St. Patrick's Day

 

Every year on 17th March, people around the world and especially in Ireland celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. St. Patrick is the Patron Saint of Ireland. Watch the following video to learn more about this tradition.

Love is in the air

 

                                    Happy St. Valentine's Day

St. Valentine's Day

 

St. Valentine's Day is today and we have a padlet to celebrate love.

What's your favourite love story? Write about it and share it with the rest of us. It can be a book, a film, a song, a poem, a picture... you decide!

We are anxious to read about it.

International Thank You Day - 11th January

 

Every year, people all over the world celebrate International Thank You Day that falls on 11 th January. This celebration is the perfect opportunity to show your gratitude to the people who make your days what they are.

The origins of International Thank You Day are unclear. No one knows who established it and when. There is an theory that greeting card companies promoted this holiday to increase their sales. But this doesn't make the concept of International Thank You Day less appealing.

Celebrate this day by showing your appreciation to all the people who make your life better and more beautiful. One single word can make people around you happier, isn't it great?

Unfortunately, we often forget to express our gratitude to others. We only think about ourselves and don't notice all the things that relatives and friends do for us. Be polite, think of others, and a simple “thank you” will make their day better.

This day is considered to be one of the most polite days. But don't forget to thank all people who deserve it during the rest of the year.

Listen to the following songs!

Goals for 2021

 

What are your goals/resolutions for 2021?

Which books do you want to read? Which places do you want to visit?  Is there something new you want to try/do? How will you help others?

Set goals that are real and attainable and most importantly tell yourself:

Good luck!

 

Merry Christmas to all

Remember the Reindeers – a poem

Hang up the stockings.

Decorate the tree.

Presents placed perfectly.

What a sight to see!

Milk and cookies are out,

Kids are tucked in tight.

There’s so much to do

On Christmas Eve night!

Before you take a snooze

And dream of the next day,

Don’t forget some food

For the friends who pull the sleigh!

You see, reindeers need snacks, too

A little love and fun

To help Santa through the night,

And get the important job done!

-Anonymous

Here is a beautiful Christmas song for you!

National Ugly Sweater Day – December 18, 2020

 

National Ugly Sweater Day is celebrated on the third Friday of December. This year it lands on December 18 (today). 

The first “official” ugly sweater day was in 2002 in Vancouver, Canada. The hosts threw the party to raise money for their friend’s cancer treatment.

Ugly sweater means, well, a sweater that is ugly! And Christmas sweaters are notorious for winning in the ugly category (decked out with lights, pictures of Santa, and maybe a few awful puns). 

WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL UGLY SWEATER DAY

1.   It’s the one day we can wear something ugly and it actually be “cool”

Let’s face it, if you waltz into work on any other day wearing an “ugly sweater”, you would be the laughing stock of the water cooler. Save that ugly sweater for National Ugly Sweater Day and well, you’re the man (or woman) of the hour.

2.   They’re incredibly warm and cozy

Say what you want about ugly sweaters, but the one thing you can’t deny is their incredible warmth and coziness. Wearing one on makes you want to throw on a pair of fuzzy socks and curl up by a fire; hot chocolate included. Best part? This feeling lasts all day!

3.   There’s an ugly sweater for everyone

With the ugly sweater industry booming, there’s no better time to hop on the ugly sweater trend than now. From brand new, to do-it-yourself, to second-hand hidden gems, there’s an ugly sweater for every person and every personality. You just have to find it!