What is World Hindi Day? World Hindi Day (Vishwa Hindi Diwas) is celebrated annually on 10th January to promote the Hindi language on the global stage and commemorate the first World Hindi Conference. This observance recognises Hindi as one of the world’s most widely spoken languages and celebrates its rich literary heritage, cultural significance, and…

Thailand’s Children’s Day, celebrated annually on 10th January, is a special occasion dedicated to honouring children as the nation’s most valuable resource and future leaders. The day reflects Thailand’s strong cultural belief that nurturing, educating, and protecting children is essential for national development and long-term prosperity. Origins and Purpose Children’s Day in Thailand was first…

What is Italian Flag Day? Italian Flag Day (Festa del Tricolore or Giornata Nazionale della Bandiera) is celebrated annually on 7th January in Italy. This national holiday commemorates the first official adoption of the tricolore, the green, white, and red tricolour flag, as the national standard by an Italian sovereign state. The day honours one…

What is Orthodox Christmas? Orthodox Christmas is the celebration of the nativity of Jesus Christ observed by Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox Christian churches. While Western Christians (Catholics and most Protestants) celebrate Christmas on 25th December according to the Gregorian calendar, many Orthodox churches celebrate on January 7th, which corresponds to 25th December on the…

What is Epiphany? Epiphany is one of the oldest and most significant Christian feast days, celebrated on 6th January each year. The word “epiphany” comes from the Greek word “epiphaneia,” meaning “manifestation” or “appearance,” referring to the revelation of Jesus Christ to the world as the Son of God. In Western Christianity, Epiphany primarily commemorates…

Birth and Early Life Guru Gobind Singh was born on 22nd December 1666, in Patna, Bihar, India, as Gobind Rai. He was the only son of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru, and Mata Gujri. His birth came at a tumultuous time in Indian history, when religious persecution was rampant under Mughal rule.  …

What is Twelfth Night? Twelfth Night, also known as Epiphany Eve, is the evening of 5th January, marking the twelfth and final night of the Christmas season in Christian tradition. It falls on the eve of Epiphany (6th January), which commemorates the visit of the Magi (Three Wise Men) to the infant Jesus. Together, the…

What is Genna? Genna (also spelled Ganna or Lidet) is the celebration of Christmas observed by Ethiopian Orthodox and Eritrean Orthodox Christians on 7th January according to the Gregorian calendar. The name “Genna” is derived from the Ge’ez word for “imminent,” referring to the imminent birth of Christ, though it has also been associated with…