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National Cheese Lover's Day
Jan. 20 is National Cheese Lover's Day. This annual food holiday celebrates all things cheese. With more than 900 different varieties, there’s nothing quite like sinking your teeth into an ooey, gooey bite of delicious cheese. Whether you prefer the mild and creamy type or sharp and tangy, cheese is not only good to eat, it’s loaded with calcium and protein too. In honor of National Cheese Lover’s Day, why not invite a few friends over and have your own wine and cheese tasti
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National Popcorn Day
It's time to get poppin, America. Jan. 19 is National Popcorn Day! During the cold winter season, what could be better than watching a fabulous movie in front of a cozy fire with a great bowl of popcorn? And don’t forget – the Super Bowl is right around the corner. Popcorn is not only fun to eat, it’s fun to make too! Whether you prefer yours drenched in butter, sprinkled with cheese or coated in decadent chocolate, now is the perfect time to sample a wide variety of popcorn
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Happy Thesaurus Day
In a word - Jan. 18 is Thesaurus Day! This annual holiday celebrates the birthday of Peter Mark Roget who was born on this day in 1779. If his name doesn't ring a bell - read on. Roget was a doctor, mathematician, astronomer, inventor and writer but is best known for a pet project he worked on after his retirement from medicine, the Roget’s Thesaurus, the dictionary of synonyms. Since his original edition of the ultimate in reference books was published in 1852, it has never
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Perk up! It's National Gourmet Coffee Day
If you need a little something to perk you up, go grab your mug. Jan. 18 is National Gourmet Coffee Day! Whether you prefer cafe lattes, cappuccinos, frappuccinos or macchiatos, this annual beverage holiday celebrates gourmet coffee in all its glory! Instead of spending a fortune at one of those expensive coffee joints down the street, why not whip up your own delicious brew from the comfort of your own home with one or two coffee recipes? After all, what could be better on a
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Happy Customer Service Day: Customer satisfaction is key to success
When it comes to holidays, Jan. 17 is not only Ben Franklin Day and National Hot Buttered Rum Day, it is also Customer Service Day, sometimes referred to as Get to Know Your Customers Day. Today, the customer really is king! Whether you believe the customer is always right or not so much, this annual holiday serves as a reminder to America's businesses and organizations on the importance of providing good service to all its customers. Besides relying on tried-and-true methods
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Happy Ben Franklin Day – Famous Franklin Quotes & Sayings
Today America celebrates one of our Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin. Born to a candle and soap maker on January 17, 1705, Franklin became an inventor, printer, scientist, diplomat and all-around genius. Known for inventing bifocals (out of necessity), the lightning rod, odometer, swim fins, catheter and the Franklin stove, Franklin also established Philadelphia’s first subscription library, police force and fire department. Mr. Franklin is also credited as coming up with
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National Hot Buttered Rum Day: Cheers!
When it comes to holidays, Jan. 17 celebrates an important birthday, an important service and a delicious beverage! Not only is it Ben Franklin Day and Customer Service Day, today is also National Hot Buttered Rum Day! While the origins of this annual holiday are unknown, folks have been enjoying this American drink for centuries. In fact, hot-buttered rum dates back to the colonial period. Hot buttered rum is a warm drink comprised of butter, spices and of course, rum. What
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Happy National Nothing Day: Famous phrases about nothing
While holidays celebrate just about everything under the sun these days, Jan. 16 is a rather unusual holiday. It's National Nothing Day, an annual holiday that celebrates, well, nothing! Legend has it that back in 1973, Harold Pullman Coffin created the day "to provide Americans with one national day when they can just sit without celebrating, observing, or honoring anything." Popular Nothing Phrases Since today is dedicated to everything nothing, take a peek at these popular
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Appreciate a Dragon Day: Famous Dragons
Jan. 16 is Appreciate a Dragon Day, an annual "holiday" launched in 2004 by award-winning novelist Donita K. Paul to celebrate the release of her book, “DragonSpell.” These mythical creatures have fascinated folks for centuries. Highly intelligent, dragons often resemble lizards or snakes. Some have wings and breathe fire while others are poisonous. Some have more than one head and/or tail and others have scales and horns. Dragons typically live far away from humans and have
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Happy National Hat Day
Men wear ‘em, women wear ‘em, children wear ‘em and pets wear ‘em. Yessir, folks have wearing 'em for centuries. Whether you wear 'em for comfort, style, religious reasons or to hide a receding hairline, today is dedicated to all things hats. Colorful ones, plain ones, furry ones or fancy ones, Jan. 15 is National Hat Day. Legend has it that on this day back in 1797, James Hetherington (Heatherington) strolled along a London street wearing his newly designed top hat. When peo
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National Dress Up Your Pet Day
Although some four-legged friends may not be all that thrilled about this “howliday”, today is going to the dogs – and cats - and pigs - and horses. Jan. 14 is National Dress Up Your Pet Day, an annual event created by friend and animal behaviorist, Colleen Paige. Fido’s and Fluffy’s across America celebrate by getting all dolled up in their very best doggy duds andfeline frocks. And just in case you or your furry friend are having a “ruff” day, with some simple planning you
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Organize Your Home Day: 10 top tips to get your house in tip-top shape
If organization landed on your New Year's Resolution list, it's time to get dirty! Jan. 14 is Organize Your Home Day, an annual "holiday" that encourages people to clean up and de-clutter the house! Whether you tackle the clean-up alone or with a little help from the kids and/or significant other, now is the time to clean out those closets and cupboards. If you are sick-and-tired of stuff everywhere, today is the perfect day to do a little spring cleaning! Making a decision t
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National Rubber Ducky Day
What iconic American symbol is yellow, water-proof and loved by young and old alike? Hip hip hooray - It's National Rubber Ducky (Duckie) Day in the U.S.A! It’s hard to believe, the iconic rubber ducky has been floating people’s boats since the 1970’s when Ernie first sang about his favorite fowl friend on the popular Sesame Street television series. And by the way, it just happens to be Rubber Ducky’s birthday on Jan. 13. Coincidence, perhaps? Did you know rubber ducks have
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International Kiss a Ginger Day: Pucker up & plant one on your favorite redhead today
It’s time to pucker up, people. Jan 12 is International Kiss a Ginger Day, an annual event that encourages folks to plant a great big smooch on the gorgeous men and women with red hair. Back in 2009, Derek Forgie created a Facebook group in response to the vile 2008 Kick a Ginger Facebook campaign which resulted in red-headed children being assaulted in schools. Instead, Forgie’s “karmic counter-event” was created to spread a little love to gingers across the land. Fun Facts
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Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day: Feast Your Eyes on the World's Sexiest Guys
OK, ladies. Get ready to feast your eyes on the world's sexiest guys! Whether you are a people watcher or someone who appreciates a nice view, go grab your binoculars! Get ready to treat yourself, girls! Jan. 12 is Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day! On the heels of National Man Watcher's Day, this annual "holiday" is the perfect day to practice those hootin', hollerin' and whistling skills. While the origins are unknown, who really needs a reason to appreciate super sexy men wi
