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December 7
Hanukkah
The Jewish festival of Hanukkah is an eight-day festival of lights that is celebrated in November or December every year.
December 11
International Mountain Day
International Mountain Day is an annual event, organised by the United Nations, to draw attention to environmental issues affecting the world's mountains.
December 14
Monkey Day
Although it started as a joke, World Monkey Day is now observed around the world!
December 16
Beethoven’s Birthday
Ludwig van Beethoven is widely considered to be the greatest composer that has ever lived.
December 25
Christmas
Christmas is a major Christian festival, celebrating the birth of Jesus. Today, Christians and many other people celebrate Christmas by eating a special meal and exchanging presents.
January 4
World Braille Day
World Braille Day is observed on the anniversary of Louis Braille’s birthday, 4th January 1809.
January 15
Martin Luther King Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a national holiday in the United States, marked on the third Monday in January.
January 17
Kid Inventors Day
K.I.D. (Kid Inventor's Day) is held annually on the 17th of January. The event celebrates items invented by children.
January 18
Winnie the Pooh Day
Winnie the Pooh Day is observed on the 18th of January every year, in honour of author AA Milne's birthday.
January 19
James Watt’s Birthday
The Scottish inventor James Watt was born on the 19th of January, 1736. He is remembered for his work on the development of the steam engine.
January 25
Burns Night
Burns Night is celebrated annually in Scotland, remembering the life and work of the poet Robert (Rabbie) Burns.
We have taken care to ensure that all information on the calendar was correct at the time of publication. However, please double-check this before planning events and activities with your children in case events have been moved or cancelled.
