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Family gatherings, turkey, parties, Christmas songs and presents … Christmas is one of the biggest holidays of the year! 

What do you know about Hanukkah? Find out how the Jewish Festival of Lights is celebrated in the UK.

What does Scotland look like? What languages do they speak? And what can you do in Scotland? Read and find out!

We all need to buy stuff from time to time. But do we think about how our shopping affects people, animals and the environment? Here's how you can love fashion and the world we live in.

Would you like to be a secret agent and work undercover? Do you think the job in reality would be similar to how it's shown in films?

In the UK, Bonfire Night (or Guy Fawkes Night) is celebrated on 5 November and the night skies are filled with colour. It’s a special day in honour of a historic event.

October 31 is Halloween and it's celebrated in many countries around the world. What are the origins of this spooky day and how do people celebrate today? Read the article and find out.

What do you know about Diwali? It's one of the biggest events in the Indian calendar. Find out all about the festival and how it is celebrated.

World Mental Health Day, on 10 October, is a day to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world. Read the article to learn more.

October is Black History Month in the UK. It recognises black people's achievements and teaches people about black history.

Did you know that there's a special day to find out about vegetarianism? Vegetarians don't eat meat, and these days many people are choosing to eat a more plant-based diet. Read the article to find out why.

It's World Tourism Day on 27 September. Visiting new places can be great, but there's a bad side to tourism too. Read this article to find out more.

The International Day of Peace is on 21 September. It aims to build a more peaceful world for everyone who lives in it.

Do people have lots of holidays where you live? Where do they go and what do they do? Read more to find out about holidays in the UK!

Do students in your country go directly to university or college after school or do they have a break first? Taking a gap year between school and uni is quite common in the UK and there are lots of different ways to spend your time.

Big dresses, huge cars, smart suits and lots of fun ... What exactly is a school prom and how is it taking over from the school disco?

Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, is famous for its summer festivals. 

Every day thousands of people are forced to leave their homes and find a safe place to live. World Refugee Day celebrates the strength and courage of refugees around the world. 

Life on Earth couldn't exist without oceans, but our oceans are in danger. World Oceans Day is a time to learn about oceans and why we must protect them.

Do you like to wear the same clothes as your friends or do you like to dress differently? Adapting clothes and creating an individual style is very popular in the UK.