November 30 is also known as St Andrew's Day up in Scotland and to celebrate Careline365 will now give you a quick guide to Scotland's official national day! This special day has been a Bank Holiday in Scotland since 2006 and is also known as the Feast of Saint Andrew! We will now take a look back at the history of St Andrew's day and find out why the Scots celebrate it. Who was St Andrew? According to Christian teachings, St Andrew was one of Jesus Christ's 12 disciples. In fact, it is said that he became Christ's first disciple, alongside his brother Simon Peter. St Andrew …
Archives for November 2016
Children in Need 2016: Ways to Raise Money
Today is the BBC’s Children in Need, when people across the country raise and donate money to a variety of charities through a huge TV event. We here at Careline365 bring you several ways to raise money for this great cause each year! Bake Sale This is what we did for Children in Need this year here at the Careline offices. It’s a delicious way to raise money. Get everyone you know to bake their speciality, or, if they don’t have one, to have a crack at a bun. You can either advertise in your neighbourhood or organise one at your office. There’s an added layer of friendly …
Remembrance Day: How Do Other Countries Commemorate?
Today is Remembrance Day. People across the country observe a two-minute silence and contemplate the sacrifice made by those who gave their lives during WWI, and the countless conflicts since then. It is a day observed by almost all members of the Commonwealth of Nations. We at Careline take a look at the different ways in which this important day is commemorated in some of the other Commonwealth nations across the world. Remembrance Day - India Although the event is not observed across the entire country, there are specific services at key locations around India. The army hold …
On This Day in 1989, The Berlin Wall Came Down
On this day, 27 years ago, the Berlin Wall fell, marking the end of years of division in post-war Germany. We here at Careline take a look back at that historic moment. Berlin Wall - The History The construction of the Berlin Wall in 1961 was the result of tensions between the powers that held control of Germany after World War II: the UK, the USA, the Soviet Union and France. The close of the war saw Germany divided into four quadrants, each controlled by a different member of the Allies. The aim was to supervise the reconstruction of Germany, hopefully allowing it to become …