Category: Cultural Diversity

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. In addition to American Thanksgiving, this November also hosts the Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, and the birthday of the […]

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 9: Cambodian Independence […]

Although October is a month full of holidays, it usually has no blockbuster holidays. Chinese National Day is probably the most notable event as one-fifth of the world’s population will have a week off to mark the anniversary of the People’s Republic. The main U.S. holiday in October is Columbus Day. While it may be a […]

During October 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. October 1st: Chinese National Day […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]