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Celebrating heartwarming traditions this Thanksgiving

Bringing some pumpkin spiced warmth to the November chill by celebrating friends, family and gratitude during the American holiday. Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday in November, and this year is on Thursday 28 November. What is Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving is a national holiday, celebrated primarily in the United States. Often commemorated with a large feast,…

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Day of the Dead: Commemorate both life and death this November

2 November marks the start of one of the most celebrated and treasured traditions in Central and South America. Day of the dead is a three-day long celebration that brings love, light and joy to a concept that is often surrounded in sadness. It is said that Mexico’s outlook on the passing of loved ones…

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Celebrate the festival of lights for Diwali 2024!

This year, the celebration of Diwali will begin on 1 November 2024 and last for five days. Diwali, also known as Deepawali, is a festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists. What is Diwali? Diwali, or the festival of light, is an important religious holiday. Originating from India, Diwali is named ‘row of lights’…

The holiest day in Judaism, Yom Kippur

The tenth day of the Tishri lunar month marks the start of the Jewish religious holiday, Yom Kippur. This year Yom Kippur will be celebrated from sunset on Friday 11 October and ends the following evening on Saturday 12 October 2024. Yom Kippur falls ten days after the start of Rosh Hashanah, which is the…

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Brighton Pride 2024: Celebrating love, unity and acceptance

Kicking off on Friday 2 August, this year’s Brighton Pride marks the 34th year that colourful celebrations took over the city. What is Brighton Pride? Brighton Pride is a meaningful event for many people and a huge part of Brighton culture. It has contributed to changing attitudes, promoting acceptance and equality, and celebrating LGBTQ+…

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UBIC students celebrate the start of summer in the sunshine

After completing their degree preparation courses, University of Brighton International College students celebrated in style at a fun-filled afternoon last week. UBIC students and staff gathered to celebrate the end of their course and the start of summer at Kaplan Living in Brighton. There was plenty of fun and games, from Connect 4, to hula-hoops,…

Where to go in Brighton for American style pancakes to commemorate the Fourth of July!

What do Americans celebrate on Fourth of July? Officially known as Independence Day in America, 4 July is a national holiday that marks the passage of the Declaration of Independence. Dating back to the 18th Century during the American Revolution, 2 July saw the Continental Congress vote in favour of independence. On 4 July delegates…

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Happy Vesak Day: An insight into the history of Buddhism and the Vesak celebration

Thursday 23 May marks this year’s Vesak celebration for those in the Buddhist community. Vesak is a time for bringing happiness to others and paying homage to the religious figure Buddha. What is Vesak? Vesak has many names, and is most commonly referred to as Wesak, Buddha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima, Buddha Day and even Buddha’s…

Kuwait National Day celebrations at UBIC

Our Kuwaiti students at the University of Brighton International College (UBIC) proudly commemorate Kuwait National Day with a lively celebration full of music, food, and passion! Kuwait National Day falls on 25 February each year, which landed on a Sunday this year. This meant our UBIC students celebrated a day late with us. What is…

The year of the dragon, 2024 Chinese New Year!

Celebrate Chinese New Year with strength, courage and good fortune just like this year’s zodiac dragon. What is Chinese New Year? Also known as spring festival or lunar new year, Chinese New Year falls on 10 February 2024 and follows 15 days (about two weeks) of celebrations. An important part of Chinese culture, Chinese New…