The Ides of March (March 15th)
What are the Ides? The Ides of March is a term that refers to the 15th day of March in the Roman calendar. It was an important day in ancient…
Shakespeare Week (March 20 – 26)
Shakespeare Week is an annual event in the United Kingdom that celebrates the life, works, and legacy of William Shakespeare, one of the most famous and influential playwrights in history.…
The National Cherry Blossom Festival (March)
The National Cherry Blossom Festival is an annual event held in Washington, D.C. to commemorate the gift of 3,000 cherry blossom trees from the city of Tokyo to the people…
International Kissing Day (July 6th)
World Kiss Day, or International Kissing Day, is celebrated on July the 6th. This unofficial holiday started in the United Kingdom and spread through the world more recently (starting around…
National Postal Workers Day (July 1st)
The United States Post Office has been in existence since 1775 and now employs well over half a million American workers. Benjamin Franklin became the first head of the post…