Category: November

Ever thought about trying a vegan diet? World Vegan Day every 1 November World Vegan Day (WVD) - are you thinking about becoming vegan?  WVD has been celebrated since 1994 and did you know it also heralds the start of World Vegan Month. Veganism is a great alternative to eating meat, which we can only… Continue reading World Vegan Day

World Television Day every 21 November Each 21 November has been declared World Television Day by the United Nations (UN).  And no, the UN hasn't quite done this to encourage us all to watch our favourite programmes and comedies - but for a much more serious reason. The great thing about television is that it's… Continue reading World Television Day

Celebrate the work of our radiographers worldwide on World Radiography Day every 8 November World Radiography Day takes place every 8 November - 24 hours in the year that is dedicated to celebrating the work done by all radiographers around the world. So what is radiography, exactly? Well there are two kinds: a type of… Continue reading World Radiography Day

Show an act of kindness World Kindness Day every 13 November World Kindness Day - kindness is universally appreciated so why not show some every 13 November! Mark Twain summarised kindness when he said it is "the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see". World Kindness Day has been recognised in many countries throughout… Continue reading World Kindness Day

Hello! Bonjour! Ola! Ciao! World Hello Day every 21 November The purpose of World Hello Day is simple: to promote peace all over the world, and bridge barriers between every nationality!  The day began in 1973 in response to the conflict between Israel and Egypt and since then over 180 countries have taken part in… Continue reading World Hello Day

Campaign to stop domestic violence against women White Ribbon Day every 25 November White Ribbon Day is inspired by The White Ribbon Pledge led by men who campaign to stop domestic violence against women.  Women might be the primary victims of this type of assault, but there is no reason why men can’t take a… Continue reading White Ribbon Day

Do your bit and support International Children's Day every 20 November The United Nations (UN) declared every 20 November Universal Children's Day. It was back in December 1954 that the UN suggested that governments around the world celebrate the day and promote their future objectives in whatever way they think will make a difference. UNICEF… Continue reading Universal Children’s Day