Despite the start to 2021 being a national lockdown, that doesn’t mean we can’t have things to look forward to throughout this year.
We’ve put together a list of calendar events, national holidays and celebrations for you to put in your diary. As January is nearly at an end, we have decided to kick things off with February.
February
Friday 12th – Chinese New Year
Here are a selection of fun activities and crafts you can do with your children to celebrate: https://www.activityvillage.co.uk/chinese-new-year
Sunday 14th – Valentines Day
Why not book yourself and your partner a romantic take-away to enjoy at home?
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Tuesday 16th – Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day!)
Here’s our favourite pancake recipe: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/perfect-pancakes-recipe
March
Sunday 14th – Mother’s Day
Find some wonderful ideas for homemade Mother’s Day gifts here: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/mothers-day/g2412/mothers-day-homemade-gifts-crafts/
April
Thursday 1st – April Fools Day
You’ll find some simple April fool’s day pranks here: https://bestlifeonline.com/harmless-april-fools-pranks/
Friday 2nd – Good Friday
Sunday 4th – Easter
Monday 5th – Bank Holiday
Tuesday 13th – First day of Ramadan
Friday 23rd – St George’s day
May
Monday 3rd – May Day (Bank Holiday)
Monday 31st – Bank Holiday
June
Sunday 20th – Father’s Day
Ideas for homemade gifts: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/fathers-day/g4325/diy-fathers-day-gifts/
August
Monday 30th – Bank Holiday
October
Sunday 31st – Halloween
Take a look at some of the best celebrity Halloween costumes of 2020: https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/gallery/halloween-costume-ideas
November
Friday 5th – Bonfire Night
Here are some ideas to having a wonderful bonfire night: https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/culture/news/a39543/ideas-to-make-your-bonfire-night-party-explosive/
Sunday 14th – Remembrance Sunday
December
Friday 24th – Christmas Eve
Saturday 25th – Christmas Day
Sunday 26th – Boxing Day
Be sure to bookmark this blog to keep an eye on the latest events as lockdown eases.