#BEETHEFUTURE CALENDAR

Today is the shortest day of the year, followed by the longest night. In the past, the winter solstice was considered the end of the old year and the beginning of a new one. So don't let the darkness stop you - go for a night walk.

The Christmas holidays are a synonym of shopping and abundance, but unfortunately, many cannot afford it. That is why today, on International Human Solidarity Day, we show our kindness and help those in need. Let solidarity be an incentive for a fairer and friendlier world.

Let's colour our day with sweet colourful candy! Then, to make the day even sweeter, share them with your friends!

If you've ever wanted to learn Arabic, today is the perfect day to start. We are celebrating Arabic Language Day, which is spoken by more than 400 million people today and is the official language in 25 countries. The Arabic alphabet consists of 28 basic letters written from right to left. Arabic is the sixth language by the number of speakers and is one of the official languages ​​of the United Nations.

The third Friday in December is the day we put on ugly Christmas sweaters. The more accessories they have, the more suitable they are to wear. In the evening, wear the ugliest sweater with winter motifs and become the life of the party.

Chocoholics, today is your day! Have you ever wondered what a certain food would taste like if you added chocolate to it? Try it! Buy your favourite chocolate, melt it, throw in different foods and snacks, and find your new favourite combination.

Treat yourself to a cup of your favourite tea. Some more interesting information about tea: the largest tea producer in the world is India, and Darjeeling black tea is drunk the most popular. Tea came to Europe from Japan, and in 1610 the first shipment arrived at the port of Amsterdam. In Slovenia, we produce fruit and herbal teas. In fact, monks know the healing effects of tea especially well and have successfully developed herbalism in Slovenia.

On this day in 2008 in Davos, the most successful Slovenian cross-country skier of all time, Petra Majdič, won freestyle for the first time. Petra Majdič was the first Slovenian runner to win the World Cup, the first to win a medal at the World Championships and the first to win a medal at the Olympic Games.

Giuseppe Tartini, who was born in Piran at the end of the 17th century, is considered one of the greatest composers and violinists of his time. Visit Tartini's room in Piran and see one of three violins he used to own.

If there are gingerbread biscuits on the table, we know for sure that the Christmas holidays are coming. Are you any good at building a gingerbread house?   In the end, your effort will pay off as soon as you bite into the yummy roof or door.

Put on your hiking boots -we're going to the mountains! We celebrate International Mountain Day. This unique territory covers more than a fifth of our Earth's surface, offering a home to humans, as well as a range of animal and plant species.

December 10 is an important day, as we celebrate two special days - International Animal Rights Day and International Human Rights Day. Therefore:

- teach your loved ones always to be nice to animals,

- adopt a furry friend or help animals in shelters,

- teach your children to respect animals and people,

- help a fellow human being in need.

Ho ho ho! This is the day to start the December festivities! There is nothing more heart-warming than gifting someone with a heap of best wishes. This year, avoid sending instant Christmas messages and make your own old-fashioned greeting card. Be creative!

We are celebrating one of the most fun days of the year – we are pretending to be time travellers. So let's put on one of the wacky costumes and travel to the time closest to our hearts. However, those who would rather skip the costumes check out the iconic sci-fi movie, such as Back to the Future.

Did you know that in May 2020, Velis Electro, made by Slovenian company Pipistrel,  became the first type-certified electric aircraft in the world?