School Day of Non-violence and Peace is observed in schools worldwide on January 30 to motivate tomorrow’s citizens to find non-violent solutions to conflicts. The day originated in Spain and has spread across the world, reminding us of the teachings of pacifists and advocates of non-violence, including Mahatma Gandhi.
World Honey Bee Day
World Honey Bee Day is celebrated every third Saturday in August. It is a holiday that reminds us of the beauty and value of bees. Do you know there are 20,000 different species of bees all around the world? This holiday is the time to celebrate the importance of bees in our world. It also helps create an awareness of the dangers that honey bees face, with suggested ways of solving the problem.
Navajo Code Talkers Day
Navajo Code Talkers Day, celebrated every year on August 14, is a day that holds great importance in the history of the U.S. This is because the day recognizes the contributions of Navajo marines during World War II. Yes, Navajo marines encoded and transmitted messages using a complex Navajo language-based code during a time when secret communication was essential to win a war. And guess what? The code was never broken by Japanese forces in the Pacific and proved to be of great assistance to the U.S. Marines. On this day, celebrate the great American heroes and their service to the nation!