Have the holidays let you down? Do you feel like the magic and mystique of Christmas has faded with maturity and age? Well, fear not, my fine friends. National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day is here to save you. National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day is celebrated on the third Friday of December each year. In 2023,
National Re-Gifting Day is celebrated annually on the third Thursday of December. Re-Gifting Day was celebrated in honor of office parties and for the unique Christmas gift exchange. There are plenty of holidays around the world that we all know about, from Christmas to Saint Patrick’s Day. But there are some we don’t know much
Aura Awareness Day celebrates the long-standing spiritual belief that every person is surrounded by an invisible energy field known as an aura. While auras are not recognized by modern science as a measurable physical phenomenon, they remain an important concept in many religious, spiritual, and New Age traditions around the world. Supporters believe that
From smartphones and self-driving cars to spacecraft and power grids, many of the technologies we rely on every day are made possible by systems engineers. Systems Engineer Day recognizes the professionals who design, integrate, and manage the complex systems that keep our modern world running. Unlike specialists who focus on a single component, systems engineers
When was the last time that you flossed your teeth, honestly? Yeah, you probably have heard it from your dentist just about every time you have gone to have your teeth cleaned (or cavities filled, or teeth pulled. . .), but have you actually listened to the advice? No more excuses – yes, there’s actually
The National Day of Mourning takes place on the fourth Thursday of November, this year it’s on November 23. United States history dictates the vast amounts of immigration and colonization that exceeded European Imperialism. However, Native Americans who have suffered at the loss of their homelands recognize this mourning. So, since 1970, participants have created
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
Turkey Free Thanksgiving is observed annually on the fourth Thursday in November. I was introduced to the Turducken in New Orleans. And it wasn’t Thanksgiving. Glenn at the Gourmet Butcher Block brought it by, and I had never heard of it or had seen one, and they put it in the booth, and it smelled so
What more could you need than a cold drink for the official launch of summer? Something to keep it cold, of course! National Cooler Day, the Friday before Memorial Day, makes staying cool easy this summer. As simple as the design of a cooler may seem, it wasn’t until the 1950s that the first cooler
The Friday before Memorial Day is declared National Road Trip Day and serves as the official kickoff of the summer road trip season. Millions of Americans hit the road each year over the long weekend, visiting friends and family while paying tribute to our American heroes. Two-thirds of American drivers (54 percent)* report an increase
Ever picked up a product, excited to get it home, only to find out that when you open the box and put it to its intended task for the first time it just falls apart? Or called in to get technical support and you pretty much just get a set of read out responses rather
Tragically, millions of children all over the globe have become orphaned for many reasons: war, famine, displacement, disease or poverty. To make sure that they are not forgotten, once a year there is a special day dedicated just to them: World Orphans Day, which falls on the second Monday of each November. This special day
Noise is everywhere, on the crowded train, in the busy office, in the pub, the school playground, and even at home. We simply can’t seem to get away from the buzz of everyday life. Sometimes it’s just all too much. We know that peace and quiet are good for both the body and the mind,
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
Nystagmus is characterised by involuntary movement of the eyes, symptomatic of problems with the visual pathway. It causes varying degrees of sight impairment. Nystagmus is often a genetic condition and may be associated with albinism, but can also be caused by a number of medical conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma or aniridia. Wobbly Wednesday is
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
“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
Held on the last Friday in October, Bandanna Day is the flagship fundraising and awareness campaign for Canteen. Since Bandanna Day began it has raised more than $33 million to support young people affected by cancer. When I say “Bandana,” you say “cancer,” right? On any other day of the year, bandanas conjure up thoughts
The only thing more intimidating than a huge international film star is your mother-in-law. Benjamin Walker There’s a lot of jokes about them, the bane of our existence and the constant nagging voice that hangs at the back of our heads. Literally, if they happen to be riding in the back seat of the car,
We all have opportunities every day to change the world, whether we’re adopting a Highway to patrol for litter or volunteering at a local shelter to help the homeless. It’s amazing what just a small effort by an individual or group of individuals can do to change the world or at least their local neighborhood.
Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) is when someone who has epilepsy suddenly and prematurely dies with no other cause of death being found. There are around 50 million people in the world who have this illness, which makes it one of the most common neurological diseases in the world. Roughly 1% of people who
Toy Camera Day is the yearly event that honors the ridiculous photo-taking capacity of outdated toy cameras. This festive occasion is celebrated on the third Saturday of October, with minor exceptions, mainly because the inventor at WTCD.org feels like it. Becky Ramotowski’s idea was inspired by Pinhole Photography Day, because she believed that, quite frankly,
Contrary to its name, Bridge Day is not actually a celebration of bridges themselves, but a celebration instead of the world of BASE jumpers. These adrenaline junkies engage in jumping from Buildings, Antenna’s, Spans (The aforementioned bridges), and Earth (cliff jumping), and Bridge Day was organized to create a formal event for all of them,
The essence of Repair Day is simple, even though the premise might seem broad. We can all do a little more to take better care of what we own. Repair Day is all about showing that, fixing what’s broke and making it as visible as possible. Designed to combat the sheer wastefulness of modern society,
National Get Smart About Credit Day on the third Thursday in October annually promotes learning about good credit. It is a national campaign where volunteer bankers help counsel young people on responsible credit habits. The importance of sound financial management is something that can and should be taught at a young age. Learning healthy credit
Promoted and sponsored by the Emergency Nurses Association and having originated in Australia back in 1989, Emergency Nurses Day is now an international celebration, intended to honor the hard work and dedication of emergency nurses all around the world. Why do emergency nurses warrant special appreciation? Well, quite simply, because they make a huge difference
International Top Spinning Day on the 2nd Wednesday of October celebrates the joy and wonder that spinning tops bring into the world. According to archaeologists, spinning tops are the oldest toys in the world. The oldest spinning top ever found was dated back to the 35th century BC, which was 6,000 years ago. In the
Business owners don‘t simply run their business – they live it. They are social and economic backbones of our communities, creating jobs and serving as role models with their „can do“ attitude. Own Businesses make our daily lives more vibrant because they are happy making others happy. With their ideas and ideals, they bring new
A Box Without Hinges, Key Or a Lid, Yet Golden Treasure Inside Is Hid An ancient riddle Arguably one of the oldest foods known to man, eggs have played an important role in our lives and health since time out of mind. They are packed full of protein, and also serve as the base for
On the second Thursday in October, World Sight Day challenges everyone to focus on vision health, blindness, and vision impairment. The day is both a call to action and a drive for awareness concerning vision care around the globe. Prevention of disease helps to reduce blindness and vision impairment. Beyond prevention, World Sight Day seeks
Social media holidays are more than just hashtags—they’re opportunities for connection, creativity, and community. Our platform curates hundreds of these unique celebrations, helping individuals, brands, and creators stay on top of what’s trending, and giving them a reason to share their joy with the world.