February, 2013 is...

Hot Breakfast Month

What nicer thing can you do for somebody than make them breakfast? - Anthony Bourdain Breakfast is often said to be the most important meal of the day, and that’s why so many of us make a point of...

North American Inclusion Month

North American Inclusion Month (NAIM) was created by the Yachad/National Jewish Council for Disabilities. Now some five years old, the North American...

Library Lovers' Month

If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need. - Marcus Tullius Cicero Stop hugging that library. No wait, my mistake, I forgot...

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Fri 1st Feb, 2013

Bubblegum Day

”For some reason, chewing gum for me gets my brain going. - Brie Larson That’s been our experience too. Something about keeping the jaw closed and chewing...

Sat 2nd Feb, 2013

Crepe Day

If there's a sexier sound on this planet than the person you're in love with cooing over the crepes you made for him, I don't know what it is. - Julie Powell...

Sled Dog Day

Running through snow all day, every day, pulling a sled that can weigh hundreds if not thousands of pounds—that's a sled dog's job. Don't you think they...

Ice Cream For Breakfast Day

Eating ice cream for breakfast is basically every little kid's dream. Well, that and being able to have pizza...

Hedgehog Day

Ouch! Hedgehog Day highlights these loveable creatures but heed this word of warning, don’t get too close. As we all know hedgehogs are covered in spines but...

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Sun 3rd Feb, 2013

Dump Your Significant Jerk Day

I believe that often people even stay in bad relationships longer than they should because the fear of the...

Yorkshire Pudding Day

The celebration of Yorkshire Day is central to the belief and custom of maintaining a locale's traditions and...

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Mon 4th Feb, 2013

Thank A Letter Carrier Day

"Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their...

Tue 5th Feb, 2013

World Nutella Day

Happiness is a warm taste of hazelnut spread on a warm flaky pastry! That hazelnut spread is known across the world as Nutella. It can be spread on toast or...

Weatherman's Day

Quick! Look out your window, what is the weather like? Go on! Go look. Is it doing what your weatherperson told you before you left the house this morning? I...

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Wed 6th Feb, 2013

Digital Learning Day

The digital revolution has provided unparalleled access to information, and empowered people to do their own research, education, and learning. Digital...

Lame Duck Day

Even a lame-duck president can be affected by a clear midterm message if he wants to see his vice president elected and preserve his historical legacy. - Noah...

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Thu 7th Feb, 2013

Ballet Day

When life takes me on a new journey, I simply remember the smile my first ballet recital put on my face and I move forward. - Andrea Thompson There’s...

Fri 8th Feb, 2013

Money Girl by Tax Credits, on Flickr

Laugh And Get Rich Day

Oh good, you're laughing already! I know you think that it is a silly excuse to have a holiday but think...

Kite Flying Day

When you hear about flying kites, do you automatically hear the Mary Poppins song in your head? If you don’t then you obviously haven’t had the pleasure of...

Molasses Bar Day

If you’ve never had molasses, then Molasses Bar Day would be the perfect and most apt day to try it! Molasses, or treacle in British English, is essentially...

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Sat 9th Feb, 2013

Read In The Bathtub Day

When you think about reading in the bathtub, does it bring back memories of childhood soaks with your...

Sun 10th Feb, 2013

Umbrella Day

”I didn’t invent the rainy day. I just own the best umbrella.” Jimmy Fallon Everyone is familiar with the site of an umbrella, they’re present whether...

World Marriage Day

Marriage is a hugely important institution in many parts of the world, and symbolises the formalisation of a relationship between a loving couple. Marriage...

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Mon 11th Feb, 2013

White Shirt Day

White Shirt Day marks the end of a union strike by employees of General Motors in 1937. Commemorate their fight for fairer working conditions by wearing a...

Get Out Your Guitar Day

How many starry nights did you spend learning chords, listening to hit song repeatedly until you could...

Clean Out Your Computer Day

I am thankful the most important key in history was invented. It's not the key to your house, your car, your...

Satisfied Staying Single Day

There are so many syrupy holidays through the year that are devoted to love and relationships that if you...

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Tue 12th Feb, 2013

Extraterrestrial Culture Day

An officially acknowledged day in New Mexico (Roswell), Extraterrestrial Culture Day celebrates...

Darwin Day

We must, however, acknowledge, as it seems to me, that man with all his noble qualities... still bears in his bodily frame the indelible stamp of his lowly...

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Wed 13th Feb, 2013

Tortellini Day

Picture New Year celebrations in a fancy setting with party-goers sitting round a gaily festooned table consuming...soup. Vegetarian party? Cook burnt the...

My name badge by James Cridland, on Flickr

Get A Different Name Day

“It ain't what they call you, it's what you answer to.” ― W.C. Fields Life is a series of changes, and...

Employee Recognition Ceremony (2nd Qtr FY2013) 4.5.13 by Texas State Library and Archives Commission, on Flickr

Employee Legal Awareness Day

Employee Legal Awareness Day was established by an Australian lawyer, Paul Brennan. His aim was to emphasise...

Radio Day

The world used to be a much bigger place, at least when you consider the difficulty involved with transmitting information from place to place. In the...

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Thu 14th Feb, 2013

Cream-Filled Chocolates Day

There's a flavour to satisfy anyone and everyone's tastes. So is there any reason not to celebrate...

Ferris Wheel Day

Ride high, high in the sky (within the constraints of a Perspex box attached to a giant wheel); what better way to celebrate Ferris Wheel Day?

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Fri 15th Feb, 2013

Singles Awareness Day

After a Christmas spent with elderly family members asking when they're finally going to get married, or at...

Hippo Day

Bet you didn't know that Hippo loosely translates to River Horse in ancient Greek. Hippo Day, then, celebrates the third largest mammal on Earth. Why not take...

Gumdrop Day

Gummy, chewy, tasty sweets are the theme of Gumdrop Day, which presents you the opportunity (or the excuse) to eat as many gumdrops as possible (within reason,...

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Sat 16th Feb, 2013

Innovation Day

Spot a problem, think of a solution, and before you know it you're innovating! Innovation Day is all about imagining new, better ways of doing things. How...

Do a Grouch a Favor Day

Have you done a grouch a favor today? If not then it’s likely that no one told you it was Do a Grouch a...

Almond Day

It's generally believed and agreed by historians (and food historians in particular) that almonds were one of the earliest cultivated foods by mankind. Almond...

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Sun 17th Feb, 2013

Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle. ~Plato by katerha, on Flickr

Random Acts Of Kindness Day

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest...

My Way Day

My Way Day has been created in celebration of that wonderful phrase “It’s my way or the high way”. The history of My Way Day is unclear but it believed...

World Human Spirit Day

So many of our statements nowadays end with 'the world as we know it'. World Human Spirit Day is a...

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Mon 18th Feb, 2013

Battery Day

Where would we be without the humble battery? Take a moment to consider how many of your household items use batteries - from cars to remote controls and...

Tue 19th Feb, 2013

Chocolate Mint Day

There's something special about the combination of smooth, rich, luxurious chocolate and cool, refreshing, sharp mint. Celebrate this incredible combination on...

Wed 20th Feb, 2013

Cherry Pie Day

When we think of pie most of us think of an Apple Pie, but the sweet-tart Cherry Pie deserves a place right next to it brother on the dessert tray. So do you...

Love Your Pet Day

How's your relationship with your favourite furry friend? Love Your Pet Day is a chance to show your cat, dog, tortoise or [insert other] how you really feel....

Handcuff Day

A happy anniversary for law abiding citizens, but not so much for the criminally inclined! The History of Handcuff Day Handcuff Day marks the occasion back in...

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Thu 21st Feb, 2013

Introduce A Girl To Engineering Day

Engineering is typically a male-dominated arena - but beyond simply tinkering with and repairing equipment,...

Fri 22nd Feb, 2013

Be Humble Day

Humility may be the most difficult of all the virtues to truly attain. There seems to be a paradox in that claiming to have humility may be an act of pride....

Margarita Day

Take life with a grain of salt… A wedge of lime… And a shot of tequila - Quotesgram.com There is a drink that is the very essence of joviality, the patron...

World Thinking Day

Thinking Day originated from a desire by Girl Guides / Girl Scouts to dedicate a day to thinking about and appreciating the global spread of these movements....

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Sat 23rd Feb, 2013

World Sword Swallower's Day

Dangerous, exciting and alluring, Sword Swallowers Day showcases the art of sword swallowing. Every year, the...

World Pangolin Day

World Pangolin Day is an opportunity for pangolin enthusiasts to join together in raising awareness about these unique mammals — and their plight. These...

Curling Is Cool Day

Curling is Cool Day is not dedicated to those of us naturally or otherwise endowed with glistening spiralling locks of hair. Oh, no, no! This is the day George...

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Sun 24th Feb, 2013

Tortilla Chip Day

Tortilla Chip Day is best celebrated on a comfy sofa and a favourite film with a selection of tasty dips! Why not go all out and add some cheese into the mix,...

Mon 25th Feb, 2013

Clam Chowder Day

Clam Chowder Day celebrates this popular broth; often made from clams, onion and potato, recipes vary by region and by country. How do you like yours?

Tue 26th Feb, 2013

Tell A Fairy Tale Day

Gather round the fire, and make yourselves comfortable... Tell A Fairy Tale Day is all about exploring myths...

Wed 27th Feb, 2013

Pink Day

Bullying is a growing problem in the world today, and every year we hear more and more incidents coming up of bullying in schools everywhere. Bullying...

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...

Inconvenience Yourself Day

You know those days when you just can't be bothered to get out of bed? Well, Inconvenience Yourself Day is...

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Thu 28th Feb, 2013

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...

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January, 2013 was...

Be Kind To Food Servers Month

Every time you go to a restaurant, whether it’s McDonald’s or a ritzy 5 star restaurant, you’re being...

Brainteaser Month

Who doesn't love a brainteaser – or more importantly, the satisfaction of successfully completing one? Brainteasers take many forms. For those who are fond...

Hot Tea Month

A warm, steaming cup of tea is welcome at any time of day, especially in the cold winter months. Whether as an alternative to coffee with the rich tradition of...

Get Organized Month

Are you organized? It’s an important question. There are many ways of being organized, but some of us certainly have better organizational skills than...

Creativity Month

Never underestimate the power and importance of creativity in your life, or in business for that matter. While sometimes doing what’s familiar work best,...

Oatmeal Month

Oatmeal cookies, instant oatmeal, Oat grain breads, just to name a few. Oats have been part of the world’s diet. It’s been used for everything from deserts...

Soup Month

When the cold weather is in abundance, what better way to sit down and warm up than with a nice, warm bowl of soup? Where did soup come from, and how was it...