28 Mar
Days & Dates
9 Feb
13 Magical Facts About May
May is the fifth month of the year in Julian and Gregorian calendars, has 31 days and is a month of spring. Here are some fun facts about May that you may not have known about… 1. Who is May named after? May is believed to have been named after the Greek goddess of fertility …
6 Feb
10 Marvellous Facts about Mothers Day
We should always take the time out to honour our mothers and grandmothers! However, there’s a special day each year when we do more than just say ‘thank you’ – Mother’s Day has grown from a traditional celebration over the years into an international standard. No matter how you celebrate it, here are some fun …
25 Jan
12 Funny Facts About Math
Love it or hate it, math is really fascinating when you really boil it down. Not everyone has a fantastic head for figures, however, that doesn’t mean you can’t appreciate some of the more bizarre coincidences and moments that pop up through simple equations and sums! Don’t worry – we’re not here to completely bamboozle …
22 Jan
14 Fun Facts About Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is an annual festival to celebrate romance, love, friendship and admiration. Here’s some fun facts about Valentine’s Day. 1. When did Valentine’s Day start? There’s many stories to where Valentine’s Day originated from, but one of the most popular stories dates back to 270 A.D during the reign of Roman Emperor Claudius II. …
10 Jan
14 Mad Facts About March
March is a big month in the Western calendar – it largely marks the end of winter and the start of spring! It’s also when Easter starts to emerge, and when we can all look forward to milder days and less time spent indoors. Here are some fun facts about March to help ring in …
30 Dec
26 Fabulous Facts About February
February is a month crammed with plenty of surprises. It’s the shortest month of the year, but for many people in the northern hemisphere, it remains one of the coldest. It’s that bridge between winter and spring that many people are likely to look forward to melting away! However, poor February often gets a bad …
25 Dec
22 Awesome Facts About New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve is a pivotal point in the calendar for many people all over the world. An excuse to celebrate and let your hair down, it’s often celebrated with bottles of bubbly, fireworks displays, and songs to remember faraway people by. It’s generally one of the final celebrations of the Christmas period, too, leading …
25 Nov
10 Charming Facts About Chinese New Year
Did you know that you can celebrate New Year twice in the space of 12 months? Chinese New Year takes place around the start of February, and has been celebrated for centuries – and not just in China! It’s a time for harnessing good luck and encouraging positive energy. Here are some fun facts about …
19 Nov
12 Jubilant Facts About January
January is a very important month in our western calendar – it’s the start of a New Year, and for many of us, that means writing up all kinds of resolutions and starting new habits after the festive season. However, the month also has some incredible history to it – here are some fun facts …
15 Nov
13 Charming Facts About Christmas
Christmas is the time of year in the Christian calendar when families come together to really appreciate each other and to celebrate this festive period with gifts and food. Here’s some fun facts about Christmas! 1. Armenian Christmases have interesting menus! In Armenia, the traditional Christmas Eve meal consists of fried fish, lettuce and spinach. …
26 Oct
15 Spooky Facts About Halloween
Halloween is an annual celebration where people dress up in frightening masks and costumes to ward off bad spirits! Here’s 15 fun facts about Halloween to get you in the mood! 1. Scary costumes have been worn for centuries! The tradition of wearing scary costumes on Halloween comes from the ancient Celts as they believed …
9 Oct
15 Solid Facts About Winter
Winter is likely to be many people’s favourite time of the year. While it can get bitterly cold depending on where you are in the world, it is also the time of year in the northern hemisphere for Christmas and New Year celebrations. What’s more, there’s nothing quite like taking a stroll through snowy trails …
7 Oct
36 Dazzling Facts About December
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” Sing along! December, that time of year when storefronts are festooned with holiday decorations and Christmas spirit! It’s a month of festivities, joy, and family reunions. December is also a month of one year’s closure and a time when we start preparing our New Year’s resolution list. …
4 Oct