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World Stationery Day
Forget text messages and emails for a day, and return to the days of hand-written, thoughtful letters by breaking out your old stationery and writing your loved ones.
International Dance Day
Sign up for a dance class, gather some friends around a speaker, learn a new dance from a YouTube tutorial… or even just binge-watch World of Dance.
International Guide Dog Day
Guide dogs provide constant aid, protection, and companionship to people with various disabilities and special needs, so thank them—maybe with a treat.
World Wish Day
Founded by the Make-a-Wish program, World Wish Day is dedicated to making dreams come true. Spread awareness, apply for the program, or start a wish jar of your own.
How to celebrate Apr 29th
Start your day by dancing like nobody’s watching. Put on your favorite music, let loose, and bust out your best dance moves to celebrate International Dance Day. Then, take a moment to make a wish for yourself and the world on World Wish Day. Write it down on a piece of paper and keep it with you throughout the day.
Next, channel your inner child and participate in We Jump The World Day. Find a jump rope or simply jump up and down for a few minutes to get your heart pumping. Afterward, take a break and watch some viral videos for Viral Video Day. Find a few of your favorites and enjoy some light-hearted entertainment.
For lunch, whip up a dish featuring zippers. Get creative and make a pasta dish with a zipper-shaped pasta, or use zippers to decorate your plate. Celebrate National Zipper Day with this fun and unique twist on a meal.
In the evening, treat yourself to a delicious dinner of shrimp scampi in honor of National Shrimp Scampi Day. You can find affordable frozen shrimp at the grocery store or opt for a shrimp scampi pasta dish at a local restaurant.
Finally, wind down your day by stopping to smell the roses on National Peace Rose Day. If you have access to a garden or park, take a moment to appreciate the beauty of the roses around you. Alternatively, look up images of Peace Roses online and bask in their tranquility.
By incorporating elements from each of these weird national holidays into your day, you can create a whimsical and enjoyable experience without breaking the bank. So go ahead, dance, wish, jump, watch, eat, and smell your way through a day filled with fun and celebration.
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We Jump The World Day
Parkour is an art form devoted to pushing the limits of the body and interacting directly with the world around you. Learn how on We Jump the World Day.
Denim Day
Supporting survivors and fostering dialogue through denim, symbolizing unity against the silence surrounding sexual assault.
Stop Food Waste Day
A third of all food produced in the world goes to waste, yet hundreds of millions of people go hungry. Help reduce this waste and make sure every mouth gets fed.
National Zipper Day
They’re easy to take for granted, but zippers have only really existed since 1913. Wear your favorite zip-up pants, shoes, and jackets to appreciate them.
National Shrimp Scampi Day
Creamy butter, savory garlic, tangy lemon and a hint of wine. And of course…shrimp! Seafood lovers rejoice and enjoy the delicious dish, shrimp scampi.
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