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Christmas is a time of Christmas trees, hot roast dinners and mulled wine, snowmen and snowball fights in a wintery landscape… or is it? Is it a time of prawns on the BBQ, beach cricket and picnics under a Pohutukawa tree? Well, that depends on... Read more
Merry Xmas! 圣诞快乐 Shèngdàn Kuàilè! The Christmas holiday is, by far, the biggest festival in the Western Calendar and is celebrated, not only by Christians around the globe, but is also a commonly celebrated public holiday festival as a time to spend with family, in many... Read more
"By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural... Read more
A lot of things have changed since 2019. Before then, a pandemic was not something I’d ever considered having to experience in my lifetime, and working from home was a luxury I was fortunate enough to receive on occasion. One of the less expected developments... Read more
History and the Modern Holiday Every 4th Thursday of November, the Thanksgiving holiday is celebrated across the United States. While Thanksgiving Day was declared a national holiday in 1863 by then President Abraham Lincoln, its roots go far beyond this date and time and carry with... Read more
We sat down with Raffaela Grasso, a Primary Teacher Librarian and eLearning Leader, and discussed what Global Citizenship means to her and how educators can support its development in libraries and across classrooms. Meg: What does Global Citizenship mean to you? RG: Being a global citizen connects... Read more
October 1st is China's National Day which commemorates the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949 (Communist China). There are usually national celebrations and military parades in Tian'anmen Square, Beijing to acknowledge and celebrate the day. National Day is always a week-long celebration, October... Read more
Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional festival celebrated every year in China during Autumn. As a Lunar Festival, the date changes each year, depending on the Lunar Calendar but is always on Month 8, Day 15 of the moon calendar in China. That day is always... Read more
Hispanic Heritage Month (or Latinx Heritage Month) is a celebration of the contributions that Latin-American and Spanish communities have made to the United States’ history, culture and communities. Across a full month, the legacy and presence of Latinos and Spaniards is recognized and shared through... Read more
August is known to bring windy days to Colombia, making it the best time for flying kites. The El Festival de Viento y Cometas (Wind and Kite Festival) is celebrated in Villa de Leyva, a small colonial town located in the centre of Colombia. It... Read more
