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Burns night is on the 25th of January. It is usual to celebrate with a supper.
National Storytelling Week is from January the 30th until February the 6th
This year Chinese New Year starts on the 12th of January. This is the year of the Ox.
In Brazil in February everything stops for Carnival. This year regrettably it may have to.
St Patrick’s Day
This year St Patrick’s day is on the 17th March
Wear green on St Patrick’s day so that the leprechauns can’t see you.
Passover
This year Passover starts on the 27th March and ends on the 4th of April. Passover is a Jewish celebration commemorating God’s liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.
October is Black History Month (BHM)
Childrens’ Art Day
Childrens’ Art Day is on the 7th July
Holi
Holi is the Hindu festival of colours and this year takes place on the 28th and 29th of March
Ramadan (Islam)
Ramadan is observed by Muslims. It is a month of fasting, prayer and reflection where no water or food is consumed from sunrise to sunset for each day of the month ahead (until Eid al-Fitr on 12th May).
Eid al-Fitr (Islam)
Eid falls on the 12th May and is the Islamic feast that marks the end of Ramadan.
World Environment Day
World environment Day is on the 5th of June
Hallowe’en
Hallowe’en is on the 31st October
Diwali
Diwali strts on the 4th November
Christmas