On July 4, 1776, the 13 colonies claimed their independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States. Each year on the fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, Americans celebrate this historic event. The conflict between the colonies and England was already a year old when the
Weather means more when you have a garden. There’s nothing like listening to a shower and thinking how it is soaking in around your green beans. Marcelene Cox National Eat Your Beans Day is a “live healthy” holiday observed every year on July 3rd. This day celebrates the bean vegetable in all sizes, shapes, and
I grew up, really, in the days before air conditioning. So I can remember what it was like to be hot, for instance, and I can remember what it was like when your barber shop and your local stores weren’t air-conditioned, so it was hot when you went in them and they propped the doors
Every year on July 3rd, International Plastic Bag Free Day encourages people to cut down on the use of plastic bags. Most people only use a plastic bag one time, then throw it away. Single-use plastic bags have motivated some cities to ban them altogether. Places that have banned disposable plastic shopping bags include: Leaf
On July 2nd, we recognize a liqueur derived from aniseed on National Anisette Day. Aniseed from the anis herb gives anisette its licorice or fennel flavor. While usually a dry dry liqueur, distillers sometimes add a sugar syrup for a sweeter result. Spain, Italy, Portugal, and France lead the world in drinking this licorice tasting
Every year on July 1st, International Reggae Day celebrates reggae culture and its influence on Jamaican music. Reggae developed in the 1960s and evolved into a popular style of music. With its roots in Jamaica, Reggae music is an integral part of the Jamaican culture. It is a mix of rhythm & blues, calypso, African,
Canada Day is celebrated on July 1 of every year. The day marks the anniversary of the enactment of the Constitution Act, 1867. Although you might think it’s just a holiday to celebrate in Canada, with the rise of social media holidays, it’s become a worldwide celebration. Now on the 1st day of July each
June 30th is Social Media Day which was launched by the popular website Mashable back in 2010, and often sees fans of the site going to real-life meetups. Social media seems to be everywhere these days. Though the days of social media pioneer Myspace are now long gone, we’re constantly hearing about trending topics on
June 30th is Meteor Watch Day! A meteor or “shooting star” is the visible streak of light from a heated and glowing meteoroid falling through the Earth’s atmosphere. Also known as National Meteor Day, on a cloudless night, people turn their eyes to the heavens in hopes of spotting the glow of a falling star.
Every year on June 30th, the International Day of Parliamentarism celebrates the fundamental principles of parliamentarism. The day also draws attention to how the parliamentary systems of government improve the lives of people around the world. A parliamentary democracy is one in which citizens elect representatives to a legislative parliament. It’s this legislative parliament that
June 29th is Waffle Iron Day. Ahhh the Waffle Iron, creator of some of the most delicious breakfast delicacies the world round. There’s so many different types of them as well, you have your regular waffle iron, your deluxe multi-waffle irons that make more than one at a time, round ones, Belgian waffle-makers with their
June 29th is Camera Day. The origin of Camera Day is unknown, but it is used as a reminder for us to remember the existence of the camera and its many benefits. After all, how many other mediums can capture people and places so beautifully? How many other mediums can evoke smiles of memories past
June 29th is World Industrial Design Day. Industrial designers envision products that fill homes, offices, hospitals, and schools. These visionaries serve diverse working environments and create innovations to help serve the leaders of the global economy. They work tirelessly and out of sight to give people the best tools of the trade. World Industrial Design Day
June 29th is International Mud Day. Mud seems like a nuisance, doesn’t it? As soon as it rains, mud is everywhere, and it literally gets all over everything. There are definitely no benefits this slippery, sticky dirty substance could offer, right? Wrong. And the creators of International Mud Day are out to prove it! After all,
Each year on June 29th, the International Day of the Tropics raises awareness about various challenges that tropical nations face. It’s also a day to celebrate the extraordinary diversity of the Tropics. The regions of the Earth that lie in the middle of the planet are called the Tropics. The Tropics account for 36 percent
June 28th is Logistics Day. Logistics Day recognizing and appreciates the importance that the logistics sector plays. Logistics refers to the process of moving and coordinating resources from one location to another. There are many different parts of this, from packaging and shipping. There is also a wealth of equipment, inventory, materials, and people involved. Logistics
June 28th is International Body Piercing Day. Throughout the world body modification has been used for many purposes, from self-expression to rites of passage, shock value, even religious observances. There has been a growing movement in the western world driving body modification to the forefront of popular forms of expression and self-decoration. The history of
June 28th is Paul Bunyan Day. It may sometimes seem as though a great majority of the most popular folklore characters are evil predators who spend their lives hunting for their next victim. Paul Bunyan, on the other hand, is the embodiment of the all-American lumberjack—tall, strong, capable, and good-natured. The character of Paul Bunyan originated
June 28th is Insurance Awareness Day. There’s something that most people don’t talk about, don’t think about, and when the end comes it snaps right around and hits them square in the face. Their homes and cars remain unprotected, and there’s nothing to save them when the hammers come down. Insurance Awareness Day reminds you
The onion is a vegetable that is the most widely cultivated species of the genus Allium. Its close relatives include the garlic, scallion, shallot, leek, chive, and Chinese onion. Onions are cultivated and used around the world. As a food item, they are usually served cooked, as a vegetable or part of a prepared savory
June 27th is National Pineapple Day. It’s a lush, prickly, green-leafed ground fruit that is a delicious addition to just about any meal. It’s sweet and tangy on its own and is practically the definition of the word ‘tropical’. Want to make something tropical? Put a slice of this fruit on it. That’s right, we’re
On June 27th of each year, we celebrate Industrial Workers of the World Day. The working class and the employing class have nothing in common. There can be no peace so long as hunger and want are found among millions of working people and the few, who make up the employing class, have all the
Canoe Day is celebrated on the 26th day of June each year. There is magic in the feel of a paddle and the movement of a canoe, a magic compounded of distance, adventure, solitude, and peace. Sigurd F. Olson There is a special day for just about every hobby nowadays, and canoeing doesn’t miss out
For the sheer love of all things hair, style and wisdom, June 26th is National Beautician’s Day. Also known as stylists and cosmetologists, these men and women make us look our best every day. We all need a little help looking our best now and then, and Beautician’s Day celebrates those cosmetological experts who can help
World Refrigeration Day is an international holiday day, held annually on June 26th. The event was created to raise awareness about the importance of refrigeration technologies in everyday life and to raise the profile of the refrigeration, air-conditioning, and heat-pump sector. The date June 26th was chosen to celebrate the birth date of Lord Kelvin,
Catfish Day is a holiday that dates back to June 25, 1987, when U.S. President Ronald Reagan opened a presidential address by speaking about the culinary pleasures of eating catfish, and farmed catfish in particular. The President then went on to explain how catfish farming was creating both a stable income for farmers and an affordable
Global Beatles Day is an annual holiday occurring June 25th each year that honors and celebrates the ideals of the Beatles. The date, June 25th, was chosen to commemorate the date that the Beatles participated in the BBC program Our World in 1967, performing “All You Need Is Love” broadcast to an international audience. The
If you’re a fan of little green men, you’re going to be stoked for World UFO Day. One of these days we just know that we’re going to finally meet our neighbors in the universe, and that day will be phenomenal beyond imagining. Whether they’re flying around in saucer shaped vessels, or something more akin
June 24th is International Fairy Day, a day dedicated to the mythological sprites that fill our fairytales and imaginations! Fairies have existed in just about every culture around the world — though they differ from tale to tale. Whether you see them as small winged tenders of the deep natural places of the earth or
June 24th is National Upcycling Day. Whether you choose to recycle, upcycle or repurpose, get in touch with your creative side by turning something old into something fresh, new, functional, and beautiful. Upcycling is a growing trend that’s still under the radar for some. Simply, it’s all about taking old objects and furniture and adding
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