National Freedom Day, always celebrated on February 1st, celebrates freedom from slavery. It also recognizes that America is a symbol for freedom. It honors the signing by Abraham Lincoln of a joint House and Senate resolution that later became the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution President Lincoln signed the Amendment outlawing slavery on February 1, […]
Sometimes all we need is permission to enjoy the little treats in life. On Decorating With Candy Day, people can create and enjoy their sweet creations without guilt. After all, it’s a recognised day where we are allowed to indulge – and indulge we shall!Why not smatter a layer of your favourite chocolate candies over […]
Are you tired of dating a jerk? It’s easy to get stuck in a relationship which isn’t working, with somebody who’s – let’s face it – a bit of a jerk. Take action on Dump Your Significant Jerk Day and make the decision to move forward with your life, and to find somebody who’s a […]
Thank you, American physicist Mr. Benjamin Thompson, for discovering how to make meringue back in the early 1800’s! For meringue is a key component of Baked Alaska, the spotlighted dish being celebrated on Baked Alaska Day!Baked Alaska is made by placing slices of sponge cake in the bottom of a pie pan, filling it with […]
Pirouette – it’s Ballet Day! It may be a bit of a stretch to take up ballet for a single day, so why not simply go and see a ballet instead?More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/ballet-day/
Ouch! Hedgehog Day highlights these loveable creatures but heed this word of warning, don’t get too close. As we all know hedgehogs are covered in spines but what you may not have known is that these spines are actually hollow hairs stiffened by keratin. Hedgehogs use their spines as a defense mechanism when under threat by […]
Celebrate Crepe Day (as opposed to Pancake Day) with a crispy, thin, French-style crepe â?? we recommend the classic lemon-and-sugar approach, but why not go crazy and experiment?More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/crepe-day/
Each year Play Your Ukulele Day gives you a chance to ‘change the world four strings at a time’ by playing your ukulele, sharing it, and teaching others to play. That is, presuming that you own one…More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/play-your-ukulele-day/