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.
Holi, Festival of Colour and Love
This week, despite the snow in the UK, people around the world are celebrating Holi, the Hindu celebration of the end of winter and beginning of spring. Wouldn’t it be nice to have some colour and warmth instead of the snow?
Burns Night
With Burns Night approaching on the 25th January, we take a look at the history of this Scottish poet and his short life time along with the traditions of this ceremonious evening.
Pineapple the Penguin is adopted through Calendars
A lucky competition winner has recently taken delivery of a special adoption package of a penguin named ‘Pineapple’. Find out who the winner is and why she chose adoption over an experience day.
360interactive Calendar Wins an ‘Out of This World’ Award
Our unique advertising calendar ‘360interactive’ continues to pick up awards as we return from an ‘Out of this World’ event in London at the Annual Solutions Awards.
Palindrome Days
Palindromes are dates which can be read in the same way – forwards or backwards. The 7th October is a date to be enjoyed for this reason. Read all about Palindrome dates here and how and when they occur.
Queensferry Crossing Opens – Three Bridges Spanning Three Centuries
With traffic already allowed over and only days to go before the official opening of the new Queensferry Crossing, we take a look at this new bridge and its magnificent setting. The now three bridges spanning three centuries are an unforgettable landmark of Scotland.
