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Iris Day

When: Always on May 8th

Iris Day celebrates these beautiful and attractive late spring bloomers. With or without a beard, Iris are very popular among homeowners and gardeners. With a little luck, you have Iris blooming in your flower beds today.

Celebrate Iris Day by enjoying these great, easy to grow bloomers. If you don't have any in your yard, get some and plant them today. You can also enjoy this day by going to a floral shop to buy some Iris to put into your favorite vase.

Today is also a great opportunity to learn more abut how to grow and care for Iris. It's really easy! Learn how to grow Iris

Did you Know? Iris flowers have spiritual importance in Japan. It wards off evil spirits. On Iris Day in Japan, people put Iris leaves in their baths. It's believed to prevent illness. They also drink juice from the plant in their Sake to ensure longevity. Does it work? Try it and you be the judge!

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Moscato Day

Moscato is a wine originating from the Piedmont region of north-west Italy and the beverage has become a popular choice due to its sweetness, lightness and affordability. Moscato’s popularity among hip-hop artists like Nelly and Drake created hype as well as soaring sales, so in celebration of both new and old fans of the wine, […]

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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/

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I’m Not Going To Take It Anymore Day

I’m Not Going To Take It Anymore Day is when we can fight back against all the injustices inflicted upon us.Arrive late for work by putting yourself first, and spend some time buying yourself a present when you should be at your office or factory.Don’t open any letters that look suspiciously like bills. And if […]

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Felt Hat Day

Up until the 20th century, hats played an incredibly important role in fashion and attire – arguably much moreso than today. In the 19th century, felt was a common material for hats, and Felt Hat Day encourages us all to don a felt hat in tribute to this historically significant, but now somewhat neglected accessory.More […]