National Bike to Work Day
Improve your health and help the environment at the same time by leaving the car at home and taking your bike to work for at least one day of the year.
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Your guide to celebrating May 21 2014
Skip to all 12 daysMay 21 brings 21 national days, led by National Bike to Work Day, with National Endangered Species Day and International Tea Day offering a thoughtful rhythm for the workday.
Set out with a workable ride
Make the commute fit your actual morning. Check your tires the night before, put a helmet, lock, water, and a change of shirt by the door, then choose a route with slower streets or a protected lane where available. If the full distance feels like too much, ride the first few miles and continue by transit or arrange to park farther away. Give yourself 15 extra minutes so the ride doesn’t become a race. The League of American Bicyclists has practical rider resources if you need a quick refresher before leaving.
Turn a midday errand into one useful choice
Use lunch to act on the concern behind National Endangered Species Day. Spend ten minutes replacing a household item you already need with a refill, reusable, or secondhand option, such as a refillable hand soap bottle, a metal water bottle, or a used paperback. Keep it concrete: make the purchase, set up the refill, or put one item in a donation bag before returning to work. A small change you will repeat is more useful than a grand plan that stalls.
National Endangered Species Day
Many magnificent species of animal and insect are at risk of going extinct, so join the cause by volunteering, donating, or spreading awareness of these threats.
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Need an easy group lunch? Share a pie for National Pizza Party Day, and add a side salad or fruit if you’re ordering for the office. The meal gives everyone a reason to step away from their screens for 20 minutes.
Make the afternoon pause count
For International Tea Day, make a proper cup rather than drinking it while answering messages. Black tea needs about four minutes to steep; green tea is usually ready in two to three minutes with water that has cooled slightly after boiling. Bring enough for a colleague, ask where their tea comes from, and choose a brand whose package gives clear sourcing information. That is a simple way to make the break social and a little more considered.
International Tea Day
While everyone loves a cup of tea, many of the workers and producers of that tea face poor conditions and pay. Help raise awareness and keep tea fair.
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Finish with something light
If your day has involved plenty of pedaling, keep the evening low-effort: clean your bike lights, plug in any rechargeable ones, and lay out tomorrow’s lock and helmet. If a race is on your mind, National NASCAR Day is a fine excuse to watch a few highlights after dinner. The point is not to pack all 21 observances into one schedule. Get where you need to go under your own power, make one repeatable conservation choice, and give yourself a real tea break.
National days and holidays on May 21 2014
International Tea Day
While everyone loves a cup of tea, many of the workers and producers of that tea face poor conditions and pay. Help raise awareness and keep tea fair.
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- India
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End of the World
A wild theory that had some on edge, but when the fateful day arrived, it was just another ordinary sunrise.
I Need A Patch For That Day
Take a day to tackle those quick fixes you’ve been putting off, whether it’s a patch for your software or a patch for your jeans, bike tire, or anything else.
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National Memo Day
Send someone a memo to let them know it’s National Memo Day! This time-honored method of passing on information has helped offices run for generations.
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World Day for Cultural Diversity
The blending of customs, beliefs, and traditions creates a vibrant tapestry of perspectives, enriching societies worldwide.
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National Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day
Every year on this day, we celebrate Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day. This special day emphasizes the importance of including more fruits and vegetables in our diets. The founders of this day, the Dole Food Company, started it to tackle unhealthy eating habits and raise awareness about how such habits...
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Firewalking Festival
Nestinarstvo, also known as the Firewalking Festival, is a captivating ritual practiced in a few Bulgarian and Greek villages. Participants, called "nestinari," perform an awe-inspiring dance on hot embers, holding sacred icons of Saints Constantine and Helena. Learn About the Firewalking Festival This ritual symbolizes a deep spiritual connection, believed to protect...
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National Talk Like Yoda Day
Feel the force flow through you as you speak like Yoda! With his unique, backwards-grammar style, this legendary Jedi master is the epitome of quirky cool. So channel your inner Yoda and let the wisdom of the force guide your words.
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National Strawberries and Cream Day
Savor the sweet taste of summer with a bowl of juicy strawberries and creamy delight! This classic combination is the epitome of simplicity and indulgence. So go ahead, treat yourself to a little bit of heaven.
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Cool Sword Day
Made of iron, steel, or other metals and often decorated with various precious jewels or filigree, swords of the past were much more than just weapons. They were masterpieces of craftsmanship! And even today, though not often seen or used in real life, the artistry of sword-making and sword-fighting continues...
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National American Red Cross Founder’s Day
National American Red Cross Founder’s Day shines a spotlight on a uniquely practical kind of compassion: the kind that shows up with clean bandages, a warm blanket, clear instructions, and a calm voice when everything feels chaotic. It celebrates the founding of the American Red Cross and the idea that...
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National Waitstaff Day
Make sure to leave a good tip as well as giving a big thank-you to the waitstaff who serve us food at restaurants, often while underpaid and overworked.
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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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