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”There was something undeniably delicious about pecan pie, and it lacked only one thing to be perfect, portability. Thus, with the wisdom of the pastry chef, came pecan cookies.” ~ Cookie Herald...
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Today (Thu 21st Sep, 2017) is...
World Alzheimer’s Day
”Alzheimer's disease is the cleverest thief, because she not only steals from you, but she steals the very thing you need to remember what's been...
International Day of Peace
Since 1982, the International Day of Peace has begun with the ringing of the Peace Bell at the United Nations headquarters, New York. Peace means so...
Miniature Golf Day
Get yourself down to the (tiny) putting green for Miniature Golf Day! A great day out for the family, and an excuse to sharpen up your putting skills all in one fun package. Watch out for the...
World Gratitude Day
Gratitude Day is celebrated annually on the 21st September. The celebration of Gratitude Day allows both individual citizens and organisations within wider society to celebrate the broad meaning of...
Yesterday was...
Punch Day
The word punch means five, originating from the Hindustani word panch. Punch Day sadly isn't an excuse to drink five glasses of punch; rather, it celebrates...
Pepperoni Pizza Day
”There’s no better feeling in the world than a warm pizza box on your lap. ~ Kevin James Delicious and steaming, with a rich layer of red sauce ripe with...
Tomorrow will be...
Ice Cream Cone Day
Ice Cream Cone Day seeks to draw attention to the invention of the ice cream cone; an important, yet sadly often overlooked, invention that allows people to...
Dear Diary Day
The origins of Dear Diary Day may be uncertain, but the thought of celebrating an ear that listens without interruption or judgment at any hour day or night...
Doodle Day
Release your inner artist on Doodle Day, a celebration of all those idle sketches you make while on the phone, or in boring meetings. These scrappy drawings...
Elephant Appreciation Day
Many annual celebrations have a long, storied history and carry huge global significance. Is Elephant...
Hobbit Day
September 22nd is the Birthday of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, two characters from J.R.R. Tolkiens popular Middle Earth Cycle books (The Hobbit and Lord Of The...
World Rhino Day
The only way to save a rhinoceros is to save the environment in which it lives because there's a mutual dependency between it and millions of other species of...
World Car Free Day
Ever since the first vehicle rolled onto the streets in 1886, the world has had a love-hate relationship with the motor car. Today, with over one billion motor...
Hug a Vegetarian Day
“It is my view that the vegetarian manner of living, by its purely physical effect on the human temperament, would most beneficially influence the lot of...
Business Women's Day
Since the 1940s, women have been playing an increasingly larger role in the world of business. These days, women have practically equal footing to men when it...
White Chocolate Day
Make a list of important things to do today. At the top of your list, put "eat chocolate." Now, you'll get at least one thing done today.” -- Gina Hayes When...
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Sat 23rd Sep, 2017
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...
Supernatural Day
“A wise man once told me, 'family don't end in blood.' But it doesn't start there either. Family cares about you, not what you can do for them. Family is...
Restless Legs Awareness Day
Restless Legs Awareness Day aims to promote awareness of this medical condition or syndrome. It is held on...
Celebrate Bisexuality Day
”The one thing that is sort of sneered at, and not really believed, is bisexuality. Any bisexual man is...
Sun 24th Sep, 2017
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...
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...
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...
Mon 25th Sep, 2017
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...
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...
World Pharmacists Day
World Pharmacists Day was the brainchild of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), with the...
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...
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...
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...
German Butterbrot Day
”There is little so humble as a slice of toast with butter on it, and little so satisfying. The Germans...
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...
Better Breakfast Day
"I believe in breakfast. It's the one meal that my kids usually eat without a fuss, so that's huge. As for myself, I can't function without it, and I see it as...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
Wed 27th Sep, 2017
Morning Show Hosts Day
”Always be yourself. At the end of the day, that's all you've really got; when you strip everything down,...
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...
Corned Beef Hash Day
”You know, it's hard to beat bacon at anytime of day. But I also am a big fan of corned beef hash.” ~ Nick Offerman Hash is a culinary term for a mixture...
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...
Strawberry Cream Pie Day
Poetry and music are very good friends. Like mommies and daddies and strawberries and cream - they go...
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...
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September 2017 Is...
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
”Hope is the only thing stronger than fear.” In 2015 there were 1.2 million reported cases of ovarian...
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...
Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month
”It’s a very unknown disease that’s very serious, very dangerous. The more you talk about it, the more...
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...
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...
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...
Read A New Book Month
“Sometimes, you read a book and it fills you with this weird evangelical zeal, and you become convinced...
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...
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...
Suicide Prevention Month
”I think suicide is sort of like cancer was 50 years ago. People don’t want to talk about it, they...
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...
