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An annual fundraising event, primarily for Save the Children, where people wear festive jumpers to school, work, or elsewhere and donate money to charity.
Observed annually on the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948, promoting and protecting human rights globally.
A day dedicated to campaigning for the recognition of animal rights, coinciding with Human Rights Day.
An informal day celebrating lager beer.
An informal day celebrating cotton candy (or candy floss).
A UN observance to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity, dedicated to the Arabic language, one of the six official languages of the UN.
A UN observance to recognize the efforts, contributions, and rights of migrants worldwide, promoting respect and protection of their fundamental freedoms.
A UN observance to celebrate the unity of people in diversity and encourage new initiatives for poverty eradication and the promotion of human and social development.
The day marking the shortest period of daylight and the start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere.
The day marking the shortest period of daylight and the start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere.
A major public holiday in the UK and worldwide, celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, marked by family gatherings, feasts, and gift-giving.
A public holiday celebrated the day after Christmas Day, traditionally a day for giving gifts to people in need, staff, or those providing services.
An annual seven-day celebration observed by African communities around the world, honouring African heritage and culture.
The final day of the Gregorian calendar year, marked by celebrations, often involving fireworks and parties, leading up to the new year.