Feast of St Basil

About Feast of St Basil

St Basil was one of the greatest leaders and thinkers of the Orthodox Christian church. In many Greek homes, a special cake is baked on the eve of St Basil's Day with a gold or silver coin hidden inside.

22Feb

Ash Wednesday

• Religious
• International

Marks the beginning of lent. Marking the forehead with ash represents regret for past sins.

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27Feb

Orthodox Lent

• Religious
• International

Great Lent marks the start of the Easter cycle in the Orthodox Christian Church

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8Mar

Holi

• Religious
• International

Originally a harvest and fertility festival, Holi also commemorates a legend from Hindu Mythology

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23Mar

Ramadan ☪️

• Religious
• International

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. It is during the month of Ramadan that Muslims fast.

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Alzheimer's Awareness Month

• Health
• Canada

This Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, let’s end stigma and make Canada a safer place for people living with dementia.

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Veganuary

• Health
• International

Find out the dates and background to Veganuary

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New Year's Day

• Culture
• International

The first day of the year is a truly global holiday, celebrated by 90% of the world's population.

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National Mentoring Month

• Education
• USA

Find out the dates and background to National Mentoring Month

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