HOLIDAYS FOR ANY AND EVERY OCCASION
National Holidays
For Pete’s Sake Day
Oh, for Pete’s sake! Not another pointless holiday?For Pete’s Sake Day celebrates one example of a ‘minced oath’, where an offensive word or phrase is substituted by something more acceptable in society. Other examples include ‘For crying out loud!’, and ‘Sugar!’. Such euphemisms have been used for centuries whenever people hit thumbs with hammers, burn […]
Inconvenience Yourself Day
You know those days when you just can’t be bothered to get out of bed? Well, Inconvenience Yourself Day is not one of them. So, put on your happy face and go out there and be nice! The concept may have originated from Ms. Julie Thompson and it was meant to serve as an incentive […]
Pistachio Day
When : Always February 26th National Pistachio Day is a nutty day. You can celebrate National Pistachio Day by eating them, and learning more about them. We're going to help with the learning part........ read on. Nutty Pistachio Facts: Pistachios grow on trees. They are native to the Middle East. Its a long wait to […]
Public Sleeping Day
When : Always February 28th Public Sleeping Day is an opportunity to sleep in public. We can think of a whole lot of places to sleep in the public eye. And, today is the day to do it. You can sleep on a park bench. You can doze on a blanket on the beach. Some […]
Personal Chef Day
No, kids and husbands, it’s not the same thing as Mothers Day!The United States Personal Chef Association (USPCA) proudly offers you your chance to serenade the single-minded, single-handed, solo pan handler and knife brandisher in your life.They say most chefs could start a fight in an empty room so give yours some love on Personal […]
Strawberry Day
Strawberry Day was created to celebrate those little red fruits bursting with sweet perfection! A gift from Chile in the 1700s, garden strawberry plants made their way to North America in the 1750s. The plant is fairly easy to grow and doesn’t seem adverse to flourishing anywhere in the world. If you’d like your own homegrown […]
Chili Day
Some like it hot, some like it mild, some like it on top of a baked potato and some prefer it without beans – but however you like it, Chili Day is the perfect excuse for millions of spicy food fans all around the world to chow down on a bowl of the fiery favourite.Though […]
Kahlua Day
This coffee-laced rum liqueur lends distinctive flavor to White Russians, mudslides and other cocktail classics, but if you want to try something different, these boozy treats are sure to go down easy. Source: food.com
Tooth Fairy Day
When : Always February 28th and/or August 22 National Tooth Fairy Day celebrates one of childhood's favorite visitors. The Tooth Fairy is an American tradition with European and superstitious roots. Losing baby teeth is a sometimes traumatic experience for young children. Enter the world of the friendly, smiling and soothing Tooth Fairy. As a young […]
Floral Design Day
When : Always February 28th Floral Design Day is the perfect day to appreciate and create floral arrangements. Flowers are loved by all, especially the ladies. It seems only fitting that we have a day set aside to appreciate the creativity and artistic quality of flower arrangements. The perfect activities for today include: Create […]
Chocolate Souffle Day
Though cheese soufflés may be better known, everyone with a sweet tooth will prefer a chocolate soufflé instead! The recipe for soufflé is thought to originate in La Cusinier Moderne, by Vincent La Chappell, published as long ago as 1742. A soufflé is a type of cake made from a custard base and egg whites […]
Plan A Solo Vacation Day
Plan a Solo Vacation Day is a celebration designed for those people who like to view the world alone. Rather than being constrained by the demands and foibles of friends and family, people like this prefer the intensity of an individual adventure.The day itself varies in actual date, but there is no doubt about the […]
World Compliment Day
Oh, wow. You look great! Have you lost a little weight since the last time we met? And your hair! It really suits you.Compliment Day is billed as the most positive day in the world. It’s hard to argue, what with all those compliments being passed around. There is an art to it, though. A […]
Horse Protection Day
Horse Protection Day was created by Colleen Paige to educate people regarding the welfare of horses.Ideas for Horse Protection Day can range from fostering, adopting, or sponsoring a horse that’s in desperate need of some love and care, to setting up a stall to bring attention to the issue of horse welfare.Further ideas for Horse […]
Peanut Butter Lovers’ Day
Date When Celebrated : Always March 1 Today is a sticky day. National Peanut Butter Lover's Day salutes America's favorite sandwich spread. What kid didn't grow up loving a PB&J sandwich? It's a staple in our house. Smooth Peanut Butter is by far the most popular. Crunchy peanut butter is also on the market, and […]
Pig Day
National Pig Day is an event held annually on March 1 in the United States to celebrate the pig. The holiday celebration was started in 1972 by sisters Ellen Stanley, a teacher in Lubbock, Texas, and Mary Lynne Rave of Beaufort, North Carolina.[1][2][3] According to Rave the purpose of National Pig Day is ""to accord […]
Fruit Compote Day
Often overlooked as baby food, compotes can be surprisingly grown-up and sophisticated if they’re prepared in the right way. It’s time to take these dishes out of the nursery by celebrating Fruit Compote Day! Compote is the French word for mixture, and almost any fruit can be used, except for strawberries, as they don’t cook […]
Banana Cream Pie Day
A banana cream pie fulfills a lot of needs, all in one go. It’s sweet, sticky, crunchy and soft, all at the same time. It’s thought that Elvis was a big fan of this pudding, which is justification enough to have Banana Cream Pie Day.Although cream puddings have been around for centuries, banana cream pie […]
Old Stuff Day
Old Stuff Day. What’s it about? Well, it’s pretty self-explanatory, really. It’s about old stuff.It’s a day to be nostalgic: Find some old photographs, trinkets and toys, then share happy memories with friends and family over a coffee.It’s a day to appreciate the vintage: Visit a junk shop or antique store and find yourself something […]
Dr. Seuss Day
We truly love himin a house.We truly love himwith a mouse.We truly love himhere or there.We truly love himanywhere.We truly love the silly goose.We truly love old Dr. Seuss!Today is Dr. Seuss Day, a full twenty-four hours to make a mess with the Cat in the Hat, dance around with the Fox in Sox, hear a […]
What If Cats and Dogs Had Opposable Thumbs Day
What If Cats and Dogs Had Opposable Thumbs Day prompts us to think about how our dogs and cats would cope with having opposable thumbs – let alone us!Apart from using What If Cats and Dogs Had Opposable Thumbs Day to celebrate our pets, it’s also an excuse to make use of Photoshop and post […]
Anthem Day
Date When Celebrated : Always March 3rd The Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem of the United States of America. It was written by Francis Scott Key. National Anthem Day celebrates this song, and the rich history behind its creation. The song officially became our national anthem on March 3, 1931. Celebrate today by proudly […]
National Anthem Day
A day for enjoying a good, patriot sing-a-long, National Anthem Day encourages you to sing your own national anthem, but also to learn those of other countries. How many do you know?More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/national-anthem-day/
World Butt Day
March 3rd is now officially Butt Day. To participate, just change your facebook picture to a butt of some kind for the day. We want this to become as big as possible!Why March 3rd? Because 3 is the number that looks the most like a butt.More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at https://www.facebook.com/march3rdisbuttday
Namesake Day
Namesake Day encourages you to explore the roots of your name, to find out if you were named after somebody of something in particular, and to research and connect with people who share the same name as you.More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/namesake-day/
Pancake Day
Since beginning its National Pancake Day celebration in 2006, IHOP restaurants have raised almost $16 million to support charities in the communities in which they operate. On March 3, 2015, guests from around the country will celebrate a ""Decade of Giving"" with the tenth annual National Pancake Day at IHOP restaurants and enjoy a free […]