Celebrate National Peanut Day on September 13: A Tribute to the Mighty Peanut! Get ready to go a little nuts over one of the most versatile and powerful foods on the planet—though, fun fact: the peanut isn’t actually a nut at all! Originating in South America over 3,500 years ago, the peanut is a legume,
White Balloon Day, observed annually on September 10 during National Child Protection Week, is an initiative spearheaded by the Australian non-profit organization Bravehearts. The day is dedicated to raising awareness about child sexual abuse and fostering environments where children feel secure and valued. This observance seeks to educate adults on vigilance and prevention strategies while
August 1st recognizes the Centennial State and the 38th state to join the Union on National Colorado Day. On August 1, 1876, Colorado became the 38th State to enter the Union under the flag of the United States. The first of the Four Corner States, Colorado is dominated by the Rocky Mountains. Prehistoric Colorado comes to
On June 25, National Virginia Day recognizes one of the original 13 colonies and the 10th state to ratify the Constitution. Virginia was the 10th state in the USA; it became a state on June 25, 1788. George Washington was born in Westmoreland County on February 22, 1732 (he was the 1st US President, serving
National West Virginia Day on June 20th recognizes the last state to be created from one of the original thirteen colonies. It was the only state to form from another state during this time, splitting from Virginia. West Virginia was officially admitted as a U.S. state on June 20, 1863. When Virginia voted to secede
May 19th is a day dessert lovers can truly rejoice—it’s National Devil’s Food Cake Day! This special day is dedicated to celebrating a chocolate cake that’s not just any ordinary dessert. Known for its rich, moist texture and intense chocolate flavor, Devil’s Food Cake stands out as a beloved treat for chocolate enthusiasts everywhere. Unlike
National Caesar Day takes a bow in the middle of May every year in honor of the cocktail loved by Canadians. In fact, Caesar became Canada’s national drink when Parliament made it official. This day is the Thursday before Victoria Day each year. Victoria Day is celebrated on the Monday preceding May 25 each year.
The sweet holiday of Paczki Day takes place the day before Ash Wednesday. The Polish tradition of indulging in fried dough filled with jams, custards, or other sweet surprises dates back to the Middle Ages. A PUNCH-kee or POONCH-key or POOCH-key is traditionally a round Polish pastry filled with fruit and coated in sugar. Those
Saint Piran’s Day, or the Feast of Saint Piran, is celebrated on March 5th each year and serves as the national day of Cornwall. This day honors Saint Piran, one of Cornwall’s patron saints and the patron saint of tin miners, reflecting the region’s rich mining heritage. The celebration is a vibrant display of Cornish
March 5th is National Absinthe Day, a day dedicated to the enigmatic emerald elixir that has intrigued and inspired for centuries. Known as The Green Fairy, absinthe has a long and storied history, steeped in mystery, allure, and a bit of controversy. As you drip ice-cold water over a sugar cube and watch the green
March 5th is National Cheese Doodle Day, a day dedicated to those crunchy, cheesy bites that make snack time feel like a celebration. Whether you call them cheese puffs, cheese curls, or cheesy poofs, these irresistible snacks have a way of making your taste buds dance with joy and leaving your fingers deliciously orange. If
The Internet has been an amazing invention that has undoubtedly change the world in more ways than we can think of. Not all of those ways, unfortunately, have been positive. We can connect to people faster, find things easier, and transfer information at the speed of light. These very boons of communication can become the
February 2nd marks National River Day, a celebration dedicated to the winding natural waterways that have been vital to sustaining both diverse ecosystems and human civilizations for millennia. These flowing bodies of water are more than just picturesque landscapes—they are the lifeblood of our planet, providing nourishment, habitat, and resources essential for survival. Rivers have
Every year on the last Sunday of January, World Leprosy Day seeks to increase public awareness of leprosy, a chronic infectious skin disease. The day also helps to debunk common myths associated with leprosy. Unbeknownst to many, leprosy was renamed Hansen’s disease in 1873. It was renamed after the Norwegian scientist, Gerhard Henrik Armauer Hansen
National Thank God It’s Monday Day is celebrated on the first Monday of the new year. It encourages us to celebrate the first Monday of the new year with vigor and energy. As a schoolchild once complained: “Mondays are bad enough, but why do they have to be at the start of the week?” It’s no
February 2nd marks National Crepe Day, also known as La Chandeleur, a French holiday steeped in tradition and deliciousness. Originally a religious celebration, La Chandeleur commemorates Candlemas, the day Jesus was presented at the temple, falling exactly 40 days after Christmas. Over time, this day has become synonymous with the delightful custom of enjoying crepes.
November 30th marks ChatGPT Day, celebrating the anniversary of the release of the first version of ChatGPT on November 30, 2022. This day honors a significant milestone in the evolution of artificial intelligence, commemorating the moment when AI-powered conversational models became widely accessible to the public. The Birth of ChatGPT The initial release of ChatGPT
On November 11, National Washington Day recognizes The Evergreen State. In a ten-day period, President Benjamin Harrison signed legislation growing the nation by four new states. Washington would become the fourth of those and the 42nd state. During his tenure, two more would join the union. The state’s history is filled with battles for possession over
On November 8, National Montana Day recognizes The Treasure State and the big sky country. It’s difficult to know where to begin when it comes to the 41st state in the U.S.A. If we look up, a big sky country is there day or night. The northern lights dazzle and dance at night and during
November 4th is National Candy Day, a delightful occasion to indulge your sweet tooth and celebrate the world of confections. Whether you’re savoring your favorite treats or experimenting with homemade sugary creations, this is the day to embrace the joy of candy! Who can resist the allure of candy? From chocolate bars and taffy to
November 4th is Flag Day in Panama, a vibrant celebration of national pride that honors the flag as a symbol of the country’s identity, history, and aspirations. This day holds a special place in the hearts of Panamanians, marking their journey toward independence and self-governance. The national flag of Panama, created by María de la
On November 2, National South Dakota Day recognizes the 40th state to join the union. The Mount Rushmore State keeps its doors open all year round. After exploring the mountain, visitors can also enjoy Thomas Jefferson‘s vanilla ice cream while gazing at his likeness. And these sculptures are not the only ones South Dakota proudly
On November 2nd, National North Dakota Day recognizes the Peace Garden State. Long before Lewis and Clark traveled up the Missouri River, the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara arrived in North Dakota. During the Corps of Discovery, the team camped at Fort Mandan along the Missouri River for the winter. Here, their translators, Sacagawea and Charbonneau, joined the expedition.
National Re-Gifting Day is celebrated annually on the third Thursday of December. This year it will be celebrated on December 21. Re-Gifting Day was celebrated in honor of office parties and for the unique Christmas gift exchange. There are plenty of different holidays out in the world that we all know about, from Christmas to
If there is one thing that has the ability to unify the world it’s music. Throughout the centuries it has had the power to bring people together from many different cultural backgrounds, enhancing peace and social togetherness. Music helps people to bond in many different ways, from making friends at different musical concerts to allow
Thanksgiving Day is observed each year in the United States on the fourth Thursday in November. In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast that is acknowledged today as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies. For more than two centuries, days of thanksgiving were celebrated by individual
“If a man is called to be a streetsweeper, he should sweep streets even as Michelangelo painted, or Beethoven composed music, or Shakespeare wrote poetry. He should sweep streets so well that all the hosts of heaven and earth will pause to say, here lived a great streetsweeper who did his job well.” Martin Luther
My two fingers on a typewriter have never connected with my brain. My hand on a pen does. A fountain pen, of course. Ball-point pens are only good for filling out forms on a plane. Graham Greene There is something utterly elegant about hand-writing a document, about taking pen in hand and transferring the contents
Of all the things I’ve done, the most vital is coordinating the talents of those who work for us and pointing them at a common goal. Walt Disney There’s a huge project on the table, the kind of project that takes months if not years to finish, and dozens if not hundreds of people to
Stress can be a real killer, both in the workplace and in our day to day lives. Stress serves a solid purpose in human biology, but our modern lives have brought about a surplus of causes that haunt us from day to day. When we are faced with a challenge, or a threat to our
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