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Daylight Saving Time Ends: It's Time to change clocks and fall back
After another successful Halloween holiday season has come and gone, it’s hard to believe, it’s almost time. Standard Time, that is! As the weather turns cooler and the days become shorter, another Daylight Saving Time (DST), sometimes referred to as Daylight Savings Time or Summer Time, is coming to an end. Each spring, we move the clocks forward an hour. But in the fall, we move the clocks back an hour. Confused? If it’s 8:00 p.m., you’ll move the clock back one hour to 7:0
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National Candy Day: The Sweet Treat Americans Love to Eat
One of the sweetest days in the entire year is here. It’s time to get your sweet tooth on, folks. Nov. 4 is National Candy Day in the U.S.A! Sweet! While the origins of this food holiday are unknown, now is the perfect day to satisfy that sugar craving. Whether you prefer rich and creamy chocolate, ooey gooey caramel, colorful jelly beans or jaw-breaking jaw breaker candies, folks have been indulging in these sweet treats for centuries. In honor of National Candy Day, check o
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Use Your Common Sense Day
Just in case you haven't noticed, the political climate in the United States is front-and-center in the news with a big election right around the corner. Nov. 4 is Use Your Common Sense Day, a trait many of our elected and wanna-be public officials seem to lack these days! This annual "holiday" was created by motivational speaker and author, Bud Bilanich, in an effort to encourage folks to use their common sense in all walks of life. Touted as "The Common Sense Guy," Bilani
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National Wine Tasting Day: Swirl, Sniff & Sip a Great Tasting Wine Today
Get ready to raise your glasses, America. A very special day of the year is here and wine lovers across the nation are ready to celebrate! It’s time for wine, folks! It’s National Wine Tasting Day (NWTD), an annual beverage holiday created for the wine connoisseur, weekend warrior, novice and everyone in-between. Created by wine lover and freelance writer, the Queen of Holidays, NWTD is observed on the first Saturday in November. Whether you prefer red, white, dry or sweet,
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National Housewife Day: Celebrating Domestic Divas Across America
Nov. 3 celebrates the millions of women across America who work tirelessly each and every day with little appreciation or monetary compensation. It’s National Housewives Day, also called Housewives Day, Housewife's Day and/or Retro Housewives Day. Regardless of what you call it, this annual “holiday” celebrates the importance and many achievements of stay-at-home women. While the origins are unknown, today celebrates those hardworking domestic divas that have never-ending and
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National Sandwich Day
Hip hip hooray - Nov.3 is National Sandwich Day! John Montagu, the fourth Earl of Sandwich, is credited for "inventing” the sandwich back in 1762. Legend has it that because the Earl wanted to eat with one hand and gamble with the other hand, he instructed his servants to serve his meal between two slices of bread. The Earl of Sandwich was born on November 3rd, and folks have been enjoying sandwiches ever since. Whether you prefer more traditional sandwiches like peanut butte
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All Souls' Day: Day of prayer remembers departed friends & loved ones
A special event often celebrated by the Catholic Church is here and souls across the land, and beyond, are ready to celebrate. Today is All Souls’ Day, a special day of prayer for departed loved ones and friends. Observed one day after All Saints’ Day, the annual event is held on Nov. 2, unless the day falls on a Sunday. While All Saints’ Day is a Holy Day of Obligation that honors the faithful who are in Heaven, All Souls Day remembers the souls in purgatory who have not ye
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Day of the Dead
It's time to put away the pumpkins, folks. Another haunting Halloween has come and gone and before we know it, Santa Claus will be coming to town. But for now, a holiday that honors those who have passed away is here. Today marks the beginning of the Day of the Dead, also known as Dia de los Muertos. The two day celebration began more than 3,000 years ago in Mexico and is observed annually on Nov. 1 and Nov 2. The occasion coincides with All Saints’ Day, observed on Nov. 1, a
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All Saints Day: Holy Day of Obligation honors known and unknown saints
All Saints Day is an annual event often celebrated by the Catholic Church. For those in the Western Church, the event is celebrated on November 1st. Also called Feast of All Saints or All Saints, the religious day honors and commemorates both known and unknown saints. Christians have been honoring saints for hundreds of years. After all, many believe God’s saints intercede on our behalf. There are numerous traditions affiliated with the special event. Some people offer offe
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National Brush Day: Brush twice a day and stop tooth decay
Nov. 1 is National Brush Day, an annual "holiday" observed on the day following Halloween that shines the spotlight on the importance of oral health. Regular brushing and flossing helps keep teeth and gums healthy keeping dental decay at bay. In fact, brushing your teeth for just a few minutes a day can help prevent painful and expensive dental issues down the road. According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), "tooth decay is the most chronic childhood dis
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World Vegan Day: The many benefits of going meat-free
Nov. 1 is World Vegan Day (WVD), an annual occasion that not only celebrates and promotes the vegan lifestyle, but commemorates the founding of the world’s very first Vegan Society. The first Vegan Day was observed on Nov. 1, 1994. Vegan Society Founder, Donald Watson, coined the term “vegan” by taking the first and last letters of the word “vegetarian.” What is the difference between a vegan and vegetarian? While both are non-meat eaters, a vegan diet consists of only plant
