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Ratcatcher’s Day
**Ratcatcher's Day**, observed on **July 22**, commemorates the legendary Pied Piper of Hamelin and honors the historic profession of rat-catching. This day highlights the fascinating tale from 1284, where the Piper rid the town of Hamelin of its rat infestation but, due to unpaid dues, later led the town's children away. Ratcatcher's Day not only celebrates the folklore but also acknowledges the crucial role rat-catchers played in medieval times, protecting towns from pests and disease. It's a unique holiday that invites us to reflect on the intriguing blend of history and legend.
Barbie Day
Celebrate one of the world’s best known dolls – Barbie Day celebrates her debut in New York at the American International Toy Fair in 1959.More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/barbie-day/
Hairstyle Appreciation Day
When : Always April 30th Hairstyle Appreciation Day celebrates uniqueness of all styles of hair. It allows us to express our individuality. Each generation of youth creates it's own hairstyles, or come back to style that were popular years ago. We include among the hairstyles, hair coloring and shaved heads. After all, no hair is […]
Marmot Day
Marmot Day is a celebration of marmots, a group of large squirrel-like animals that includes groundhogs, woodchucks and ground squirrels. Even though marmots are found all over the world, from Canada to Mexico and from Russia to India, these animals don’t seem to get the attention they deserve. Marmot Day was established in 2002 to […]