Special events and other funny days

The International Carrot Day or the Carrot Day is celebrated every year on April 4th and is the pinnacle for carrot lovers all around the world. It is the day when the carrot is celebrated through carrot parties and other carrot related festivities.

The Day of Silence is Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)'s annual day to protest the bullying and harassment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students and their supporters. Students make a symbolic vow of secrecy.

The Day of Silence has been held every year in April since 1996. The day is held on the second Friday in April every year.

Palm Sunday is NOT a public holiday, but it always falls on a Sunday. That is why it is called Palm Sunday.

Palm Sunday is in Christian tradition the celebration of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem on the Sunday before the crucifixion. It is celebrated on the last Sunday before Easter. The name comes from the Gospel account of people scattering palm branches in front of Jesus as he rode into the city.