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World Day to Combat Depression: January 13rd
January 13 marks the World Day to Combat Depression. It is a common mental disorder, affecting more than 300 million people worldwide, according to figures from the World Health Organization (WHO). It is also the…
International Marzipan Day: January 12nd
On January 12, the International Marzipan Day is commemorated worldwide thanks to this dessert whose origin is quite uncertain, since hundreds of years ago the first written references to this product were mentioned in Toledo…
World Braille Day: January 04th
World Braille Day has been celebrated on January 4 since 2019, when the United Nations (UN) established this day to bring importance to the tactile literacy system used by people who are blind or have…
International Police Day: January 2nd
Every January 2 is celebrated as International Police Day, a tribute to police officers in service and those who have died in the line of duty with commitment and dedication, in charge of providing citizen…
The UNESCO Day
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Day is celebrated every year on November 4, an occasion to affirm each and every one of UNESCO’s achievements. UNESCO’s founding vision was born in response…
The Day of the Dead
From late October and early November, Mexico is filled with altars, catrinas and offerings where the dead are welcomed and venerated. The Day of the Dead, one of the most important festivities in the country,…