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Our Wacky Holidays
Poetry At Work Day
An ode to…the time clock? The assembly line? The office computer? The poem may need some work, but this is what Poetry At Work Day is all about – finding the beauty in your job and putting it into some form of artful prose.Every day in our jobs we encounter people and situations that could […]
Peach Melba Day
A person has just got to love a ripe, juicy peach! What better way to celebrate one aspect of this lovely fruit than with Peach Melba Day?The classic dessert Peach Melba was created for and named after the very slim opera singer Nellie Melba. Here’s some food trivia: when Nellie gained weight later in life, […]
Make Your Dream Come True Day
When : Always January 13th Make Your Dream Come True Day gives you the opportunity to do something to realize your goals and dreams. Whatever your dreams are, they usually don't come true without some effort on your part. So, today is the perfect opportunity to do something about it. On this day do something, […]
Rubber Duckie Day
Start running the bath, it’s Rubber Duckie Day! Celebrate by taking a rubber duck (or taking a whole load of rubber ducks) in the bath and acting out small, theatrical scenes of your choosing. Why not try Macbeth, or your favourite opera?More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/rubber-duckie-day/
Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day
Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day just could be your day......... if you're a fabulous wild guy. Despite some deep diving into the internet, we have been unable to determine the roots or reason for this day. The fact that this is referred to as a feast is intriguing. We can only speculate that the […]
Kiss A Ginger Day
January 12th is (semi-)officially International Kiss A Ginger Day, which means every ginger person you come across on this day you must grab and plant a loving kiss onto immediately.Kiss A Ginger Day was started in 2009 by Derek Forgie as a Facebook group intended as a “karmic counter-event” to the November 2008 creation of […]
Hot Toddy Day
The history of hot toddies is as murky as the libation itself, but folks have always considered it equal parts cocktail and restorative.
Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friends Day
Feeling mischievous? Step In A Puddle And Splash Your Friends Day gives you an excuse to have some fun or even get revenge by jumping in puddles and splashing your friends (pretty self-explanatory). Don’t forget to wear wellies!More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/step-in-a-puddle-and-splash-your-friends-day/
Learn Your Name in Morse Code Day
Why January 11th?There is a controversy among some MorseCode operators on who actually created the code: Samuel Morse or AlfredVail. So, in order to not offend either side, I've chosen the dateof January 11, because on January 11, 1838 both Morse and Vail didthe first public demonstration of the electric telegraph together.What's The Purpose?As of […]
Clean Off Your Desk Day
Clean Off Your Desk Day heralds the beginning of some serious spring cleaning. Do you really need all that junk, old paperwork and mess on your desk? If the answer’s no, take the opportunity to do a little tidying!More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/clean-off-your-desk-day/
Secret Pal Day
January 11th is the date when people celebrate Secret Pal Day all over the world. This is a very special day for all friends as there is nothing more precious than having a true friend. Therefore, value your friends and feel lucky to be blessed with good friends in your life.Though the origin of Secret […]
Hug an Economist Day
Dr Aidan Kane tells me today is world 'hug an economist' day. I warn you I will not commit to the hug. Once you've finished, I'll say 'I don't accept that'.More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at http://www.stephenkinsella.net/2011/01/31/hug-an-economist-day/