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Don’t Make Your Bed Day

Unfurling your sheets and leaving your covers a mess might just give you the relaxation you didn't know you needed.

National Coquito Day

It's the festive elixir that brings a warm embrace to your taste buds with every sip. A holiday in a glass!

National French Fried Shrimp Day

Crispy, golden-brown and delicious! These crunchy treats are the perfect appetizer for any seafood lover, especially if you love shrimp!

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How to celebrate Dec 21st

Start your day by embracing chaos – DON’T MAKE YOUR BED! Leave it messy and revel in the unconventional. Next, savor the flavors of the season with a glass of COQUITO, a festive coconut and rum drink. Indulge further with some FRENCH FRIED SHRIMP for lunch, celebrating culinary diversity.

Engage your mind in a quest with a CROSSWORD PUZZLE, exercising your brain while celebrating National Crossword Puzzle Day. Then, get lost in a SHORT STORY, letting your imagination run wild for National Short Story Day.

Take a break from reality and immerse yourself in the world of YULE, embracing the winter solstice with joy and light. Release your competitive spirit on WORLD BASKETBALL DAY, shooting some hoops with friends or family.

Celebrate diversity by reflecting on the importance of all heights on SHORT GIRL APPRECIATION DAY. Then, channel your inner sleuth on INTERNATIONAL DALEK REMEMBRANCE DAY, solving mysteries like the Doctor.

Stay positive on LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE DAY, spreading cheer and optimism wherever you go. Reflect on the simple joys of life on NATIONAL MAINE DAY, appreciating the beauty of everyday moments.

Close out your day by toasting the spirit of adventure on PHILEAS FOGG WIN A WAGER DAY, dreaming up your next daring escapade. Grab a flashlight to commemorate NATIONAL FLASHLIGHT DAY, shining a light on the darkness.

Embrace the winter season with WORLD SNOWBOARD DAY, hitting the slopes or trying out some snowboarding tricks. End your day with a warm bowl of GRAVY, savoring the comforting flavors on Gravy Day.

Reflect on the importance of compassion on NATIONAL HOMELESS PERSONS’ REMEMBRANCE DAY, taking a moment to support those in need. Indulge in some RIBBON CANDY, savoring the sweet taste and festive colors.

Embrace the holiday spirit on HUMBUG DAY, letting go of negativity and embracing joy. This whirlwind of weird holidays offers a unique opportunity to celebrate life in all its quirky, unexpected glory.

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National Short Story Day

Get lost in worlds within words — create characters, weave plots, and inspire imaginations. Reading and writing is a passport to adventure!

National Crossword Puzzle Day

Solving those mind-teasers, they're like brain workouts that offer a fun challenge, keeping the mental gears oiled and gears turning.

International Dalek Remembrance Day

Getting hyped and cheering for those iconic, menacing metal menaces from another galaxy who always keep the Doctor on their toes.

National Short Girl Appreciation Day

Embracing the beauty and strength within petite frames, these remarkable women bring a unique perspective and inspire others through their resilience and grace.

Look On The Bright Side Day

Seeing the sun even on the cloudiest day, finding silver linings when life throws lemons - that's the spirit that keeps us going.

International Energy Drink Day

Invigorating elixirs — they bestow a surge of vitality, fueling resilience and awakening the spirit with their electrifying potency.

Gravy Day

Honoring Paul Kelly's festive ballad, celebrating familial bonds and memories, adds a melodic touch to Christmas traditions.

Ribbon Candy Day

Delicately spun sugar strands that swirl with vibrant colors, this sweet treat captures the whimsy of childhood in its intricate design.

Humbug Day

Have a good old grumble to destress and channel your inner scrooge by reading a Dickens novel or donning a top hat and cane.

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Hanukkah

The festival of lights — a time for family, delicious eats, and stories that remind of hope's enduring glow in the darkest times.

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Blue Christmas

While most people are at home opening presents, emergency workers are on duty, ensuring the safety of their communities over the holidays.

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Decembeard

Supporting bowel cancer research through facial hair growth, spreading awareness, and fostering solidarity in the community.

Gift of Sight Month

Our eyes are the windows to the world, and it's essential to cherish them. Protecting your sight is a gift for life.

Operation Santa Paws

Helping furry friends in need, giving a paw up to shelters, and being a voice for those who can't speak for themselves.

Worldwide Food Service Safety Month

Ensuring that your favorite eateries follow top-notch protocols behind the scenes for everyone's well-being and satisfaction.

National Write A Business Plan Month

Mapping out a roadmap for a venture, sketching the blueprint that transforms innovative ideas into thriving businesses, step by step.

National Tie Month

Spicing up outfits with those sleek, fabric accessories that effortlessly add a dash of personality and professionalism.

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