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It's National Opposite Day - Or is it?
If you are the type of person who likes to buck the system, refuses to go with the flow or marches to your own drummer, today may be your lucky day! It’s National Opposite Day. While the origins of this annual holiday are unknown, perhaps that’s the point? And if this day celebrates all things opposite, is it really a holiday at all? Regardless, kids are sure to get a great big kick out of this special day that turns conventional wisdom on its head. And since the most depress
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National Compliment Your Mirror Day
If you have ever asked yourself, "Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest one of all?" It goes without saying, you are, of course! July 3 is National Compliment Your Mirror Day, a special day of the year that “reflects” just how beautiful you are! While the origins of this “holiday” are unknown, mirrors can be our best friend or greatest enemy. Mirrors are a girl’s best friend when we are younger. We spend a lot of time in front of the mirror, primping and perfecting, m
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'Hoppy' Beer Can Appreciation Day! Cheers
If you appreciate a good beer every so often, today may be your lucky day! January 24 is Beer Can Appreciation Day, also known as National Beer Can Appreciation Day and/or International Beer Can Appreciation Day. Regardless of what you call it, this annual "holiday" commemorates the first day beer was sold in cans back on January 24th, 1935. The Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company first distributed it’s Krueger’s Finest Beer to the general public on that date and folks have bee
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National Peanut Butter Day
If your taste buds are screamin’ for a tasty treat to eat, go grab a spoon. It’s time to “spread” a little love your way! Jan. 24 is National Peanut Butter Day. Not to be confused with National Peanut Butter Lovers’ Day, which is observed in March, this annual holiday also celebrates the nutty treat Americans love to eat – peanut butter. Whether you spread it on toast, sandwich it in a sandwich or eat it by the spoonful, today is the perfect day to enjoy a little peanut butt
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Happy National Reading Day: It's story time
When it comes to holidays, January 23 celebrates handwriting, reading and eating! Not only is it National Pie Day and National Handwriting Day, it is also National Reading Day! This annual event, celebrated in schools all around the nation, encourages children to become lifelong readers. Millions of pre-kindergarten through third grade students will participate in a wide variety of learning activities to celebrate literacy. In honor of National Reading Day, check out the foll
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Happy National Handwriting Day – Write On
As technology continues to change the way we connect, learn and go about our everyday lives, the art of beautiful penmanship may one day be a thing of the past. But today is all about putting pen to paper. It’s National Handwriting Day, an annual event launched in 1977 by the Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association (WIMA). The holiday remind folks about the importance of handwriting and is celebrated annually on Jan. 23. How to Celebrate National Handwriting Day Practice
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Happy Measure Your Feet Day: Fun foot facts
When it comes to holidays, January 23 has a little something for everyone! Not only is it National Handwriting Day, National Reading Day and National Pie Day, which means free and cheap pie, it is also Measure Your Feet Day, too! No foolin! While the origins of this annual holiday are unknown, perhaps the day was created by a shoe salesman, designer, podiatrist or even a shoemaker, which just happens to be my maiden name! In honor of Measure Your Feet Day, why not get out the
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National Pie Day
If your sweet tooth is screaming for a sweet treat to eat, go grab your fork! An annual food holiday that is as popular as, well, apple pie, is here and Americans are in the mood to celebrate. Jan. 23 is National Pie Day (NPD) in the U.S.A which means free and reduced pie. The annual food holiday, created by the American Pie Council, NPD is one of the most delicious of the entire year for pie lovers. Whether you prefer a decadent slice of cheesecake or prefer a more “healthy”
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It’s National Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day - Purrfect
Have you ever wondered what your favorite four-legged friend is thinking? Well, today may just be your lucky day. Jan. 22 is (National)Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day, an annual "howliday" created by the fine folks at Wellcat. Yep. It’s finally time to have that heart-to-heart chat with your cat! This annual holiday provides the “purrfect” opportunity to answer all those difficult questions Fluffy has been wondering about. Regardless of gender, color, size, age or breed, cats
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Nude Beach Day: Let it All Hang Out
If you enjoy letting it all hang out, today may just be your lucky day! Smack dab in the middle of winter, today is Nude Beach Day! This annual event is celebrated every January 22 to commemorate America’s first nude beach, which opened back in 1952, according to American Greetings. Whether you like taking a little dip in your all-together, prefer to go au natural at your nearest clothing optional beach or just hate annoying tan lines, nude beaches are located all over the wo
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Inspirational MLK Quotes and Sayings
The third Monday in January celebrates the life and legacy of one of America's most influential and inspirational figures in the civil rights' movement. It's Martin Luther Jr. King Day. Martin Luther King was born in Atlanta on Jan. 15, 1929. As a young boy, he attended segregated public schools in Georgia and graduated from high school at the age of 15. In 1948, he received his B.A. degree from Morehouse College and in 1955, he received his Ph.D from Boston University. King
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National Hugging Day: Reach out and hug someone
Besides Squirrel Appreciation Day and One-Liners Day, today is also National Hugging Day. This annual holiday, also referred to National Hug Day, is held each year on January 21st. Reverend Kevin Zaborney “created” this special “hugaday” back in 1986 and today, National Hugging Day is celebrated around the world. As we go about our busy and hectic lives, some believe hugging is beneficial to our health. Whether we hug your significant other, family member, co-worker, team mat
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One-Liners Day: Movies most memorable and famous one-liners
Each year, millions turn on and tune in to watch the Golden Globes, Emmys, Oscars, People's Choice and/or SAG Awards to find out "who" the famous celebs are wearing as they stroll down the red carpet and find out who takes home the coveted trophy for the best of the best in filmand television. With the highly anticipated award season in full swing, a special day of the year is almost here that celebrates some of the best one-liners in films. Jan. 21 is One-Liners Day, an annu
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Squirrel Appreciation Day: Nutty squirrel facts
If you've been feeling a little nutty lately, there may be a reason! Jan. 21 is Squirrel Appreciation Day! This annual holiday, created by wildlife rehabilitator Christy Hargrove in 2001, celebrates squirrels of all shapes, sizes and hues. Nutty Squirrel Facts According to National Geographic, there are over 200 species of squirrels around the world. Considered rodents, squirrels mostly munch on nuts, fruit, seeds, flowers, buds and tree sap. If you ever wondered how a squirr
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Penguin Awareness Day
So, what’s black and white and cute all over? Penguins! Jan. 20 has gone to the birds! It’s Penguin Awareness Day, also known as National Penguin Awareness Day. This annual “holiday” serves as an important reminder about theplight of the penguins. Many of these amazing, tuxedo-clad creatures are threatened by a variety of factors including climate change, loss of habitat, ship strikes, over-fishing and oil. Some populations have decreased by 80 percent. Several of the specie
