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How to Celebrate Sneak a Kiss Day

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Every June we celebrate Sneak a Kiss Day. It's the day when friends, lovers and family members can demonstrate their feelings for each other. Celebrating this occasion is very, very easy and can be accomplished regardless of your level of kissing ... more »

How to Celebrate Squirrel Appreciation Day

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Once a year, go nuts for squirrels. The official Squirrel Appreciation Day is January 21. Why not show your appreciation for the bushy-tailed little nut-gatherers by trying one of the following activities... more »

How to Celebrate St. George's Day in England

By Patricia Tebbe

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St. George’s Day, the national day that honors the patron saint of England, is celebrated on April 23. Unlike St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland, St. George’s Day is a relatively subdued celebration. Here are some tips for making it memorable... more »

How to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Wisconsin

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Wisconsin is home to hundreds of Irish pubs and restaurants that are the best venues for your Saint Patrick's Day celebration. You'll find a number of Celtic and Irish-inspired attractions around the state, so be sure to spend time brushing up ... more »

How to Celebrate Tartan Day

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Over 30 million Americans claim Scottish descent. To highlight this heritage, Tartan Day began in the 1980s in Canada and later, the U.S. As a celebration of "all things Scottish," Tartan Day festivities are now held around the world. Tartan day ... more »

How to Celebrate Teddy Bear Picnic Day (July 10th)

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Spend a day at the park with your son or daughter and their favorite teddy bear on this special day... more »

How to Celebrate the 100th Day of School

By Amanda Morin

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The 100th Day of School is an important hallmark for elementary school students and their teachers. Not only does it mean half the school year is gone, but it also means it's time for a celebration! Little do the students know that the ... more »

How to Celebrate the Change of Seasons

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Seasons are a natural, annual cycle in our life that can be followed in many different way--some use a calender, the weather, animals, holidays, a school year. Regardless of how you keep track; winter, spring, summer and fall will all inevitably ... more »

How to Celebrate the First Day of Spring

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The advent of spring contains the promise of renewal, growth, warmth and color. The winter can be long and dreary; by the time the spring arrives, you are ready to get back outdoors. Take advantage of the beautiful weather and celebrate the first ... more »

How to Celebrate the First Day of Summer

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Each year, the first day of summer may go by without you giving it much thought. However, this year, consider planning a celebration to commemorate the start of the season. You can choose to do something low key or go all out and plan an ... more »

How to Celebrate the National Day of Prayer

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In 1952, a law provided allowed the president of the United States to proclaim a National Day of Prayer. The date was officially set for the first Thursday of May in a bill signed by President Reagan in 1988. Since then, some people of faith have ... more »

How to Celebrate the Vernal Equinox

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The vernal equinox, when the sun crosses the equator northward around March 21, marks the beginning of spring every year. (In the southern hemisphere, of course, this event marks the autumnal equinox.) The equinox holds great importance for ... more »

How to Celebrate V-J Day

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Maybe you were out there dancing in the streets on August 15, 1945. Or maybe your parents hadn't even been born yet. Either way, you can celebrate the day the Emperor of Japan announced his country's surrender and World War II came to an end... more »

How to Celebrate Winnie the Pooh Day

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January 18th is Winnie the Pooh Day! You can celebrate this day every year with your family and friends. To help you, we’ve gathered a list of fun things to do... more »

How to Celebrate Wolfgang Mozart's Birthday

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born January 27, 1756, in Salzburg, Austria. His 250th birthday anniversary was marked with an enormous birthday celebration in his home town as well as documentaries, retrospectives and concerts held in his honor. You ... more »

How to Charge a Candle

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Candles are used for more than home décor. People burn candles to make themselves feel better and to manifest something specific in their lives. If you burn candles for intended purposes, then you'll need to charge your candles. Follow these easy ... more »

How to Commute on Earth Day

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One of the simplest ways to celebrate Earth Day is to reduce your carbon footprint. The use of automobiles means an increased demand for fossil fuels and a rise in air pollution due to noxious exhaust. You can do your part on Earth Day with a ... more »

How to Conserve Battery Power

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Batteries can be a cost-effective alternative to using traditional energy sources in your home or office. To get the most out of your batteries, you'll need to take steps to conserve their power whenever possible... more »

How to Contribute to and Enjoy Earth Day

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Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 each year. This is a day for people to come together and unite as one family and one world. We should all find ways to contribute and do our part towards making the Earth a better place to live--and to preserve ... more »

How to Cook a Three Kings Cake for Epiphany

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Epiphany is the January 6 celebration of the revelation (or epiphany) of Jesus Christ to the three Magi (or kings) from the east. It is almost always celebrated with a cake. While Americans prefer a light, white cake for Epiphany, Europeans like ... more »

How to Create Vernal Equinox Lesson Plans

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As the first day of spring, the vernal equinox can be used to deliver classroom lessons about astronomy, horticulture and traditions, such as coloring Easter eggs and making chocolate bunnies. A lesson plan based on the vernal equinox is limited ... more »

How to Deal With a First Holiday Dinner

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Holiday dinners are the events that make memories. It looks so simple, but if you're the host, then you understand how much work it takes to make the meal come together. If it's your first holiday dinner to deal with, along with the all the ... more »

How to Declare Opposite Day

By Bob Strauss

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Opposite Day is also known as Backwards Day, Upside-Down Day, Topsy-Turvy Day, or (if you’re a mathematician) Inverse Function Day. It's one of those wacky occasions that doesn’t need much of an excuse. Whether you’re desperate to distract your ... more »

How to Decorate for Epiphany

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Traditionally, Epiphany, or Twelfth Night, is the time for taking decorations down. But if you are having a celebration, of course, you will need to decorate to make it festive. Choosing items that are attractive, fun and symbolic of the occasion ... more »

How to Design a Sabbat Altar

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Pagan traditions vary by practitioner, but they usually include at least some of the 8 Sabbats or holidays. These holidays are tied into the cycle of the earth's rotation around the sun as well as the agricultural seasons. Designing an altar for ... more »

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