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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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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Do Fewer Holidays Really Boost the Economy? France’s Plan Under the Microscope The French government is facing a backlash over a controversial proposal to cut two of the country’s 11 public holidays, with Prime Minister François Bayrou suggesting that the change could help plug a budget deficit. But will reducing time off really deliver a […]
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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 12: Buddha Purnima Buddha Purnima is […]
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March 25th is the National Day of Greece today, marking the uprising against the Ottoman Empire in 1821. This year, official celebrations are canceled due to Coronavirus. You can still celebrate this National Day with this tasty fish dish that has become synonymous with Greece Independence. March 25th always falls during Lent when eating meat […]
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For most Islamic countries, Saturday March 1st 2025 will be the first day of the Islamic month of Ramadan. The month of Ramadan will last for 28 days, though the exact start and end dates in some countries is dependent on sightings on the moon. During Ramadan Muslims will fast from dawn until dusk, pray […]
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Each year, America celebrates a holiday on the third Monday in February. And that’s as far as we get before encountering controversy. We added this light-hearted video to highlight the confusion about the name of this holiday as it feels like there has been an increasing number of conversations about whether the holiday is called […]
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How to say ‘I Love You’ in different languages Love is a universal language, but every culture expresses it in its own beautiful way. Whether you’re looking to impress your special someone, add a romantic touch to a love letter, or simply expand your global vocabulary, knowing how to say “I love you” in different […]
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