World Sword Swallower's Day
Dangerous, exciting and alluring, Sword Swallowers Day showcases the art of sword swallowing. Every year, the Sword Swallowers Association...
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Today (Sat 28th Feb, 2015) is...
Chocolate Soufflé Day
Though cheese soufflés may be better known, everyone with a sweet tooth will prefer a chocolate soufflé instead! The recipe for soufflé is thought...
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 special way of celebrating the birthday of...
Rare Disease Day
Rare Disease Day is an observance held on the last day of February to raise awareness about diseases that most people will not know of, as well as to improve access to treatment. EURORDIS (The...
Open That Bottle Night
Since the millennium, one night in the dull, dark month of February has been immeasurably brightened for wine-lovers by the creation of a special day...
Tooth Fairy Day
At one time or another, all of us have been visited by the tooth fairy. So, it should come as no surprise that somewhere along the line, Tooth Fairy Day was born. The tooth fairy herself (or himself;...
Yesterday was...
Kahlua Day
Kahlua is a Mexican liqueur which is greatly enjoyed around the world, and thankfully the fans of the delicious liquid have created a day to celebrate it.
Strawberry Day
Strawberry Day was created to celebrate those little red fruits bursting with sweet perfection! A gift from Chile in the 1700s, garden strawberry plants made...
Polar Bear Day
Polar Bear Day celebrates one of nature's most impressive hunters, and the world's largest carnivore. When fully grown, polar bears can span an enormous 9 feet...
Tomorrow will be...
fruit compote lunch by jojomzz, on Flickr
Fruit Compote Day
Often overlooked as baby food, compotes can be surprisingly grown-up and sophisticated if they're prepared in the right way. It's time to take these dishes out...
World Compliment Day
Oh, wow. You look great! Have you lost a little weight since the last time we met? And your hair! It really suits you. Compliment Day is billed as the most...
Plan A Solo Vacation Day
Plan a Solo Vacation Day is a celebration designed for those people who like to view the world alone. Rather...
Pig Day
The Pig is a wholly underrated animal, so this special day was created in 1972 to attempt to elevate awareness of the intellectual prowess, adaptability and...
Namesake Day
Namesake Day encourages you to explore the roots of your name, to find out if you were named after somebody of something in particular, and to research and...
Horse Protection Day
Horse Protection Day was created by Colleen Paige to educate people regarding the welfare of horses. Ideas for Horse Protection Day can range from fostering,...
Coming Up Over The Next Few Days...
Mon 2nd Mar, 2015
Old Stuff Day
Old Stuff Day. What's it about? Well, it's pretty self-explanatory, really. It's about old stuff. It's a day to be nostalgic: Find some old photographs,...
Dr. Seuss Day
We truly love him in a house. We truly love him with a mouse. We truly love him here or there. We truly love him anywhere. We truly love the silly goose. We...
Fun Facts About Names Day
Fun Facts About Names Day encourages you to learn about the historical meanings and influences behind your...
Banana Cream Pie Day
A banana cream pie fulfills a lot of needs, all in one go. It's sweet, sticky, crunchy and soft, all at the same time. It's thought that Elvis was a big fan of...
Tue 3rd Mar, 2015
Alpha's cold meat platter - photo by Julia by avlxyz, on Flickr
Cold Cuts Day
Cold Cuts Day is the day upon which anything and everything related to cold cut meats are celebrated. Noboday really knows where the celebration of such an...
C - Canada by Dano, on Flickr
National Anthem Day
A day for enjoying a good, patriot sing-a-long, National Anthem Day encourages you to sing your own national anthem, but also to learn those of other...
Hello My Name Is... by Alan O'Rourke, on Flickr
Unique Names Day
Do you have any friends who have unique names? Take a moment on Unique Names Day to consider the fact that they have to go through life without ever sharing...
Mulled Wine Day
It remains unclear who proclaimed Mulled Wine Day, but this hot beverage deserves to be celebrated for its global popularity. We can thank the ancient Romans...
"Die, human!" by iMorpheus, on Flickr
What If Cats and Dogs Had Opposable Thumbs Day
What If Cats and Dogs Had Opposable Thumbs Day prompts us to think about how our dogs and cats would cope...
Wed 4th Mar, 2015
Scrapbooking! by SanFranAnnie, on Flickr
International Scrapbooking Industry Day
Celebrated all over the world, International Scrapbooking Industry Day is the day when lovers of memories,...
Chocolate chip pound cake by megan.chromik, on Flickr
Poundcake Day
It is said that pound cakes can be traced back to at least the beginning of the 18th century and to commemorate this sinfully delectable delight, Poundcake Day...
SO EPIC by romana klee, on Flickr
Grammar Day
Celebrate Grammar Day by crossing your I's, dotting your T's, and making sure that you're correctly punctuating and structuring your sentences. Watch those...
Toy Soldier Day
Although Toy Soldier Day may not be as famous of an occasion as Christmas or Halloween, countless fans celebrate the event each and every year. However, its...
Thu 5th Mar, 2015
Cheese Doodles by CLender, on Flickr
Cheese Doodle Day
While cheesy cornmeal snacks can be enjoyed all year round, they are best enjoyed on Cheese Doodle Day. While there are many variations on the snack food,...
Absinthe by Tylor
Absinthe Day
Absinthe has been a beverage celebrated by artists and aristocrats for centuries, so it should only make sense that fans of this "green fairy" are eager to...
Name Tag Day
The world would be a friendlier place if we all knew each other's names. This Name Tag Day, take the time to learn a bit about the people around you.
Fri 6th Mar, 2015
happy middle name pride day! by Carly Geehr
Middle Name Pride Day
Whether it be Horton, Eunice, or that special family name that's been passed down for the last five...
Winco by danorth1, on Flickr
Frozen Food Day
While you might expect Frozen Food Day to be the invention of a manufacturer of frozen food, it was actually inaugurated by US President Ronald Reagan in 1984!...
01 (341) by Victor1558, on Flickr
Employee Appreciation Day
It's easy to get bogged down in the day-to-day tasks of working life. That's no excuse, however, for...
Dress in Blue Day
The idea for 'Dress in Blue Day' was originally come up with by Anita Mitchell, a stage IV colon cancer survivor who had lost a close friend and her own...
Day of Unplugging
There are times in our lives when we forget how necessary it is to actually interact with the people around us. The Day of Unplugging is the perfect remedy.
Lavender White Chocolate Cheesecake by TMAB2003, on Flickr
White Chocolate Cheesecake Day
What can make cheesecake even better? Making it from chocolate, of course! There's no better dish to dedicate...
Dentist by HerryLawford, on Flickr
Dentist's Day
Dentists aren't the most popular people in the world. But without them, we'd all have terrible teeth, and no doubt forget to floss or get regular check-ups....
Sat 7th Mar, 2015
Light gray ceramic bowl of honey cereals by Horia Varlan, on Flickr
Cereal Day
Cereal (at least, in terms of breakfast cereal) is a surprisingly modern invention. Dating back to colonial America, cereal has become an incredibly popular...
Christmas Dinner by Tom Head, on Flickr
Crown Roast of Pork Day
The name 'Crown Roast of Pork' refers to a dish made by placing two sets of pork ribs on their sides with the...
Listen to your Mother - LA by Lisa Sjolund
Be Heard Day
Are you a small business owner, entrepreneur, or other local company who may find it difficult to compete against the large chain stores, or other, bigger...
And Don't Forget...
February 2015 Is...
Heart Month
Heart Month is an event run by the British Heart Foundation to raise awareness of heart disease and treatments. Suggestions from the BHF for fund raising ideas...
Cherries by Brad Greenlee
Cherry Month
George Washington may have cut down the cherry tree, but Cherry Month is here to build up the humble cherry, to celebrate its delectable deliciousness, and to...
Great Tit Hand Feeding by Danny Gibson
Bird-Feeding Month
Bird Feeding Month aims to raise awareness of the needs of our little feathered friends and keep them going until the spring weather kicks in. During the cold...
Family New Years 2007 by Travelling Mermaid
Bake For Family Fun Month
Bake for Family Fun Month is a celebration created by the Home Baking Association. The idea of this...
Stockholm Public Library by Smath., on Flickr
Library Lovers Month
Stop hugging that library. No wait, my mistake, I forgot that it’s Library Lovers Month - and it seems to have come at just the right time as many local...
Hot Breakfast Month
There's no better way to start that day than with a hot breakfast, especially in the colder months of the year. Hot Breakfast Month is all about sausages,...
North American Inclusion Month
North American Inclusion Month (NAIM) was created by the Yachad/National Jewish Council for Disabilities. Now...
2015 Is...
Year of Soils
The Year of Soils is a concept initiated by Thailand to raise awareness of the importance of managing the earth’s soil reserves in a sustainable manner. Via...
