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Music makes the heart sing
Jun 17th '17
Snapping the natural world around you
Jun 12th '17
Raise a glass for World Gin Day
Jun 7th '17
December, 2017 is...
Food Service Safety Month
Food Service Safety Month is observed in December, and while it focuses on keeping food prepared in the service industry safe, it also serves to...
Operation Santa Paws
Animals serve an important part in our lives, being those friends and companions that give us love unconditionally. They protect our homes, and are there whenever we need them, asking for nothing but...
Tie Month
Neckties satisfy modern man's desire to dress in art. - Harry Anderson Pause and think a moment, imagine for yourself a powerful man in command of himself and the world. Respectable, dependable, and...
Human Rights Month
Throughout history there have been instances of wanton cruelty, and a blatant violation of the rights and privileges of mankind. Whether that was based on the color of one’s skin, their...
Write a Business Plan Month
Every business, new or old, needs a business plan to see them through. So many businesses fail because they never took the time and effort to compose...
Fri 1st Dec, 2017
Faux Fur Friday
Since man first started killing animals and wearing their skins, furs have been all the rage. Beaver fur, ocelot fur, wolf fur, bear fur, if it had four legs...
Eat A Red Apple Day
“And when you crush an apple with your teeth, say to it in your heart: Your seeds shall live in my body, And the buds of your tomorrow shall blossom in my...
Day Without Art Day
Day Without Art Day, also known as World AIDS Day, was created to both acknowledge and mourn the passing of those infected with AIDS, as well as take action...
Bartender Appreciation Day
Most occupations have a day dedicated to them and the job of tending a bar is no exception. Bartender...
World AIDS Day
When the AIDS epidemic broke, because I happened to be a science nerd and knew a lot about viruses and a lot about that virus at the time, I felt a moral...
Sat 2nd Dec, 2017
Fritters Day
Alright, let’s start this out by admitting something. Prior to Fritters Day we had no idea that Fritters came in any other variety than Apple. A whole new...
Sun 3rd Dec, 2017
Make A Gift Day
A Gift that’s handmade Is a gift not replaced Entrapping sweet memories That can’t be erased - Amanda Evanson There’s just something amazing about...
Roof Over Your Head Day
"Love is not all you need – you will also need food, clothes and a roof over your heads. Silly, but so...
Disability Day
Disability Day, or the International Day of People with Disability, is a day that has been promoted by the United Nations since 1992. The aim of Disability...
Mon 4th Dec, 2017
Wear Brown Shoes Day
Shoes are the finishing touch on any outfit and it is important to complete a look with the perfect pair! - Tracy Reese When you look into the closet by your...
Cookie Day
Cookies are sweet and full of all sorts of delicious goodness, from nuts to fruit to chocolate. They can be either delightfully crumbly or sinfully chewy. Not...
Dice Day
In the Mahabharata, the character of Yudhisthira gambles away his kingdom, his brothers, and his wife. The epic Kurukshetra war that follows a simple game of...
World Wildlife Conservation Day
The sad truth is that the world’s best loved, beautiful and fascinating species are being slaughtered by...
Cab Franc Day
Cabernet Franc is a good red wine to pair with our foods. But what are its origins? To do that, we have to go to France to figure out what Cab Franc Day is all...
Tue 5th Dec, 2017
Repeal Day
If you like a drink, then Repeal Day is all about you. On the 5th of December, it's time to raise a glass to all things cocktails, beer and spirit, and...
Bathtub Party Day
“Rub-a-dub-dub, three men in a tub,” as the nursery rhyme goes. Today, we might wonder why there were three men in a tub and what their intentions were,...
International Ninja Day
Espionage, Assassination, Guerrilla warfare, and sabotage, these are the skills of the ninja. Clad in their...
Sachertorte Day
Forget your diet on Sachertorte Day! Such is its ability to alleviate woes, create good vibes, impart feelings of luxurious decadence and make special...
World Soil Day
One annual celebration you might be forgiven for not participating in (or even knowing about) is World Soil Day. Yes, soil—as in that sticky brown stuff that...
Wed 6th Dec, 2017
Mitten Tree Day
Mittens, we have all used them in our lives, some of us probably still do. They are our favorite things to use when making snowballs or making a snowman. They...
St. Nicholas Day
St Nicolas Day is observed on December 6th in the West, although in the East Christian countries it is celebrated on the 19th. If you don't know who St Nicolas...
Put On Your Own Shoes Day
On December 6th, it's time to observe Put on Your Own Shoes Day. Sounds simple enough - and surely plenty of...
Pawnbrokers Day
Having to visit a pawnbroker may not exactly be a sign that your life is as successful as it could be, but that by no means means that pawnbrokers have not...
Miners' Day
The men and women who spend every day digging in the earth are some of the greatest unsung heroes of industry and modern civilization. They dig deep into the...
Thu 7th Dec, 2017
International Civil Aviation Day
”Aviation is proof that given, the will, we have the capacity to achieve the impossible.” - Eddie...
Cotton Candy Day
Cotton candy is the most amazing form of caramelization ever invented by man. - Jose Andres There exists in the world small clouds of utter delight, floating...
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
"Yesterday, December 7, 1941 — a date which will live in infamy — the United States of America was...
Fri 8th Dec, 2017
Brownie Day
Brownies, that rich, decadent, purely hedonistic blend of cake and cookie that feels amazing in your mouth and leaves you craving more. There’s a million...
Pretend To Be A Time Traveler Day
Being able to travel through time to a different age or era is the dream of many scientists, sci-fi...
Lost & Found Day
Throughout recorded history, humans have been losing personal items and finding others, and the emotions accompanying these events have ranged from despair to...
Sat 9th Dec, 2017
Christmas Card Day
Way back in 1843, the first commercial Christmas card was created in England by Sir Henry Cole, a civil servant who was responsible for the idea of sending...
Techno Day
This musical phenomena has been taking the world by storm, from its creation in the melting pot of Detroit’s musical scene, and exploding across the world to...
Pastry Day
If you love pastries, then your day is about to get all the more delicious! On December 9th, it's time to observe Pastry Day - so if you ever needed an excuse...
International Shareware Day
Of all of the underdogs and unsung heroes of our generation, computer programmers might be the most unsung of...
International Anti-Corruption Day
Corruption could be one of the biggest tragedies of mankind for the simple reason that it is ongoing and...
International Day of Veterinary Medicine
Until one has loved an animal a part of one's soul remains unawakened. - Anatole France We all have them in...
Gingerbread Decorating Day
“Run, run as fast as you can! You can’t catch me. I’m the Gingerbread Man!” December 13th means that...
Sun 10th Dec, 2017
Worldwide Candle Lighting Day
For hundreds of years, lighting a candle has been a way to show respect for those that have died. This...
Human Rights Day
Every so often a thing comes to pass that is of such astounding importance that we must stand up and recognize it. We must place this thing on the pedestal it...
World Choral Day
If there is one thing that has the ability to unify the world it’s music. Throughout the centuries it has had the power to bring people together from many...
Mon 11th Dec, 2017
Noodle Ring Day
With Christmas so close around the corner, in December it's easy to overlook some of the most unusual days honoring some of the more unusual foodstuffs. But...
International Mountain Day
Towering, majestic, and beautiful. Mountains are some of the most beautiful of nature’s structures, stolid...
Tue 12th Dec, 2017
Poinsettia Day
“Conversely, the red plant itself burns a brighter red when set off by the green than when it grows among its peers. In the bed I always reserved for...
Gingerbread House Day
Gingerbread houses are a favorite holiday pastime with families, be it with parents, grandparents, or even...
Wed 13th Dec, 2017
Violin Day
The violin is easily the most popular bowed string instrument across the world, and we’re really not all that surprised to see that the violin does in fact...
Thu 14th Dec, 2017
Roast Chestnuts Day
In the chill of December, there's one warming treat that is especially popular across the world to keep the cold away. Roasted chestnuts are often seen this...
Bouillabaisse Day
The name is a bit of a mouthful, but bouillabaisse is a hearty meal that you might not have heard of, so it certainly deserves its own dedicated day. A...
Monkey Day
Monkeys are interesting creatures - cute, mischievous, and sometimes downright obnoxious (anyone who disagrees has obviously never had their laundry torn down...
Fri 15th Dec, 2017
Ugly Christmas Sweater Day
Lurking in the murky depths of many people’s wardrobes is a colorful, brash and (in most cases) highly...
Underdog Day
Honour the world’s greatest unsung heroes, runners up and unlikely winners who have pulled off the unexpected on Underdog Day! For those that may not know,...
Free Shipping Day
Holiday shopping online has one major barrier that shopping in your local store don’t, and that’s the high cost of shipping· You can easily double the...
Cat Herders Day
You’ve probably heard the saying that something is as impossible as “herding cats,” used in reference to a seemingly futile or difficult task. Granted,...
Lemon Cupcake Day
On December 15th, it's time to pay special attention to cupcakes - one specific type, in fact. Lemon is a favorite flavor in the cake and sweets world, and...
Sat 16th Dec, 2017
Chocolate Covered Anything Day
Chocolate, a candy loved by both children and adults alike. But how much can it go on? What edible creations...
Day Of Reconciliation
They say that all good things come to an end, thankfully this remains true for horrid atrocities as well. One...
Sun 17th Dec, 2017
Maple Syrup Day
Oh, hey! Did you know that maple syrup had its own holiday? No? Neither did we! So, before we delve into the history of and the most popular thing to put on...
Wright Brothers Day
The Wright brothers are widely believed to have invented the aeroplane. However, there are several competing claims that make it difficult to determine whether...
Mon 18th Dec, 2017
Bake Cookies Day
Bake Cookies Day occurs in the middle of the holiday season, and is a great excuse to bake some delicious cookies to help you get through the cold, winter...
International Migrants Day
Migration has been a courageous expression of the individual’s will to overcome adversity and to live a...
Arabic Language Day
With an estimated 390 million speakers, Arabic is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. It is also one of the six official languages of the...
Roast Suckling Pig Day
Everyone knows about roast suckling pig, a delicious meal consisting of a pig not even weaned from its mother...
Tue 19th Dec, 2017
Oatmeal Muffin Day
Oatmeal Muffins, a combination of food that make oatmeal jealous of itself. To find the history of this delectable breakfast, we must delve deep into the oven...
Look For An Evergreen Day
Every year one thing remains the same around the holidays, people everywhere have to decide at what point...
Wed 20th Dec, 2017
Games Day
What kind if games do you most enjoy, board games, card games, or maybe video games? Whatever game is you favorite, this is the day to play it and have some...
Go Caroling Day
Any fan of old classic movies knows that carolers were one of the hallmarks of any Christmas themed movie. Whether it was “It’s a wonderful Life” or...
Sangria Day
What could be better than a day dedicated to wine? Sangria Day is the perfect excuse to meet with friends and sample the delicious, fruity drink that is one of...
Thu 21st Dec, 2017
Crossword Puzzle Day
Sharpen your pencils and your minds, all in one go, on this glorious Crossword Puzzle Day! These amazing word twisters allow you to expand your vocabulary and...
Humbug Day
Happy Festivus! The Festivus for the Rest of Us! Throughout the world there are people who don’t celebrate Christmas their Winter Holiday, nor Hannukah, nor...
Re-gifting Day
There are plenty of different holidays out in the world that we all know about, from Christmas to Saint Patrick’s Day. But there are some that we don’t...
Look On The Bright Side Day
Every one of us has heard the phrase “Look on the bright side!” at some point in our lives, from friends...
Don’t Make Your Bed Day
Don’t Make Your Bed Day has got to be one of the most amusing holidays to exist, and the the petition...
Ribbon Candy Day
Thin enough to melt in your mouth, ribbon candy is shiny, sweet, colorful ribbons of candy, distinctive in color and shape. The holiday treat was created...
Short Girl Appreciation Day
There’s something about a short girl, that delightfully compact and curvy phenomena that happens when a...
International Dalek Remembrance Day
“Exterminate! Exterminate!” If you’re a fan of Doctor Who these words will send you into a quick panic...
Flashlight Day
Flashlights, as they are known as in the United States, have been a fundamental way to help us see our paths that we walk in the pitch black night. They help...
Short Story Day
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” ―Maya Angelou Do you love literature? Do you feel you have an inner creative streak...
Fri 22nd Dec, 2017
Forefathers' Day
Few things are more important to Americans than heritage. Remembering where you come from, and how hard you've worked to get where you are are all integral...
Date Nut Bread Day
It's worth laying on a spread to celebrate Date Nut Bread Day - but the question is whether to choose butter or cream cheese! Nobody seems to know for sure who...
Sat 23rd Dec, 2017
Roots Day
Many people are uninterested in where their ancestors came from…until they start researching the topic deeper. And then suddenly it turns out that their...
Festivus
Everyone likes to enjoy the holidays in their own special ways, but one holiday stands out more than the rest. Festivus, a holiday that seems as a joke but in...
Sun 24th Dec, 2017
Eggnog Day
“The armored infantry was Santa Claus, the battle was our Christmas. What else for the elves to do on Christmas Eve but to let their hair down and drink a...
Mon 25th Dec, 2017
Pumpkin Pie Day
Pumpkin Pie Day celebrates the humble pumpkin pie, a national favourite in the USA. Pumpkin pie is a traditional North American sweet dessert, eaten during...
Tue 26th Dec, 2017
Thank You Note Day
“Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” -Marcel Proust Thank You Notes, the cards we...
Candy Cane Day
A lot of things have their own day dedicated to them; one you may not have known about is the candy cane. Yes, this veritable symbol of tasty festivity has a...
Wed 27th Dec, 2017
Make Cut-out Snowflakes Day
It was a favorite activity in our earliest school years, and many families would share it as a familiar...
Visit The Zoo Day
If animals are your passion then Visit the Zoo Day gives you a great opportunity to really get close to some of the most intriguing and engaging species on the...
Fruitcake Day
Fruitcakes, we’ve all seen them in the movies or in grandma’s kitchen. The heavy and dark cake that looks like it went through seven stages of baking and...
Thu 28th Dec, 2017
Card Playing Day
The holiday season has come and gone, and the end of the year is in sight. You know what you need to do now? That’s right, you need to sit back and play out...
Fri 29th Dec, 2017
Tick Tock Day
“Unfortunately, the clock is ticking, the hours are going by. The past increases, the future recedes. Possibilities decreasing, regrets mounting.” ―...
Pepper Pot Day
Pepper Pot, a thick and spicy soup that is an American staple dish, especially in the southern regions of the United States. What is Pepper Pot? Well, it’s a...
Sat 30th Dec, 2017
Bacon Day
There’s nothing in this world that doesn’t taste better with Bacon. Whether it’s chocolate covered bacon from the confectioners shop, bacon...
Bicarbonate of Soda Day
It comes by many names, Baking Soda, Sodium Bicarbonate, or my personal favorite Bicarbonate of Soda, because...
Sun 31st Dec, 2017
No Interruptions Day
Is there anything more irritating than to be neck deep in a project, only to be subjected to countless interruptions by friends, family, and well-meaning...
Make Up Your Mind Day
Make Up Your Mind Day just goes to show that there really is a day for everything. This one is aimed at those...
And also...
November, 2017 was...
Pomegranate Month
I felt like a seed in a pomegranate. Some say that the pomegranate was the real apple of Eve, fruit of the womb, I would eat my way into perdition to taste...
Manatee Awareness Month
As much as animals like elephants are currently under threat in Central Africa, whales, manatees and turtles,...
Novel Writing Month
We’re all full of stories, each of us with our own tales to tell, but we never quite seem to find the time to make it happen, do we? There’s always too...
World Vegan Month
“You have just dined, and however scrupulously the slaughterhouse is concealed in the graceful distance of miles, there is complicity.” ― Ralph Waldo...
Native American Heritage Month
In countries all over the world, new people have travelled from their points of origin the inhabit land that...
Peanut Butter Lovers' Month
Peanut Butter, that strange thick rich concoction of a humble legume. It appears in candy’s, in sandwiches,...
January, 2018 will be...
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