Grown Ups: Festivals

Anzac Day is a special day both in New Zealand and Australia. Unfortunately the true history and significance of Anzac…

Children’s Day is a special day set aside to celebrate children. Many countries in the world celebrate Childrens Day, and…

The Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, is an enormous celebration for Chinese people. The new year celebrations span 15…

Ask a child what happens at Easter, and chances are they will tell you all about chocolate eggs and Easter…

Father’s Day is a special day to recognise and celebrate the role fathers play in our life. Whether it is…

Here’s a useful summary of festivals, events and public holidays in New Zealand as well as the 2013 and 2014 dates for…

Guy Fawkes Night is an old English event celebrated each year on the evening of November 5th with bonfires, fireworks…

Tip toe quietly through the night, creeping cautiously, taking fright, ghostly ghouls and pumpkin lights, its Halloween time again tonight……….

Maori Language Week is a week where New Zealanders both here and overseas are encouraged to recognise and practice the…

Matariki, the Maori New Year, is rich with tradition. Discover the importance of Matariki, and explore ways that you can…

Mid winter Christmas may not be an official festival but it is a fun way to warm up winter, especially…

Mother’s Day is a special day where mothers all around the world are recognised and celebrated. The celebration takes many…

Passover is a Jewish festival that is celebrated all over the world. Read about the history of Passover and get…

Shrove Tuesday is a great day for pancake lovers, but Shrove Tuesday also has a special religious significance for Christians,…

St. Patrick’s Day is not just about leprechauns and beer, the real reason for St Patricks Day is centuries old…

Valentine’s Day is not just a day for lovers. Valentine’s Day is a day — always the date February 14…

Youth Week is a week which is set aside every year to celebrate youth. Read about its history, and get…