Easter traditions around the world
Posted on6 April 2023
Easter weekend is nearly upon us, so we thought we’d celebrate with a special Easter-themed blog! Christians all over the globe celebrate Easter, one of the holiest festivals in...
“But everyone speaks English…”
Posted on14 June 2021
“But everyone speaks English…!” How many times have you heard someone use this to avoid speaking another language? Following Eurovision last month, and presenter Amanda Holden’s “joke” about not...
St George’s Day – The History and Celebrations
Posted on20 April 2020
St George’s Day is the feast day of St George and it’s held on 23rd April. It is celebrated by various Christian churches and by the several nations, kingdoms,...
It’s St Patrick’s Day! Lá Fhéile Pádraig (the Day of the Festival of St Patrick)
Posted on13 March 2020
St Patrick’s Day – On the 17th March, all around the world, Irish nationals and descendants celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. The History of St Patrick’s Day St Patrick’s Day...
Dydd Gŵyl Dewi (St David’s Day)
Posted on28 February 2020
This Sunday (1st March) the Welsh will be celebrating Dydd Gŵyl Dewi (St David’s Day). This is the feast day of the patron saint of Wales Dewi Sant (St...
Five Reasons Why You Should Translate Your App
Posted on28 February 2020
Mobile phones have become a part of modern life, giving millions of people access to a world of mobile apps in the palm of their hand. Translate your App...
Flipping pancakes!
Posted on15 February 2020
This year Shrove Tuesday is on Tuesday 25th February 2020. The idea of eating pancakes on Shrove Tuesday is more than 1,000 years old and we will be carrying...
Atlas Translations’ Yarnbomber Clare Suttie and St Albans Postboxes
Posted on15 February 2020
Atlas Translations’ Director, Clare Suttie, has helped to make St Albans Postboxes a feature in recent years, thanks to yarnbombing! The Art Of Yarnbombing What is yarnbombing? The art...
Fran Meets World | Halloween
Posted on31 October 2019
I was born in the month of Halloween. I’m not sure if this says something about me but when I was little, I really wanted to have powers like...
Rugby World Cup 2019 – languages and translation in rugby
Posted on20 September 2019
The 2019 Rugby World Cup kicks off today in Japan with the first game featuring the hosts Japan against Russia. The tournament will go on throughout October, culminating with...
Many moons ago – 50th Anniversary of the moon landing
Posted on19 July 2019
50th Anniversary of the moon landing What started out as mere fiction in the early 20th century became reality 50 years ago and to this day is one of...
St David’s Day
Posted on1 March 2019
Happy St David’s Day – Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus Being a quarter Welsh (maiden name ‘Morgan’ thankyouverymuch), I have taken it upon myself to chat to you about St...