Dry January is a tradition for many where no alcohol is consumed for 31 days. For some it may be a way of detoxing after the holiday period, whilst others hope to achieve less drinking generally by resetting at the start of the year.
Brought to life by German Psychologist Felicitas Heyne, this day was highlighted to celebrate introverts by NOT celebrating! Take the day to recharge social batteries and enjoy downtime after a social marathon over the holidays
World Braille Day is celebrated to mark Louis Brailles’ (inventor of Braille) birthday! After becoming blind in a childhood accident he created the reading and writing system we know today as Braille.
Epiphany, also known as Three Kings' Day, is a notable date in the Christmas story. It details how a star led the magi (wise men) to Jesus. It's celebrated 12 days after Christmas, as this is the time taken to travel to Bethlehem after the birth.
Makar Sankranti, also known as Maghi or Makara Sankranti is dedicated to the Hindu sun god, Surya. It celebrates the sun's journey to the northern hemisphere. The festival marks the first day of the sun transiting into Capricorn, known as Makara in Hindi.
The 3rd Monday in January is often referred to as 'Blue Monday' for being a difficult day… but this is a myth! Brew Monday was introduced to replace the mythical 'Blue Monday' and remind us to reach out to others and make time for a cuppa and a catch-up!
International Mentoring Day recognises and celebrates the benefits of mentoring globally. The aim is to encourage more people to get involved. Typically mentoring refers to an expert advising or supporting someone less experienced. Give it a go!
Becoming a Guru at 9, Guru Gobind Singh Ji was a spiritual and military leader. He scripted the Guru Granth Sahib, Sikhism's Holy Scripture. He fought injustice and drove the rise against the oppression of the Mughal ruler in India at the time.
An annual campaign aiming to raise awareness about cervical cancer, promote the importance of smear tests and increase public knowledge of HPV and factors that can contribute to Cervical Cancer. 99.8% of cervical cancer cases in the UK are preventable
Holocaust Memorial Day is dated on the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. The day honours the 6 million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and millions of other victims of Nazism. It includes efforts to combat hatred and antisemitism.
