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July, 2015 is...
Horseradish Month
Here's an event to celebrate with relish! Horseradish Month offers a chance to add zing to your menu, finding out how this tasty herb can beef up all kinds of meals. Horseradish has been grown for...
Picnic Month
A book of verse beneath the bough,A loaf of bread, a jug of wine, and thouBeside me singing in the Wilderness –Ah, wilderness were paradise enow! ~ Omar Khayyam When the weather gets warmer and the...
Cell Phone Courtesy Month
We all know the situation: being subjected to someone else's conversation while in a public space. Speaking on a cell phone makes some of us forget...
Ice Cream Month
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream! Butternut Crunch and Rocky Road, Napoleon and Caramel Swirl, there are hundreds of flavors of Ice Cream to sample and flavor, and the hot months of...
Sarcoma Awareness Month
”Today we fight. Tomorrow we fight. The day after, we fight. And if this disease plans on whipping us, it better bring a lunch, ‘cause it’s...
Independent Retailer Month
Big Box stores like Walmart and Target are certainly convenient, offering so much of the things we need in one place, and the prices they offer...
Wed 1st Jul, 2015
Postal Worker Day
National Postal Worker Day, invites Americans to share their personal stories of appreciation as well as their gratitude about their favorite postal worker at...
Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day
The natural creativity of human beings finds expression through many forms such as painting, poetry, music...
International Reggae Day
If you know nothing else, you know the name Bob Marley, the 1980’s Reggae musician who brought amazing...
Zip Code Day
No matter where you’re from, you’re likely familiar with the concept of a postal code. That string of numbers and/or letters at the end of your address...
Second Half of the Year Day
July 1st (the 182nd Day of the Year) marks Second Second Half of the Year Day - a chance to step back,...
Canada Day
Canada, O Canada! What a great country exists in this world as Canada. Renowned for their politeness, the delicious local food known as poutine, and some of...
Thu 2nd Jul, 2015
World UFO Day
If you’re a fan of little green men, you’re going to be stoked for World UFO Day. One of these days we just know that we’re going to finally meet our...
I Forgot Day
If you’re anything like us, you’re absolutely rubbish at remember holidays, anniversaries, doctors’ appointments, and… well… let’s be frank....
Fri 3rd Jul, 2015
Stay Out Of The Sun Day
Everybody loves a sunny day, but in the height of summer it's easy to get dehydrated, sunburnt and worse....
International Plastic Bag Free Day
Most of us use them every day, the thin plastic bags used by almost every retailer we visit. Whether we’re...
Compliment Your Mirror Day
Sometimes we just don’t feel at our best, and in fact for some of us that ‘sometimes’ is every day....
Sat 4th Jul, 2015
Hop A Park Day
Hop A Park Day encourages you to visit the local parks in your area, and to enjoy public space put aside tor rest and relaxation. Larger or managed parks often...
Independence From Meat Day
Every year more and more people are embracing the vegetarian and vegan lifestyle, both for the increased...
Build A Scarecrow Day
Build a Scarecrow Day is a unique and fun festival that is celebrated each year in the USA on the first...
Sun 5th Jul, 2015
Bikini Day
Bikini Day is the anniversary of the invention of the bikini in 1946 by a Parisian fashion designer, Louis Reard. The goal of this holiday is to get to the...
Mon 6th Jul, 2015
Umbrella Cover Day
Umbrella covers are the little sleeves, slipcovers, cases, sheaths, that come on new umbrellas when you buy them. Made of the same material as the umbrella,...
International Kissing Day
There are as many types of kiss as there are people to pucker up, and who doesn’t love a good kiss? Whether...
Fried Chicken Day
The bird gets the spotlight on Fried Chicken Day, and stomachs are rumbling already. Move over vegetarians, there's a deep-fried chicken leg and breast coming...
Take Your Webmaster To Lunch Day
Are you enjoying this website right now? Do you have one of your own? Do you enjoy the convenience of an...
Tue 7th Jul, 2015
Chocolate Day
There are a number of dates throughout the year promoting variations of local, national or international Chocolate Day - our research leads us to believe that...
Tell The Truth Day
Imagine a world where nobody lies, says anything misleading, or does anything dishonest. Tell The Truth Day aims to achieve this for just one day - presumably...
Global Forgiveness Day
A day to forgive and be forgiven, Forgiveness Day is a chance to set things right. Put aside old differences,...
Strawberry Sundae Day
We all love cooling down with a cold, fruity treat on a hot day and Strawberry Sundae Day honours a dessert...
Wed 8th Jul, 2015
Scud Day
SCUD Day stands for Savor the Comic, Unplug the Drama Day, and encourages those of us whose lives might have a touch too much drama to step back, relax, and...
Thu 9th Jul, 2015
Sugar Cookie Day
”As Harold took a bite of Bavarian Sugar cookie, he finally felt as if everything was going to be okay. Sometimes, when we lose ourselves in fear and...
Fri 10th Jul, 2015
Don't Step On A Bee Day
Don't Step On A Bee Day is an important reminder that the fate of the common bee lies in the balance - with...
Teddy Bear Picnic Day
It's a wonderful day for a stroll in the woods! Grab your favourite stuffed toy, a hamper of goodies, and set...
Piña Colada Day
“If you like piña coladas and getting caught in the rain If you're not into yoga, if you have half a brain” - Escape (The Pina Colada Song)”, by Rupert...
Sat 11th Jul, 2015
World Population Day
Every year the world continues to get more and more crowded. While we’ve a tendency to pack ourselves into massive cities, and there are presently still long...
Sun 12th Jul, 2015
Etch A Sketch Day
Do you remember Etch a Sketch? If you spent many happy hours drawing pictures on the screen then magically removing them using the plastic slider, you'll...
Different Colored Eyes Day
“Picture yourself in a boat on a riverWith tangerine trees and marmalade skiesSomebody calls you, you...
Mon 13th Jul, 2015
International Town Criers Day
In olden times, when few people were literate, and there was little access to printed media, town criers were...
Embrace Your Geekness Day
Pokemon fans to Final Fantasy nerds, LARP’ers to Medieval Reenactors, rise up and be proud! Don your Lyre...
French Fries Day
Whether you call them ‘French Fries’, ‘Chips’, Finger Chips, or French-Fried Potatoes, this delicious treat is loved around the world, and French Fries...
Tue 14th Jul, 2015
Cow Appreciation Day
1995 marked the beginning of the cow revolution, when herds of beef cattle everywhere decided to take a stand for the future of the bovine race. Far more...
Shark Awareness Day
Contrary to expectations, the purpose of Shark Awareness Day is not to stand on the beach and shout out warnings to terrified swimmers and surfers, despite the...
Pandemonium Day
Pandemonium: noun 1. wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar. All hail the forces of chaos! Let the desk be unorganized, turn off the alarms and let the...
Wed 15th Jul, 2015
Gummi Worm Day
You know what the best bait for fishing for people with a sweet tooth is? If you guessed the gummy worm, you’re in the right place with the right sense of...
Tapioca Pudding Day
Tapioca Pudding Day could well be the day to redeem the nightmares of school puddings and rediscover the delights of tapioca when the mysterious grey sludge is...
Pet Fire Safety Day
The combined efforts of the Kennel Club and ADT Security Services led to the first Pet Fire Safety Day being held in the late 2000s. The idea behind the event...
Thu 16th Jul, 2015
Corn Fritters Day
Where would we be without corn fritters? This simple, unassuming dish is comfort food heaven. Add your favorite condiment to a corn fritter and that's some...
Fri 17th Jul, 2015
Peach Ice Cream Day
Peaches are a summer fruit, and Peach Ice Cream Day is a way to celebrate their goodness while enjoying a cooling delicious dessert. Peaches are native to...
World Emoji Day
Emoji’s have been used since the beginning of the internet to transmit emotion in the written medium. As internet technology advanced, so did the use of the...
Yellow Pig Day
Yellow Pig Day originated in the 1960s when two math students from Princeton spent a long time obsessively analysing the number 17. It seems that they went a...
Tattoo Day
“I am a canvas of my experiences, my story is etched in lines and shading, and you can read it on my arms, my legs, my shoulders, and my stomach.” ~ Kat...
Sat 18th Jul, 2015
Caviar Day
There’s a delicacy that is the very definition of elegance in the minds of most people, it’s a mysterious word that brings together a longing for the...
Sun 19th Jul, 2015
Ice Cream Day
“I guess ice cream is one of those things that are beyond imagination” ~ L.M. Montgomery Ice Cream is without a doubt the perfect dessert ever devised by...
Daiquiri Day
Need a way to cool off? Why not celebrate Daiquiri Day. This refreshing drink was invented in the early 1900's in a small mining town of Daiquiri near...
Mon 20th Jul, 2015
Lollipop Day
Do we really need an excuse to celebrate the humble and wonderful lollipop? Enjoy Lollipop Day responsibly; don't go too overboard on the sugary treats, and...
International Chess Day
I’m sure you’ve heard of chess, but did you know there’s a whole day dedicated to it? Now you do! A...
Get Out of the Doghouse Day
Usually when we think of someone being in the dog house, we think of a spouse or significant other who has...
Space Exploration Day
The origins of Space Exploration Day date back to man first walking on the moon, with the day itself first...
World Jump Day
Many ideas are floated to help combat global warming, and World Jump Day is one of them. The aim of the day is to shift the orbit of Earth, to extend daylight...
Moon Day
Every once in a while, the human race achieves something truly remarkable, and Moon Day celebrates the occasion when we first left footsteps upon our nearest...
Tue 21st Jul, 2015
Lamington Day
For those of you that don't know, a lamington is a sweet snack from Australia that is cake-based and generally eaten for morning tea, afternoon tea, or high...
Junk Food Day
Junk foods are usually, by definition, high in fats, sugars, salt, and calories. But more often than not, they are delicious! Junk food day is the perfect day...
Wed 22nd Jul, 2015
Penuche Fudge Day
Even if you are on a strict weight watch and working hard towards that beach body, make sure your cheat day falls on Penuche Fudge Day. The sweet light-brown...
Hammock Day
Nothing sounds quite as relaxing as kicking back and relaxing in a hammock - and there's no better way to celebrate Hammock Day! Find two sturdy, conveniently...
Mango Day
A mango is a deliciously sweet and juicy fruit from tropical regions. Did you know there’s a whole day dedicated to eating mangos! How exciting is that? The...
Thu 23rd Jul, 2015
Gorgeous Grandma Day
Many people around the world say that we do not do enough to honour our elderly. Just as well, then, that days such as Gorgeous Grandma Day exist. Gorgeous...
International Yada, Yada, Yada Day
If you're one of the hundreds of millions people worldwide who watched the cult classic TV...
Hot Dog Day
The sun is out, you’re at the amusement park, and the rollercoaster is filling the air with the clack-clack-clack of wheels on rails. The scent of a thousand...
Fri 24th Jul, 2015
Cousins Day
Remember those fun times at grandpa and grandma's house when the whole family reunited and you spent countless hours playing with your cousins while the...
Tequila Day
Mexicans like to celebrate Tequila Day, and so do lots of others! But let's face it, we all know tequila is synonymous with margarita, so let's take a look at...
Tell An Old Joke Day
We all know someone for whom every day is Tell An Old Joke Day, but there's now a day when we can all put aside our reticence and let rip with our own 'I say,...
Drive-Thru Day
For one day, Drive-Thru Day encourages you to live on the wild side. Forget about buying locally sourced produce, organic vegetables, and getting your five a...
Sat 25th Jul, 2015
Thread The Needle Day
Sometimes you find yourself in that most difficult of positions, having to navigate your way through two...
Sun 26th Jul, 2015
One Voice Day
'One Voice Day' is a global initiative to unite all countries of the world in the reading of the Universal Peace Covenant at exactly 6 p.m. UT on July 26 each...
Aunt and Uncle Day
Aunt and Uncle Day is, as the name suggests, a day to celebrate a special set of relatives - your Aunts and Uncles. The amount of aunts and uncles you have...
Parents' Day
Let's face it, the most important people in many people's lives tend to be their parents. Parents' Day, then, is far from the horror of Parents' Evening, and...
All or Nothing Day
The Romans understood it so well they had a saying: “Carpe Diem” or seize the day. All Or Nothing Day takes that spirit and urges people to break through...
Mon 27th Jul, 2015
Walk On Stilts Day
If you've ever been to the circus or a parade, you have without a doubt seen someone walking along high above the crowd on a pair of stilts. To the common man,...
Take Your Houseplant For A Walk Day
Proud plant-owners can show off their leafy friends to the neighbourhood when Take Your Houseplant For A Walk...
Tue 28th Jul, 2015
Milk Chocolate Day
How is milk chocolate different from other chocolates? It's a mix of cocoa solids and either dry or condensed milk. While dark chocolate is traditionally used...
Wed 29th Jul, 2015
Rain Day
Throughout human history, people and cultures all over the world have celebrated rain and it's life-giving power. All life is dependent on rain, and rain is...
Lipstick Day
Seldom has so much controversy surrounded such a small tube. If anything, Lipstick Day is intended to celebrate the prolific and gloriously glossy survival of...
International Chicken Wing Day
It doesn’t seem to matter where you go, chicken wings are finding themselves onto every conceivable menu...
International Tiger Day
The tiger is the largest of the world’s big cats and this magnificent creature, with its distinctive orange...
Lasagna Day
”You know, there's a million fine looking women in the world, dude, but they don't all bring you lasagna at work. Most of 'em just cheat on you.” - Kevin...
Thu 30th Jul, 2015
Father-in-Law Day
Father-in-Law Day is a wonderful occasion for you to strengthen your relationship and to spend quality time with your father-in-law, because let’s face it,...
Cheesecake Day
Cheesecake Day is one of the creamiest days of the year. It’s a day to indulge in the decadence of this dessert, and sample some of the tastiest flavors....
Chili Dog Day
Chili dogs, funnel cakes, fried bread, majorly greasy pizza, candy apples, ye gods. Evil food smells amazing. - Jim Butcher There’s something about the smell...
Paperback Book Day
“There's nothing like a printed book; the weight, the woody scent, the feel, the look.” ― E.A. Bucchianeri Time was that books were sold bound in heavy...
Fri 31st Jul, 2015
System Administrator Appreciation Day
System Administrator Appreciation Day is an international celebration of sysadmins across the globe, an...
Raspberry Cake Day
With summer in full swing, it's hard to imagine anything more seasonal and enjoyable than fresh, juicy raspberries; that is, except for Raspberry Cake Day - a...
World Ranger Day
Around the globe, park rangers are on the front line in the fight to protect our natural heritage. World Ranger Day offers a chance to support their vital...
Talk In An Elevator Day
We all know about that awkward silence, the one that ensues when you’re suddenly in a small room with 5-10...
Uncommon Instrument Awareness Day
It's easy to play any musical instrument: all you have to do is touch the right key at the right time and the...
And also...
June, 2015 was...
Great Outdoors Month
If you love getting out and about and enjoying yourself, Great Outdoors Month is the perfect month for you! It's a great opportunity to encourage children in...
Candy Month
While we may celebrate candy all year long, June has the privilege of being the official Candy Month. No one seems entirely sure why or how June became Candy...
International Mud Month
”There is an eagle in me that wants to soar, and there is a hippopotamus in me that wants to wallow in the...
Dairy Month
Do you like Ice Cream? What about Yoghurt? Mozarella Cheese? Cheddar? Munster? Do white sauces on pasta make you drool? Is your coffee not complete without a...
Audiobook Month
Who doesn’t love cozying down with a good book now and then? It’s a great way to pass the time and can take you on wonderful adventures in other worlds, or...
Soul Food Month
The African-American culinary heritage is rich, enticing, and positively delicious. Soul Food Month is there to celebrate this long and varied tradition. It is...
Iced Tea Month
Iced tea is a sweet, refreshing, cold drink which can be enjoyed all year round. It can be made in a number of flavours, including lemon or peach. It's often...
Camping Month
The suns up, the birds are singing, and the mosquitoes are finally hatching from their larval phase. Ok, it isn’t all rainbows and fresh fish, but June is...
Country Cooking Month
If you love traditional home cooking, Country Cooking Month is the perfect month to try something new. This...
August, 2015 will be...
Fishing Month
Find some peace and quiet, a calm, tranquil lake or river, and relax for a few hours to celebrate Fishing Month. Who knows - if you're patient enough, you...
Romance Awareness Month
When people hear the word “romance” they tend to run for the hills. Being romantic can be difficult for...
Happiness Happens Month
What makes you happy? Happiness Happens Month is a whole month dedicated to celebrating what makes you happy....
Family History Month
”Every book is a quotation; every house is a quotation out of all forests, and mines, and stone quarries; and every man is a quotation from all his...
Anti-Frizz Month
”A misty morning does not signify a cloudy day, it signifies frizzy hair” ~ Ancient (?) Proverb Frizz is a condition that happens when the humidity in the...
