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I need you to write some articles. Skip to main content   Search form Search You are here Home » General English  General English Magazine Read about special days and festivals in our Magazine section. These materials are for intermediate B1 and upper intermediate B2 level learners.  0 April Fool's Day April Fool's Day is a special day for jokes and tricks in many countries. Read this article to find out all about it. See more  1 World Water Day World Water Day, 22 March, draws attention to the essential role of water in our lives, the difficulties people face in getting it and solutions to these problems. See more  3 Holi Holi is sometimes called the festival of colours. Find out more about this very special springtime festival in this article. See more  2 Nowruz Nowruz is an important festival in Iran, Central Asia and beyond. Read on to find out how people celebrate the Persian New Year. See more  2 International Day of Happiness There's more behind the International Day of Happiness than you might think. Find out more by reading the article and answering the questions. See more  4 Saint Patrick's Day Get ready for green lights, green hats, even green beer! Saint Patrick's Day is on 17 March. Why is Ireland's national day such a worldwide party? See more  6 International Women's Day March 8 is International Women's Day, but the global campaigns for equal rights for women continue all year round. Read more about #IWD in this article. See more  8 Pancake Day Pancake Day is on a different date every year and is a celebration unique to the UK. Read the text and find out why British people celebrate with pancakes. See more  5 Carnival Carnival is an annual festival celebrated in many different ways in many countries around the world. Some of the world's most famous carnivals are held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, New... See more  9 The web at 30 One of the world's most important inventions was 'born' in March 1989 and is celebrating its 30th birthday. Read the article to find out what it is. See more  4 International Mother Language Day There are about 6,500 languages in the world, but did you know that a language disappears and dies every two weeks? International Mother Language Day, on 21 February, is a day to... See more  16 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day is celebrated in many countries, but what are the differences between today's celebration and in the past? Read the text to find out some curious facts about the most... See more  11 International Day of Women and Girls in Science February 11 is International Day of Women and Girls in Science. We explore some of the reasons why there are fewer girls and women interested in working in science, technology,... See more  13 Lunar New Year Were you born in the year of the Dog, the Monkey or maybe the Rooster? Read on to find out more about Lunar New Year and how it is celebrated in some places in Asia. See more  13 You and your data On Safer Internet Day let's take a closer look at who uses our online data, what it's used for and what we can do to protect it. See more  27 New Year celebrations On the night of 31 December and the morning of 1 January, people in many countries all over the world will celebrate the beginning of a new year. How will they celebrate and how did this... See more  10 Christmas It's the time of year for Santa Claus, fairy lights and all the best pop songs. What are the essential elements of Christmas in the UK? See more  32 Hanukkah Hanukkah is a Jewish festival that is celebrated for eight days, usually in December. It is also called the Festival of Lights. Find out why and learn about what people do to celebrate... See more  24 Modern-day slavery December 2 is the United Nation's International Day for the Abolition of Slavery. Did you know that slavery still exists today and is probably much closer to you than you realise? See more  35 Black Friday and Buy Nothing Day Every year in November, people look for bargains on Black Friday. But did you know that the same day is also Buy Nothing Day? See more  13 Thanksgiving Every autumn, Canadian and American families gather for a day centred around community, food and giving thanks – the day of Thanksgiving. Where did this holiday come from and how is it... See more  8 Universal Children's Day Children all around the world need adults to help them, to protect them and to teach them their rights. Do you know what the Rights of the Child are? Every year, 20 November is Universal... See more  13 World Kindness Day World Kindness Day is celebrated on 13 November. How can we become happier by doing kind things for others? And how can we help the world by doing kind things for ourselves? See more  6 Diwali Diwali is a festival of light which originated in South Asia and is celebrated over five days. The dates change every year, but it is always celebrated in October or November and is now... See more  20 The Armistice Centenary The First World War ended on 11 November 1918. One hundred years later, it's time to remember the events of those dark days. How much do you know about this terrible but fascinating... See more  10 Bonfire Night If you’re ever in the UK on the evening of 5 November, you might wonder why you can hear fireworks. Bonfire Night is celebrated all over the country, but what is it about? Find out about... See more  22 Veganism Vegans argue that animal farming is not only cruel but also bad for the environment. World Vegan Day, on 1 November, puts the focus on the vegan way of life. See more  10 Halloween October 31 is Halloween and is now celebrated in many countries around the world, but do you know anything about the origins of this scary special day? Read the article and find out. See more  25 World Mental Health Day World Mental Health Day, on 10 October, is a day to raise awareness of the effects mental illness has on millions of people’s lives across the world, and to help educate and inform us... See more  13 World Teachers' Day October 5 is World Teachers' Day. Find out which famous people want to say thank you to their school teachers for their success. See more  22 Mindfulness ‘Mindfulness’ is a word we hear a lot these days, but what exactly does it mean? Find out what it is, what the benefits of mindfulness are and how you can start to practise it. See more  10 UN International Literacy Day Knowing how to read and write is a very important factor in most people’s lives. But some people never learn these skills. How can we make sure that everybody gets the opportunity to... See more  14 UN World Humanitarian Day What risks do people face when they are in countries at war? And why are humanitarian workers a target for attacks? The UN's World Humanitarian Day puts the focus on these important... See more  19 World Day against Trafficking in Persons The horrific crime of human trafficking may be closer to you than you realise. The United Nations’ World Day against Trafficking in Persons takes place on 30 July each year. Find out... See more  14 World Emoji Day Did you know that there's a World Emoji Day? Well, there is ... and it's on July 17! ... See more  41 Chocolate What do you know about chocolate? Learn about the history of chocolate and the interesting journey from cocoa bean to chocolate bar. See more  21 Yoga Yoga is becoming more and more popular around the world. What exactly is it, where did it come from and what are the health benefits of doing yoga? See more  7 UN World Refugee Day Did you know that every minute of the day 20 people leave their homes to escape war or terror? World Refugee Day is a day when we can support and celebrate the strength and courage of... See more  18 World Oceans Day World Oceans Day is a day to think about the extremely important role that the oceans play in all our lives, the dangers that are facing our oceans and the actions we can take to protect... See more  19 World Environment Day On World Environment Day people from countries all around the world come together to take action to defend our planet. Find out about some of the things people are doing to celebrate... See more  19 The 2018 FIFA World Cup The FIFA World Cup is the biggest sporting event in the world. Which country do you think will win this year’s tournament in Russia? And who will be the star players? See more  15 The Eurovision Song Contest Many Europeans see the Eurovision Song Contest as the best show on Earth. And now, the rest of the world is starting to discover it too. What is so special about this annual song... See more General English Popular Chocolate Black Friday and Buy Nothing Day Hanukkah New Year celebrations World Mental Health Day HELP & SUPPORT Getting started Find out your English level Why register? House Rules Frequently asked questions Sign up for newsletter COURSES Find a face-to-face or online course near you Try a free short online course BACK TO TOP Twitter Facebook Email Terms of use Accessibility Privacy and cookies Contact us Site map © British Council The United Kingdom's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. A registered charity: 209131 (England and Wales) SC037733 (Scotland). ICP#: 10044692