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Daily date-specific public/national holidays and observances: Short, informative captions announcing holidays in various countries, with brief explanations of their significance, history, or traditions. Examples from posts.

  1. Tuesday 17 February Chinese New Year around the world

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    Tuesday 17 February Chinese New Year around the world

    This article from the Occasional Digest examines the cultural significance and traditional customs associated with the Chinese New Year, often referred to as the Spring Festival. Although the holiday occurs during the winter months, it aligns with the ancient solar calendar's definition of spring’s arrival. The author describes an extensive preparation process that involves purchasing gifts and performing a thorough cleaning of the home to eliminate misfortune. Throughout the festivities, the color red is featured prominently on dwellings to invite positive energy for the coming year. Beyond the cultural focus, the source also highlights current global eventsfrom early 2026, including political negotiations and sports updates. Ultimately, the text serves as a brief guide to the ritualistic transition into the lunar new year.

    5 min
  2. Monday 16 February Family Day in Canada

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    Monday 16 February Family Day in Canada

    The provided text is a digital excerpt from the Occasional Digest that focuses on the significance of Family Day, a Canadian provincial holiday observed in February. It explains that this day allows the majority of the Canadian population a break from work to prioritize personal relationships. The source highlights that Alberta pioneered the holiday in 1990 under Premier Don Getty, who reportedly introduced it following a private family crisis. Beyond this local history, the page serves as a broader news aggregator, displaying headlines regarding international politics, religious events like Ramadan, and entertainment updates. Collectively, the document functions as a current events snapshot from February 2026, blending cultural history with global reporting.

    4 min
  3. Sunday 15 February Sovereignty Day in Serbia

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    Sunday 15 February Sovereignty Day in Serbia

    This article examines the historical significance of Sovereignty Day in Serbia, tracing the nation’s long journey toward independence from Ottoman rule. The narrative highlights how the Slaughter of the Dukes in 1804 served as a violent catalyst for the first Serbian uprising, which eventually led to the formation of a local government. Following a second rebellion, the country established itself as a principality and introduced the Sretenje Constitution on February 15, 1835. This landmark document was revolutionary for the Balkan region, as it created a formal parliament and effectively abolished feudalism. Today, the holiday serves as a dual celebration of this foundational constitution and the religious feast of Orthodox Candlemas. Ultimately, the text illustrates how these pivotal 19th-century events shaped the modern Serbian state.

    6 min
  4. Saturday 14 February St. Valentine’s Day around the world

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    Saturday 14 February St. Valentine’s Day around the world

    This article explores the historical roots and cultural evolution of Valentine's Day, tracing its origins to a blend of ancient Roman rituals and early Christian martyrology. The text highlights various legends surrounding Saint Valentine, a figure who allegedly defied imperial law to perform clandestine weddings or sent the first romantic message from prison. It also explains how the holiday likely absorbed the pagan festival of Lupercalia, which involved fertility traditions and the ritualistic pairing of young couples. Over time, these practices transformed through the Middle Ages, influenced by the belief that mid-February signaled the start of the avian mating season. Ultimately, the source illustrates how the modern celebration of love emerged from a complex history of religious decree, chance-based matchmaking, and literary symbolism.

    6 min
  5. Friday 13 February Bad Friday

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    Friday 13 February Bad Friday

    Unfortunately, the history of this day has become somewhat obscured over time, so it is not widely known why it came to be considered unlucky. The “Thirteen Club”: In the late 19th century, a group in New York, led by Civil War Captain William Fowler, formed the “Thirteen Club” to actively defy the superstition. Members held their first meeting on Friday, January 13, 1882, in room 13, sat down to a 13-course meal, and walked under a ladder to prove the superstition wrong. Airlines and Buildings Skip 13: Many hotels, high-rise buildings, and hospitals do not have a 13th floor or room 13. Some airlines even skip row 13 on their planes. However, not all Fridays were created equal. Good Friday, in contrast, was believed to bring good luck, especially for sailors who made their maiden voyages on this auspicious day. Similarly, the number 13 has been associated with bad luck since ancient times. The exact origins of this superstition, however, remain unknown. Some attribute it to the Last Supper of Jesus Christ, where there were 13 individuals at the table, including Jesus and his 12 disciples. The 13th guest, Judas Iscariot, is infamous for betraying Christ and taking his own life. This belief led to the notion that if 13 people shared a meal, one of them would die within the year. The fear of the number 13 gained immense popularity in the 19th century, prompting people to go to great lengths to avoid it. It was common practice to skip the number when numbering hotel rooms, and the 13th floor of buildings was often labeled as the 14th floor.

    4 min
  6. Thursday 12 February Union Day in Myanmar

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    Thursday 12 February Union Day in Myanmar

    In 1886, Myanmar (then called Burma) came under British control, but the British made a distinction between how central Burma and the various outlying ethnic groups were ruled. Following the end of the Second World War, General Aung San, head of the interim Burmese government and representatives from the Shan states, the Kachin hills and the Chin hills met in Panglong to determine the future of Burma. They reached an agreement which was signed and passed on 12 February 1947. The agreement unified Burma and demanded that the British government restore independence to all of Burma. The Panglong agreement formed the basis for the creation of the Union of Burma. The deal also offered the ethnic leaders the possibility of seceding from the union if they were dissatisfied with the new nation. The agreement was a key event in the history of Myanmar as it directly led to the creation of Burma as an independent state in January 1948. While instrumental in the Panglong agreement, Aung San did not live to see Burma gains its independence in January 1948. He was assassinated on 19 July 1947.

    6 min
  7. Wednesday 11 February Islamic Revolution Day in Iran

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    Wednesday 11 February Islamic Revolution Day in Iran

    Iran had been an absolute monarchy ruled by the Pahlavi dynasty since 1925. In the 1960s, a series of reforms intended to modernise Iran had failed to improve the economic conditions. Large-scale rioting took place following the arrest of the cleric, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini who had made a speech attacking the Shah. Khomeini was sent into exile in November 1964. In 1978, resistance against the rule of the Shah intensified, with marches, demonstration, and strikes paralysing the country. Recognising that he had lost control and suffering from ill-health, the Shah left Iran on January 16th 1979. On February 1st 1979, Khomeini made a triumphal return to Iran and led the campaign to overthrow the remnants of the Shah’s rule. Ten days later, the Pahlavi royal regime was defeated when Iran’s military declared itself “neutral” after rebel troops overwhelmed those still loyal to the Shah. Two months later, the new government held a referendum on establishing the Islamic Republic based on a new constitution replacing the Persian monarchy that had ruled for 2,500 years. This event is marked by another public holiday, Islamic Republic Day. Khomeini served as Supreme Leader of Iran from 1979 to his death in June 1989. The 10-day period from the return of Imam Khomeini until the revolution’s victory is celebrated annually in Iran and is known as the Ten-Day Fajr (Dawn).

    5 min
  8. Tuesday 10 February Feast of St. Paul’s shipwreck in Malta

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    Tuesday 10 February Feast of St. Paul’s shipwreck in Malta

    Paul was being transported to Rome as a prisoner on a ship that had sailed from Adramyttium in modern-day Turkey. On the journey, the ship had been damaged by storms and was driven aground in Malta. Paul was made welcome by the islanders. When making a fire, Paul was bitten by a poisonous snake and the locals were astonished that he suffered no ill-effects. Paul then healed the father of an island official, after which many islanders would come to Paul to receive healing. While under guard as a Roman prisoner, Paul stayed on Malta for three months, leaving for Rome on a ship that had sheltered in Malta over the winter. Paul is the patron saint of Malta…. and snakebite victims. The day is a time for family gatherings and observed by religious ceremonies and processions, particularly at the Church of St. Paul Shipwrecked in Valletta.

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