HOLIDAYS FOR ANY AND EVERY OCCASION
National Holidays
Birthday of Sliced Bread
Bread's been around for ages, but presliced loaves didn’t hit until 1930. Within five years, sliced bread was outselling unsliced, forever changing how we eat bread. Source: food.com
Reconciliation Day
When : Always April 2and Reconciliation Day is a special day to patch relationships and to make amends. It's intention is to re-establish relationships between family, friends and couples. Life is too short to hold a grudge between those we love. Estranged couples may find today to be an opportunity to work out their problems. […]
Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
When : Always April 2and National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day celebrates the ""PB and J"" sandwich. Its the favorite lunchtime sandwich of American kids, and many adults, too. Some kids practically live on Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches. Note: March 1st is National Peanut Butter Lover's Day and September 13 is National Peanut Day […]
Walk to Work Day
Date When Celebrated: First Friday in April U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Tommy G. Thompson declared the first National Walk to Work Day as April 2, 2004. With obesity and sedentary lifestyles growing at an alarming rate, National Walk to Work Day was initiated to draw attention to the need to get out […]
Don’t Go to Work Unless it’s Fun Day
When : Always April 3rd Don't Go to Work Unless it's Fun Day might be your day to sleep in. If this day falls on a Saturday or Sunday when you are normally off of work, it's an easy day to participate in. Otherwise, make sure you get your boss' approval prior to participating. […]
D.A.R.E. Day
D.A.R.E. Day is the day when local law enforcement officers will traditionally visit schools all over the United States spreading the word about drugs, how to avoid them, why they’re bad for you, and the penalties if you choose to become involved with them. Most Americans will remember the special and particularly snazzy car that […]
Pillow Fight Day
What are you waiting for? You’ve always wanted an excuse to take part in a massive, organised pillow fight… Right? Well, what better opportunity than Pillow Fight Day?Grab your pillows, and head for the nearest organised pillow fight. Play nicely, though!More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/pillow-fight-day/
Cordon Bleu Day
The name cordon bleu is French for blue ribbon that was worn by the French Knights famous for the delicious dinners that they hosted. A day was set aside to celebrate this dish and called it National Cordon Bleu Day. April 4th is the day for preparing and relishing this European delicacy.So what exactly is […]
Speak in Complete Sentences Day
On May 31st, we celebrate Speak in Complete Sentences Day, a gentle reminder to communicate effectively by using complete sentences. This observance encourages clarity, coherence, and proper grammar in our conversations and writing, fostering better understanding and connection with others.
Walk Around Things Day
When : Always April 4th Walk Around Things Day is an important day to avoid problems and risks, by simply walking around the potential problem. You wouldn't walk under a ladder, would you? Then, it is also wise to walk around objects, especially those that pose risk or danger. ""Walk around things"" can also be […]
Vitamin C Day
Load up on citrus fruit, berries and green vegetable for Vitamin C Day; boost your immune system, fight off that cold and feel great!More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/vitamin-c-day/
International Carrot Day
The International Carrot Day or the Carrot Day is celebrated every year on April 4th and is the pinnacle for carrot lovers all around the world. It is the day when the carrot is celebrated through carrot parties and other carrot related festivities. Join the fun and celebrate the Carrot Day yourself!More Details...All details taken […]
World Rat Day
Get two things straight right away – rats aren’t dirty, and James Cagney never said it anyway! These are just two of the myths and misconceptions that World Rat Day hopes to dispel as it celebrates the joys of fancy rats.Anyone who keeps rats as pets or companions is already in on the secret: these […]
Hug a Newsman Day
When : Always April 4th Hug a Newsman Day gives you the opportunity to give a great, big hug to your local newsperson. C'mon, admit it. You've watched your cute newsman day in and day out. You've always told your self if you ever see him, you would give him a great, big hug. Well, […]
Tangible Karma Day
The purpose of Tangible Karma Day is for people celebrating the event to de-clutter their lives and to give to other people who are in need. Tangible Karma is a company founded by Amber Nicole Dilger in 2005 and her idea was to recycle and reuse. You can visit their website to donate goods and […]
Caramel Day
Caramel Day is dedicated to the rich, gooey, delicious substance made with the dark alchemy of the culinary arts. It is the known as Caramel, which is in fact born out of the rather exacting process of caramelization. The process is deceptively simple, you need merely increase the heat of sugar to a mere 170 °C […]
Deep Dish Pizza Day
Pizza lovers far and wide will be making the most of Deep Dish Pizza Day. This is your holiday! But first, let us thank Pizzeria Uno’s founder Ike Sewell, without whom this day wouldn’t exist. He is credited with creating the spectacular deep dish pizza in 1943 in Chicago. This wonderfully tasty pizza, also known […]
Flip a Coin Day
On June 1st, we celebrate Flip a Coin Day, a whimsical holiday that encourages us to leave decisions up to chance. Whether it's choosing between two options or settling a dispute, flipping a coin adds an element of spontaneity and fun to the decision-making process. So, grab a coin, give it a flip, and let fate decide!
Read a Road Map Day
This is one of the most bizarre holidays of all. However, in all its craziness, there is certain logic. Read a Road Map Day is observed on the 5th of April each year. Today, we use GPS to help us to find places. However, road maps were the essential tools of travelers in the yesteryears.This […]
New Beer’s Eve
New Beer's Eve is an unofficial holiday in the United States, celebrating the end of Prohibition in the United States on April 6.The beginning of the end of Prohibition in the United States occurred as a result of the Cullen–Harrison Act and its signing into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on March 23, 1933. […]