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Today is International Bow Day! "During the 18th century, men primarily wore bows. However, as fashion trends changed, women began to wear the accessory, too. They chose a variety of fabrics, styles, sizes to compliment their wardrobe. Throughout the generations, bows continue to maintain their fashion power. While they…

Today is National Prosecco Day! "Today we celebrate and drink Prosecco, which is the most popular sparkling wine in the United States and is also the most popular wine in Italy, the country where it originated. Prosecco is made with Glera grapes, which were traditionally known as Prosecco grapes, and may also be made with…

Happy World Elephant Day! "On August 12, 2012, the inaugural World Elephant Day was launched to bring attention to the urgent plight of Asian and African elephants. The elephant is loved, revered and respected by people and cultures around the world, yet we balance on the brink of seeing the last of this magnificent…

Today is National Happiness Happens Day! "On this day each year just let it happen. You know. Happiness. Because happiness happens. The day encourages happiness all day. Recognize every moment of glee, joy, delight, and pleasure. Don’t let it pass. Most importantly, a flicker of a giggle should be given its due and should…

Happy National Sea Serpent Day! "Sea serpents, also often known as sea dragons, were common in ancient mythologies and are celebrated on Sea Serpent Day. They may have been partially inspired by the giant oarfish, which can grow up to fifty feet in length, and is rarely sighted because it lives thousands of feet below the…

Today is Wiggle Your Toes Day! "Wiggle Your Toes Day encourages you to give your little piggy toes some exercise. Those ten extremities at the ends of your feet are crying out for a little freedom. Cramped up inside a pair of shoes or sneakers all day long, your stinky toes just don't get the chance to move about freely,…

Today is National Work Like a Dog Day! "On August 5, National Work Like A Dog Day urges us to charge forth and meet every challenge we face. However, if you look to your dog for direction, confusion may set in. 'It’s a dog’s life' refers to dogs being able to laze around and sleep all day. On the other hand, 'work like a…

Happy Turn Beauty Inside Out Day! "Turn Beauty Inside Out Day was created by New Moon magazine, a magazine for girls, in response to People magazine's '50 Most Beautiful People' list. The goal of the day is to ... promote awareness for issues that girls face, particularly by recognizing the negative pressures put on them…

Happy National Dance Like A Chicken Day! "This day entertains from start to finish! Everyone has probably danced the 'Chicken Dance' at least once in their lifetime. This silly fun song is popular at wedding dances, Oktoberfest, and other celebrations. The song gets people of all ages up and moving on the dance floor." We…

Today is Lost Sock Memorial Day! "How often have you reached into your sock drawer or laundry basket, perplexed to find one sock, but not the one that matches it? Chances are that you have held onto your lone socks, with hopes that someday their matches would return. Lost Sock Memorial Day is for looking for those lost…

Today is Paste-Up Day! "Before desktop publishing programs and digital imaging with computers, there was an era when newspapers, magazines, and similar materials were compiled by hand. The laying out of pages for publishing was done by a paste-up artist, who was also known as a mechanical artist, layout artist, production…

Happy International No Diet Day! "International No Diet Day is dedicated to body acceptance and focuses on body shape diversity and fat acceptance. Mary Evans Young had dealt with anorexia nervosa and had been bullied for being fat at a young age. In adulthood, she began working to help others accept their bodies. ... The…

Happy Bugs Bunny Day! "On April 30, 1938, a cartoon character known as 'Happy Rabbit' made his debut in a short Warner Bros. cartoon titled 'Porky's Hare Hunt.' He was the prototype for Bugs Bunny. ... Bugs Bunny is an anthropomorphic gray hare with a relaxed and passive personality—but he is also a trickster. He became a…

Today is Adopt a Shelter Pet Day! "This day was created as a way to raise awareness for thousands of pets that are waiting for (and needing) adoption from the shelters." As a long-time shelter volunteer, foster mom, and adopter, this is my kind of holiday! Tracey - Heather is lucky to have a supportive friend in you! When…

Happy Arbor Day! "Arbor Day is a holiday in which individuals and groups are encouraged to plant and care for trees. Trees provide vital protection for the Earth’s topsoil from erosion, oxygen, and homes for wildlife. They also are a renewable resource that provides a variety of materials for building, fuel and office…

Happy National Zucchini Bread Day! Evelyn - Dad was too shaky to sign his name by the time the paperwork came around so my sister had to sign the hospice papers for him. (My sister had medical power of attorney and my brother had power over everything else since they were local to Dad, and I was the executor for his will.)…

Today is International Guide Dog Day! For all the good doggies out there: "Today is International Guide Dog Day! This day celebrates the importance of guide dogs and how they help the blind and visually impaired live their daily lives. Guide dogs are carefully trained to avoid obstacles, access public transportation, cross…

Happy National Talk Like Shakespeare Day! "Born April 23, 1564, William Shakespeare is the author of some of the world’s most celebrated plays and poems. In 2016, we honored the 400th anniversary of the Bard’s death. What better way to celebrate his life and art than to speak like poet and playwright. We can speak like…

Today is National Make Up Your Own Holiday Day! "Today's holiday encourages people to make up their own holidays about anything they want! If there isn't a holiday about it already, it's fair game! It can be a funny, bizarre, or very serious holiday. Make Up Your Own Holiday Day was created by Thomas and Ruth Roy of…

Happy Tolkien Reading Day! "J.R.R. Tolkien (Jan. 3, 1892 – Sept. 2, 1973) was an English writer, poet, philologist and university professor. He was best known as the author of the classic works The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarrillion as well as Roverandom and Farmer Giles of Ham. This day was started in…

Happy Equinox! "Spring begins on the March or vernal equinox, which is when the amount of sunshine is approximately 12 hours long. The amount of sunlight will incrementally increase until the first day of Summer. The vernal equinox marks the moment the Sun crosses the celestial equator. This is the imaginary line in the…

Happy Let's Laugh Day! "What a sad place the world would be without laughter, and what a sorrowful day it is when someone goes the whole day without one little giggle. Well, today fixes that. It's Let's Laugh Day. It's a day to get rid of some daily stress with some good belly laughs. These are not teensy weensy laughs,…

Happy Awkward Moments Day! "Awkward moments are those that cause embarrassment, and they pretty much happen every day. Maybe we forget what someone's name is after not seeing them for awhile. Maybe someone says something crazy at a large group meeting and no one knows how to respond. Maybe some awkward things were said…

'Ware the Ides of March! "The Roman calendar, which dates back to 753 BCE, had three fixed points throughout the month: Nones, Ides, and Kalends. Ides took place around the midpoint of each month, occurring on the 13th or 15th. In March it took place on the 15th. The Ides of March is most remembered as being the…

Today is Celebrate Scientists Day! "Today we honor all scientists, on the anniversary of the birth of Albert Einstein. Scientists research and work to gain knowledge that describes and predicts the natural world. The work they do ultimately saves lives, cures diseases, makes lives easier, and helps protect the planet."…

Happy Donald Duck Day! "There is some debate as to when Donald Duck's birthday is, and when Donald Duck Day should be celebrated. This has made Donald Duck one lucky duck, as there are two days that celebrate him each year. Donald Duck’s first appearance on screen was in the animated short film “The Wise Little Hen," on…

Today is Alfred Hitchcock Day! "Known as the Master of Suspense, Alfred Hitchcock is celebrated each year on March 12. The day does not fall on Hitchcock's birth date or death date, and it is unclear why exactly it is celebrated when it is. Could it be because March 12 is the anniversary of the television broadcast of his…

Today is National Johnny Appleseed Day! "[Today] we remember a man who made apple (and pear) trees bloom across the nation. He was born John Chapman on 1774, in Leominster, Massachusetts. ... In 1797, Chapman shows up in northwestern Pennsylvania propagating his apple seeds and working his way steadily into the frontier of…

Today is International Women's Day! "This global day celebrates the cultural, political, social and economic achievements of women. The day also brings international awareness to gender parity. According to the World Economic Forum, global gender equality is estimated to be achieved by 2133." Here's to making every day our…

Today is National Cereal Day! "Since the end of the 19th century, cereal has become America’s most popular breakfast food. Ferdinand Schumacher, a German immigrant, began the cereal revolution in 1854 with a hand oats grinder in the back room of a small store in Akron, Ohio. His German Mills American Oatmeal Company was…