June 12 is set aside to focus on ending child labor. The World Day Against Child Labor is held annually on June 12 as an international day to raise awareness and prompt action to stop child labor in all of its forms. Supporters of the day work year-round to see that children everywhere are not
On May 29th, we celebrate National Wisconsin Day in honor of The Badger State. Wisconsin became a state on May 29, 1848. The state’s name is an English version of a French adaptation of an Indian name said to mean “the place where we live.” Rich in copper, lead, forest, and fertile farmland, Wisconsin became
A taste of heaven between two buns… that sounds like a burger! The thought of a juicy steak burger with a double patty submerged in your favorite sauces is just a divine idea. We believe a burger break at work just increases your productivity tenfold and even if it’s not a fact we actually want
World Product Day is an annual event to celebrate our craft and community. We use products of all kinds every single day of our lives, so why not spend a single day of each year celebrating just how much better these things make our lives? Can you imagine a life without products like toilet paper, tennis
World Baking Day Every third Sunday in May, World Baking Day inspires people to bake for their loved ones, friends, and neighbors. These bakers are also encouraged to give their baked goods away as a token of gratitude and appreciation. People have been baking for thousands of years. In fact, the world’s oldest oven is
Armed Forces Day is celebrated the third Saturday in May every year, was created to give everyone the opportunity to show their support and gratitude for those who are currently serving in the armed forces, and those who have done in the past. National Armed Forces Day will be on Saturday, May 21th in 2022.
Many of us may think that we are not a number’s people. But whether we like it or not, numbers play a big part in all our lives. Numeracy Day is about recognizing the importance of numbers and numeracy and encouraging people to sharpen their skills and build their confidence with numbers. Being smarter with
If you’re friends with Jack and Jim and spend your weekends with Jameson and Johnnie, then World Whisky Day is going to hold a special significance for you. Whisky is one of the iconic drinks of true lovers of alcohol and is the foundation of some of the most wonderful drinks known to man. But
They cross thousands of miles across the countryside all over the world, transporting goods and passengers to places far-flung, and bringing back the same to their point of origin. Two gleaming lines of silver lay their path as they move through cities and forests, mountains, and plains to bring everything to those who need it,
Its time to pull those clubs out of storage, dust them off, and get ready to hit the green again! That’s right; it’s Golf Day! Heralding the beginning of the more golfer friendly part of the year, Golfers Day’s origin is shrouded in the myth and legend of this particular sport. Some people say its
Time Of Remembrance And Reconciliation May 8 and May 9 have been designated as “The Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War.” The days are set aside to urge non-governmental organizations and individuals’ to pay tribute to the victims of World War II. It begins on
National Oatmeal Cookie Day on April 30th each year recognizes a delicious and nutritious cookie. Warm, chewy, fresh-baked oatmeal cookies. Few things spell “comfort” more than that. Although no record seems to exist regarding the origins of Oatmeal Cookie Day, the Internet is filled with evidence that it is a genuine celebration of what is considered
International Sculpture Day Every year on the last Saturday in April, International Sculpture Day raises awareness, appreciation, and enjoyment of sculpture. It’s also a day for sculptors around the world to showcase their artistic talents. The sculpture is a type of visual arts that operates in three dimensions. The word sculpture comes from the Latin
Veterinary Day was instigated by the World Veterinary Association (WVA) in 2000 to be celebrated annually on the last Saturday in April. Whether you’re a cat person, a dog person, a rabbit person, or a horse person, there’s one thing all animal lovers can agree on, and that’s the fantastic work carried out by veterinarians.
What with all of the emails and text messages all around us these days, it may seem that the art of writing letters and cards is slowly fading into oblivion. After all, who wants to wait days if not weeks to get some hard-to-read words scribbled down on a piece of paper when it would
World Meningitis Day World Meningitis Day is April 24, every year. The goal is to spread the word about meningitis, how to spot it, and what causes it. It’s also a day to promote the importance of vaccines. Meningitis is an inflammation of the fluid and membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. Every
National Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day National Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day occurs annually on the third Friday in April. The day aims to raise awareness and effectively rid homes of unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications sitting in medicine cabinets, nightstands, or kitchen cabinets that have the potential for diversion or
National Banana Day On April 20th, take a bite of the fruit that also makes an excellent prop for jokes on National Banana Day! The day focuses on the nutrition of the fruit as well as the way comedy has used the banana in its acts. This low fat, low-calorie snack offers a boost of
World Chagas Disease Day Every year on April 14th, World Chagas Disease Day raises awareness for Chagas disease. It’s also a day that stresses the importance of prevention and finding ways to eliminate the disease. Chagas disease is also known as American trypanosomiasis and is named after Carlos Justiniano Chagas. The Brazilian doctor discovered the
We spend a lot of money getting other people to do things for us—cut our hair, fix our cars and computers, mow our lawns, bake our cakes…you get the picture. And true, there are things that we would prefer to have experts with knowledge and experience doing for us, like performing surgery or filling out
Geologists Day From the earth’s crust to deep into its core, we recognize Geologists Day on the first Sunday in April. Geologists study the history, structure, and impact of other processes on the earth. Their discoveries and research play an essential role in our daily lives. Geology blends well with other sciences such as chemistry
International Pillow Fight Day International Pillow fight day is a worldwide event held in many cities that takes place on the first Saturday in April. From Hong Kong to Vancouver to Dallas to London pillows are getting fluffed and prepped to do soft battle on this day. It’s free, and families are encouraged to participate.
National Handmade Day National Handmade Day on the first Saturday in April recognizes all those who put forth their creative talents into gifts warming the heart and leaving us awed. Whether its baked goods, beauty products or woodcraft, quilts, toys, or artwork, those who create handmade gifts do so with an eye toward craftsmanship. Some
National Little Red Wagon Day On the last Wednesday in March, National Little Red Wagon Day celebrates the memories in the making and the ones already made. One iconic toy wields the power of imagination for adults and children alike as it brings us together to explore, laugh, and play. For nearly 100 years, Radio
Happiness on a personal level can make any day better and can add great value to your life. However, what if happiness was applied on a global scale? How would that change the way the economy works or how societies function? International Day of Happiness is the kind of holiday that aims to see the
National Tartar Sauce Day is celebrated the first Friday after Lent. There are many reasons for observing National Tartar Sauce Day the Friday after Lent begins. Things start to get fishy for one. For another, tartar sauce compliments more than just fish. So it’s time to get this celebration started by counting the ways! Fabulous
Every year on the third Thursday in February, World Anthropology Day allows anthropologists to celebrate their discipline and share it with the world. Anthropology is the study of humans, human behavior, and societies in the past and present. Anthropologists take a broad approach to understand different aspects of the human experience. Their goal is to understand
The story begins hundreds of years ago and in true fairy tale fashion, we begin with Once Upon a Time… Robust and lovely wheat flour began to come into common use for making cakes and puddings. Cooks in the North of England devised a plan to change the course of cookery FOREVER! They began making
National Florida Day is celebrated each year on March 3 which is meant to recognize the 27th state to join the United States. The Territory of Florida was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from March 30, 1822, until March 3, 1845, when it was admitted to the Union as the
Every year, China, along with countries around the world, ring in the Chinese New Year. This highly anticipated event is also known as the Spring Festival. In 2022, the Chinese New Year begins on February 1st, which marks the Year of the Tiger, ending the year of the Ox. Many people are familiar with the
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