Falklands Day is celebrated on August 14 every year to commemorate the first sighting of the Falkland Islands in 1592. It was John Davis who first caught sight of the islands during his voyage and ever since the holiday has been celebrated as a type of heritage day for the people living there. The Falkland Islands are situated off the coast of South America but have been under British sovereignty for a number of years now. It has had a tumultuous history, even in the 20th century. Falklands Day was removed from the calendar in 2002, replaced by Peat Cutting Day. This is on the first Monday in October.
National Face Mask Day
National Face Mask Day is annually celebrated on August 11. Founded by Lush Cosmetics, this holiday is a gentle reminder for us to reserve at least 15 to 20 minutes of our day to show some love to our skin.
So, if you’ve been unable to take care of your skin due to a busy schedule or other woes, this holiday will help you bring that glow to your skin — at least for a day.
National Hand Holding Day
National Hand Holding Day is celebrated every year on August 9. This day was created to encourage people to hold hands as a way to emphasize the importance of touch and encourage affection towards loved ones. Holding hands is not only limited to romantic relationships but is a warm gesture that happens between grandparents and their grandchildren, parents and their children, a way of reassuring and guiding the young through the world. It’s also a means of providing physical support to the elderly.