This & That – World Wildlife Day
In December 2013 the United Nations General Assembly decided to designate 3rd March as the international day of the adoption of CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora).
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This & That – Shrove Tuesday
Ash Wednesday, 18th February, sees the start of Lent this year. The name is derived from the Saxon word for Spring – lenct – which, in earlier times, may well have been a time of enforced fasting in the agricultural communities, as the winter stores ran low. Nowadays, it is the 40-day annual fast between…
This & That – Heavens Above, 2026!
Happy 2026 everyone! With the end of 2025 giving us some spectacular views of our closest heavenly body, namely Supermoons, on 7th October, 5th November and 4th December, you’ll possibly be pleased to know that we have a few more heavenly events coming up in the next 365 days! We’ve already experienced the first of…
This & That – World Wildlife Conservation Day
World Wildlife Conservation Day is dedicated to raising awareness as well as promoting action for the protection and preservation of wildlife
This & That – March Madness – Or Nott??
March brings to mind two of the well-known characters in Lewis Carroll’s 1865 book
This & That – Valentine’s Day Cards: Where – or Who Did That Come From?
Valentine’s Day, Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine – whichever grabs your fancy (pun intended!) – is celebrated annually on 14th February.
THIS & THAT – Reindeer
Recently I had a childhood myth busted (at 71, can you believe!!). All these years of leaving a carrot out for Rudolph, only to discover last month that he can’t eat them.
THIS & THAT – High Tea / Low Tea?
A couple of months back we looked at the various names we used for our meals and after another trip down the rabbit hole, I found that the name “Tea”, once again, related what you do for your living.
THIS & THAT – Lunch, Dinner, Tea and Supper
I must admit to being somewhat confused (though none of my friends will find that odd!) – about the various meals we enjoy each day.