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October 31 – Halloween

October 25, 2022

October 31 – Halloween We have been celebrating Halloween every October 31 for over a thousand years already. Its origins can be traced to the ancient Celtic Pagans and their Samhain festival. During the ceremony, people would light bonfires, make offerings, and wear animal and monster costumes for protection. During the 8th century, Pope Gregory…

More Country Fun Facts

October 6, 2022

Many seem to enjoy the Cultural quizzes and getting into the groove of globetrotting, albeit being desk-bound (smile), so let’s continue with the fun facts.

October 3 – German Reunification Day

September 26, 2022

Germany celebrates German Reunification Day every October 3. It commemorates the reunification of West Germany and East Germany in 1990.

October 1 – National Day of the People’s Republic of China

September 24, 2022

The Chinese National Day is celebrated every October 1. Officially known as the National Day of the People’s Republic of China, the holiday commemorates the founding of the republic in 1949.

September 23 – Saudi National Day

September 20, 2022

The Kingdom of Saudi celebrates its National Day every September 23 every year.

September 16 – Mexican Independence Day

September 9, 2022

On 16 September, Mexico’s Independence day celebrates the country’s freedom from Spanish rule. Their independence day is also called Día de la Independencia.

September 10 – Mooncake Festival (Mid-Autumn Festival)

September 3, 2022

The Mooncake Festival, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival, is one of China’s most important holidays. The festival is held on the Chinese Calendar’s 15th day of the 8th month. For 2022, the holiday will occur on September 10.

Country Fun Facts

September 2, 2022

Several of you wrote to let me know that you enjoyed the Country fun facts Q&A last month. Michelangelo, the famous painter of the Sistine Chapel ceiling, once said when he was 87 years old: “I am still learning.” Why not? Let’s continue our fun-facts hunt with the questions for the month:

September 7 – Brazil Independence Day

August 31, 2022

Brazil Independence Day takes place every September 7. This holiday is celebrated on a vast scale as it marks their freedom from Portugal’s rule.From the 16th century to the 19th century, Brazil was under Portuguese occupation. However, in 1807, France invaded Portugal and forced their royal family to flee to Brazil. Dom Pedro, son of…

September 2 – Vietnam National Day

August 26, 2022

Vietnam National Day, also called Vietnam Independence Day, occurs every September 2. This public holiday celebrates the country’s independence from the French. Vietnam was conquered by the French in 1887 and was later occupied by the Japanese during World War II. After the war, no one held colonial power over the country. So, the Vietnamese…