Folk Observances

Though the French colony of Acadia may have disappeared the spirit of those early settlers lives on through its descendants.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Tooth Fairy Day

A melting pot of different cultures has created a unique and rich folklore for the country.

The holiday has been observed annually on Labor Day weekend since 1953 to commemorate the signing of the 1839 Cherokee Constitution.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Mabon

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Batik Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National German-American Day

Ireland is believed to be the birthplace of the Halloween festival.

Imbolc is a Celtic festival celebrating the start of Spring

February 2nd each year brings the most-watched weather forecast of the year—and the only one led by a rodent.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Tooth Fairy Day

Baba Marta on March 1st is believed to mark the beginning of spring.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Hat Day

Saint Piran is the patron saint of Cornwall, England

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Saint Patricks Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of April Fools Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Mother Goose Day

Beltane is a Celtic festival celebrating the start of Spring

If you are female, over 30, unmarried and live in the 19th century, this is your day.

A day to embrace positivity and to not let the small everyday annoyances of modern life stop us enjoying every moment.

❤️ This Brazilian equivalent of Valentine's Day comes from Portugal and is linked to Saint Anthony.

The rose is the traditional flower of June, so it makes sense to observe red rose day in June.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Paul Bunyan Day

A day to celebrate Scottish heritage through arguably its most obvious manifestation - Tartan.

What's more sensible as a weather forecast? The bones of a 1,200 year old saint or a groundhog?