Make-Up Workdays in China: How Weekends Shift to Build Holiday Weeks
on 9th Dec, 2025
China creates long holiday stretches by moving certain weekend days into the workweek, producing occasional "working Saturdays" and compensated rest days. This guide demystifies the system, shows where official notices are published, explains how calendars display changes, and shares practical planning tips for travelers and cross-border teams.
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The Day of Two Noons: When Standard Time Went Global
on 8th Dec, 2025
Explore the dramatic moment the world synchronized its clocks—from the U.S. railroad-led “Day of Two Noons” to the worldwide adoption of time zones—and how these changes reshaped timetables, business hours, and daily life. Perfect for “On This Day” features, these dates mark the birth of modern timekeeping.
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Global Days of Service: Dates, Scheduling, and How to Join
on 8th Dec, 2025
Discover how major volunteer observances like International Volunteer Day, MLK Day of Service, Nelson Mandela International Day, and World Cleanup Day are scheduled (fixed vs floating), how they differ by region, and the easiest ways to track them with countdowns, add them to your calendar, and plan meaningful community participation.
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