Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
National Coloring Day
If you’re sick and tired of feeling sick-and-tired and just plain stressed out, go grab a crayon. September 14 is National Coloring Day in the U.S.A., an annual holiday created by the "Queen of Holidays." Not to be confused with National Coloring Book Day, which is observed in August, National Coloring Day is a special day for young and old alike. Coloring can be done just about anywhere and is affordable, too. Today is about adding a splash of color to your life, with or wit
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Happy Positive Thinking Day: Inspirational Sayings & Quotes
Sept. 13 is Positive Thinking Day! Everyone encounters hardships and difficulties – they are part of life’s journey. But tackling those difficult situations with a positive attitude can make a huge difference in your life as well as those around you. While everyone feels anger, sadness and stress, it is how we handle it that makes the difference. Approaching negative emotions and situations with a more positive approach rather than a pessimistic one, provides numerous benefit
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Uncle Sam Day: Celebrating an iconic American symbol
Today celebrates one of Americas most iconic symbols - the tall and lanky white-haired gentleman with the flowing beard and great big top hat. September 13 is Uncle Sam Day! The History of Uncle Sam The real Uncle Sam is believed to be Samuel Wilson, a meat man from New York. This hard working man helped supply meat to American servicemen during the War of 1812. "U.S." was stamped on the meat and the troops eventually referred to Wilson as "Uncle Sam.". Eventually, Uncle Sam
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National Chocolate Milkshake Day
When it comes to fun and delicious holidays, Sept. 12 is a biggy. Not only is it National Video Games Day, but it’s also National Chocolate Milkshake Day! Sweet! What could be better than sipping on a creamy chocolaty treat after a strenuous video game? While the origins are unknown, National Chocolate Milkshake Day is an annual food holiday dedicated to the cool combination of decadent chocolate and creamy ice cream served in a glass. Whether you sip yours with a straw or ea
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National Video Games Day: Get your game on with 8 classic video games
Get ready to get your game on! Today is National Video Game(s) Day! Not to be confused with Video Games Day, which is observed in July, National Video Games Day is an annual “holiday” celebrated on Sept. 12th. While the origins of this holiday are unknown, today is the perfect excuse to get your game on! Video games have sure come a long way since the days of Pacman, Pong, Space Invaders or Asteroids. Video games are big, big business. In fact, they’ve become one of the fas
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No News is Good News Day
Let’s face it. Most of us lead very busy, hectic lives. Between the career, the home, the kids and family, time is a precious commodity. With a simple click of a mouse or finger swipe across a screen, the constant barrage of news is never-ending. Today more than ever – bad news now travels across the globe in a nanosecond. While being connected on-the-go has many benefits; a majority of the “news” is scandalous and downright depressing. No News is Good News Day is an annual
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9/11 Remembrance Day: Never Forget
On a beautiful sunny morning on Sept. 11, 2001, the world stood still as millions of people witnessed the horrific terrorist attacks on America unfolding on live television. It's hard to believe one of America's darkest moments took place more than a decade ago. In a coordinated effort that seemed like a scene out of a movie, 19 men hijacked four commercial passenger planes and intentionally crashed them into the North and South Towers of New York's World Trade Center and the
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National Hot Cross Bun Day
If you are in the mood for a sweet treat to eat, you're in luck! Sept. 11 is National Hot Cross Bun Day, an annual food holiday that celebrates the delightfully delicious baked buns. Once considered a delicacy, hot cross buns are typically made with delicious dried fruits and fragrant spices. The top of the buns are marked with a cross which symbolizes the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and are typically eaten during the Easter holiday.
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Make Your Bed Day
Sept. 11 is Make Your Bed Day! While the origins of this annual "holiday" are unknown, a worn out mom, housewife or hotel maid probably came up with the idea! When you bounce out of bed each morning, do you immediately make your bed or leave it alone or wait for someone else to make it for you? Believe it or not, making your bed every day can increase your overall happiness? Check out a few of the benefits you can get by making your bed on a daily basis. When you bounce out
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TV Dinner Day
If you are hungry and in a hurry, go grab your fork! Sept. 10 is TV Dinner Day! History of the TV Dinner While there is some debate as to who actually invented the frozen, pre-cooked meal, Gerald Thomas, from C.A. Swanson & Sons, is often credited as the inventor of the TV dinner. After visiting the kitchens of the airline industry, Thomas noticed the single-compartment, aluminum trays used in airplane food. He designed a turkey-filled, three-compartment tray, perfect for ind
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National I Love Food Day
When it comes to delicious food holidays, Sept. 9 takes the cake….and the ice cream….and the fries….and the juicy steak…..and the pasta! If you are a foodie - go grab your fork. It's National I Love Food Day, an annual occasion that celebrates one of life’s most enjoyable pleasures - food! Whether you have a hankerin’ for something sweet to eat, love to try new things, are a tried-and-true meat-and-potatoes kind of person, are a strict vegetarian or somewhere in-between, food
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Wonderful Weirdos Day
When it comes to wacky holidays, today takes the cake! Sept. 9 is Wonderful Weirdos Day, an annual "holiday" created by Thomas and Ruth Roy at Wellcat. If you tend to think outside the box and prefer to march to the beat from another drummer, embrace it! Whether your fashion style, hair style or personality is totally different than everyone else’s, your uniqueness makes you stand out from the crowd and makes you who are you. Remember, many celebrities and famous people have
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National Teddy Bear Day: Celebrating the warm & cuddly iconic companions we love to hug
Whether you had one, your kids had one or your grand-kids had one, chances are pretty good you’ve hugged one or two over your lifetime. It’s time to take a stroll down memory lane, folks. Sept. 9 celebrates an American icon. It's (National) Teddy Bear Day, an annual holiday dedicated to those furry friends we love so much. Children around the world have been hugging these warm and cuddly companions for over 100 years. In fact, teddy bears have a history that includes an Ameri
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International Literacy Day
Sept. 8 is International Literacy Day (ILD). The annual “holiday” was established by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) back in 1965. The annual event raises awareness about literacy issues around the world. Not only is literacy an essential human right, it is a valuable means of communication, personal empowerment and serves as a foundation for learning. Literacy is a tool that not only helps to improves economic status, but helps e
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National Beer Lover's Day Buzz: What's on Tap Across America?
Get ready to raise your glass, America! Sept. 7 is one of the best beverage days of the year. Hip "hops" hooray - It's National Beer Lover's Day in the U.S.A! The annual holiday was created by Foodimentary creator, John-Bryan Hopkins. In an online interview, Hopkins said he actually came up with the idea on a whim a few years ago. While others were busy celebrating National Acorn Squash Day on Sept. 7, Hopkins felt like having a beer and National Beer Lover's Day became an a
