W0RLD VEGAN DAY NOVEMBER-1

 

W0RLD VEGAN DAY

NOVEMBER-1

 

World Vegan Day is a global event celebrated annually on 1 November. Vegans celebrate the benefits of veganism for animals, humans, and the natural environment. through activities such as setting up stalls, hosting potlucks, and planting memorial trees. The event was established in 1994 by Louise Wallis, then Chair of The Vegan Society in the United Kingdom, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the organization and the coining of the terms "vegan" and "veganism".Speaking in 2011, Wallis said: "We knew the Society had been founded in November 1944 but didn’t know the exact date, so I decided to go for 1 November, partly because I liked the idea of this date coinciding with Samhain/Halloween and the Day of the Dead - traditional times for feasting and celebration, both apt and auspicious.

World Vegan Day, a.k.a. International Vegan Day is celebrated in continuity with Vegetarian Awareness Month (all of October), which begins with World Vegetarian Day on October 1. October also includes other commemorative dates involving reverence for life in all species, faith-based vegetarianismand animal advocacy, and moreWorld Vegan Day follows Vegetarian Awareness Month (October) and initiates World Vegan Month (all of November).World Vegan Day is an international event celebrated annually on November 1. It marks the beginning of World Vegan Month (November) and serves to raise awareness about the benefits of a plant-based, animal-free lifestyle for human health, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability.Created to commemorate the 50th anniversary of The Vegan Society, which was originally co-founded by Donald Watson and others in November 1944. November 1st was chosen as an apt date to align with traditional harvesting and celebration periods like Samhain and Day of the Dead.

Prof. John Kurakar

 

 

ALL SAINTS DAY NOVEMBER 1

 

ALL SAINTS DAY

NOVEMBER 1

 

All Saints Day is a solemn holy day of
the Catholic Church celebrated annually on November 1. The day is dedicated to the saints of the Church, that is, all those who have attained heaven. Although millions, or even billions of people may already be saints, All Saints' Day observances tend to focus on known saints --that is those recognized in the canon of the saints by the Catholic Church.Generally, All Saints' Day is a Catholic Holy Day of Obligation, meaning all Catholics are required to attend Mass on that day, unless they have an excellent excuse, such as serious illness.All Saints Day was formally started by Pope Boniface IV, who consecrated the Pantheon at Rome to the Virgin Mary and all the Martyrs on May 13 in 609 AD. Boniface IV also established All Souls' Day, which follows All Saints.The choice of the day may have been intended to co-opt the pagan holiday "Feast of the Lamures," a day which pagans used to placate the restless spirits of the dead.

Holy day customs vary around the world. In the United States, the day before is Halloween and is usually celebrated by dressing in costumes with themes of death commonly associated. Children go door-to-door in costume, trick-or-treating, that is soliciting candy from their neighbors. The holiday has lost much of its connection to its religious origins. Although nearly everyone celebrates Halloween for the fun of the secular holiday, the following religious solemnity, is not widely practiced or acknowledged by most Americans unless they are Catholic.In other countries, such as Portugal, Spain and Mexico, traditional practices include performance of the play, "Don Juan Tenorio" and offerings made to the dead. All Saints' Say occurs on the same day as the Mexican "Dide los Innocentes" a day dedicated to deceased children.Across much of Europe, the day is commemorated with offerings of flowers left on the graves of the dead. In Eastern Europe, candles are lit on graves instead of offerings of flowers.In some places, such as the Philippines, graves can be painted and repaired by family members. Many of these practices blur the distinction between All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day.All Saints' Day is a national holiday in many Christian countries.The Eastern Orthodox Church and associated Eastern Catholic and E astern Protestant churches celebrate it on the first Sunday after Pentecost. The Syro-Malabar Church and the Chaldean Catholic Church, both of which are in communion with Rome, as well as the Church of the East, celebrate All Saints' Day on the first Friday after Easter Sunday. In the Coptic Orthodox tradition, All Saints' Day is on Nayrouz, celebrated on September 11. The day is the start of the Coptic new year, and of its first month, Thout.

The celebration of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day stems from a belief that there is a powerful spiritual bond between those in heaven (the "Church triumphant"), the living (the "Church militant"), and the "Church penitent" which includes the faithful departed. In Catholic theology, the day commemorates all those who have attained the beatific vision in heaven. The Lutheran branch of Christianity, on All Hallows' Day, remembers "those blessed fellow-believers who died in the Lord and are now at rest even as we wait with them for the Last Day and the resurrection of the body to eternal life with Christ."In Methodism, All Saints' Day revolves around "giving God solemn thanks for the lives and deaths of his saints", including those who are "famous or obscure". As such, individuals throughout the Church are honoured, such as Paul the Apostle, Augustine of Hippo and other saints, varying according to the hagiographic traditions of the Church in question. In some traditions, the day is also used to celebrate individuals who have personally led one to faith in Jesus, such as one's grandmother or friend.

Prof. John Kurakar

 

 

NATIONAL AUTHORS DAY 2026 NOVEMBER 1 -SUNDAY

 

NATIONAL AUTHORS DAY 2026

NOVEMBER 1 -SUNDAY

National Authors Day is an annual observance that encourages people to recognize and celebrate the contributions of authors to literature and culture. It’s a day to express gratitude to authors National Authors Day is an annual observance that encourages people to recognize and celebrate the contributions of authors to literature and culture. It’s a day to express gratitude to authors for their creativity and dedication to storytelling.National Authors Day 2026 is a special occasion dedicated to celebrating the art of writing and recognizing the talented authors who bring stories, knowledge, and imagination to life. This annual event encourages book lovers, aspiring writers, and avid readers to honor and support their favorite authors while exploring the world of literature. National Authors Day is a time to appreciate the profound impact authors have on our lives through their words and stories. for their creativity and dedication to storytelling National Authors Day is celebrated on November 1st each year. In 2026, it falls on a Sunday, providing a perfect mid-week opportunity to engage in literary activities and express appreciation for your favorite authors.National Authors Day was established by Nellie McPherson in 1928 to celebrate American authors and their literary works. The day was later recognized by the U.S. Department of Commerce in 1949. Its purpose is to promote writing, encourage people to become authors, and foster a love for reading.Since its inception, National Authors Day has grown into a global celebration of authors and their contributions to literature, inspiring readers and writers alike.

Prof. John Kurakar