Basketball Game in Ottawa
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An exciting trip to watch a basketball game in Ottawa
Thanksgiving Celebration
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Pumpkinferno at Kingston Pen
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Location: Kingston Penitentiary
September 30, 2023 A fun and magical trip to Kingston for all students. Prepare to be mesmerized as the historic site is transformed into an enchanted wonderland of glowing pumpkins, creating a spectacular outdoor experience like no other.
Christmas
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Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. For modern Christians it also starts a 12-day Christmas season that begins on December 25th and ends on January 5th. Churches celebrate Christmas with services on Christmas Eve and often midnight masses. While the holiday is religious in origin, many cultures, even those without Christian ideologies, celebrate this[…]
Winter Solstice
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The Winter Solstice marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year as the Northern Hemisphere is angled the farthest away from the Sun on this day. The Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere happens every year around December 21 or 22.
International Human Solidarity Day
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International Human Solidarity Day seeks to raise awareness about the importance of solidarity. This day aims to celebrate unity in diversity. It further aims to remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements. It encourages them to reach for new initiatives in order to eradicate poverty. International Human Solidarity Day was established in 2005[…]
Hanukkah
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Chanukah (Hebrew: חנוכה) is an eight day Jewish festival, also known as the festival of lights. On each day a Menorah (an eight branched candelabra) is lit with an ascending number of candles to match the day. The reason for Chanukah is based on the story of the Maccabees battle with the Greeks. It is[…]
National Maple Syrup Day
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National Maple Syrup Day seeks to promote the sweet condiment. Maple syrup is made from the sap of sugar maple, black maple, or red maple trees. This day aims to encourage people to enjoy the sweet substance. National Maple Syrup Day seems to have started in 2015 as a promotional event. It is observed annually[…]
Human Rights Day
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Human Rights Day commemorates the day on which the United Nations issued the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948. This document serves as an outline of the fundamental human rights that are to be universally protected. It was drafted by representatives from all regions of the world. Each year, this day hosts speeches[…]
Volunteer Day
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International Volunteer Day seeks to raise awareness about the contributions of volunteers. This day recognizes and celebrates the efforts of organizations and volunteers toward their communities. It encourages volunteering and aims to improve communication between the U.N, governments, and volunteer-involved organizations. International Volunteer Day was established in 1985 by the U.N General Assembly. It is[…]