The Latest News & Views from Rose Calendars
Interesting information and news about relevant dates and events, with facts relating to topical or seasonal themes. We explore the sources of historic events, festivals and celebrations from around the world and look at why these take place and where they originate.
Kindness Day
Kindness Day is 13th November – what better time to be kind than mid-lockdown, while we are all missing human contact and kindness in our everyday lives.
Autumnal Equinox – The Calendar of Life
Today is officially the first day of autumn as we embrace the equinox with 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness.
Why 7 Days a Week, 12 Months a Year?
We all know that there are 7 days in a week and 12 months in a year. A quick glance at the calendar confirms these facts. But why should this be? And why should the number of days in each month vary between 28 and 31 with no apparent logic behind the numbers. A detailed look at the logicality behind calendars.
Calendar Factory Space Grows Despite Lockdown
Despite the pandemic, we have managed to increase our factory space to store customer orders ahead of lockdown, so we are right ready for the busy season just around the corner.
Visors for Care Homes
Using materials readily available within the manufacturing and packaging of promotional products, Rose Calendars have put our creative minds to the test in designing and making visors in an effort to help the local care community.
Cancelled Events in History
With the cancellation of a seemingly unprecedented number of high profile events due to COVID-19, we take a look at other event cancellations which have gone down in history.
