Why is 24 may National Scavenger Hunt Day? There is no known origin of this holiday, but the date does coincide with the birthday of Elsa Maxwell. Elsa Maxwell, the American gossip columnist renowned for her parties, has been credited with introducing the idea of treasure hunts and scavenger hunts as adult party games. She has been… More 24 may is National Scavenger Hunt Day
Born on 16 May 1718 in Milan, Maria Gaetana Agnesi was an Italian mathematician, philosopher, theologian and humanitarian. Her contributions to mathematics are very important. She was the first woman to write a mathematics handbook and the first woman appointed as a Mathematics Professor at a university. She was the oldest of the 21 children and “was… More Maria Gaetana Agnesi
The Princess and the dragon The story of a Princess being saved from a dragon is found in many legends. One of the earliest example of this motif is Perseus saving Andromeda. St. George and the dragon is a medieval legend in a similar vein. This one has strong Christian overtones as St George was a Christian knight. The… More St George
So you should be getting Easter eggs today from the Easter Hare. Yes, there is a difference! Hares are larger, haven’t been domesticated, and live in flattened nest-like areas of grass called forms rather than underground. Where did this idea start? The legend of the Easter Bunny can be traced back to a 16th-century German character named Osterhase,… More Did you know the Easter Bunny was originally a hare?
#NationalBeerDay takes place in USA on 7th April 2017 National Beer Day is an American celebration that was first created in 2009 by Justin Smith of Richmond, Virginia. It was set up to commemorate the Cullen–Harrison Act being signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933. The act allowed people to buy, sell… More National Beer Days
In 2011, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution which recognised happiness as a “fundamental human goal” and called for “a more inclusive, equitable and balanced approach to economic growth that promotes the happiness and well-being of all peoples”. In 2012 the UN General Assembly decreed that the International Day of Happiness would be observed every year on 20… More The International Day of Happiness – 20th March
The shamrock The shamrock is a young sprig of clover. However, not all clover species are shamrocks. A shamrock has three leaves. Clover with four leaves are clover, and can be a symbol of good luck, but cannot be called a shamrock. Shamrock was a sacred plant to the Druids of Ireland because its leaves formed a triad,… More Shamrocks and St Patrick
Time to switch off Sometimes its good to switch off from technology, step away from your screen and see the beauty of the world around you. Look around at the scenery. Take time to smell the roses. Enjoy new experiences. Discover new things…… Give yourself a digital detox I know there are people that offer retreats banning… More The Cuban Detox
Robert Burns was born on 25 January 1759. Each year his life and poetry is celebrated on Burns Night. The celebrations, which began at the end of the 18th century, include the traditional Scottish dish and drink – Haggis and Scotch Whiskey – and recitations of Burns’s poetry. Robert Burns often went to Edinburgh where he established a platonic relationship with Mrs Agnes Maclehose.… More Burns Night
Back in 2014 Geoff Kirkwood and Charles Alder spotted a lack of acknowledgement, appreciation and gratitude. Customers in restaurants failed to acknowledge staff attending to them, cashiers failed to say thank you to customers and recipients of charities failed to say thank you. Across the board they heard, “That is so true”, “My boss never says Thank… More International Thank You Day