World Bee Day
Discover World Bee Day, a global celebration raising awareness of vital pollinators, their role in ecosystems and food crops, and simple ways to protect them.
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Your guide to celebrating May 20 2017
Skip to all 20 daysMay 20 brings 21 observances, led by World Bee Day, with National Notebook Day and National Quiche Lorraine Day offering an easy plan built around noticing nature, eating well, and staying curious.
Begin outside, with a close look
Take a notebook, a pencil, and 20 quiet minutes to a yard, balcony, park, or even a sunny sidewalk planter. Look for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, or flowering plants, then write down three things you notice: the flower color, the insect or bird, and what it is doing. World Bee Day is a good prompt to make one useful change, such as adding a pot of thyme or dill, leaving a patch of flowers undisturbed, or buying honey from a nearby beekeeper. For background and practical ideas, check the United Nations’ World Bee Day page.
Use National Notebook Day to turn those notes into a small plan. On a fresh page, list one plant you can pick up, one spot where it will get sun, and one date to water it. If you do not have outdoor space, keep the page as a seasonal sightings log and add to it whenever you pass a planted window box or community garden.
National Notebook Day
Celebrate National Notebook Day by rediscovering journaling, doodling, and creative writing. Explore how putting pen to paper boosts clarity and well-being.
Make lunch feel like an occasion
For National Quiche Lorraine Day, set aside about an hour for a simple bacon, egg, and cheese quiche. A store-bought pie crust keeps the work manageable: cook the bacon, whisk eggs with milk and shredded Swiss cheese, fill the crust, and bake until the center no longer jiggles. Serve it warm with a green salad, or ask a local bakery or café if quiche is in the case. Write down the ingredient amounts as you go, a fitting nod to Weights & Measures Day.
National Quiche Lorraine Day
Celebrate National Quiche Lorraine Day by savoring this rich bacon, egg, and cheese classic, exploring its history, and sharing homemade slices with friends.
Settle in with something worth watching
Choose National Streaming Day for a nature documentary, a beekeeper interview, or a short film about gardens. Search your usual streaming service for “pollinators” or “bees,” then give it 45 minutes without scrolling for something else. Keep your notebook nearby and jot down one plant, habitat, or question you want to follow up on later.
National Streaming Day
Celebrate National Streaming Day by exploring new platforms, free library services, and the evolving world of on-demand video that’s reshaping entertainment.
If you share a link or recommendation afterward, take two extra minutes for Global Accessibility Awareness Day: add useful alt text to an image, turn on captions for a clip, or describe the key information in the post itself. It is a small habit that makes your day’s discoveries easier for more people to use.
National days and holidays on May 20 2017
World Bee Day
Discover World Bee Day, a global celebration raising awareness of vital pollinators, their role in ecosystems and food crops, and simple ways to protect them.
National Streaming Day
Celebrate National Streaming Day by exploring new platforms, free library services, and the evolving world of on-demand video that’s reshaping entertainment.
International Clinical Trials Day
Discover the history and impact of International Clinical Trials Day, honoring medical research, volunteers, and breakthroughs that improve patient care worldwide.
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National Women in Aerospace Day
National Women in Aerospace Day celebrates women shaping aviation and space, promotes diversity in STEM careers, and inspires future generations to soar.
National Rescue Dog Day
Celebrate National Rescue Dog Day by honoring shelter dogs, supporting rescues, adopting or fostering, and volunteering to help pups find loving forever homes.
National High Heel Day
Celebrate National High Heel Day by honoring heels as symbols of style, confidence, and self-expression, from bold fashion statements to empowering personal stories.
National Band Director’s Day
Celebrate National Band Director’s Day by honoring music educators who inspire creativity, discipline, and community through their leadership and dedication.
National Pick Strawberries Day
Celebrate National Pick Strawberries Day by visiting u-pick fields, harvesting sun-warmed berries, and turning them into fresh, nostalgic summer treats.
National Sugarbee® Apple Day
Celebrate National SugarBee® Apple Day by enjoying crisp, honey-sweet SugarBee® apples, exploring recipes, orchard trips, and the story behind this unique fruit.
World Autoimmune Arthritis Day
World Autoimmune Arthritis Day raises global awareness of autoimmune and autoinflammatory arthritis, empowering patients, promoting education, support, and better care.
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International Academic Freedom Day
Discover the meaning of academic freedom, explore its history and challenges, and find ways to support open inquiry and free speech in education worldwide.
International Red Sneakers Day
Learn about International Red Sneakers Day, honoring Oakley Debbs and raising global awareness of life-threatening food allergies through education and solidarity.
Weights & Measures Day
Discover Weights & Measures Day, celebrating accurate measurement, metrology history, and the standards that keep science, trade, cooking, and daily life fair.
National Quiche Lorraine Day
Celebrate National Quiche Lorraine Day by savoring this rich bacon, egg, and cheese classic, exploring its history, and sharing homemade slices with friends.
National Be a Millionaire Day
National Be a Millionaire Day inspires people to review money habits, build smarter budgets, grow investments, and nurture a millionaire mindset for life.
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World Whisky Day
Discover World Whisky Day, celebrating the “water of life” with tastings, fun whisky facts, global styles, and cocktail ideas for enthusiasts and newcomers.
National Learn To Swim Day
National Learn To Swim Day promotes swimming lessons and water safety for all ages, building confidence, fitness, and lifesaving skills in and around water.
World Fiddle Day
Discover World Fiddle Day, celebrating lively fiddle music, global folk traditions, skilled craftsmanship, and inclusive events that get everyone dancing.
Plant a Lemon Tree Day
Discover the joy of Plant a Lemon Tree Day, celebrating citrus flavor, community spirit, and greener spaces through fun activities and planting lemon trees.
Eliza Doolittle Day
Eliza Doolittle Day springs from a playful moment in the musical My Fair Lady. In one scene, Eliza imagines a future where the king honors her with a day bearing her name. Fans embraced this idea, turning it into a real celebration. The day highlights Eliza's journey from a flower seller...
Month-long holidays in May
Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Promoting sun safety encourages early detection, fostering community awareness about the risks and prevention of skin ailments.
National Photography Month
A picture’s worth a thousand words, so get out there and start taking snapshots of the beauty all around you, whether right at home or off in an exotic locale.
National Barbecue Month
Gather your friends and neighbors together and grill up some tasty, smoky, ever-popular BBQ to welcome the warm weather. Try making your own BBQ sauce!
No Meat May
Exploring a plant-based journey for a month, discovering vibrant flavors and embracing a mindful, eco-friendly lifestyle.
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