Punctuation Day
“Why does punctuation matter? Some people find inspiration in cooking their families and their dogs. Others find inspiration in cooking, their families, and their dogs.” Let’s face it,...
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Today (Sun 24th Sep, 2017) is...
Cherries Jubilee Day
There are many special days that celebrate different types of food but it is quite rare to find a day that is devoted to just one particular dish. Cherries Jubilee Day is set aside to celebrate a...
Pony Express Day
Pony Express Day celebrates those brave souls who made up the unique mail delivery system of the same name. Back in the days of the wild west, there was no Fed Ex, no Postal Service that ran that far...
Yesterday was...
Restless Legs Awareness Day
Restless Legs Awareness Day aims to promote awareness of this medical condition or syndrome. It is held on...
International Rabbit Day
Poachers and cosmetic manufacturers beware: International Rabbit Day is definitely not for you! Held on the...
Checkers Day
Checkers Day doesn't have anything to do with the popular board game; rather, it commemorates the famous 'checkers' speech made by Richard M. Nixon in 1952...
Tomorrow will be...
Comic Book Day
In 1837 there came a small, seemingly inconsequential shift in the way stories were told. One Obadiah Oldbuck was drawn into existence as a series of...
One-Hit Wonder Day
It's what we've all been waiting for, a day to celebrate every artist who has conspired to give us one massively successful song....and the grand total of...
World Pharmacists Day
World Pharmacists Day was the brainchild of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), with the...
Cooking Day
We rush and we scramble trying to make it through our day, rushed for breakfast, rushed for lunch (a half hour? You have to be kidding!) and exhausted for...
Family Day
As the name suggests, Family Day is an event that is intended to allow loved ones to take a respite from their daily lives and spend quality time together. One...
Binge Day
You’ve got the night off and Netflix has finally released the newest season of Orange is the New Black, if you’re anything like us, we know where we’ll...
World Dream Day
It is time to sit back and relax and enjoy Dream Day! But do not use it as an excuse to slip back into bed - Dream Day was set up by an instructor at Columbia...
Psychotherapy Day
If you tell someone that you are celebrating Psychotherapy Day they will probably say ‘you need your head examined’ or some other joking remark, or maybe...
Coming Up Over The Next Few Days...
Tue 26th Sep, 2017
Batman Day
If you are of the opinion that there are not enough days set aside to celebrate fictional vigilantes, who dress up as flying creatures in order to tackle...
Love Note Day
Love Note Day is a day to tell someone you love them, by writing a message of love in the form of a note. Though the traditional way of doing this is in...
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Johnny Appleseed Day
There’s a story from the early days of America, discussing this near mythical figure that travelled the wilds of America spreading apple seeds everywhere he...
Lumberjack Day
Monty Python famously sang the Lumberjack Song and a rendition of this would be appropriate for Lumberjack Day. The history of this celebration dates back to...
Wed 27th Sep, 2017
Crush a Can Day
You know you want to, so don't hold back when it comes to squashing those cans on Crush a Can Day. Not only does this day give you the opportunity of crushing,...
Ancestor Appreciation Day
Many of us are completely unaware of our ancestors and the lives they lived, yet they almost certainly went a...
Tourism Day
Travel has been said to broaden the mind, exploring the world and seeing the broad vistas and cultures that the people of the world offer. Tourism can describe...
Thu 28th Sep, 2017
Good Neighbor Day
Not so long ago, the world felt like a smaller place, and everybody knew everybody else in their neighborhood. Now, many of us aren't familiar with our...
Drink Beer Day
Raise a glass of your favourite ale or lager and celebrate Drink Beer Day! One of the oldest man-made beverages in history, beer has been produced since the...
Fri 29th Sep, 2017
Biscotti Day
Chocolate Hazelnut, Honey Pistachio, Almond and Lemon Dipped in White Chocolate, Dried Cherry and Almond Biscotti, Biscotti alla Parmigiana, Peppermint...
World Heart Day
Heart Day is part of an international campaign to spread awareness about heart disease and stroke prevention. This is the perfect day to quit smoking, get...
Ask A Stupid Question Day
We’ve all done it, had that question we wanted to ask that just sounded astoundingly stupid. We’re...
Sat 30th Sep, 2017
International Podcast Day
The internet has changed almost everything it's touched since it came into existence, and how we send and...
Save Your Photos Day
Photographs, whether digital or physical, are an important part of our history and collection of memories. Whether they were passed down from our grandparents...
Mud Pack Day
Mud has been known to have health properties for a very long time, and has been a popular way of sustaining beauty and staving off old age. No, we’re not...
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Day
With the health benefits of olive oil on everyone’s lips and the movement toward more flavorful tastes, the...
International Translation Day
Launched in 1953, International Translation Day is a relatively recent entry into the calendar of world...
Sun 1st Oct, 2017
CD Player Day
Music collections have undergone some pretty severe changes throughout history, from Vinyl to 8-Track to Cassette to CD, to MP3 Players, and onto our phones....
Change A Light Day
Energy saving lightbulbs are generally more efficient, cheaper, and last longer than conventional lightbulbs. Do your bit for the environment, and upgrade your...
Older Peoples Day
With people living and working longer, it's increasingly important that we recognise the importance of supporting senior citizens and OAPs within our society....
International Coffee Day
Coffee in the morning; coffee and a catch up with old friends; going for coffee with your new hot date – we...
World Vegetarian Day
Every year there are thousands of people making the move to a healthier, more socially responsible way of living. These people care about the lives of animals...
And Don't Forget...
September 2017 Is...
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
There is one thing in the world that all of us can agree shouldn’t exist, and that’s the Child Oncology...
Happy Cat Month
They’re fuzzy, they’re adorable, they invade our lives and take complete command of it and we are their willing slaves. Of course we’re talking about...
Piano Month
Tickle your keys for Piano Month! Celebrate an instrument that continues to be classical, contemporary and flexible at the same time; an instrument that...
Honey Month
Honey Month is a celebratory and promotional event held annually during the month of September. Its purpose is to promote US beekeeping, the beekeeping...
Chicken Month
Chicken is a staple food of many western countries, and often taken for granted. Chicken Month aims to bring the humble chicken off the back-burner and into...
Hunger Action Month
Hunger is a problem that exists throughout the world from third world countries to the shining pinnacle of modernity in places like Poland, Germany, and the...
Sewing Month
“A good use for me is to let me go away with my sewing machine and come back with some really new stuff.” ~ Betsey Johnson Throughout history there has...
2017 Is...
International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development
We all recognize tourism when we see it. Countries around the world are trying to keep their homelands as...
