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February 9th is National Pizza Day
#NationalPizzaDay #ThatsAmore #PizzaPie #FavoritePie #Pizza
February 8th is Safer Internet Day
We’ve been following Safer Internet Day via hashtags #SaferInternetDay and we are very pleased to hear all the conversation around this very important topic. Also pleased to discover a treasure trove of resources – from across the Insafe network of Safer Internet Centres and beyond on Safer Internet Day that we just had to share including: The Canadian … Continue reading “February 8th is Safer Internet Day”
Happy Birthday Facebook (Feb. 4, 2004)
On February 4, 2004, Zuckerberg launched this social media platform under the name of “TheFacebook”…
February 2, 2026 is Ground Hog Day
February is Black History Month ✊🏿
I honour the living history of Black Canadians by remembering the events and ongoing legacy of slavery and segregation; celebrating the contributions and resilience of Black Canadians and challenging anti-Black racism everytime I have the opportunity to do so. My business — World Event Center — also sponsors events that raise Black Canadians up and … Continue reading “February is Black History Month ✊🏿”
January 28th is Data Privacy Day
Privacy & Access Council of Canada (www.pacc-ccap.ca)
January 27th is Family Literacy Day
Family Literacy Day takes place every January 27th to raise awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in literacy activities as a family. Learn more about Family Literacy Day
Feb. 13th is Galentine’s Day
How are you celebrating your BESTIES this Galentines?
January 19, 2026 is Martin Luther King Jr Day in Canada ✊✊✊✊✊
Martin Luther King Day is marked every year on the third Monday in January to honour Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK), a Baptist minister and social activist who is known for his contributions to the American civil rights movement in the 1960s. His iconic 1963 speech “I Have a Dream” Speech became one of the … Continue reading “January 19, 2026 is Martin Luther King Jr Day in Canada ✊✊✊✊✊”
January 15, 2026 is Get to Know Your Customers Better
18 Ways To Get to Know Your Customers Better #GetToKnowYourCustomersDay Today is Get to Know Your Customers Day a holiday that is held on the third Thursday of each quarter (January, April, July, October). Although I suspect this to be a made-up holiday, I agree whole-heartedly that three months is the longest you want to … Continue reading “January 15, 2026 is Get to Know Your Customers Better”
January 14-17, 2026 is Thai Pongal
Thai Pongal is held according to Tamil solar calendar — typically about January 14.
January 14, 2026 is Orthodox New Year 🎇
The Orthodox or Old New Year is celebrated as the start of the New Year by the Julian calendar.
January 7, 2026 is Orthodox Christmas
Orthodox Churches in Russia, Serbia, Jerusalem, Ukraine and other countries use the old ‘Julian’ calendar and celebrate Christmas on January 7th. The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Ethiopia also celebrates Christmas on the 7th of January.
January 6, 2026 is Epiphany
Epiphany — also called Baptism of Jesus, Three Kings Day, Denha, Little Christmas, Theophany, Timkat and Reyes — is a Christian feast day that celebrates the revelation of God incarnate as Jesus Christ. #Epiphany #BaptismOfJesus #ThreeKingsDay #Denha #LittleChristmas #Theophany #Timkat #Reyes
January 1st is New Year’s Day
I hope you had a wonderful fun-filled holiday and that your new year is already off to an amazing start!
January is Tamil Heritage Month
Tamil Heritage Month recognizes the contributions that Tamil-Canadians have made to Canadian society, the richness of the Tamil language and culture, and the importance of educating and reflecting upon Tamil heritage for future generations. #TamilHeritageMonth #TamilCanadians #TamilHeritage
Happy Canada Day Long Weekend!
World Event Center will be closed from end of day Friday, June 27th to Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025. Click here to get our printable Canada Day flags.
December 21, 2025 is Winter Solstice ❄
For the northern half of Earth (the Northern Hemisphere), the winter solstice occurs annually on December 21 or 22. The winter solstice is the day with the fewest hours of sunlight in the whole year, making it the “shortest day” of the year.
Happy Hanukkah is December 14th this year too!
Hanukkah Evening of Wed, Dec 25, 2024 – Thu, Jan 2, 2025
Giving Tuesday: How will you give back?
Held on the Tuesday after Black Friday and Cyber Monday each year, Giving Tuesday is a reminder for people to give to causes they believe in, volunteer and give back.
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