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Our Wacky Holidays
Tiara Day
Celebrate Tiara Day on May 24, a whimsical holiday honoring the elegance and sophistication of tiaras, traditionally worn by royalty and synonymous with luxury. This day coincides with Queen Victoria's birthday, reflecting on tiaras' historical significance as symbols of power and divine authority. Embrace your inner royalty by adorning a tiara, reflecting on its craftsmanship, symbolic meaning, and capacity for self-expression. Revel in the regal splendor and make every day a crowning achievement.
World Turtle Day
World Turtle Day, celebrated on May 23, was established in 2000 by American Tortoise Rescue to promote the conservation of turtles and tortoises. The day, chosen during the nesting season, emphasizes education on threats like habitat loss and illegal trafficking, while celebrating turtles' ecological importance and long evolutionary history. Various activities, such as beach cleanups and educational workshops, highlight this global observance that encourages conservation actions and support for relevant organizations.
Title Track Day
Title Track Day on May 23 celebrates the iconic title tracks of albums, highlighting their crucial role in defining an album's narrative and overall mood. Originating from a grassroots movement, the day invites music lovers to explore and appreciate these songs that range from chart-toppers to hidden gems across various genres. Activities include creating playlists, sharing memories, and supporting artists, emphasizing title tracks' role in artistic expression and cultural impact.
Don’t Fry Day
Don't Fry Day, occurring each May 23 before Memorial Day, emphasizes sun safety and skin cancer prevention. Founded by the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention, the day promotes sun protection and awareness of skin cancer risks, the most common cancer in the U.S. Practical tips include using broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen, seeking shade, wearing protective clothing, and avoiding tanning beds. Observance encourages community participation in educational events to foster awareness and promote sun-safe habits.
Lucky Penny Day
On May 23, people celebrate Lucky Penny Day, embracing the superstition that finding a heads-up penny brings good fortune. Originating from ancient beliefs in magical coins, the day honors serendipity and life’s small joys. Activities include searching for pennies and appreciating their symbolic meanings of hope and resilience.
Buy a Musical Instrument Day
Buy a Musical Instrument Day, celebrated on May 22, nurtures the love for music by encouraging people to buy new instruments. While its origins are unclear, the day emphasizes self-expression through music, offering a chance for everyone from novices to seasoned musicians to enhance their skills. Special promotions by music shops and a push toward music education highlight the day's mission to inspire and unite through the universal language of music. This celebration promotes both the joy of creating music and the preservation of diverse musical traditions.
Memo Day
When: Always on May 21st Take a memo... Today is National Memo Day. What is it for? Who created it? Why? These are questions awaiting an answer that may never come. Every once in a while, we discover a special day with no known history or description. Have a pen and paper handy. Go grab […]
I Need A Patch For That Day
Some holidays are set up with the express purpose of ensuring that something we often take for granted or miss entirely receives the honour that it deserves.I Need A Patch For That Day is a good example of that. Quite simply, it is a day in which we sit back and celebrate the humble patch […]
Rapture Party Day
Predictions over recent decades suggested that May 21st 2011 would mark the end of the world, in the form of the Christian Rapture. As far as we can tell, this event didn’t happen as Harold Camping predicted, and now the date is celebrated with ‘rapture parties’ and ‘end of the world parties’.More Details...All details taken […]
Everybody Draw Mohammed Day
Everybody Draw Mohammed Day (or ""Draw Mohammed Day"") was an event held on May 20, 2010, in support of free speech and freedom of artistic expression of those threatened with violence for drawing representations of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. It began as a protest against censorship of an American television show, South Park, ""201"" by […]
Be a Millionaire Day
When: Always on May 20th Be a Millionaire Day is a day everyone wants to enjoy. Everyone wants to enjoy today as a member of the millionaire club. Okay, so a million bucks ain't what it used to be. But, it is still a lot of money. I have no doubt everyone reading this would […]
Pick Strawberries Day
There’s nothing quite like locally picked, seasonal fruit – and Pick Strawberries Day is a great excuse to experience one of the key highlights of the fruit calendar! Find your local ‘pick your own fruit’ business and take a basket or two – be sure to wash your strawberries and check that they’re safe to […]