HOLIDAYS FOR ANY AND EVERY OCCASION
National Holidays
United Nations Day
The anniversary of the entry into force of the United Nations Charter on 24 October 1945
Take back your time day
An initiative to challenge the epidemic of overwork, over-scheduling and time famine that now threatens our health, our families and relationships, our communities and our environment.
Zero Tasking Day
The extra hour we get when daylight savings times change is often heralded as an opportunity for extra productivity, activity and ‘doing’. However, given that we’re all already ‘owed’ an hour every other time it changes, it seems a little unfair to expect us to work through it – as such, Zero Tasking Day is […]
Make a Difference Day
When: The fourth Saturday in October Initiated in 1990, this is a national day is for devoted to helping others by doing volunteer work in the community. The activity can be almost anything. On this day, millions of Americans participate in community improvement projects. It takes the form of cleanup, fixup, painting, and repair in […]
Bologna Day
When : Always October 24 National Bologna Day is a full of baloney! Properly spelled Bologna, it is sometimes spelled ""Baloney"". It is pronounced like the latter spelling. Bologna is a sausage. It's commonly used as a luncheon meat. Mom and kids know it well. When it comes to bologna, there definitely is variety. There […]
Mother-in-Law Day
Date When Celebrated : Fourth Sunday in October If you missed Mother's Day in May, then here's another chance to honor your beloved Mother-In-Law. The source of many jokes, a mother-in-law doesn't usually get the praise and appreciation she deserves. More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at http://holidayinsights.com/other/motherinlaw.htm
World Pasta Day
When : Always October 25th World Pasta Day is today. It should come as no surprise to discover that this special day promotes the consumption of pasta around the world. It seeks to increase awareness of the benefits of pasta. Each year on World Pasta Day, events are held to help spread the world about pasta and […]
Sourest Day
Life given you lemons? Sourest Day is the day to shout about it. Reserve the right to be grumpy, irratable and sour about the world and everything in it.More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/sourest-day/
Punk for a Day Day
When : Always October 25 Punk for a Day Day is today. Are you a punk? Would you like to be one? Me neither. One might desire to be a Punk Rocker, but not literally a punk. So what then is the reason for this day!? We have absolutely no idea. And, we have found […]
Pumpkin Day
By October 26th, we in a frenzy of pumpkin obsession. We cannot wait for the big November holiday for pumpkin pie. No siree, we need pumpkin ev-ery-thing! Bars, cookies, coffee, cheesecake, pasta and oatmeal. Pumpkin Chunkin’, pumpkin patches, festivals, bake-offs and television specials. Let’s not forget jack-o-lantern carving, too! This fruit grabs American’s attention. As […]
Traffic Directors Day
Spare a thought for the hectic and busy lives of traffic directors everywhere. Being responsible for keeping our streets and traffic systems in tip top condition is no small order.More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/traffic-directors-day/
Mule Day
National Mule Day is recognized each year on October 26. - A mule is a hybrid cross between a male donkey and a female horse. The mule possesses the strength, intelligence, patience, perseverance, endurance, surefootedness and even temper of the donkey. From the horse, the mule inherits beauty, athletic ability, courage, vigor and speed. - […]
Howl At The Moon Day
Release your inner wolf and go wild – full moon or not! Why not get together with your friends and practice your best werewolf impressions? Go easy on the biting, though.More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/howl-at-the-moon-day/
Mincemeat Day
When : Always October 26th National Mincemeat Day celebrates a sweet and tasty meat treat. For those of us that have had it before, we can revel in the great taste. For those of us who have never heard of Mincemeat, don't you think today would be a good time to get introduced to it!? […]
National American Beer Day
Beer drinkers across the nation celebrate each October 27 as it is National American Beer Day. There are more than 2,100 breweries that manufacture beer in the United States which range in size from industry giants to brew pubs and microbreweries. The U.S. produced 196 million barrels of beer in 2009. The U.S. consumes roughly […]
Sylvia Plath Day
Sylvia Plath (/plæθ/; October 27, 1932 â?? February 11, 1963) was an American poet, novelist, and short-story writer. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, she studied at Smith College and Newnham College at the University of Cambridge, before receiving acclaim as a poet and writer. She married fellow poet Ted Hughes in 1956; they lived together in the […]
All Souls Day
Date When Celebrated : November 2 (November 3rd if the 2nd falls on a Sunday) The Christian holiday of All Soul's Day pays respect and remembers the souls of all friends and loved ones who have died and gone to heaven. It is a time to pray for their souls that they may be received […]
Plush Animal Lover’s Day
Plush Animal Lovers Day is a day of celebration that is held every year to show your favourite stuffed toy some extra special love and appreciation.The original origins of the dayâ??s creation are vague but there is an unconfirmed Urban Legend that the day first came about after a collectibles dealer named Royal Selangor came […]
Animation Day
Put pencil to paper, draw your characters, and create a cartoon for Animation Day! Design your own storyboards and bring them to life with simple film techniques!More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/animation-day/
Internet Day
Marking the anniversary of the first usage of the Internet to send a message electronically, way back in 1969. Let’s not draw attention to the fact that the system crashed half way through sending it, though…More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/internet-day/
Hermit Day
When : Always October 29th Hermit Day is today. It's a quiet day to spend quietly in seclusion, all by yourself. For some people, being a recluse is a way of life. They spend everyday by themselves, in peaceful seclusion. For whatever reason, Hermits prefer living away from the crowds and the sea of humanity. […]
Cat Day
Cat Day encourages the celebration, worship and adoration of cats, in the same way that human cultures have since the dawn of civilization. Why not adopt and look after a rescue cat, or simply spend some quality time with your favorite moggy to celebrate?Don't forget to give your cat a treat!More Details...All details taken directly from provider […]
Candy Corn Day
When : Always October 30th National Candy Corn Day is today. Enjoy a handful of this sweet Fall treat. And, what perfect timing. National Candy Corn Day comes just a day before Halloween. That means you can eat plenty of it, before you go out Trick or Treating. Candy corn is enjoyed all year long. […]
Create A Great Funeral Day
An extremely new holiday – Create A Great Funeral Day is barely a decade old. Registered as an official holiday by Stephanie West Allen as a way of attempting to relieve the pressure of having to decide what a loved one would want for their final send off.The Day was founded with the hopes of […]
Frankenstein Day
The world famous story, Frankenstein, was originally written by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley when she was 21; Frankenstein Day commemorates her birthday, and celebrates all things Frankenstein.More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/frankenstein-day/
Mischief Night
When : Always October 30th Mischief Night is today, errrr tonight! It is an evening when people traditionally participated in harmless (please) mischief. We stress harmless or innocent mischief. Other forms of mischief can lead to big trouble. Even seemingly harmless mischief can be the source of problems. This night is discouraged by law enforcement […]