The revolutionary spirit seen in July continues into August, with a large number 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, yet lesser-known Christian festival of the 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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During July 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. July 1st – Canada Day […]
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July is historically a relatively quiet month for international holidays. That’s not to say there aren’t any interesting holidays or festivals taking place. In fact, July can be considered the most revolutionary of months with over 30 independence holidays taking place around the world, more than any other month. In most cases, these independence days […]
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On July 4th 1776, the United States of America proclaimed its independence from England by signing the Declaration of Independence. The celebration of this momentous event in the history of the USA has become America’s National Day, the Fourth of July. This quiz will be a good test of your knowledge, but hopefully, you’ll also […]
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