世界节假日博览 第16期:工作快乐日
Fun at Work Day is a day to have fun at work. Not everyone agrees when it is. Some websites say it is in the final days of January, while others say it is April the 1st the same as April Fools Day. The workplace is usually not such a fun place. It is
世界节假日博览 第17期:激发艺术灵感日
January the 31st is Inspire Your Heart With Art Day. On this day, you can give your heart a special treat.You can create your very own work of art or go and visit art galleries and museums. People should take thetime to search out art and make it a b
世界节假日博览 第18期:世界湿地日
World Wetlands Day (WWD) occurs on the 2nd of February each year. It marks the date of the signing of the International Convention on Wetlands in 1971 in Ramsar, Iran. WWD started in 1997. It aims to raise awareness of the value of wetlands around th
世界节假日博览 第19期:世界癌症日
World Cancer Day falls on February the 4th each year. It aims to draw attention to the effect cancer has on the lives of millions around the world. Around 7 million people die each year from the different types of cancer. Eleven million new cases are
世界节假日博览 第20期:薄饼节
Pancake Day is a favorite of children in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. It is on thisday they get to eat as many pancakes as they want all smothered with syrup, or lemon and sugar, or strawberry sauce. It is also called Shrove Tu
世界节假日博览 第21期:狂欢节
Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday. It is the name of a celebration that takes place on the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the 40-day period of Lent. Mardi Gras is the final day ofa three-day period, which starts on the Sund
世界节假日博览 第22期:圣灰星期三
Many Christians around the world celebrate Ash Wednesday, which marks the first day of Lent. It is the start of a religious period that leads up to Palm Sunday and the Easter holidays. On Ash Wednesday, people traditionally start fasting for 40 days,
世界节假日博览 第23期:世界结婚日
Marriage is forever. Until death do us part. At least thats what people promise at the altar when they say I do. World Marriage Day (WMD) is celebrated on the second Sunday in February. It is for peopleto think about their marriage and perhaps renew
世界节假日博览 第24期:达尔文日
February the 12th is Darwin Day. It is to celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin on February 12, 1809 and his life as a scientist. This day also aims to encourage children to get into science. Darwin was one of the worlds greatest s
世界节假日博览 第25期:国际避孕套日
February the 14th is National Condom Day. It aims to raise awareness of safe sex and the reasons for it. Today we live in a world where unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including HIV/AIDS, are on the increase. This incre
世界节假日博览 第26期:更名日
Do you like your name? Have you ever thought about changing it? Well, on Get A Different Name Day you can. This special day always falls on February 13th. It is the creation of the website www.wellcat.com. They say the day is: For the pity of million
世界节假日博览 第27期:单身觉醒日
Singles Awareness Day (SAD) is a holiday for those who like not being attached. It is on the same day as Valentines Day, but some people want it either side so it is not overshadowed by roses, chocolates, cards, cupids and hearts. On SAD, singles aro
世界节假日博览 第28期:情人节
Valentine's Day is one of the most famous holidays in the world. It falls on February the 14th and is celebrated across the world. It is the traditional day for lovers to express their love to each other. They do this by sending Valentines cards with
世界节假日博览 第29期:端午节(1)
Duanwu Festival, which is also known as Dragon Boat Festival is a traditional and statutory holiday originating in China. 端午节，又称为龙舟节，是一个起源于中国的传统法定节日。 It is associated with a number of East Asian a
世界节假日博览 第30期:端午节(2)
Several thousand years ago, densely weeded lakes and hosts of poisonous snakes and insects characterize the south of China. 几千年前，中国南方分布着杂草密布的湖泊和一群群的毒蛇和昆虫。 But people born and brought up in t
