25 January - Virginia Woolf birth anniversary

 

Virginia Woolf was born on 25 January 1882, and she died on 28 March  1941. Woolf was an English writer and modernist literary figure known for her novels, essays, and contributions to the Bloomsbury Group, a circle of intellectuals and artists who influenced British culture in the early 20th century. Some of her notable works include "Mrs. Dalloway," "To the Lighthouse," and "Orlando." Woolf is celebrated for her innovative narrative techniques, psychological depth, and exploration of themes such as gender, identity, and the nature of consciousness.

25 January - National Opposite Day USA

 

National Opposite Day is a fun day where you can say the opposite of what you mean! It’s a great opportunity to make everyone laugh by saying the opposite of what you would usually say. It also gives you the opportunity to be a little bit cheeky and say the things you have always wanted to say but never usually do. After all, you’re only saying it because it is National Opposite Day, right? You can also do activities in the wrong order. For example, you could decide to have breakfast for dinner – pancakes anyone? You could even wear your clothes backward! It’s up to you how much you want to embrace the theme of this day.

25 January - Tatiana Day

 

Tatiana Day is celebrated on January 25th. It is a Russian and Eastern Orthodox Christian holiday that honors Saint Tatiana, who was a Christian martyr during the persecution of the Eastern Orthodox Church under the Roman Emperor Alexander Severus. She is considered the patron saint of students.

In Russia, Tatiana Day is often associated with the beginning of the exam period for students. Students may attend church services dedicated to Saint Tatiana, and educational institutions may organize special events and celebrations. It is a day to seek inspiration and blessings for academic pursuits.

The observance of Tatiana Day is more prevalent in Russia and other Eastern Orthodox countries where Saint Tatiana is venerated. The ways of celebrating can vary, but it often involves a mix of religious observances and cultural events, particularly for students.

 

25 January - National Florida Day

 

National Florida Day is celebrated on January 25 every year. The day was established to recognize Florida’s arrival as the 27th state in the union of the U.S. Also known as the Sunshine State, Florida is famous for its warm and sunny weather and beautiful landscape. The average Florida temperature ranges from 65 to 70 degrees in the northern region and 74 to 77 degrees in the southern region. The climate makes swimming in the cool waters of Florida beaches extra refreshing! Florida also has amusement parks and many recreational outdoor activities. It’s an active and serene place to be.

25 January - National Irish Coffee Day USA

 

National Irish Coffee Day is celebrated on January 25th each year. It is a day dedicated to honoring the popular and delightful Irish Coffee beverage. Irish Coffee typically consists of hot coffee, Irish whiskey, and sugar, stirred, and then topped with cream. The day serves as an opportunity for coffee enthusiasts and those who appreciate this classic cocktail to celebrate and enjoy a cup of Irish Coffee.

25 January - Ramabai Ranade

 

Ramabai Ranade (25 January 1862 – 25 January 1924) was an Indian social worker and one of the first women's rights activists in the early 20th century. At the age of 11, she was married to Justice Mahadev Govind Ranade, who was a distinguished Indian scholar and social reformer.

Ramabai, soon after her marriage, started to learn reading and writing with strong support and encouragement from Mahadev Govind Ranade. Starting with her native language Marathi, she strove hard to master English. In 1884, Ramabai with her husband and other colleagues established country's one of the first girls' high school Huzurpaga, in Pune.[1]

Inspired by her husband, Ramabai started 'Hindu Ladies Social Club' in Mumbai to develop public speaking among women.After the death of her husband, Ramabai devoted the rest of her life to the betterment of women's lives mainly through the activities 'Seva Sadan Society' in Mumbai and Pune.

She was the founder and president of the Poona "Seva Sadan", which is the most successful of all Indian women's institution and is attended by thousands of women. The immense popularity of the institution was due to the fact that it was under Ramabai's close personal supervision.

24 January - The Constituent Assembly of India adopts Vande Mataram as the National Song of India

 

Vande Mataram is a poem written in Sanskrit and Sanskritised Bengali by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in the 1870s. The first two verses of the poem were adopted as the National Song of India in October 1937 by the Congress.

The poem was first published in 1882 as part of Chatterjee's Bengali novel Anandmath.It is an ode to the motherland, personified as the "mother goddess" in later verses, of the people. This initially referred to Bengal, with the "mother" figure therefore being Banga Mata (Mother Bengal), though the text does not mention this explicitly.Indian nationalist and philosopher Sri Aurobindo referred Vande Mataram as the "national Anthem of Bengal".

Nonetheless, the poem played a vital role in the Indian independence movement. It first gained political significance when it was recited by Rabindranath Tagore at Congress in 1896.By 1905, it had become a popular amongst political activists and freedom fighters as a marching song.The song, as well as Anandmath, were banned under British colonial rule under threat of imprisonment, making its use revolutionary. The ban was ultimately overturned by the Indian government upon independence in 1947.

On 24 January 1950, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted Vande Mataram as the Republic's national song. President of India Rajendra Prasad stated that the song should be honoured equally with the national anthem of India, Jana Gana Mana. While the Constitution of India does not make reference to a "national song", the Government filed an affidavit at the Delhi High Court in November 2022 stating that Jana Gana Mana and Vande Mataram would “stand on the same level”, and that citizens should show equal respect to both.

The first two verses of the song make abstract reference to the "mother" and "motherland", without any religious connotation. However, later verses mention Hindu goddesses such as Durga.

Unlike the national anthem, there are no rules or decorum to be observed when reciting Vande Mataram

 

24 January - Global Belly Laugh Day

 

On January 24th, Global Belly Laugh Day celebrates the wonderful gift of laughter. It’s also a day to experience the positive effects of smiling and laughing.

Have you ever laughed loudly without restraint? If so, you had what’s called a belly laugh. This type of laugh comes from deep within. The term “belly laugh” was coined in the 1920s. It refers to a moving belly while laughing loudly.

24 January - National Lobster Thermidor Day USA

 

National Lobster Thermidor Day is on January 24, and we’re here to show you how you can celebrate this day in an amazing way. Do you know that the recipe for Lobster Thermidor is 117 years old? It is a French dish of lobster meat cooked in a rich wine sauce, stuffed back into a lobster shell, and browned. The sauce is a mixture of egg yolks and brandy (such as Cognac), served with an oven-browned cheese crust. One of the trademarks of the dish is that it is served in the lobster tails.

 

24 January - Constituent assembly signed the constitution of India.

 

On January 24, 1950, the Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly. Dr. Rajendra Prasad, who was the President of the Constituent Assembly, signed the Constitution, marking the official adoption of the Constitution of India. The adoption of the Constitution on January 26, 1950, also declared India as a sovereign democratic republic. Since then, January 26 is celebrated annually as Republic Day in India.