HOLIDAYS FOR ANY AND EVERY OCCASION
National Holidays
International Ninja Day
Ninja Day (or the Day Of The Ninja) is all about dressing in dark, ninja-themed clothing, sneaking up on your friends, and living like a ninja. Why not buy a ninja outfit and a ninja mask, and see how stealthily you can behave at home, work or school?More Details...All details taken directly from provider content […]
Techno Day
Techno is a form of electronic dance music that emerged in Detroit, Michigan, in the United States during the late 1980s. The first recorded use of the word techno in reference to a specific genre of music was around the same time. There are now many styles of techno that exist, but Detroit techno is […]
Pumpkin Pie Day
Pumpkin Pie Day celebrates the humble pumpkin pie, a national favourite in the USA. Pumpkin pie is a traditional North American sweet dessert, eaten during the fall and early winter, especially for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The pumpkin is a symbol of harvest time and featured also at Halloween.The pie consists of a pumpkin-based custard, ranging in […]
Repeal Day
Date When Celebrated : Always December 5th Repeal Day is today. It commemorates the repeal of the 18th Amendment. Once more, Americans were free to buy, sell, and consume alcoholic beverages. I'll drink to that! In the early 1900's, many of the good people of America believed that alcohol was the root cause of many […]
National Gazpacho Day
National Gazpacho Day is celebrated on December 6. Gazpacho is a tomato-based vegetable soup which is served cold. Originating in Andalucia in southern Spain, and Gazpacho is widely consumed in Spanish cuisine, usually during the summer months. Use #NationalGazpachoDay to post on social media. More Details... Content discovered on NationalDayCalendar.com
Put on Your Own Shoes Day
How about putting on your shoes for a change? Nobody wants to see those bare feet! Just kidding! We understand the meaning behind Wear Brown Shoe Day, celebrated just a few days ago. But, what could possibly cause someone to create Put on Your Own Shoes Day....hmmmmm. Perhaps, it was created by young mothers teaching […]
Mitten Tree Day
Mitten Tree Day is a holiday for small children but you can enjoy this day at any age! It's the best grade school project when it's cold outside and to keep the kids entertained. Ways to celebrate: Have a Christmas tree (either real or cut out of poster board) and have people donate mittens for […]
Miners’ Day
National Miner's Day was made possible as a national holiday on December 3, 2009, thanks to Senator Byrd, Senator Rockefeller, and Senator Reid along with the thousands of people who believe it is important to recognize the hard work and contributions of miners to the well being of all. Miners provide us with many of […]
Letter Writing Day
When was the last time you put pen to paper to get in touch with someone? Email, text messaging and instant communication are incredible tools, but lack the personal touch of a handwritten letter. Dust off your writing paper, pens and envelopes and try writing a letter in place of emailing or phoning on Letter […]
Cotton Candy Day
When : Always December 7 National Cotton Candy Day is today. Cotton Candy is a popular summertime treat. That being the case, why do we celebrate this day in the middle of December? Good question. The Cotton Candy machine was patented in 1899 by William Morrison and John C. Wharton. They brought it to the […]
Take it in the Ear Day
When: Always December 8th Give an ear to this day............. Take it in the Ear Day is a bizarre day of unknown origin. Our research found absolutely no documentation about the origin of this day. And, we have not uncovered any information around the meaning or purpose of this day. Yet, references to […]
Brownie Day
Not that an excuse is really needed, but Brownie Day is a great chance to bake a batch of luxurious chocolate brownies. Serve them up with cream, ice cream, toasted nuts or any of your favourite little luxuries to make it a perfect moment!More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/brownie-day/
Pastry Day
Date When Celebrated: Always December 9th National Pastry Day is a fun day, created to encourage you to make, and of course eat, your favorite pastries. On National Pastry Day, well known pastry chefs put on a show, making and displaying their finest creations. Pastry Day Traditions: Celebrate this day by making pastries. Don't make […]
Christmas Card Day
When : Always December 9 Christmas Card Day, honors Sir Henry Cole (1818 - 1874) of England. Cole created the first commercial Christmas Card in 1843. Just a few decades ago, sending Christmas cards through the mail was a holiday ""must"". Sending cards through the mail continues to be very popular. The cost and time for […]
Nobel Prize Day
Nobel Prize Day is celebrated annually on December 10. On November 27, 1895, Alfred Nobel signed his third and last will at the Swedish-Norwegian Club in Paris. When it was opened and read after his death, the will caused a lot of controversy both in Sweden and internationally, as Nobel had left much of his […]
Human Rights Day
Annually on December 10, Human Rights Day is celebrated across the world. This date honors the December 10, 1948 United Nations, General Assemblyâ??s adoption and proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; the first global enunciation of human rights and one of the first major achievements of the new United Nations. It was on […]
National Lager Day
The National Lager Day is always observed in the United States of America on the 10th day of December each year. No official record had been found as to the origin and purpose of this day. As humanity, in general, does not really require special days to have a taste of alcoholic beverages, this day […]
Festival For The Souls Of Dead Whales
If you look at one of those calendars that mention all of the festivals and celebrations within a particular month, today is the Festival for the Souls of Dead Whales. I was so intrigued about what that day was about that I went off searching for information on the Internet and found an online article from […]
Dewey Decimal System Day
Dewey Decimal System Day is observed annually on December 10. December 10, 1851 is the birthday of Melvil Dewey (1851-1931) inventor of the Dewey Decimal system of library classification. The Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC), or Dewey Decimal System, is a proprietary library classification system first published in the United States by Melvil Dewey in 1876. It […]
Noodle Ring Day
When : Always December 11 National Noodle Ring Day is a December day that kids young and old have been impatiently awaiting......yeah, right! What would cooking be like without the noodle ring? We shudder to think about it. We are certainly relieved that the Noodle Ring exists, so we can cook them in one recipe […]
Choral Day
A major unifying attribute of the world is music. It brings together people from diverse cultural backgrounds which as a result enhance peace and social cohesion. The World Choral Day, launched in 1990 at Helsinki by Alberto Grau, provides a great platform for music enthusiasts to participate and interact.There are numerous activities that take place […]
Ding-a-Ling Day
Date When Celebrated : Always December 12 Today is National Ding-a-Ling Day, a very special day to ""Ring your Bell"". Nope, we're not talking about the Salvation Army Bell Ringers, standing with their bells and kettles, outside of every store in the country. On National Ding-a-Ling Day, you should brace yourself for bizarre and crazy […]
Poinsettia Day
The Poinsettia was discovered in Southern Mexico by American botanist Joel Roberts Poinsett, whose death is commemorated by Poinsettia Day. The scientific name for the Poinsettia is Euphorbia Pulcherrima.More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/poinsettia-day/
National Cocoa Day
Enjoy some hot cocoa today in celebration of Cocoa Day! Every year on December 13, people across America celebrate their favorite cold weather comfort drink. Get some cocoa powder (or just melt some chocolate bars), heated milk or water and sugar and whip up some hot chocolate!
Violin Day
The violin is an incredibly versatile musical instrument, allowing for music of great passion and incredible delicacy. Violin Day salutes violinists, and encourages you to listen to music featuring violins. If you’re feeling particularly brave, why not try to learn to play?More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/violin-day/
Maple Syrup Day
Pancake Day, let’s face it, is mostly an excuse to have Maple Syrup. So let’s dispense with the charade and get down to it – Maple Syrup Day is the real deal, and a great excuse to consume it by the glassful!More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/maple-syrup-day/
Monkey Day
Monkey Day is an unofficial holiday celebrated internationally on December 14.[1][2][3] While the holiday is mainly about monkeys, it also celebrates other non-human[citation needed] primates such as apes, tarsiers, and lemurs.The holiday was started in 2000 when artist Casey Sorrow, then an art student at Michigan State University, jokingly scribbled Monkey Day on a friend's […]
Bouillabaisse Day
When : Always December 14 I think that you will agree with me that this is a somewhat fishy day. It's National Bouillabaisse Day, a day to celebrate a tasty Mediterranean fish stew or soup. Bouillabaisse is believed to have originated in Marseilles, France. It is extremely popular all around the Mediterranean, and is a […]