On Sunday December 1st 2024 your fingernail can begin prising open the first door on your Advent Calendar. That all seems straightforward, but that is not always the case – last year the Advent period began on Sunday December 3rd and only lasted for 22 days. The length of Advent can vary between 22 days […]
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Thanksgiving first became an official holiday in the USA in 1863. Though giving thanks at this time of year is one of the oldest festivals, and has probably been around since humans first started to forage and cultivate the land. Nowadays Thanksgiving has become synonymous with the American tradition. Still, there are a number of […]
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Thanksgiving is one of the most significant holidays in the USA. It marks the start of the holiday season that runs through to Christmas. The holiday commemorates the first harvest of the settlers from England who had arrived in North America in 1620. Its cultural impact is immense, so it is interesting to take a look […]
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Otherwise known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali is a holiday of Hindu origin and is widely celebrated throughout India. The five-day event begins on the 13th day of the month of Kartik in the Hindu calendar, which falls in October or November. Celebrants light clay lamps, said to represent the destruction of anything negative […]
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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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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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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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In most countries, Mother’s Day takes place on a Sunday and is not a public holiday, so it may seem more low-key than the traditional big holidays; but in terms of revenue spent on gifts, it is said to be the third biggest holiday after Christmas and Easter. And although many countries observe it on […]
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Celebrate the important holidays and festivals during May with these video conference call backgrounds. May 1: International Labour Day May 1 is International Workers Day or International Labour Day dedicated to workers and labourers across the world. This day honours workers and urges them to know their rights. May 9: Ascension Day Ascension Day is […]
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