Tweed Day
For Pete’s Sake Day
Oh, for Pete’s sake! Not another pointless holiday?For Pete’s Sake Day celebrates one example of a ‘minced oath’, where an offensive word or phrase is substituted by something more acceptable in society. Other examples include ‘For crying out loud!’, and ‘Sugar!’. Such euphemisms have been used for centuries whenever people hit thumbs with hammers, burn […]
Dump Your Significant Jerk Day
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 […]
Name Your PC Day
Chances are that you spend a lot of time at your computer, whether that’s at home, work, or on the move; in some cases probably more time than you spend with your friends, family or loved ones! Yet even with all this time together, your PC remains an anonymous stranger – seize the chance to […]
National Grape Popsicle Day
May 27th marks a delightful occasion for popsicle enthusiasts across the nation - it's National Grape Popsicle Day! As temperatures begin to rise and the summer breeze whispers promises of sunny days ahead, what better way to celebrate than with a refreshing grape popsicle in hand? But beyond the icy sweetness, there's a rich history […]