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Do you like reading about what people do on special days in different countries? In this section you can read articles about festivals and celebrations around the world. Read, play games, print activities and post comments too!

What do you know about Bonfire Night? Read this article to find out about this special day!

What do you know about Diwali? Read this article to find out what people do at this special time of year.

What do you know about Halloween? Read this article to find out what people do on this special, scary day!

Do you have a favourite teacher? World Teachers' Day, on 5 October, is a day to say thank you to teachers everywhere!

What do you know about Black History Month? Read the article to find out about this very special month.

The International Day of Older Persons is a time to celebrate the older people in our lives. Read the article to find out more about this special day.

What do you know about sign languages? The International Day of Sign Languages, on 23 September, is a special day to celebrate sign languages.

What do you know about the International Day of Peace? Read this article to find out what this special day is all about.

Did you know that there's a special day to celebrate our friends? Read the article to find out about the International Day of Friendship!

What do you know about the Olympic and Paralympic Games? Read the article to find out how the Games started and what happens nowadays.

What do you know about oceans? World Oceans Day is a special day to learn about our oceans and why they are so important. 

World Refugee Day celebrates the strength and courage of refugees around the world. Read the article to find out more about it.   

What do you know about April Fool's Day? Read this article to find out what people do on this funny day!

What do you know about Easter? Read this article to find out what people do at this special time of year. 

What do you know about Holi? Read this article to find out what people do at this special time!

What do you know about Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr? Read this article to find out what people do at this special time!

What do you know about International Women's Day? Read this article to find out what it's all about!

Bullying can happen anywhere – at school, at the park or online. On Anti-Bullying Day, we talk about how to stop bullying. Read this article to find out more about it.

Many people around the world have a special day for eating pancakes! Read this article and find out how to make pancakes for Pancake Day.

Did you know that there's a special day for learning about how to be safe online? Read this article to find out about Safer Internet Day.  

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