HOLIDAYS FOR ANY AND EVERY OCCASION
National Holidays
Peanut Brittle Day
Everyone loves a bit of Peanut Brittle, and the sweet treat, which dates back to the 19th century, has become so nationally adored that it has joined the legion of foods with their very own day. Celebrate the peanut based candy on Peanut Brittle Day by picking up a few bars from your local store […]
No Brainer Day
When : Always February 27th No Brainer Day - now this day is for me! By definition, a ""No brainer"" is dong something that is simple, easy, obvious, and/or totally logical. Therefore, today is the day for you to do all those ""no brainer"" tasks and activities. If a project requires thinking, study, or analysis […]
Punch the Clock Day
When : Always January 27th Every once in a while, you come upon a special day that just defies definition. Punch the Clock Day is one of those days. Despite all of our research, we found no content information on the Internet to define the purpose or meaning of this day. And, you won't find […]
Chocolate Cake Day
Sticky, gooey, creamy chocolate. Soft, moist and delicious cake. Put them together, and celebrate Chocolate Cake Day! From chocolate cream buns to a whopping great gateaux, today is the day to indulge!More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/chocolate-cake-day/
Blueberry Pancake Day
Who doesn’t love waking up to a fresh plate of blueberry pancakes, or even indulging in them for dessert? They truly are a good of the Gods, and they are so universally loved that they even have their own day! That’s right, Blueberry Pancake Day is a thing. One day of every year you can […]
International Fun at Work Day
Fun At Work Day is all about enjoying yourself; dress up silly, partake in office-based mischief, or just crank the music up loud while you work!More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/fun-at-work-day/
Kazoo Day
Date When Celebrated: Always January 28th People young and old love Kazoos. Kazoo Day celebrates the the joy of this musical instrument. Alabama Vest of Macon Georgia made the first Kazoo in the 1840's. Actually, he conceived the Kazoo, and had Thaddeus Von Clegg, a German clockmaster make it to his specifications. Commercial production of […]
Ballet Day
Pirouette – it’s Ballet Day! It may be a bit of a stretch to take up ballet for a single day, so why not simply go and see a ballet instead?More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/ballet-day/
Cornchip Day
Corn chips are a snack food made by frying or baking cornmeal into bite-sized pieces, sold in a bag and eaten either alone or with a dip. Though itâ??s origins are unclear, Corn Chip Day celebrates this popular snack and the many ways of enjoying it.The origin of corn chips dates back to 1932. The […]
Puzzle Day
With the advent of digital entertainment, the common puzzle may be falling by the wayside. Puzzle Day is your chance to go back to basics; do a jigsaw, solve a crossword or buy a Rubikâ??s Cube and frustrate your friends!More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/puzzle-day/
Curmudgeons Day
Curmudgeons Day is one of those holidays most people find hard to believe is real. There’s no need to worry, though, because you don’t have to be grumpy to celebrate it.There are many schools of thought regarding Curmudgeons Day. Some say it’s a holiday where you’re supposed to stay home all day and do nothing. […]
Seed Swap Day
All budding gardeners out there, who enjoy growing new plants, will enjoy Seed Swap Day. Although people have been swapping seeds since time began, nowadays people usually buy seeds and thee old skill of swapping seeds is disappearing from our culture. The first official seed swap day was held on 26th January 2006, in Washington […]
Inane Answering Message Day
Answering messages tend to be a little dull, ranging from mobile network defaults, to the classic, “Sorry, John’s not here right now… please leave a message after the tone”. Liven things up on Inane Answering Message Day by getting creative, funny or silly with your message!More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/inane-answering-message-day/
Croissant Day
The legend of how the croissant came to be is that in 1683, the Turkish Empire laid siege on Vienna, Austria. The Turks made several attempts to conquer the city by force, but were unsuccessful, so decided to try underground tunnels. The bakers of Vienna, who worked in the basement storerooms, heard the sound of […]
Inspire Your Heart With Art Day
When : Always January 31st Inspire Your Heart With Art Day celebrates art and the effect it can have on your heart. Art is valued and appreciated for all sorts of reasons. Look at a piece of art and ask yourself: What is is telling me? How does it make me feel? What emotions is […]
Backward Day
Shake up the day-to-day humdrum with Backward Day! Try walking backwards, talking backwards, and doing everything the wrong way round.More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/backward-day/
Baked Alaska Day
Thank you, American physicist Mr. Benjamin Thompson, for discovering how to make meringue back in the early 1800’s! For meringue is a key component of Baked Alaska, the spotlighted dish being celebrated on Baked Alaska Day!Baked Alaska is made by placing slices of sponge cake in the bottom of a pie pan, filling it with […]
Dump Your Significant Jerk Day
Are you tired of dating a jerk? It’s easy to get stuck in a relationship which isn’t working, with somebody who’s – let’s face it – a bit of a jerk. Take action on Dump Your Significant Jerk Day and make the decision to move forward with your life, and to find somebody who’s a […]
Decorating With Candy Day
Sometimes all we need is permission to enjoy the little treats in life. On Decorating With Candy Day, people can create and enjoy their sweet creations without guilt. After all, it’s a recognised day where we are allowed to indulge – and indulge we shall!Why not smatter a layer of your favourite chocolate candies over […]
National Freedom Day
National Freedom Day, always celebrated on February 1st, celebrates freedom from slavery. It also recognizes that America is a symbol for freedom. It honors the signing by Abraham Lincoln of a joint House and Senate resolution that later became the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution President Lincoln signed the Amendment outlawing slavery on February 1, […]
National Serpent Day
National Serpent Day is observed annually on February 1st. Serpent is a synonym for snake. According to wikipedia, snakes are elongated, legless, carnivorous reptiles of the suborder Serpentes that can be distinguished from legless lizards by their lack of eyelids and external ears. Like all squamates, snakes are ectothermic, amniote vertebrates covered in overlapping scales. […]
Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day (Canadian French: Jour de la Marmotte; Pennsylvania German: Grundsaudaag, Murmeltiertag) is a day celebrated on February 2. According to folklore, if it is cloudy when a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day, then spring will come early; if it is sunny, the groundhog will supposedly see its shadow and retreat back […]
Marmot Day
Marmot Day is a celebration of marmots, a group of large squirrel-like animals that includes groundhogs, woodchucks and ground squirrels. Even though marmots are found all over the world, from Canada to Mexico and from Russia to India, these animals don’t seem to get the attention they deserve. Marmot Day was established in 2002 to […]
Carrot Cake Day
Carrot Cake has been made since the Middle Ages, when sugar and other sweeteners were rare and very expensive, and so people used sweet vegetables to flavor their puddings. This technique became practically obsolete for several hundred years, but resurfaced in the 20th century. During World War II, the British government rationed many luxury foods and household […]