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January 5th is National Bird 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 »
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Several organizations and countries sponsor a National Forgiveness Day. CECA began their National Forgiveness Day in 1998, but changed its name from "National" to "Global." The Forgiveness Alliance celebrates with "International Forgiveness Day." ... more »
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Frozen foods hit the grocery stores in the early 1930s after Mr. Birdseye himself invented this precious commodity. More than 50 years later, the frozen delights got their own special holiday. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan made the chilly ... more »
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January 15th is National Hat 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 »
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Celebrate January as National Hobby Month every year with your family and friends. To help you, we’ve gathered a list of fun things to do... more »
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What better way to celebrate a piece of history, by taking part in National Hot Dog Month in July. Research shows that the term "frankfurter" actually started in Frankfurt, Germany in 1487. There are disputes as to who made the intial ... more »
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National Ice Cream Day is celebrated in the United States on the third Sunday in July. Proclaimed in 1984 by President Ronald Reagan, the day is a perfect time to savor an ice cream cone or perhaps a sundae with friends and family. Feeling ... more »
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New Year's Resolutions do not have to be "made to be broken." January is National Lose Weight, Feel Great Month. You are urged to get up and go, and here are some ways that you can get started... more »
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Pecan trees are the only nut tree that's native to North America, which is a good reason to celebrate National Pecan Day on April 14 of each year. Pecans can be used in many interesting and surprising ways, and you'll be able to find some to suit ... more »
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The International Association of Pet Cemeteries has designated the second Sunday of September as National Pet Memorial Day. Take this day to reflect on your late pet and the impact it had on your life. Celebrating this day in a healthy way can ... more »
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January 3rd is National Sleep 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 »
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No Housework Day is celebrated each April 7. Many poor souls don't even know that they don't have to do any housework that day. So if you were one of them, here are some steps to help you enjoy this great holiday... more »
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The month of March is plagued with odd and bizarre holidays. Whether it is an excuse to act your age or an excuse to not act your age, here is yet another day to celebrate. Old Stuff Day is celebrated on March 2 and is celebrated in the opposite ... more »
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Many Americans not only succeed in youth but also in older age. Observing their great contributions are vital to the American society. Beginning in 1963 as Senior Citizens Month, May is presidentially declared as Older Americans Month. Below are ... more »
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OneWebDay is held on September 22 every year. It is a day to celebrate the World Wide Web and all online life. OneWebDay is a day when everyone in the world can come together to talk about what the Internet means to their business, family and ... more »
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Peanut Butter Lovers Day, celebrated on March 1, is only for the truly determined and truly allergy free peanut lovers. Whether you prefer hydrogenized peanut butter or the all natural kind, the day is for both of you. Celebrate today, but be ... more »
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If you love peanut butter, you aren't the only one. There are so many peanut butter lovers across the nation, that there is now an entire month of celebration. What began as a week long celebration for this little nut in 1941 grew to the entire ... more »
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Finding out who you are is not an easy task. Many celebrations highlight your culture but your identity may never be truly defined. May is Personal History Awareness Month and provides an opportunity to find out your personal history. Here are ... more »
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Love is in the air but in August? Yes, February is not the only month where lovers are celebrated. August is Romantic Awareness Month and here are few ways to heat things up... more »
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Samhain (pronounced sow-en) is a pagan holiday celebrating the end of the harvest season. It falls halfway between the Autumnal Equinox and the Winter Solstice, beginning at sundown on October 31. It is suspected that Halloween and Samhain share ... more »
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Though it is celebrated annually on April 10th, Siblings Day is not a national holiday. Several foundations are fighting to make this a national holiday, and progress is being made as 27 states have accepted this celebration. Below are some ... more »
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Simchat Torah is the celebration of the conclusion of the Torah, and start of the Torah for the new year. It is a joyous time involving a community and the Torah. Often, people will celebrate by drinking alcoholic beverages... more »
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There are millions of single parents in the United States. Beginning in 1984, Janice Moglen, a single mother, recognized that the role of the traditional family was changing and that there was a need for awareness and recognition. After rallying ... more »
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Starting as a day to rebel against the commercialism of Valentine's Day, Singles Awareness Day is February 15th. Here are some ways to celebrate the single life with flair and enjoy it with a vengeance... more »
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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 »