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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, is an enormous celebration for Chinese people. The New Year celebrations span 15 days from the date…

Valentine’s Day, which is always celebrated on February 14 each year, is not just a day for lovers. Valentine’s Day is a day where friends…

Here’s a useful summary of festivals, events and public holidays in New Zealand as well as the  2014 and 2015 dates for each and…