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How to celebrate a holiday when separated from family members

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Some times you can't always be surrounded by the ones you love when the holidays come around. Some times it's geographical separation because of work or military deployment, other times it's when you can't afford to travel to where your family ... more »

How to Celebrate Alcohol Awareness Month

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Alcohol awareness month is a great opportunity to show support for recovering alcoholics and raise awareness for alcohol safety. There are many ways to celebrate alcohol awareness month, some of the most rewarding and fruitful ways are within a ... more »

How to Celebrate America Recycles Day November 15th

By Kristina N

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For those who are not recycling, let this be a start of a new habit that helps the environment. Don't just celebrate activities on this day, but let it help mold you into a helper in your community. Read up on the statistics regarding recycling ... more »

How to Celebrate and Observe National Blueberry Month Every July

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Blueberries, which are native to North America, are grown in approximately 38 states. The Secretary of Agriculture of the United States of America declared July, Blueberry Month. Blueberries are a top antioxidant fruit and approximately 90% of ... more »

How to Celebrate Anti-Boredom Month Every July

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Although I could not find details on how this holiday started, I found it quite interesting to be in July when kids are out of school. Greeting card companies celebrate many unique and odd holidays, so why not take a little boredom out of the ... more »

How to celebrate Armed Forces Day

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You can celebrate Armed Forces Day by visiting a local open house on a military base close to your home. On this day of the year it is usually open to the public. Ask them questions that you may have so that you will get a better understanding as ... more »

How to Celebrate Bike to Work Week

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Bike to Work Week is usually a local affair, coordinated by individual towns and cities to help coincide with National Bike Month in May. If you're an avid cyclist or even if you're just interested in biking more, you can find fun ways to ... more »

How to Celebrate Bizarre March Holidays

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There are real life holidays that most of Americans have never heard of. Many of these holidays have been signed by the President of the United States. Americans need an excuse to take a break and celebrate something different or silly, so here ... more »

How to Celebrate Citizenship Day

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Citizenship Day was first celebrated in May 1940 and was called "I am an American" Day. In 1952, it was moved to September to correspond with the signing of the United States Constitution in 1787. Schools, homes and federal offices celebrate ... more »

How to Celebrate Earth Day at Work

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Many businesses are beginning to promote procurement, packaging and waste-management practices that are environmentally friendly. One way in which companies are promoting green practices is by promoting the causes of individual employees. You can ... more »

How to Celebrate Earth Day in Your Community

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Many communities participate in Earth Day celebrations with parades and ceremonies for eco-friendly businesses. Other cities have days of tree planting and litter cleaning to get citizens actively involved. You can devise your own ways to ... more »

How to Celebrate Epiphany

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Epiphany is celebrated either on December 25th or on the 12th day of Christmas, January 6th. Celebrate this day yourself every year with your family and friends. To help you, we’ve gathered a list of fun things to do... more »

How to Celebrate Father's Day in Portugal

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Father's Day is celebrated on 19th March on St. Joseph's day throughout Portugal as Catholic Church possesses a special influence on its culture. The Roman Catholic tradition follows the theory of Trinity (communion between spirit, father and ... more »

How to Celebrate Festivus

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Popularized on the hit show "Seinfeld," Festivus is an alternative late-December holiday that has achieved prominence in pop culture since the late 1990s. While some take Festivus and its traditions very seriously, most who choose to celebrate it ... more »

How to Celebrate Fly a Kite Day

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Fly a Kite Day celebrates--what else?--the tradition of kite flying. People of all ages enjoy flying kites. Celebrate Fly a Kite Day with these activities... more »

How to Celebrate Global Belly Laugh Day

By Martina McKoy

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Laughter is the greatest medicine. On January 24 at 1:24 p.m., you are encouraged to “Throw your hands in the air and laugh out loud!” Here are a few ways to celebrate the laugh heard round the world... more »

How to Celebrate Grandparent's Day

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With all the major holidays that are out there Grandparent's Day (the first Sunday after Labor Day) often gets pushed to the wayside. This can all change, however, with a phone call and a little special recognition... more »

How to Celebrate Guy Fawkes Day

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Guy Fawkes was an English revolutionary who tried to overthrow the government by blowing up Parliament. The plotters elected Guy Fawkes to trigger the gunpowder stored beneath Parliament. Guy Fawkes Day is celebrated in England each year on ... more »

How to Celebrate Have a Coke Day

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Coca-Cola, or Coke, is one of the most widely drunk beverages on the face of the earth. More than just a drink, though, Coke has come to represent an entire generation of American and, increasingly, global preferences for fast and inexpensive ... more »

How to Celebrate Hunger Awareness Month

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Hunger Awareness Month is celebrated during October. There are many things you can do that can help people who regularly go without food, are starving and malnourished. In industrialized countries, many people waste food without thinking twice ... more »

How to Celebrate May Day as International Worker's Day

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Often celebrated as the first day of spring, May Day is also known as international worker's day and offers the opportunity to remember those who created the eight-hour day and more importantly, the weekend. International Worker's Day offers the ... more »

How to Celebrate Memorial Day

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Memorial Day is national holiday to honor members of the U.S. military killed in combat since the Civil War. It is always observed on the last Monday in May. There are many special ways you can honor fallen soldiers on Memorial Day... more »

How to Celebrate Memorial Day

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Memorial Day is held on the fourth Monday in May of each year in the United States. The day commemorates the members of the United States armed forces who were killed in war. There are many special ways you can honor fallen soldiers on this day... more »

How to Celebrate Mother Goose Day

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Mother Goose has been a beloved children's storyteller for over 125 years. Most children have grown up with "her" stories whether they knew it or not. You can honor Mother Goose and your childhood on Mother Goose Day which is May 1. Follow the ... more »

How to Celebrate National Anthem Day

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The United States adopted the Star Spangled Banner as its national anthem on March 3, 1931. Francis Scott Key wrote the Star anthem on September 14, 1814, inspired by an American flag still standing over a bombarded Fort McHenry. Americans began ... more »

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