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Remember the Alamo! "The Alamo was built by Spanish settlers around 1718 and housed missionaries and Native American converts until 1793, when the Spanish missions were secularized. Spanish troops were stationed in the chapel of the empty mission in the early 1800s. After being vacated by the Spanish, it was used by rebels…

It's Fat Tuesday! "The last day of Carnival and the day before for Ash Wednesday, Fat Tuesday is the intertwining of a period festivals and feasts that lead to a time of fasting and reflection. Also known as Shrove Tuesday and Mardi Gras, this enduring celebration has many traditions and deep roots around the world. ... In…

Today is Fun Facts About Names Day! "Fun Facts About Names Day takes place during Celebrate Your Name Week, occurring during the first complete week in March each year. It is a time when people look up interesting and fun facts about names—-both about their own and of others." My first name, Camille, is my mother's name…

Happy National Old Stuff Day! "We have all heard the saying, 'same old, same old.' Well, this is the day to do things differently. Take a moment to recognize the things that you do each day. Is there a better way, [a] more efficient way? Is there a better route to work? Is there a less stressful approach to a task? Maybe…

It's World Compliment Day! "Celebrate the day by giving sincere compliments to at least three people. Think about the things that the people you know do well, and let them know about it!" Karen - Loved the Shel Silverstein quote! Kylia - Wow, calling you at 3:50 a.m. to plow snow! I wouldn't be safe to operate machinery at…

Happy National Chili Day! In honor of the local temperature, which plummeted overnight from the mid-70s to the current 37 degrees Fahrenheit: "At the Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893, the San Antonio Chili Stand helped people from all over the United States appreciate the taste of chili. Because San Antonio was a…

It's No-Brainer Day! "A 'no-brainer' is something that is simple and easy to figure out, or obvious and logical. The phrase started as engineering jargon, became popular in 1990s and 2000s, and is now common in business environments. The day is for doing 'no-brainer' activities -- for doing things that are easy and…

It's International Polar Bear Day! "International Polar Bear Day is ... a day to learn more about the polar bear and conservation efforts where the polar bear is concerned. Some organizations use this day to raise awareness of the declining number of polar bears worldwide. It is believed by many that these beautiful…

Happy Let's All Eat Right Day! "Let's All Eat Right Day celebrates Adelle Davis, an influential nutritionist of the mid-twentieth century, who decried food additives and championed whole, unprocessed foods. These ideas were often seen as eccentric at the time, but are mainstream beliefs today. It was her thought that food…

Today is International Mother Language Day! "Languages have great importance as they play a large role in identity, communication, social integration, the preservation of heritage, and education and development. The oldest known languages are Sanskrit, Sumerian, Hebrew, and Basque, although other languages that weren't…

Today is International Tug-of-War Day! "Tug of war was played in ancient Egypt, Greece, China, and India. It originated in ancient ceremonies, and then came to be used to train warriors, entertain kings, and settle disputes. ... Over 50 countries have formal national tug of war organizations; there are tug of war clubs,…

Happy National Drink Wine Day! "Wine does have its benefits after all. Moderate drinkers of wine have lower risks of liver disease, type II diabetes, certain kinds of cancers, heart attack and stroke. It also can reduce the bad cholesterol (LDL) and increase the good (HDL)." I'm always glad when my logging for the day…

Happy International Book Giving Day (and happy Valentine's Day)! April - Way to go with taking the stairs! (I'm sure that's angels you're hearing!) Those small changes can add up fast. Barbie - What a mess... I'll bet you're anxious to have those cabinets done! Machka - I can identify with you on the paperwork. It's not…

Today is International Darwin Day! "Darwin Day is a celebration to commemorate the birthday of Charles Darwin on 12 February 1809. The day is used to highlight Darwin's contributions to science and to promote science in general. ... Various events are conducted on Darwin Day around the world. They have included dinner…

Happy National Don't Cry Over Spilled Milk Day! "In one of its oldest forms, the proverb was 'No weeping for shed milk' as referenced by James Howell in 1659. ... There is no changing what is done and crying over it serves no purpose. Everyone knows that unexpected or unplanned things happen in life, sometimes on a daily…

Happy World Nutella Day! "It is often said that necessity is the mother of invention and adding hazelnuts when cocoa is hard to come by may have been an Italian trick during hard times. In the 1800s, in the northern Italian city of Piedmont, they made a paste of chocolate and hazelnuts at a time when the nuts were…

Happy National Homemade Soup Day! "Before the era of modern transportation, soup was a product of regionally available foods. For this reason, there are thousands of soup recipes available today. Many soups also have medicinal purposes. What was once considered a wives’ tale, chicken soup now has the backing of the…

Happy National Kazoo Day! "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 the Kazoo didn't occur until many years later in 1912. Manufacturing was first started by…

Happy Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day! "Engineers Marc Chavannes and Alfred Fielding sealed two shower curtains together in 1956 in the town of Hawthorne, New Jersey. This technique created a smattering of air bubbles which the engineers initially thought would make a great wallpaper! Sales for the wallpaper never…

Happy National Compliment Day! "A compliment has a powerful effect. It can instill confidence in a child, or validate someone’s hard work. A compliment not only improves the receiver’s mood, but it also says something about the giver. It tells them you noticed. To give a great compliment, first be sincere. People have a…

Happy National Pie Day! "National Pie Day was created simply to celebrate the pie. It is a day for all to bake or cook their favorite pies. Even more importantly, it is a day set aside for all to enjoy eating pies! The first pies appeared around 9500 BC in the Egyptian Neolithic period or New Stone Age." As for me, I can…

Today is Answer Your Cat's Questions Day! "If you’re a cat person, you’ll no doubt wonder what your cat is thinking from time to time. What unsolved mysteries does your tabby ponder, hmm? Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day is a chance to find out, and to answer some of the big questions. Take some time and attempt to work out…

Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day! "Never, never be afraid to do what's right, especially if the well-being of a person or animal is at stake. Society's punishments are small compared to the wounds we inflect on our soul when we look the other way." (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.) Long ago my mom and I were talking about…

Happy National Cheese Lover's Day! "Don't feel bleu, throw a feta or act capricious. January 20th is a gouda day to kummin over and have some cheddar or asiago or... ." I had mozzarella-stuffed chicken breasts for dinner in honor of the day. Okie - Love those peep-toe pumps! I can't do pointy toes or high heels, but I…

It's Judgment Day! "Judgment Day is a tongue-in-cheek holiday that ... say(s) you don't have to wait until death for judgment. According to Ruth and Thomas Roy, the creators of the day, you can just look in the mirror and be your own judge. They say of the day, 'Now you don't have to die to see how you measure up to your…

Today is National Religious Freedom Day. "Each year, the President declares January 16th to be Religious Freedom Day, and calls upon Americans to 'observe this day through appropriate events and activities in homes, schools, and places of worship.' The day is the anniversary of the passage, in 1786, of the Virginia Statute…

Happy Wear Red Day! "Red, it’s powerful and scintillating, and the color of that most vital fluid that pumps through our hearts. The right red dress can really fire up your appearance, making you stand out in a crowd and drawing the eye. It can also help support an important cause, bringing awareness to a disease that…

Happy National Clean Off Your Desk Day! "This day is an opportunity to begin your new year with a clean and organized workspace. Whether your desk is in a private or shared office, cubicle, home or a make-shift desk on the counter, having your workspace uncluttered, organized, refreshed and clean will help you work more…

Happy National Word Nerd Day! "Who are word nerds? They are most likely logophiles, which are people that love words. Word nerds love to read, have a dictionary, and use a thesaurus. They may enjoy etymology, which is the study of words and how their meanings have changed throughout history. It's likely that word nerds…

Happy National Bubble Bath Day! "On a cold winters day, relaxing in a nice warm/hot bubble bath sounds like the perfect way to commemorate National Bubble Bath Day, which is celebrated annually on January 8th." Can't wait to get my clawfoot tub resurfaced and installed so I can soak! Here is something I didn't know: "The…