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National Call a Friend Day

December 28, 2023 Relationship

National Call a Friend Day is celebrated annually on December 28, to bridge the communication gap between friends who have been out of touch.

Tags: OutreachCommunicationOut of TouchFriendshipCommunicate

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National Cheese Lover’s Day

January 20, 2024 Food and Beverage

On January 20, it is National Cheese Lover's Day. Cheese might have had mysterious beginnings over 7,000 years ago, but it is insanely popular today. In the United States, one-third of all milk produced in this country goes into cheese production.

Tags: CheeseMysteriousSheepDeliciousCow

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National Chopsticks Day

February 9, 2024 Special Interest

National Chopsticks Day is held every year on February 6. Every time you use a chopstick to eat, you engage over 50 different joints and muscles. Not only do you use your fingers and wrists, but your arms and shoulders too. That's quite the workout.

Tags: ArmsChinaFoodJointsChopsticks

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National Clean Off Your Desk Day

January 8, 2024 Special Interest

National Clean Off Your Desk Day takes place on the second Monday of January each year. A work desk is probably 400 times less hygienic than an average toilet seat. Hygienic surroundings keep us free from all kinds of diseases.

Tags: Office SuppliesWorkCleanlinessHygieneHealthy

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National Dog Biscuit Day

February 24, 2024 Animal

On February 23, your dog doesn't want a pat, to be scratched behind his ear, or to run after a stick. It really wants a biscuit, because it's National Dog Biscuit Day! This day is also known as Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day. It's the best day for dogs.

Tags: TreatsDog Biscuit Appreciation DayAppreciationEatingBiscuits

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National Dream Day

March 10, 2024 Special Interest

Chase your dreams on National Dream Day, annually on March 11. The holiday was created to make everyone, both old and young, realize that they can build and go after their dreams. Dream School Foundation started the holiday especially for children.

Tags: ImaginationGoalsRobert MullerSole MissionDreamers

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National Flag of Canada Day
Canada

February 12, 2024 Federal

National Flag of Canada Day, commonly shortened to Flag Day, is observed annually on February 15 to commemorate the inauguration of the flag of Canada on that date in 1965. The day is marked by flying the flag, and educational programs in schools.

Tags: FlyingCeremoniesInaugurationEducational ProgramsCountry

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National Fun at Work Day

January 25, 2024 Fun

As if Fridays couldn't get any better around the office, National Fun at Work Day falls on the last Friday of January. Injecting fun into the workplace is a great way to bond with co-workers, boost team morale, gain inspiration, and increase productivity.

Tags: IncreaseInspirationalInspirationTeamFun

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National Hugging Day

January 21, 2024 Relationship

National Hugging Day is an annual event dedicated to hugging. It was created by Kevin Zaborney and occurs annually on January 21. The day was first celebrated on January 21, 1986, in Clio, Michigan. The holiday is also observed in many other countries.

Tags: Clio, MichiganKevin ZaborneyFamilyFriendshipHugs

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National Human Trafficking Awareness Day

January 11, 2024 Cause

National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on January 11 raises awareness of the persistent issue of human trafficking. The horrific injustice of human trafficking can affect people of any race and background, and on this day all called to fight.

Tags: National Human Trafficking Prevention MonthIllegal PracticePreventionAffect PeopleHuman Trafficking Awareness

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National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

January 9, 2024 Cause

If you have a police officer as a friend or family member, National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on January 9 is the perfect time to show that you understand how difficult their job is. It is important to show that their sacrifice is appreciated.

Tags: RiskSacrificeState AgencySupport SystemRecognize

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National Pediatrician Day

January 28, 2024 Health

National Pediatrician Day is observed on January 28 every year. Although not officially recognized, this holiday ensures these specialized doctors get their due. After all, pediatricians care for arguably the most important members of society — children.

Tags: ChildObservanceChildrenDoctorsHealer of Children

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National Popcorn Day

January 19, 2024 Food and Beverage

National Popcorn Day is celebrated on January 19. In a cave in Utah, thought to be inhabited by Pueblo Native Americans, popcorn has been found that dates back to over 1,000 years ago. Many people adopted popcorn as a popular and healthy snack.

Tags: ConsumeEmbellishmentsNative AmericansSnackFrench Explorers

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National Religious Freedom Day
United States

January 16, 2024 Religious

National Religious Freedom Day commemorates Virginia General Assembly's adoption of Thomas Jefferson's landmark Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom on January 16, 1786. National Religious Freedom Day is commemorated on January 16 via a proclamation.

Tags: ReligionThomas JeffersonPresident of the United StatesFreedomJames Madison

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National Resolution Planning Day

December 29, 2023 Fun

National Resolution Planning Day is on December 30, for getting a head start on setting goals for next year. The phrase "new year resolution" appeared for the first time in a Boston newspaper in 1813. Onwards, modern resolutions became a thing.

Tags: AspirationsNationalNext YearGoal SettingNewspaper

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National Science Fiction Day

December 31, 2023 Arts & Entertainment

Stories are only limited by one's imagination. No matter what type of fiction stories you like, chances are a few of them involve science fiction topics. If so, National Science Fiction Day on January 2 is the perfect day to celebrate this type of story.

Tags: ImaginationFictionStar WarsLiteratureTechnology

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National Thesaurus Day

January 18, 2024 Special Interest

Peter Mark Roget is celebrated for his thesaurus creation on National Thesaurus Day on January 18. Roget started the book in 1848 and finished in 1852 with 15,000 words. Writers and non-writers alike can be thankful for all the word options available.

Tags: Peter Mark RogetThank YouAuthorsWritingWriters

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New Year's Day

January 1, 2024 Special Interest

New Year's Day is the first day of the year. Whilst most solar calendars begin the year regularly at or near the northern winter solstice, cultures that observe a lunisolar celebrate their Lunar New Year at less fixed points relative to the solar year.

Tags: Julian CalendarGregorian CalendarLunar New YearLunar CalendarLunisolar Calendar

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New Year's Eve

December 31, 2023 Cultural

In the Gregorian calendar, New Year's Eve, also known as Old Year's Day or Saint Sylvester's Day in many countries, is the evening or the entire day of the last day of the year, December 31. The last day of the year is referred to as New Year's Eve.

Tags: Gregorian CalendarNew YearSaint Sylvester's DayCountdownMidnight

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No Homework Day

March 9, 2024 Fun

No Homework Day, celebrated on March 6, is a holiday that seeks to give students a break from homework assignments. Homework refers to a set of tasks assigned to students by their teachers to be completed outside the classroom.

Tags: SchoolsMathematicsSchoolingStudentsLearning

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Peculiar People Day

January 11, 2024 Special Interest

Peculiar People Day on January 10 is the opportunity to recognize and celebrate those who refuse to conform to the world's idea of normal. They refuse to accept and live by the status quo and have the courage to do and be different.

Tags: PeculiarOpportunityOut of the BoxStrangeCelebrate

Pepper Pot Day

December 28, 2023 Food and Beverage

Pepper Pot Day is celebrated every year on December 29. It is meant to celebrate a soup that was nicknamed "The Soup That Won the War". The war here refers to the American Revolutionary War for independence from Britain.

Tags: Beef TripeVegetablesAmerican Revolutionary WarCookingBritain

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Pi Day

March 10, 2024 Special Interest

Pi Day is a celebration of the mathematical constant π (pi). Pi Day is observed on March 14 (the 3rd month) since 3, 1, and 4 are the first three significant figures of π. It was founded in 1988 by Larry Shaw, of the science museum Exploratorium.

Tags: MathematicsSignificant FiguresExploratoriumSan Francisco, CaliforniaUnited States House of Representatives

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Presidents' Day
United States

February 16, 2024 Federal

Presidents' Day, officially Washington's Birthday at the federal governmental level, is a holiday in the United States celebrated on the third Monday of February. It is often celebrated to honor all those who served as presidents of the United States.

Tags: Abolished SlaveryContinental ArmyAbraham LincolnGeorge WashingtonAmerican Civil War

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Propose Day
India

February 9, 2024 Relationship

Propose Day is celebrated in India on February 8. A large number of young people give roses to propose to their prospective girlfriend or boyfriend. Although Valentine's Day is celebrated across whole world, Valentine's Week is celebrated in India only.

Tags: Young PeopleGirlfriendCouplesSignificant OtherValentine's Day

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