What do talking like a pirate, throwing tomatoes, a feast for monkeys, chasing a cheese wheel and honoring the Horned God have in common? They are all holidays that have a very unique personality celebrated across the world. Do you agree with this list? Is there something that may be missing? Comment below!
- International Talk Like a Pirate Day (September 19th): Celebrated by pirate enthusiasts worldwide, this holiday encourages people to talk like pirates. More Info
- La Tomatina (Last Wednesday of August): Spain’s famous tomato-throwing festival in Buñol, Valencia. More Info
- Groundhog Day (February 2nd): Predicts weather based on a groundhog’s shadow emerging from its burrow. More Info
- Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) (November 1st – 2nd): Mexican holiday honoring deceased loved ones. More Info
- Monkey Buffet Festival (Last Sunday of November): Thailand’s festival offering a feast to monkeys. More Info
- Holi (March): Hindu festival of colors celebrated in India and Nepal. More Info
- Boryeong Mud Festival (July): South Korea’s festival featuring mud-based activities. More Info
- Beltane (May 1st): Celtic festival marking the beginning of summer. More Info
- Cheese Rolling Festival (Last Monday of May): Gloucestershire’s event where participants chase a wheel of cheese down a hill. More Info
- Festival of the Horned God (February 2nd): Modern pagan and Wiccan celebration honoring the Horned God. More Info
Personally, I would love to dress like a pirate and chase the cheese while after attending the feast for the monkeys. I think that sounds like a stellar day! Thanks for reading: Top 10 Unique Holidays In The World on The Lifelong Learning and Education Blog!
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