Category Archives: International Holidays

Every year on July 11, sweet lovers celebrate World Chocolate Day. This delicious holiday was invented and first held by the French in 1995. It is believed that the Aztecs were the first to learn how to make chocolate. They called it "food of the gods." The Spanish conquistadors, who first brought it to Europe,…

Today, everyone can "exchange their souls" on full rights - July 6 is World Kiss Day, which was first thought up in the UK. In many cities on this day, various kissing contests are held, the participants of which win various prizes and gifts. How did the kiss come about? Most knowledgeable people claim that…

Independence Day is considered the birthday of the United States as a free country. Most Americans call this holiday simply by its date - Fourth of July. On July 4, 1776, Congress approved the Declaration of Independence, which was signed by the President of the Second Continental Congress, John Hancock, and the Secretary of the…