Summer solstice

About Summer solstice

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The word Solstice comes from the Latin ‘solstitium’ meaning ‘Sun stands still’ because the movement of the Sun’s path north or south appears to stop before changing direction.

22Sep

Autumnal Equinox

• Seasons
• International

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Autumnal Equinox

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6Dec

St. Nicholas Day

• Seasons
• International

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21Dec

Winter Solstice

• Seasons
• International

The arrival of the shortest day of the year has been celebrated since the dawn of mankind.

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20Mar

Vernal Equinox

• Seasons
• International

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Make Music Day

• Music
• France

Make Music Day was dreamt up by France’s Ministry of Culture in 1982. The idea is that everyone could play music or host free outdoor performances.

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National Selfie Day

• Action
• International

We probably don't need a day to encourage people to take pictures of themselves, but there is no denying the cultural impact of selfies.

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National Daylight Appreciation Day

• Seasons
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Daylight Appreciation Day

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National Peaches ‘N’ Cream Day

• Food
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Peaches ‘N’ Cream Day

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