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Category: Europe, Western


Events, awareness days, holidays, and promotions celebrating, occurring in or tied to the nations of Western Europe.

European events take place in or feature the culture and nations of Western Europe.

Lutefisk Day (SE/NO/FI): December 9

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Lutefisk Day pays homage to a centuries-old culinary tradition deeply rooted in Scandinavian culture. It is the traditional day to prepare lutefisk. This traditional Nordic dish exemplifies the ingenuity...

January

Santa Lucia Day (SE): December 13

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Like Saint Sebastian, Santa Lucia (Lucy) was persecuted and executed for her faith in pre-Christian Rome in 304 AD at 19. She is considered the bearer of light and the patron saint of authors, salesmen, l...

January

Shorts Day: December 21

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Created in 1986, Shorts Day is a day to flaunt the first day of winter on the solstice by wearing shorts to honor the shortest day of the year. Just be sure to wear a coat if you go outside! Have fun.

January

Berlin International Film Festival (DE): F...

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Initiated in 1951 and drawing over 300,000 people annually, the Berlin International Film Festival includes competitions between documentaries, children’s films, and general entertainment. Awards include...

January

Birthday of King Harald V (NO)(1937): Febr...

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Howdy! We're working on the description for this event. It's one of over two thousand events added to the calendar this year. We have verified it is an authentic event and have included the organization...

January

Crêpe Day (FR): February 2

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January

Día del Andalucía (ES)(1980): February 28 

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Howdy! We're working on the description for this event. It's one of over two thousand events added to the calendar this year. We have verified it is an authentic event and have included the organization...

January

Dogs, Día del Galgo (ES): February 1

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Galgos are an ancient breed of sighthound used in competitions and hunting hares (wild rabbits). Unlike greyhounds, galgos are built for distance running rather than speed. They're relatively quiet dogs t...

January

Feast of Saint Paul's Shipwreck (C)(MT)(60...

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Howdy! We're working on the description for this event. It's one of over two thousand events added to the calendar this year. We have verified it is an authentic event and have included the organization...

January

Finns Day (SE)(1796): February 24

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Howdy! We're working on the description for this event. It's one of over two thousand events added to the calendar this year. We have verified it is an authentic event and have included the organization...

January

Flamenco Festival, Jerez (ES): February 21...

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Since 1996, Jerez de la Frontera in Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain, has held a two-week festival, La Feria de Jerez, highlighting traditional and contemporary Flamenco dancing. The entire city participates in li...

January

Flu Season Peak, Northern: February

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In February, flu season peaks in the Northern Hemisphere, thus accounting for 50% of the sniffling, sneezing, coughing, and fevers. If you’ve made it this far without the flu, you may make it through the...

January

Fondue Month, Ntl.: February

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National Fondue Month is celebrated annually in February in the United States to celebrate fondue's joy and communal experience. February, a cold and often dreary month, presents the perfect backdrop for...

January

Hedgehog Day: February 2

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Meet the original groundhog from the times of ancient Rome, the hedgehog. This little rodent is the original inspiration for shadow or no shadow day and is still celebrated as a European folk holiday.

January

Hoodie Hoo Day, Northern: February 20

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Created by Wellcat, today's object is to mark the day exactly one month until spring begins in the northern hemisphere. In anticipation, people are encouraged to walk outside at noon and yell "Hoodie Hoo"...

January

Marriage Week (UK/EU/US): February 7-14

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Marriages have long been the bedrock of society. Statistics show that married people live longer and are often more content with their lives. Of course, living with someone else isn’t easy, and divorce st...

January

Morsdag (NO): February 9

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Norway's Morsdag, or Mother's Day, is dedicated to honoring and celebrating mothers and mother figures. This day, deeply ingrained in Norwegian culture, is marked with affection, gratitude, and family gat...

January

Nutella® Day, World: February 5

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Every brand manager's dream is to inspire a cult following for their product. Apple has done it. Now it looks like the hazelnut and chocolate spread invented in the 1940s, known by the brand name Nutella...

January

Sámi National Day (NO/SE)(1917): February...

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Howdy! We're working on the description for this event. It's one of over two thousand events added to the calendar this year. We have verified it is an authentic event and have included the organization...

January

Six Nations, Round 2: February 8-9

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ABOUT THE SIX NATIONS RUGBY TOURNAMENT, ROUND TWO Round two of the Six Nations Rugby Championship starts on February 8 and runs through February 9. The match-ups are as follows. February 8, 2025 Ital...

January
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