The 13th, 14th and 15th of February also celebrates the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia, which some people consider the origin of valentines day itself.
The Romans celebrated the feast of Lupercalia between February … Read the rest
Shrove Tuesday (widely known as Pancake Day) is a day in February or March, preceding Ash Wednesday (the first day of Lent), which is celebrated in many countries by consuming pancakes.
In the past, Catholics did fast from … Read the rest
Margaret Thatcher:
Born: October 13, 1925
Died: April 8, 2013
Margaret Thatcher was Britain’s first female prime minister and served three consecutive … Read the rest
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On the night of 5th November, throughout Britain, we commemorate the capture of Guy Fawkes with bonfires and fireworks, and by burning an effigy of Guy.
In 1605, a group of Catholics, … Read the rest