HOLIDAYS FOR ANY AND EVERY OCCASION
National Holidays
Start Your Own Country Day
Apparently, as well as Thanksgiving today is National Start Your Own Country Day. Letâ??s take a moment to bask in the irony that is the term â??nationalâ? in that title. That being done, I officially declare that the title of my country is â??Bunburria.â? (Visitor visas available for those who know what that refers to.)Official animal: […]
Go For a Ride Day
Go For A Ride Day encourages you to get out into the world – hop on your bike, into your car, or simply get your walking boots out of storage and go on a trip. Don’t worry too much about where you’re going, just enjoy the journey. What with all of the cell phones and […]
Fibonacci Day
Leonardo of Pisa, better known as Fibonacci, is responsible for the Fibonacci Sequence (or Fibonacci numbers) – a pattern of counting where each number is the sum of the previous two. As well as being prevalent in nature, this kind of system is used widely in computer data storage and processing, and Fibonacci Day recognises […]
Eat a Cranberry Day
When : Always November 23rd Eat a Cranberry Day is today. Cranberries are good for you. How many cranberries will you eat today? Native to North America, cranberries are grown in bogs, and are primarily grown in New England. When the pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock, they found Native Americans harvesting them, and eating them. […]
Cashew Day
When : Always November 23rd The plain, or salty truth of it ,is that today is National Cashew Day. It's a nutty day, if there ever was one. Celebrate this day by eating cashews. Eat them any way you like: plain or salted, as a snack or in a recipe. Eating them is all there […]
Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day
What do you excel at? What gifts, talents or skills are uniquely yours? Take the opportunity to share your unique gifts with friends and colleagues on Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day.More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/celebrate-your-unique-talent-day/
Parfait Day
Fancy a fancy fruit sundae? Parfait Day is a perfect opportunity to indulge – and Parfait means ‘perfect’ in French! How convenient, eh? Layer up the fruit, cream and nuts and create something incredible.More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/parfait-day/
Shopping Reminder Day
You’ve less than a month until Christmas, so it’s time to make sure that you’ve bought all of your gifts! If you’ve still got presents to buy, Shopping Reminder Day is a stark reminder that you’re running out of time!More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/shopping-reminder-day/
Pins and Needles Day
Pins And Needles Day has nothing to do with tingly, itchy limbs – rather, it commemorates the opening of a historical Pro-Labor Broadway play called Pins And Needles in 1937.More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/pins-and-needles-day/
Black Friday
Black Friday is the Friday following Thanksgiving Day in the United States (the fourth Thursday of November). Since the early 2000s, it has been regarded as the beginning of the Christmas shopping season in the US, and most major retailers open very early and offer promotional sales. Black Friday is not a public holiday, but […]
You’re Welcome Day
When: Day after Thanksgiving You're Welcome Day encourages us to simply say ""You're welcome"". It helps to put manners back into society. This very special day comes the day after Thanksgiving. On Thanksgiving Day we say ""Thanks"" for what we have. So, it only seems natural, that ""You're Welcome"" immediately follows a thank you. Participating […]
Flossing Day
Flossing Day encourages the regular use of dental floss to promote healthy teeth and gums.More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/flossing-day/
Bake Cookies Day
Bake Cookies Day occurs in the middle of the holiday season, and is a great excuse to bake some delicious cookies to help you get through the cold, winter days! Why not try some cinnamon flavoured cookies (such as the snickerdoodle) to get your kitchen smelling of winter festivities?Cookies arrived in America in the 17th […]
Red Planet Day
Date When Celebrated: Always November 28th The planet Mars is referred to as the ""Red Planet"" because it appears red in color. Red Planet Day honors our celestial neighbor, the fourth planet in the solar system. Is Mars truly red in color? Scientists debated this question, even after the Mars Rovers landed and began to […]
Make Your Own Head Day
When : Always November 28th Make Your Own Head Day is today. The only rule that we can think of, is that the head must be your own. So get started, so we can see how good of an artist you are! This is a crafty day. It is very popular in grade schools, and […]
French Toast Day
French toast is a food made by frying bread in egg mix, though many variants exist by region and by ingredients – some including sweet additions such as fruit, syrups and milk. French Toast Day encourages you to try this delicious dish (also known as eggy bread and poor knight’s pudding) in place of your […]
Electronic Greetings Day
Save the cost of a stamp and help the environment out by sending electronic greetings rather than paper cards. Electronic Greetings Day is all about sending birthday cards and conversations by email and over the Internet.More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/electronic-greetings-day/
Square Dance Day
Date When Celebrated: Always November 29 Here's a chance to get out and ""Dosey Do"" with your partner. It's Square Dance Day! English, Irish, and Scottish settlers brought square dancing to the U.S. As it evolved in the U.S., a caller was added, to help dancers stay in step. It remains popular among southern and […]
Stay at Home Because You are Well Day
When : Always November 30th Stay at Home Because You Are Well Day is today. Do you feel okay? If'so, it is a good day to take off from work. According to Wellcat.com, the creators of this special day, the objective is to call in ""well"" to your work. It's as simple as that. Caution: […]
Computer Security Day
Security is an important consideration when working with computers, the Internet or indeed any electronic devices. Use Computer Security Day to ensure that your passwords are regularly updated, that your personal information is safe and secure, and that your systems are protected.More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/computer-security-day/
Bathtub Party Day
Bathtub Party Day is today. Skip the everyday shower and draw yourself a tub full of warm water. Add a few bath oil beads and Voila, you're ready to hop in and "soak it" in the bathtub. Ahh, how soothing and relaxing! Don't let anything disturb the peace, quiet, and serenity of your bath. Turn off your […]
Decembeaver begins
Literally tens of women are celebrating the female version of Movember this year – Decembeaver. As the official sponsor of Decembeaver, we’re here with a guide to keeping your muff den under wraps during this hairy month.Tip #1Use lotion. The first week of Decembeaver will be the hardest. Avoid the embarrassment of having to itch […]
Eat a Red Apple Day
Apples are delicious and nutritious, as well as being incredibly varied – we only tend to eat a few varieties, however. Start small, and expand your apple horizon by eating a red apple on Eat A Red Apple Day.More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/eat-a-red-apple-day/
Fritter Day
Fresh, tart fruit or savoury vegetables shallow fried in delicious batter – what more could you ask for to celebrate Fritters Day?More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/fritter-day/
Roof Over Your Head Day
Many of us take for granted the fact that we have shelter readily available, and that we can choose to spend time indoors under a solid roof to avoid wet or unpleasant weather. Roof Over Your Head Day draws attention to those who are not so fortunate, and reminds us to be appreciative of the […]
Make A Gift Day
Dull greeting cards, gift vouchers and last-minute gifts aren’t the most exciting present to receive for Christmas. Go a step further for a friend or family member, and take part in Make A Gift Day by hand-making something for someone in your life. It doesn’t matter if it’s not perfect, or if it’s not expensive – […]
Santa’s List Day
Date When Celebrated : Always December 4 Today is Santa's List Day. Have you been good all year? Have you been Naughty? Or, have you been nice? Santa knows. Santa's Elves have been everywhere, checking up on children all over the world, to see who has been naughty, and who has been nice. Thanks to […]
Wear Brown Shoes Day
Bored of wearing black shoes? Wear Brown Shoes Day might be the answer! Shake things up a little and turn up to work or school wearing brown shoes, and be the envy of all your friends!More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/wear-brown-shoes-day/
International Sweater Vestival
International Sweater Vestival or Vestival is a wear a sweater vest to work holiday that is a parody of other celebrations. It takes place on the second Friday after Thanksgiving. In 2014, International Sweater Vestival will fall on Friday, December 5th.Knoxville, Tennessee's unrelated version of Vestival is in its eighth year as a festival and […]