The Romans marked the winter solstice on December 25. The first recorded Christmas celebration was in Rome on December 25, AD 336. In the 3rd century, the date of the nativity was the subject of great interest. Why we celebrate Christmas on December 25? According to Christianity Today, it wasRead More →
During the stamp duty holiday, the stamp duty rate was reduced to 0% on residential property purchases up to £500,000. Until 30 September 2021 there is a ‘tapered’ stamp duty holiday extension in England and Northern Ireland on purchases up to £250,000. It will go back to £125,000 – theRead More →
Christmas begins in winter when the snow hits the ground and the weather gets mighty cold. Halloween is when the spookier things come out. When most people think of Halloween they think of pumpkins and candy. Christmas is a time for giving gifts and being with family. Does Halloween makeRead More →
Saturday and Sunday aren’t classed as working days, unless stated in the employment contract. Employees can be asked to work any day of the week, but you must confirm the working week in their contract. Why is Sunday a holiday? Sunday is the day dedicated for Sun god. In mostRead More →
Whitsuntide is the week beginning on Whitsunday, especially the first three days of the week. It used to be one of three vacation weeks for the medieval villein, marking a pause in the agricultural year. Whitsuntide particularly refers to Pentecost or Whitsunday, Whitmonday and Whit-Tuesday. What is the significance ofRead More →
Most government offices and public schools will be closed and it is a postal holiday, so there will be no mail deliveries on President’s Day. Why is President’s Day on the 15th? 15 in recognition of Presidents’ Day. … Originally established in 1885 to recognize the nation’s first president, GeorgeRead More →
The Canadian federal government lists Easter Monday as a statutory holiday but this isn’t the case with some provincial and territorial governments. Some state that the holiday is taken at the employer’s option. … Schools, businesses and organizations are closed in places where Easter Monday is a day off. IsRead More →
When you leave your job, you should be paid for any holiday you have not been able to take during that holiday year. However, your employment contract may entitle your employer to demand that you take your unused holiday when working through your notice. Can I use annual leave asRead More →
While many of the 2021 bank holidays in Scotland are the same as England and Wales, there are a few key differences including an additional day off for St Andrew’s Day on 30 November 2021. The Scottish bank holidays in 2021 are: 1 January (Friday) – New Year’s Day. 4Read More →
Saturday and Sunday aren’t classed as working days, unless stated in the employment contract. Employees can be asked to work any day of the week, but you must confirm the working week in their contract. Why is Sunday a holiday? Sunday is the day dedicated for Sun god. In mostRead More →