Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows This religious observance is significant in the Christian calendar, particularly within the Catholic Church. It’s a day to reflect on the sorrows of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Chur
People celebrate the summer solstice 2024 at Stonehenge on June 21, 2024.(Image credit: Richard Baker / In Pictures via Getty Images) Far from Stonehenge, yoga students in Sydney, Australia celebrated the solstice (in this case the winter solstice, due to Sydney being in the Southern Hemisphere...
Started in 1978 by gay rights activists, the festival is considered to be the world's largest Pride event, and it has become a key event for the international LGBTIQ+ community. The date of the festival isn't tied to the Christian calendar, but it does take place during the pre-Lent ...
New Zealand and Australia were among the first countries in the world to kick off its New Year's Eve celebrations. 1 Jan Town Hall known for celebrity weddings marks milestone with 100 new nuptials Renowned for hosting weddings of famous figures like Sir Paul McCartney, and Liam Gallagher, ...
Melbourne, Australia June 15-16 2024 Visit Their Website Feline fans down under, never fear. One of the biggest cat festivals in the world takes place in Melbourne. “Maine Coon big,” its website jokes. It combines the best elements of all the events on this list: breed showcases, tal...
The festival, celebrated annually on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese lunar calendar, falls on Sept. 17 this year. As one of China's most important traditional holidays, it is a joyous time when families come together, appreciate the full moon and share mooncakes, a traditio...
(either at the lodge, ora home rental nearby). The full event schedule for 2025 hasn’t been announced, but 2024’s event included guided stargazing, a full calendar of daytime lectures and classes, and outdoor events after dark. The UP (Upper Peninsula) has some of the darkest skies in...
For a complete list of Juneteenth events across the city, check out Juneteenth Houston's calendar. Juneteenth events take all forms, from parades to community gatherings to academic seminars © The Washington Post / Getty Images Juneteenth celebrations in Portsmouth, New Hampshire The Black...
Losha is the most important festival in Tibetan calendar. It is celebrated in February or beginning of March marking the Tibetan New Year. The celebration goes on for about a week where Tibetans cook delicious food, wear new clothes and dances their heart out. On the 11th day of the festiv...
Holiday, (from “holy day”), originally, a day of dedication to religious observance; in modern times, a day of either religious or secular commemoration. Many holidays of the major world religions tend to occur at the approximate dates of more ancient,