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World Naked Gardening Day: Grab a hose & ditch your clothes on WNGD
If you enjoyed No Pants Day, you’re going to love this holiday! If you’re tired of doing the same old thing and looking for a little excitement this weekend, get ready to ditch your clothes and grab a hose! It's World Naked Gardening Day (WNGD), an international event observed annually on the first Saturday in May. Ever since Mark Storey and Jacob Gabriel came up with the idea about 10 years ago, WNGD has continued to grow. If your garden needs a little T.L.C. after a long, c
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National Orange Juice Day
Hip hip hooray – May 4 is National Orange Juice Day!Whether you prefer a glass first thing in the morning or at some point during the day, this refreshing beverage is the perfect pick-me-up any time of the day or night. Orange juice not only tastes great, but it is also good for you. Packed with vitamins and minerals, an 8-ounce glass of pure orange juice provides at least 100 percent of your recommended daily allowance of Vitamin C which is essential for healthy skin and gum
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Star Wars Day: 'May the Fourth Be With You' quotes & sayings
If you're a Star Wars fan, go grab your lightsaber! May 4 is Star Wars Day, an annual "holiday" that celebrates one of the most popular flicks of all time, Star Wars. The original 1977 blockbuster film, directed and written by George Lucas, starred Mark Hammil, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher. Fans will be out en "force" celebrating the out-of-this world, epic space saga by attending various Star Wars-themed events, movie marathons, parties, sales, promotions and giveaways al
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No Pants Day: Drop trou' and leave your pants behind
Talk about a tongue-and-cheek holiday! Today is No Pants Day, an annual holiday that encourages folks to leave those ho-hum trousers “behind” for the day. Legend has it that on January 10, 1986, a man from New York headed off to work like he always did. But after he boarded the subway, it became quite clear something was amiss. After all the stares and glares he was getting from fellow travelers he figured out he forgot to put on his pants before leaving the house! But taking
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National Specially-abled Pets Day: Special 'Howliday' for Special Animals
When it comes to special holidays, May 3 is the cat's meow and top dog! It's National Specially-abled Pets Day (NSAPD), an annual "howliday" launched by animal advocate, author and pet lifestyle expert, Colleen Paige. Whether Fido or Fluffy has hearing or vision loss, a chronic illness that requires TLC or is missing a paw or two due to an injury, many are often overlooked due to their "special needs." But with the advances in medicine and technology, many of these amazing an
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Paranormal Day: Best paranormal movies to get you in the 'spirit'
When it comes to out-of-this-world events, now is the perfect time to get into the holiday "spirit." May 3 is Paranormal Day, an annual event observed by enthusiasts who believe in "phenomena and manifestations which lie outside of normal experience, and which can neither be scientifically explained nor proved.” Whether you believe in ghosts, aliens, haunted houses, crop circles or the elusive Bigfoot, Paranormal Day provides the perfect opportunity for folks to share their p
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Happy Baby Day, Baby! 20 Special Quotes & Sayings About Babies and Children
When it comes to holidays, May 2 is all about family. Not only is it Brothers and Sisters Day, it's also Baby Day! While the origins of this annual event are unknown, Baby Day celebrates infants of all shapes and sizes. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, godparent, sibling or distant relative, today is the perfect opportunity to celebrate, oooh and ahh over the little ones in your life. From the moment they are born, children bring so very much to our lives. Cherish those
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Brothers and Sisters Day
May 2 is Brothers and Sisters Day, an annual "holiday" that celebrates the very special relationship brothers and sisters share. While the origins of this holiday are unknown, there are several holidays that celebrate this special bond - Siblings Day, observed in April, and Brother and Sister Day, which is celebrated on the last Saturday in March. Whether you have one, two or six, siblings share an incredible bond. From the moment we are born until the moment we take our last
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Mother Goose Day: Celebrate the classic Mother Goose tales
When it comes to holidays, the first day of May is a lovely day. Not only is it May Day and Lei Day, May 1 is also Mother Goose Day, an annual event that celebrates the classic Mother Goose tales. This "holiday" was launched back in 1987 by author Gloria Delamar in conjunction with the release of her book, "Mother Goose: From Nursery to Literature." Who Was Mother Goose? Whether you prefer Jack and Jill, Humpty Dumpty, Georgie Porgie or Little Miss Muffet, these popular rhymi
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May Day
May 1 is May Day, an annual “holiday” celebrated in a variety of ways depending where you live. Some folks observe May Day with floral festivals and parades while others recognize May Day as an important day for the labor movement. People in the 50th state celebrate “Lei Day” on May 1 by honoring Hawaiian tradition, heritage and culture. And for others, May Day signifies the coming of spring and springtime fertility. May Day traditions include the Maypole, beautiful May Day b
