October 2007 around the world
16
Oct
Tue
World Food Day
Started
in 1981 by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, World Food Day
is celebrated by over 150 countries around the world in an effort to
raise awareness about world hunger. This year's theme is "the
Right to Food."
24
Oct
Wed
United Nations Day
UN
Day commemorates the birth of the United Nations by celebrating world
harmony and diversity. Many international schools in Beijing will
host festivities with students showcasing national costumes and the
culture of their region.
28
Oct
Sun
National Chocolate Day (USA)
Yet
another excuse (as if we needed one) to eat more chocolate. Whether
it's stuffed, dipped, filled, layered, creamed or drizzled, let
your inhibitions go!
31
Oct
Wed
Halloween
Originally
a pagan festival called Samhain, Halloween is said to have originated
as a time of year when spirits can most easily make contact with the
living. Hence, people began dressing up in creepy costumes to ward
off ghosts.
