Hogmanay is a Scottish name for the New Year celebrations that take place between 31st December and 2nd January. It is one of the most legendary traditions in the world, dating back to the pagan ages. Today, being a combination of ancient rituals that have been passed down through generations, and a contemporary celebration, Hogmanay remains one of the most
On the 30th of September, professionals from the translation, interpretation and terminology sector celebrate International Translation Day. Each year an overarching theme is selected, and a competition takes place to design a poster for the members of the International Federation of Translators to use to promote the event and symbolise the annual theme. In 2021, due to COVID-19 restrictions and
If you hadn’t already gathered from the chocolate eggs piled up like mountains in the supermarkets, Easter will upon us very shortly. This year, Easter weekend begins with Good Friday on Friday 2nd April, through to Easter Monday on 5th. While most of us in the UK celebrate by gorging on chocolate or paying our respects in Church, other countries
Millions of communities all over the world celebrate Chinese New Year. Food, fireworks, traditional clothing and many other customs mark the festivities, which officially began on February 12th this year. The new year falls on this date because it commemorates the beginning of the start of the lunar year, which is the start of a new moon. But, because the
