Scottish Wildcat Day is celebrated every August 8 in the U.K. The purpose of this day is to bring attention to this critically endangered species in the U.K. It is estimated that there are between 1,000 to 4,000 Scottish Wildcats, of which about 400 cats meet the morphological and genetic criteria of a wildcat. These cats used to live across Britain, but are now limited to north and east Scotland. The primary threats are habitat loss, hunting, and hybridization with domestic cats. It is an opportunity to raise awareness about this endangered species.
National Sofia Day
National Sofia Day, celebrated annually on May 30 around the world, is a particularly special day for parents and guardians who were wise enough to name their child Sofia. A name typically used for females, the masculine Sophus for males, is of Greek origin and today has many derivative forms: Sophia, Sophie, Sofi, and so on, but ultimately, they all stem from the original name, Sofia. Sofia, as a given name, is extremely popular in western society, and its popularity can largely be attributed to European nobility and the Christian churches throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance period.
National Rio Day
National Rio Day is celebrated on May 20 every year around the globe. It is a particularly wonderful Name Day to celebrate, as the name has such a beautiful meaning. Originating from both Spain and Portugal, Rio means ‘river’ or ‘brook,’ and people with the name have often been characterized by a temperament that mimics the stream: gentle and powerful. National Rio Day is a day to embrace your inner stream of power and be thankful that you were given such an auspicious name.