countries threw off their colonial shackles during this month. The biggest religious festival in August this year is the widely observed, but not well known Christian festival of Assumption. Month info: Originally called Sextilis […]
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During August there are several national days and notable holidays and festivals. Why not brighten up your video calls by using our virtual backgrounds to highlight these special days? You’ll find some instructions on how to use these images in Zoom and Microsoft Teams at the bottom of the page. August 1st – Swiss National […]
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