Celebrating Cultures across the University of Birmingham
Burns Night is annually celebrated in Scotland and commemorates the life of the poet Robert Burns, who was born on 25 January 1759. The day also celebrates Burns’ contribution to Scottish culture, with his best known work being Auld Lang Syne. As Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns is recognised the world over for his work focusing … Continue reading “Burns Night 25 January”
Held on the third Monday in January, Martin Luther King Jr Day honours the work and dreams of Martin Luther King Jr and celebrates the life and achievements of this influential American civil rights leader. Martin Luther King Jr was born on 15 January 1929. An American Baptist Minister, he grew up in the Southern … Continue reading “Martin Luther King Jr Day 18 January”
Agatha Christie (15 September 1890- 12 January 1976), was an English detective novelist and playwright whose books have sold more than 100 million copies and have been translated into some 100 languages. Educated at home by her mother, Christie began writing detective fiction while working as a nurse during World War I. Her first novel, The … Continue reading “Agatha Christie – 45th anniversary”
The Epiphany on 6 January celebrates when the Magi (Three Wise Kings or Three Wise Men) brought gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh for the baby Jesus. In Spain, the Epiphany is called ‘Fiesta de los tres reyes magos’. Traditionally children have some presents on Christmas Day but most are opened at Epiphany. Children believe … Continue reading “The Epiphany”
