JANUARYJanuary 20: Robert Burns Night, United Kingdom.Parties, poetry readings and a
round of Algonquins are a perfect way to round off this interesting evening.
FEBRUARYFebruary 14: St. Valentino, Italy.As in many other countries, this is a time when
gifts, cards, kisses and toasts are exchanged. Say something special with a Bellini Cocktail.
MARCHMarch 17: St. Patricks Day, Ireland.Celebrate the day St. Patrick drove the snakes out of Ireland - wear something green and drink Whiskey Sours.
APRILApril: Yom Hazmaut, Israel.Israel's Independance Day is a time for picknicking and travel, and is one of the happiest holidays in Israel. Toast this occasion with a Shalom cocktail.
MAYMay 5: Cinco de Mayo, Mexico.This National Holiday is
celebrated with fiestas, parades, and lots of food and drink. Have a Tequila Sunrise to celebrate this festive occasion.
JUNEJune 14: Flag Day, USA.Homes are
decorated with red, white and blue ribbons. Participate in the festivities and sip an All
American cocktail.
JULYJuly 7: Tanabata Star Festival, Japan.This holiday
marks the time when the boy and girl star finally get together. Traditionally it is celebrated
with corn and eggplant, but why not celebrate with a Midori Sour?
AUGUSTAugust 9: Independance Day, Singapore.Fireworks, parades, and family get
togethers mark this important day. Celebrate with your own delicious Singapore Sling.
SEPTEMBERSeptember 6: Father's Day, Australia.Why not bring the family together
as they do in Australia on this day, by making Hot Wine Punch, using a good Australian
vintage.
OCTOBEROctober 31: Halloween, USA.Even if you don't want to go trick and treating, you can stay at home and take in the frightening atmosphere with a Primal Scream.
NOVEMBERNovember: Deepavati Festival of Lights, Malaysia .This festival is a time when family and friends get together and decorate their houses with lights.
Offer your guests a Green Island.
DECEMBERDecember 31: Sylwester New
Year's Eve, Poland.This fun evening is marked with lots of food, drinks, fireworks, church
bells and parties. Put on your party hat and down a few Warsaw Cocktails!