Beaded skull ornaments created for celebrations of Day of the Dead in Patzcuaro, Mexico (@ Rodrigo Cruz/Getty Images)

Beaded skull ornaments created for celebrations of Day of the Dead in Patzcuaro, Mexico (@ Rodrigo Cruz/Getty Images)

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• Today, Mexican families will gather to eat, drink and celebrate with those who\ve already left this mortal coil.""What\s the special occasion?
• These beaded skulls come from a city known for its celebrations welcoming the souls of the dead back to the land of the living.""Watch the party unfold
• After the Spanish arrived here, they rescheduled the locals\ holiday honouring the dead so it would coincide with a Christian one.""What is that Christian holiday called?
• These colourful pieces of craftwork are just some of the amazing designs that epitomise this special day.""See more examples of amazing artwork

Gargoyle on building (@ Roger Brooks/Corbis)

Gargoyle on building (@ Roger Brooks/Corbis)

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• Do you think that this spooky statue is a gargoyle or a grotesque?""Find out the difference between the two
• Looking to send shivers down the spine of some terrified bystanders today?""Here\s some super-scary costume ideas
• Where do we get the traditions of Jack-o-lanterns, demons, spirits and the dead returning from beyond the grave?""It all came from an old Gaelic festival
• Alas, the moon won\t be full this Halloween.""The next time we\ll be trick-or-treating under one will be in the year…

Mars (@ Exactostock/Superstock)

Mars (@ Exactostock/Superstock)

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• The Red Planet is home to both the highest known mountain and the largest canyon in the solar system.""Find out more about it
• On this day in 1938, panic struck the USA as radio listeners believed that Earth was being invaded by Martians.""What was really happening?
• \"The chances of anything coming from Mars are a million to one - but they still come!\"""Listen to the amazing musical about a Martian invasion
• What do you suppose would happen if Martians really did attack?""They might come shouting “Ack! Ack!” and expecting a fleet of welcoming of celebrities

A Blue Tit (Parus caeruleus) perches at the edge of a table (@ Ryan McGinnis/Getty Images)

A Blue Tit (Parus caeruleus) perches at the edge of a table (@ Ryan McGinnis/Getty Images)

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• These colourful little characters are one of Britain\s most distinctive and recognisable birds.""That\s no reason not to look at more pictures though
• Now is a good time to think about helping British birds stock up for the impending winter.""Fill up the birdfeeder for Feed the Birds Day
• A blue tit has to eat up to a third of its own body weight every day just to survive.""How should dinner be served today then?
• Can\t tell your blue tits from your buzzards? Maybe you just get your binos in a twist a bit too often?""Time for some bird spotting tips

Snow gum trees in Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Tasmania, Australia (@ Rob Blakers/Getty Images)

Snow gum trees in Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Tasmania, Australia (@ Rob Blakers/Getty Images)

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• This unusually hardy eucalyptus tree scoffs at the chilly temperatures that would kill other kinds.""What makes this one so special?
• This place is home to the island\s highest peak and deepest lake.""But you\ll need to take this spectacular 65km hike to see them
• Which classic cartoon character is likely to be gnashing his teeth, stealing your food and getting in a spin around these parts?""Watch him in action
• During the ice age 10,000 years ago, the island that these trees call home was part of the mainland continent.""Discover more about this land down under

Mountain hut in wilderness with stars and moon at night during winter, Finland (@ ajliikala/Getty Images)

Mountain hut in wilderness with stars and moon at night during winter, Finland (@ ajliikala/Getty Images)

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• There are more than 187,000 lakes here and 86% of the land is covered in forest.""See more pictures of this wild wonderland
• A popular pastime in this chilly region doesn\t involve wrapping up warm and building snowmen.""In fact it involves taking all your clothes off!
• Although being larger than the UK, with only 5.4 million people this is Europe\s most sparsely populated country.""The facts don\t ‘Finnish\ there
• When you\re out this far in the open wilderness you might need more than a phrase book to survive.""Learn a bit of the local lingo

Candlelit lanterns are set adrift during the Diwali celebrations in Trafalgar Square, London (@ Darren Lehane/Getty Images)

Candlelit lanterns are set adrift during the Diwali celebrations in Trafalgar Square, London (@ Darren Lehane/Getty Images)

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• These lanterns illuminate an annual festival of lights celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains all over the world.""What is the special occasion?
• Designs made of coloured sand, jewel-bright saris and special sweets are treasured traditions of this five-day festival.""Find out how they celebrate it in India
• Nearly a million people in the UK will be celebrating the events of the next few days so make sure you don\t miss any of the entertainment.""See what events are happening near you
• These lovely lanterns are made to welcome Lakshmi, who, among other things, is the goddess of light, wealth, wisdom and fertility.""Don\t you think she\s well worth making a little offering to?