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Have you ever wondered why International Chocolate Day is celebrated on 13 September? The most common explanation is that the date was chosen to celebrate the birthday of Milton S. Hershey, the man who made chocolate famous in the United States. He was born on 13 September 1857 and believed that everyone—not just rich people—should...

When you think about international celebrations, you probably imagine music festivals, parades, or fireworks. Reading doesn’t sound quite as exciting… but imagine waking up one day and not being able to read your phone, a restaurant menu, or even the Wi-Fi password. Suddenly, literacy seems much more interesting! International Literacy Day is celebrated every year...

To celebrate World Letter Writing Day on 1st September, we will learn how to write the opening and closing of an informal letter. We will discover useful expressions to start and end a letter in a friendly and natural way, just like a native English speaker. By the end of the article, you’ll be ready...

NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL isn’t just a party—it actually has deep historical and cultural roots. The real reason it exists After World War II, many people from the Caribbean moved to the UK (often called the “Windrush generation”) to help rebuild the country. But in areas like Notting Hill, they faced racism, discrimination, and tension. Things...

Bad Poetry Day is celebrated every year on August 18. It’s a fun, unofficial occasion where people are encouraged to write deliberately terrible poems—full of clichés, awkward rhymes, and overly dramatic lines 😄 The exact origin of Bad Poetry Day (August 18) isn’t clearly documented, and there’s no single confirmed person who created it. However,...

International Youth Day is an annual global observance held on 12 August, focused on highlighting the challenges, achievements, and potential of young people around the world. 🧭 Origins International Youth Day was established by the United Nations in 1999, following a recommendation from the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth. The first official celebration...

Like, Would like and Want Which is the correct sentence in each pair? a) I’d like to go swimming tomorrow morning. b) I like to go swimming tomorrow morning. a) If you want the ticket, please phone me. b) If you like the ticket, please phone me.   We use like to talk about things...

Canada Day on July 1 is basically Canada’s giant birthday party —and Canadians celebrate it in ways that are both patriotic and a little funny. The quick history (with a smile) On July 1, 1867, three British colonies joined together to form the country of Canada under the Canadian Confederation. The colonies were: Province of...

When do I use I am doing?  Which is the correct sentence in each pair? a) I buy a computer because I need one. b) I am buying a computer because I need one. a)  I am getting a new camera for my birthday. b) I get a new camera for my birthday.   We...

What it is? National Junk Food Day is a lighthearted holiday dedicated to eating your favorite “guilty pleasure” snacks—things you probably wouldn’t eat every day if you were trying to be healthy. Think: burgers 🍔 fries 🍟 candy 🍬 donuts 🍩 chips 🥔 It’s the one day you can throw all nutrition rules out the...