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How many languages can you speak? British people are generally not very good language learners. In a recent survey, 62 per cent of the population only speak English! 

Easter is a very important festival for most Christians, and for many other people it's a time to celebrate the arrival of spring, and of course eat chocolate eggs! 

Do you like playing tricks on people? April Fool's Day is a special day for jokes and tricks in many countries. Read this article to find out about it.  

Wearing a red nose for a day may seem like a strange way to raise money for charity. However, it seems to work in Britain.

Everyone needs water, and every drop is precious. On 22 March, World Water Day draws attention to the essential role of water in our lives, the difficulties many people have getting clean water, and solutions to these problems. 

Is Northern Ireland beautiful? Do Irish people speak Irish? And what exactly is Gaelic football? Read about Northern Ireland and find out!

What do you know about Holi? Read the article to find out about this very colourful festival, celebrated by Hindus all over the world.

March 8 is International Women's Day. It's a time to celebrate women's achievements, demand equality and fight for basic rights and freedoms.

Where's Wales? Is Welsh similar to English? And is Wales a good place to visit? Read and find out!

Mmm ... did someone say pancakes?! Read about Pancake Day and learn how to make this delicious treat for yourself.

Ramadan is the Muslim holy month. Read all about how it is celebrated and what it means for people.

What do you know about Valentine's Day? In this article, read all about how people celebrate romantic love on 14 February.

Safer Internet Day is in the second week of February every year. It is celebrated in over 180 countries around the world and is all about online safety and well-being. 
 

Were you born in the Year of the Tiger, the Rabbit, or maybe the Dragon? Read on to find out more about Lunar New Year and how it is celebrated in some places in Asia.

The last day of the year, 31 December, is a night to celebrate. Find out how people celebrate New Year in the UK.

Family gatherings, turkey, parties, Christmas songs and presents … Christmas is one of the biggest holidays of the year! 

What do you know about Hanukkah? Find out how the Jewish Festival of Lights is celebrated in the UK.

What does Scotland look like? What languages do they speak? And what can you do in Scotland? Read and find out!

We all need to buy stuff from time to time. But do we think about how our shopping affects people, animals and the environment? Here's how you can love fashion and the world we live in.

The COP29 UN Climate Change Conference is 11–22 November 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan. Country leaders, experts and environmental campaigners will meet to discuss the urgent action needed to fight climate change.