Around The World
Around the World
Sep 3 Skyscraper Day
Five of the world’s tallest buildings are in China, so what better place to celebrate Skyscraper Day? Take time to admire the cloud-grazing masterpieces around the city, from the new CCTV tower to Fortune Plaza.
Sep 8
International Literacy Day
The world now has almost 4 billion literate people, but literacy and funding for reading materials continue to be global concerns. Spread the reading love by heading to bookstores, libraries or returning to one of your favorite reads and sharing them with others.
June & July 2008 Around the World
June 8 Sunday
Dragon Boat Festival
This traditional Chinese festival commemorates the poet Qu Yuan, who lived in the ancient state of Chu in the Warring States Period. On this day, eat zongzi (sticky rice wrapped in bamboo leaf) and head to the water to race long, narrow dragon boats.
June 14 Saturday
World Blood Donor Day
Created to honor and thank the unsung heroes who save lives by donating their blood, this day also serves as a reminder to make responsible choices, maintain a healthy lifestyle and give blood regularly.
June 15 Sunday
Father’s Day (US)
Father’s Day is celebrated on a variety of dates over the world to pay tribute to fathers. But this day is as good as any to honor grandfathers, sons, brothers, uncles, close friends and additional male role models that play positive roles in your life.
Around the World
May 8 Thu
World Red Cross Day
Born of a desire to encourage a world without suffering and discrimination, Red Cross Day (also Red Crescent Day) was created in 1922 and is celebrated on the birthday of Henry Dunant, founder of the Red Cross.
May 11 Sun
Mother’s Day (US)
Though origins and dates differ, Mother’s Day is celebrated in many countries. In the United States, it is the most popular day of the year to dine out – for good reason! Moms deserve a break from cooking, so treat her to a nice meal on this day.
