Jan 15, 2009
Doodle 4 Google 2009 - Netherlands by Josca van Doren
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Jan 15, 2009
Doodle 4 Google 2009 - Netherlands by Josca van Doren
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Jan 6, 2009
La Befana 2009
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In Italian folklore, Befana is an old woman who delivers gifts to children throughout Italy on Epiphany Eve [the night of January 5] in a similar way to St. Nicholas or Santa Claus.
A popular belief is that her name derives from the Feast of Epiphany . Epifania is a Latin word with Greek origins meaning "manifestation [of the divinity." Some suggest that Befana is descended from the Sabine/Roman goddess named Strenia.
In popular folklore, Befana visits all the children of Italy on the eve of the Feast of the Epiphany to fill their socks with candy and presents if they are good, or a lump of coal or dark candy if they are bad. In many poorer parts of Italy and in particular rural Sicily, a stick in a stocking was placed instead of coal. Being a good housekeeper, many say she will sweep the floor before she leaves. To some the sweeping meant the sweeping away of the problems of the year. The child's family typically leaves a small glass of wine and a plate with a few morsels of food, often regional or local, for the Befana.
Jan 2, 2009
Elfstedentocht 2009
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The Elfstedentocht is a long-distance tour skating event on natural ice, almost 200 kilometres [120 mi] long, which is held both as a speed skating competition [with 300 contestants] and a leisure tour [with 16,000 skaters]. It is held in the province of Friesland in the north of the Netherlands, leading past all eleven historical cities of the province. The tour is held at most once a year, only when the natural ice along the entire course is at least 15 centimetres [6 in] thick; sometimes on consecutive years, other times with gaps that may exceed 20 years. When the ice is suitable, the tour is announced and starts within 48 hours.
Jan 1, 2009
Slovakia Enters the Euro Zone
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The eurozone, officially called the euro area, is a monetary union of 19 member states of the European Union [EU] that have adopted the euro [€] as their primary currency and sole legal tender. The monetary authority of the eurozone is the Eurosystem. Eight members of the European Union continue to use their own national currencies, although most of them will be obliged to adopt the euro in the future.
Dec 14, 2008
Shinkansen 2008
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The Shinkansen [ lit. ''new trunk line''], colloquially known in English as the bullet train, is a network of high-speed railway lines in Japan. Initially, it was built to connect distant Japanese regions with Tokyo, the capital, to aid economic growth and development. Beyond long-distance travel, some sections around the largest metropolitan areas are used as a commuter rail network. It is operated by five Japan Railways Group companies.
Dec 2, 2008
United Arab Emirates National Day
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Nov 30, 2008
St. Andrew's Day 2008
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Nov 24, 2008
Portuguese Scientific Culture Day 2008
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Nov 21, 2008
René Magritte's 110th Birthday - Courtesy of Succession René Magritte / ARS, NY
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René François Ghislain Magritte was a Belgian surrealist artist. He became well known for creating a number of witty and thought-provoking images. Often depicting ordinary objects in an unusual context, his work is known for challenging observers' preconditioned perceptions of reality. His imagery has influenced pop art, minimalist art, and conceptual art.
Nov 11, 2008
Veterans Day 2008
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Nov 3, 2008
Doodle 4 Google 2008 - Sweden by Linnea Selin
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Nov 1, 2008
1000 Years of The Tale of Genji
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The Tale of Genji is a classic work of Japanese literature written in the early 11th century by the noblewoman and lady-in-waiting Murasaki Shikibu. The original manuscript, created around the peak of the Heian period, no longer exists. It was made in "concertina" or orihon style: several sheets of paper pasted together and folded alternately in one direction then the other. The work is a unique depiction of the lifestyles of high courtiers during the Heian period. It is written in archaic language and a poetic yet confusing style that make it unreadable to the average Japanese person without dedicated study. It was not until the early 20th century that Genji was translated into modern Japanese by the poet Akiko Yosano.
Oct 29, 2008
Ľudovít Štúr's Birthday
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Ľudovít Velislav Štúrwas a Slovakian revolutionary politician and writer. As a leader of the Slovak national revival in the 19th century, and the author of the Slovak language standard, he is lauded as one of the most important figures in Slovak history.
Oct 27, 2008
Diwali 2008
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Diwaliis a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhist, notably Newar Buddhist. The festival usually lasts five days and is celebrated during the Hindu lunisolar month Kartika [[between mid-October and mid-November). One of the most popular festivals of Hinduism, Diwali symbolizes the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance". The festival is widely associated with Lakshmi, goddess of prosperity, with many other regional traditions connecting the holiday to Sita and Rama, Vishnu, Krishna, Yama, Yami, Durga, Kali, Hanuman, Ganesha, Kubera, Dhanvantari, or Vishvakarman.
Oct 22, 2008
50th Anniversary of Deltawerken
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The Delta Works [Dutch: Deltawerken] is a series of construction projects in the southwest of the Netherlands to protect a large area of land around the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta from the sea. Constructed between 1954 and 1997, the works consist of dams, sluices, locks, dykes, levees, and storm surge barriers located in the provinces of South Holland and Zeeland.
The aim of the dams, sluices, and storm surge barriers was to shorten the Dutch coastline, thus reducing the number of dikes that had to be raised.
Oct 13, 2008
Paddington Bear's 50th Birthday
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Paddington Bear is a fictional character in children's literature. He first appeared on 13 October 1958 in the children's book A Bear Called Paddington and has been featured in more than twenty books written by British author Michael Bond and illustrated by Peggy Fortnum and other artists.
Sep 30, 2008
Children's Day 2008 - Multiple Countries on Various Days
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Sep 29, 2008
Miguel de Cervantes' Birthday
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Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra was a Spanish writer widely regarded as the greatest writer in the Spanish language, and one of the world's pre-eminent novelists. He is best known for his novel Don Quixote, a work often cited as both the first modern novel[and one of the pinnacles of world literature.
Sep 15, 2008
Japan's Respect for the Aged Day 2008
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Sep 5, 2008
Teachers' Day 2008
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Sep 1, 2008
First Day of School 2008
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Jul 5, 2014
World Cup 2014 #51
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Jul 5, 2014
World Cup 2014 #52
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Jul 5, 2014
World Cup 2014 #53
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Jul 8, 2014
World Cup 2014 #54
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Jul 8, 2014
World Cup 2014 #56
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Jul 8, 2014
World Cup 2014 #55
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Jul 9, 2014
World Cup 2014 #57
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Jul 9, 2014
World Cup 2014 #58
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Jul 9, 2014
World Cup 2014 #59
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Jul 10, 2014
World Cup 2014 #60
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Jul 12, 2014
World Cup 2014 #61
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Jul 13, 2014
World Cup 2014 - Final
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The 2014 FIFA World Cup Final was a football match that took place on 13 July 2014 at the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to determine the 2014 FIFA World Cup champion. Germany defeated Argentina 1–0 in extra time, with the only goal being scored by Mario Götze, who collected André Schürrle's cross from the left on his chest before volleying a high left-footed shot into the net.
Jul 14, 2014
World Cup 2014 #63 - Germany
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Aug 11, 2014
Perseid Meteor Shower 2014
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Aug 24, 2014
Ukraine Independence Day 2014
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Sep 6, 2017
Celebrating British Sign Language and the Braidwood Academy
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Thomas Braidwood [1715–1806] was a Scottish educator, significant in the history of deaf education. He was the founder of Britain's first school for the deaf.
Sep 16, 2017
Doodle 4 Google 2017 - Malaysia Winner
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The winner of the 2017 Doodle 4 Google competition in Malaysia is Kai Wei Ch’ng of Nexus International School in Putrajaya. Kai Wei and numerous contestants from around the country produced amazing works in response to this year’s theme of “Celebrating Malaysia’s Diversity.”
Kai Wei won among the very talented 4 age group finalists with her Doodle “United, We Shine.” She writes:
“In my Doodle, I demonstrated my understanding of Malaysia’s diversity by including people from different ethnicities unique to Malaysia. However, I believe that Malaysia became the vibrant country that it is today because we are united as one regardless of race, color, and ethnicity. To convey my idea, I drew 6 people representing each main ethnicity, with a banner featuring the main colors of the Malaysian flag to show that we are all united [carefully arranged to also represent each letter in the Google logo]."
Jun 12, 2017
Philippine Independence Day 2017
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The flag of the Philippines is a symbol of national pride, especially today as the country celebrates the anniversary of its sovereignty. In honor of Philippine Independence Day, today’s Doodle is a colorful celebration of both the Philippine flag and the country’s unique island landscapes.
Each component of the flag’s design holds specific meaning. The prominent sunburst has eight rays to represent the eight provinces that began the fight for independence, while the three surrounding stars represent the country’s three island groups: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
With more than 7,000 islands that make up the country, there is no shortage of opportunities to watch the sun rise over the water. The sunrise imagery in the Doodle is meant to capture Filipinos’ optimism in the face of adversity.
In the foreground of today’s Doodle, a group of people gather for a traditional flag-raising ceremony. Accompanied by the Philippine national anthem, these ceremonies are held daily at schools and weekly in government institutions.
Jun 6, 2017
Sweden National Day 2017
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Today's Doodle celebrates Sweden’s National Day and colorful folk history with a hurrah for the Dalahäst [Dala horse] — the red horse with the flowery harness, known worldwide as a symbol of Sweden.
Originally a simple toy carved by the people of the Dalarna region, the horse was widely sold at village fairs by the 19th century and was even used for bartering. When artisans started to paint the toys, the local Falun copper mines gave the horse its iconic rusty red color. Today, the Dala horse features a harness of white, yellow, blue, and green in the traditional kurbits style — the myth-inspired floral art used in handicrafts from the Dalarna region.
Visitors to Sweden can find the Dalahäst everywhere. It spreads joyful color and pays tribute to the magnificent animals that carried Swedes on their way to building the proud nation they celebrate today.