There are so many International days of... that many get lost in the mix, the international day of friendship is often one of those lost...

Did you know there are only about 3900 tigers left in the world? Humanity (or a herbal lack of it) has a lot to answer for. Since the...

Saint James' Day is today, and although I'm not at all religious this day does mean something to me because of it's connection to the...

A little later than planned, the Olympics start today. I'm not much for sport but love the pzazz that goes with these Games. And we were...

Many people forget that a lot of Spain was once an Arab country. Today is the celebration of the sacrifice. It honours the willingness...

Today is World Listening Day. First organised in 2010 it has had varied themes over the years and this year's is our unquiet Earth. This...

And according to folklore if it rains today it will rain for the next 40 days, but if its good weather it will be fine for the next 40. ...

Today we are celebrating the 12th birthday of one of my furbabies. 12 years ago I found a shoebox beside the bins, with what I at first...

Today we are sending best birthday wishes to one of my friends here and a TDM supporter. Feliz cumpleaños, Loles. Loles and I met while...

Today is World Chocolate Day so, unless you are one of the very few people who don't like Chocolate, today you are at liberty to enjoy...

Happy 4th July to our American friends - independence day - or as I prefer to think of it - the day the Brits cut the recalcitrant nation...

Yep that's today, and here are a couple that I found recently that seemed apt... Always wear sunscreen. And tip the guy that sets up...

Yes, today is Saint Peter's day, and in Vilanova is dedicated to fisherman and the sea. Today at 11.30 a wreath will be launched into...

On this day in 1969 the Stonewall Riots took place, opening the door for gay rights activism, and bit by bit, more equity. For all our...

Still being unable to hold our usual fundraising events at the apartment, today we have been delivering ploughman's lunches... (salad...

Today is the birthday of Antoni Gaudi, born just down the coast in Reus in 1852. Most of Gaudi's works can be found in Barcelona, such...

Today is a public holiday in Catalunya, and normally it's needed after a night of excess, that usually carries on well into the early...

Alternatively Vispera de Sant Juan, or Saint John's Eve, is the celebration before the great day if Saint John, and starts at sundown,...

What's your favourite music? Are you a classical buff, or a heavy metal fan? I have to say that my taste in music falls very middle of...

Today in the UK is fathers' day, so to all the amazing dad's over there we wish you a great day.