HOLIDAYS FOR ANY AND EVERY OCCASION
National Holidays
World Escape Day
World Escape Day On 24th September, we are organising a global event. This is your chance to gather with local Escape members for an evening of inspiration, conversation, and action to help you in your pursuit of more meaningful work. Today was supposed to be the end of the world.... ...we're building a new one. […]
Cherries Jubilee Day
When : Always September 24th National Cherries Jubilee Day will make cherry lovers jubilant. If you enjoy cherries, you must absolutely love this day. Cherries Jubilee is easy to make. All you need is a can of cherry pie filling, some cognac (or brandy) and vanilla ice cream. Make today as sweet as a cherry. […]
Hug a Vegetarian Day
Adopting a meat-free, vegetarian diet can save up to a hundred animals per year. That’s a pretty hefty toll when you add it up over the course of a lifetime, so here’s to those who stick it out as vegetarians – Hug A Vegetarian Day aims to combat the stigma of vegetarianism and to recognise […]
Comic Book Day
A day for good triumphing over evil, and for saving the damsel in distress, Comic Book Day is all about enjoying a good comic.More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/comic-book-day/
National Crabmeat Newberg Day
National Crab Meat Newburg Day | Crab Newburg Chowder Recipe Type: Seafood Author: The Foodie Patootie Serves: 4 Ingredients 1/4 cup salted butter 8 ounces crab claw meat 16 ounces heavy whipping cream 1/4 tsp black pepper 2 Tbsp tomato paste 2 Tbsp dry sherry 2 Tbsp freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish […]
One-Hit Wonder Day
It’s what we’ve all been waiting for, a day to celebrate every artist who has conspired to give us one massively successful song….and the grand total of nothing since. One-Hit Wonder Day was established by music journalist Steve Rosen back in 1990 to pay tribute to those who have had their five minutes (or less) […]
National Golf Day
Play a round of 18 today and relax and if you can't play, try Mini-Golf instead
International Rabbit Day
When : Fourth Saturday in September (see below) International Rabbit Day seeks to protect rabbits as pets and in the wild. Animal rights groups and humane societies are active promoters of this special day. Their objectives are to promote healthy, caring environments for rabbits that are raised as pets, and those living in the wild. […]
Crush a Can Day
When : September 27th Crush a Can Day is today. How flat can you squish it? After you get done kicking the can around, you get the fun of crushing it too. Use it as a stress reliever to take out all of the frustrations of your day. See how flat you can get it. […]
Lace Day
Lace is an incredibly versatile material, used for commonly for decoration, pillow-making and items of clothing. Lace Day aims to raise awareness of the art of lace making, and encourages you to give it a go!More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/lace-day/
National Strawberry Cream Pie Day
National Strawberry Cream Pie is celebrated each year on September 28. CELEBRATE To celebrate this food holiday, try one of these “tried and true” recipes and share them with your friends and families: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/dandans-strawberry-cream-pie/ http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Strawberry-Cream-Pie http://www.instructables.com/id/Strawberries-Cream-Pie/ Use #StrawberryCreamPieDay to post on social media.
Ask a Stupid Question Day
Ask a Stupid Question Day is a holiday that is sometimes celebrated in the United States, usually by school students and teachers.[1] Although Ask a Stupid Question Day's default date is September 28, in practice it is usually observed on the last school day of September.More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ask_a_Stupid_Question_Day
Confucius Day
When : Always September 29th Confucius Day honors one of the world's greatest philosophers. Born in China on October 18, 551 B.C., Confucius is one of the earliest, and perhaps the the first great philosopher. He was also a teacher, a scholar, and a politician. He gave the world many teachings, and gave the world […]
International Frugal Fun Day
When : First Saturday in October Frugal Fun Day is today. If you dig deeply, you will find resources that describe this day as ""International"" Frugal Fun Day, and ""National"" Frugal Fun Day. However, we found no documentation supporting the International or National tags. We did find plenty of reference to the intent of this […]
Blasphemy Day
International Blasphemy Day encourages individuals and groups to openly express criticism of religion and blasphemy laws. It was founded in 2009 by the Center for Inquiry.[1] A student contacted the Center for Inquiry in Amherst, New York to present the idea, which CFI then supported. Ronald Lindsay, president and CEO of the Center for Inquiry […]
Mud Pack Day
Make yourself beautiful for Mud Pack Day by plastering your face and skin with (safe, ‘clean’) mud! Keep you skin supple, your pores clear and your face looking youthful and clean – just don’t forget to wash the mud off!More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/mud-pack-day/
CD Player Day
With the rise of digital downloads, MP3s and integrated media devices in the house and on the move, the humble CD player may become a thing of the past. Get a bit lo-tech, and celebrate CD Player Day by enjoying music from a dedicated CD player, a portable hand-held player, or even a boombox or ghetto-blaster!More […]
Poetry Day
Poetry Day is a celebration of poetry for everyone, everywhere: from assemblies, bus queues to hospitals and zoos. It’s a day when poetry takes to the streets. It’s a chance for you to use poetry to say things that can’t be said in prose.More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/poetry-day/
World Vegetarian Day
Why not try going vegetarian just for one day and if you are vegetarian, convince someone else for one day
Name Your Car Day
When : Always October 2 Name Your Car Day is today. Does your car have a name? Lots of people name their cars. People with big boats, name their boat, and we think nothing of it. So, why not name your car or truck!? Every carhas character and personality. We spend a lot of time […]
World No Alcohol Day
If Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss has his way, October 2 — Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary — will be a ""dry day"" all over the world. He is all set to take up the issue of alcohol along with tobacco in the World Health Assembly in Geneva on Monday.Ramadoss told The Indian Express, ""I have […]
Custodial Workers Recognition Day
When : Always October 2 National Custodial Workers Day is today. Give your custodial worker a big thanks. At your school, church, place of employment, and a variety of other places, your custodial support are silently at work all year long. They are the workers who clean and keep in good repair, the facility that […]
Improve Your Office Day
Working in a plain, corporate environment can be demoralising at the best of times; so why not take some steps to improve your work environment? Improve Your Office Day encourages you to make your desk and surrounding area a more pleasant and enjoyable place – why not consider buying some flowers or artwork? Think outside […]
Frappe Day
When : Always October 4th National Frappe Day is today. It's time to make, or buy, and drink your favorite Frappe. One might consider Frappes to have an identity crisis. It's made of many different things. The dictionary definition of Frappes is that it is an ice cream beverage drink. So, what's with all of […]
🌮 Tacos, Laughs & Flavor: Celebrate National Taco Day! 🌮
Get ready to salsa into happiness because October 4 is National Taco Day — the one day a year when it’s perfectly acceptable (and encouraged!) to eat tacos for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! 🎉 Whether you’re a fan of soft tortillas, crunchy shells, or wild taco experiments, this delicious day celebrates one of the most beloved foods in the world.
Do Something Nice Day
When : Always October 5th Today is Do Something Nice Day. Go ahead, do something nice, anything nice. And, do it to, or for, another individual. It won't hurt......we promise. Doing something nice for someone almost always evokes a very pleasant response. At the very least, it results in a smile. More likely, that person […]