National Georgia Day is celebrated each year on January 2nd in honor of the day it officially became a state, which was January 2, 1788. The 13th colony and the 4th state to enter the Union, National Georgia Day recognizes the natural wonders and immense complexities of this bastion of Southern culture. Georgia is home
National Delaware Day is celebrated each year on December 7. It’s a day recognizing the First State’s declaration of independence from the British. Since announcing its independence from Great Britain several weeks before the enactment of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, the General Assembly has functioned as the legislative body of “The Delaware State.”
National Cheesecake Day is celebrated on July 30th of each year. We call it a cheesecake because one of the key ingredients in cheesecake is marscapone cheese. A cake can be defined as food formed into a flat round shape which is typically baked or fried. So a cheesecake is flat, round, baked, and contains
On March 26, National South Carolina Founding Day recognizes The Palmetto State and her unique landscapes, bold personalities, and long history. South Carolina official became a state on March 26, 1776. The first settlers came to the Province of Carolina at the port of Charleston in 1670. They were mostly wealthy planters and their slaves coming from
On March 1st of each year, The Corn Husker State gains recognition for its wide-open spaces and scenic byways. Nebraska, which was admitted to the union as the 37th state on March 1, 1867, two years after the end of the American Civil War, contains some of the nation’s best ranchland and farmland. Nebraska joined the
February 28th is Floral Design Day. Take out the flowers! Flower Design Day is all about appreciating floral design as a unique and creative art form. It all started with the idea to create a unique way of celebrating the birthday of Carl Rittner, founder of the Rittner School of Floral Design in Boston. And yes, the
World Thinking Day is celebrated each year by the Girl Guides and Girl Scouts across the world on the 22nd of February. Thinking Day originated from a desire by the Girl Guides and Girl Scouts to dedicate a day to thinking about and appreciating the global spread of these movements. The observance of Thinking Day
Each year, Forefathers’ Day commemorates the landing of the Pilgrim Fathers in Plymouth, Massachusetts, on December 21, 1620. The Old Colony Club of Plymouth, Massachusetts, introduced the observance in 1769. Few things are more important to Americans than heritage. Remembering where you come from, and how hard you’ve worked to get where you are are all
Humbug Day on December 21st recognizes the Ebenezers, the Scrooges, grinches, and curmudgeons who suck the joy out of the holiday season. Sometimes, even the most joyous of us all get bitten by the hum-bug. For many people, Christmas can be an incredibly stressful time of year. Coping with the pressures of shopping for gifts and planning events
Games Day comes on the 20th day of December each year. It is the day to play your favorite games. Games Day is created to get you to break from daily life stress. As we grow on, playing games are the perfect way to kick back, to take some relaxation from everyday work stress, and to
Look for an Evergreen Day is celebrated on December 19th each year. To many people, only a fresh cut real tree will do for Christmas. The scent of fresh pine helps to capture the feel of the holidays. Nothing looks more real than a real tree, each one with its own character and appearance. There
The Arabic language is a pillar of the cultural diversity of humanity. It is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, used daily by more than 400 million people. World Arabic Language Day is celebrated every year on 18 December since 2012. The date coincides with the day in 1973 that the
December 18th is celebrated as International Migrants Day. The day was appointed by the General Assembly of the United Nations on December 4, 2000. Here is all you need to know. Migration has been a brave expression of the individual’s will to overcome difficulty and to live a better life. The act of moving from
Oh, hey! Did you know that maple syrup had its own holiday? No? Neither did we! So, before we delve into the history of and the most popular thing to put on pancakes, waffles, French toast, and more, let us take a moment to thank the maple trees for the sap that becomes the sweet
The Wright brothers are widely believed to have invented the airplane. However, there are several competing claims that make it difficult to determine whether or not they were actually the first to accomplish heavier-than-air powered flight. Regardless of those competing claims, the Wright Flyer was the first patented aircraft. Orville and Wilbur Wright made further
They say that all good things come to an end, thankfully this remains true for horrid atrocities as well. One such ending took place in 1991 with the ending of apartheid, a system of racial segregation that existed in South Africa on the back of legislation introduced by the National Party. The Day of Reconciliation
National Wear Your Pearls Day on December 15th reminds us that when life throws dirt our way, we all have value in the end. The beautiful result of nature’s design, one irritating grain of sand can cause an iridescent pearl to form. National Wear Your Pearls Day, December 15, was originally conceived by bestselling author DeAnna
On December 15th, it’s time to pay special attention to cupcakes – one specific type, in fact. Lemon is a favorite flavor in the cake and sweets world, and this day is the perfect excuse to enjoy a sweet treat with that distinctive citrus twang. Lemon in cakes can give them a refreshing kick, and when
On December 14th of each year, we recognize The Yellowhammer State, with National Alabama Day, in honor of the day in which it achieved statehood. Alabama became a state of the United States of America on December 14, 1819. After Indian Removal forcibly displaced most Southeast tribes to the west of the Mississippi River to
In the chill of December, there’s one warming treat that is especially popular across the world to keep the cold away. Roasted chestnuts are often seen this time of year being cooked by street vendors, and the earthy, spicy scent is more than enough to get anyone into the Christmas spirit. On the 14th of
Every year on December 14th, the country of Bangladesh observes Martyred Intellectuals Day. This is a day of remembrance for the large number of intellectuals who were killed by Pakistani forces in 1971. In March of 1971, a major conflict erupted due to elections in East Pakistan. A political party called the Awami League had
Monkeys are interesting creatures – cute, mischievous, and sometimes downright obnoxious (anyone who disagrees has obviously never had their laundry torn down by a family of primates when it’s hanging to dry). Many species of primates are also endangered, and then there are questions of animal rights and the usage of primates in medical research.
December 13th commemorates the birth of the National Guard. A component of the United States Army, the National Guard is primarily composed of citizen-soldiers who hold down full-time, civilian jobs, attend school, or as is often the case, both. At the same time, they are available to provide support and protection for the states’ civilians
Every year on December 12th, the International Day of Neutrality promotes the importance of peaceful, friendly, and mutually beneficial relations between countries. When a country is neutral, it means they are not taking a side in times of war or conflict. One of the best-known examples of neutrality is the country of Switzerland. During both
Conversely, the red plant itself burns a brighter red when set off by the green than when it grows among its peers. In the bed I always reserved for poinsettia seedlings, there was little to distinguish one plant from its neighbors. My poinsettia did not turn scarlet until I planted it in new surroundings. Color is not something
Gingerbread houses are a favorite holiday pastime with families, be it with parents, grandparents, or even both! But these delicious, decorative bread houses have always been a staple of the holiday season for as long as people can remember. Where did they come from? Who came up with the idea? To answer those questions, we
International Mountain Day is celebrated each year on December 11th. Mountains are home to 15% of the world´s population and host about half of the world’s biodiversity hotspots. They provide fresh water for everyday life to half of humanity. Towering, majestic, and beautiful. Mountains are some of the most beautiful of nature’s structures, stolid and
Each year on December 11th, the world celebrates the UNICEF Birthday commemorating the day it was created in 1946. Headquartered in New York City, UNICEF is a member of the United Nations Development Group and its Executive Committee. Since its founding, UNICEF has provided humanitarian and developmental assistance to children and mothers in developing countries.
Every so often a thing comes to pass that is of such astounding importance that we must stand up and recognize it. We must place this thing on the pedestal it deserves, and ensure that the precepts and policies put in place by it are adhered to, appreciated, and spread as far as the human
There’s nothing that puts a wonderful cap on the day like an ice-cold beer, and there are those that would argue that the only thing better is a beer that found its start in the cold. Lager is the perfect combination of these two traits, one of mankind’s oldest fermented beverages combined with a long,
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