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Every autumn, Canadian and American families gather for a day centred around community, food and giving thanks – the day of Thanksgiving. Where did this holiday come from and how is it celebrated today?

Children all around the world need adults to help, protect and teach them. Do you know what the Rights of the Child are? Every year, 20 November is Universal Children's Day, a chance for all of us to learn how we can help the youngest, most vulnerable members of our communities.

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In this video, Tina and Jo talk about their favourite characters and episodes from the TV series Friends, and why they love the show so much.

We asked some of the members of the LearnEnglish team to tell us about one of their friendships. This is what they said.

In this video, some of our friends and colleagues tell us what they think makes a good friend.

World Kindness Day is celebrated on 13 November. How can we become happier by doing kind things for others? And how can we help the world by doing kind things for ourselves?

Diwali is a festival of light which originated in South Asia and is celebrated over five days. The dates change every year, but it is always celebrated in October or November and is now celebrated around the world.

Watch a recording of our live event to support our learners studying grammar: Halloween – scary stories and modal verbs.

If you’re ever in the UK on the evening of 5 November, you might wonder why you can hear fireworks. Bonfire Night is celebrated all over the country, but what is it about? Find out about the history of this well-loved event in this article.

Vegans argue that animal farming is not only cruel but also bad for the environment. World Vegan Day, on 1 November, puts the focus on the vegan way of life.

Did you ever dream of being a superhero when you were younger? This man runs a charity that helps all children make that dream a reality.