National Grouch Day
National Grouch Day
Towel Day
On May 25, Towel Day admirers globally celebrate Douglas Adams and his "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." Established in 2001, this day commemorates Adams' legacy highlighting the wit and resourcefulness in his writings, exemplified by the indispensable towel for interstellar hitchhikers. Fans participate in themed events and indulge in readings, embracing Adams' humor and the absurdity of the universe.
First Foot Day
The custom of firstfooting, or being the first to cross the threshold of a home in the early hours of New Year's Day, was so popular in England and Scotland during the 19th century that the streets were often more crowded between midnight and one o'clock in the morning than they would normally be at […]
Magic Day
Magic Day started with a “Houdini Day”, the first of which took place in the summer of 1927, less than one year after the famous magician’s death. His wife presented a trophy in honour of him on that day.Harry Houdini is quite probably one of the reasons magic is so popular today and at the […]