The Bloomsday celebration is based on events from James Joyce's novel "Ulysess". It started on the 50th anniversary of events that took place in the novel. The day is celebrated in many different countries.
Bloomsday is celebrated annually on June 16 in Dublin. The name derives, obviously, from Leopold Bloom of "Ulysses". Other Bloomsday celebration are held in Szombathely, Hungary (the fictional birthplace of Bloom's father), in Trieste, Italy and New York.
Lilac Bloomsday Run was created in 1977.
The Tick - 1994 Bloomsday 2-6 was released on: USA: 21 October 1995
Ireland, England and in the U.S. too!
The Shavuot celebration originated in Israel and they celebrate a feast.
The cast of Bloomsday Cabaret - 2004 includes: Bryan Hennessey as Joycean Mary Lou Fallis as Opera singer Sherry White as Joycean Traveller
Thanksgiving was first a celebration at the Plymouth Plantation in 1621 to give thanks for the harvest.
Feliz Navidad is the literal translation to "Happy Christmas". Hence, it is a Christian celebration.
June 16 was first celebrated as Bloomsday in 1924, commemorating the life and work of Irish writer James Joyce, particularly his novel Ulysses, which takes place on that date in 1904. The day has since evolved into a celebration of Joyce's literary contributions, with various events and readings held around the world.
In 776 BCE in the city-state of Elis in southern Greece, where the temple of Zeus became the site, as a celebration to god.
Poinsettias originate from Mexico and are significant in various cultures as a symbol of purity, celebration, and prosperity. In Mexico, they are associated with Christmas, while in the United States, they are a popular holiday decoration. In some cultures, poinsettias are believed to bring good luck and protection.
The word "lei" originates from Hawaii and is a garland or wreath of flowers, leaves, or shells. It is commonly worn or given as a form of greeting, expression of love, celebration, or honor in Hawaiian culture.