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Keep Off the Grass Day
April 21 is Keep Off the Grass Day, an annual event created by Jace Shoemaker-Galloway, freelance writer and "Queen of Holidays," who has spent over a decade covering all sorts of traditional, unusual and downright wacky holidays. While "Keep Off the Grass" can mean different things to different folks, this green holiday is observed in between two momentous events. Keep Off the Grass Day is held one day before Earth Day and one day after National Pot Smoking Day, the popular
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Titanic Remembrance Day: 1,500 people perished on a ship that couldn't sink
April 15 commemorates a tragic event that happened more than 100 years ago. On this day in 1912, an unsinkable ship, sank. April 15 is Titanic Remembrance Day, an annual observance that pays homage to lives lost in one of the deadliest maritime disasters of all time. At 11:40 p.m. on April 14, 1912, the ill-fated R.M.S. Titanic struck an iceberg in the Atlantic Ocean. Within a matter of hours, the magnificent luxury liner that could not sink, sank to the bottom of the sea on
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Happy International Moment of Laughter Day: 'Howliday' encourages people to LOL
If you need a little laugh right about now, you're in luck! While April 1 is all about pranks, gags and practical jokes,April 14 is all about laughter. It's International Moment of Laughter Day, an annual "howliday" that encourages folks all over the world to laugh. Professional speaker, author and humorolgist, Izzy Gessel, created the annual event. Whether you snicker, howl, smirk or giggle, we all need to take a moment out of our busy day and just laugh! The Benefits of Lau
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Ex-Spouse Day: Celebrate the Ex In Your Life!
When it comes to special occasions, one day in April is dedicated to past relationships. April 14 is Ex-Spouse Day. This annual "holiday" was created in 1987 by Rev. Ronald Coleman. With the divorce rate hovering around 50 percent for first marriages, divorce is often a painful and traumatic experience. But the current relationship with an ex does not have to be a negative one. After all, you loved and cared about this person once, right? While some people scoff at the idea o
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National Dolphin Day: Shining the light on the plight of the dolphin
Besides Ex-Spouse Day and International Moment of Laughter Day, April 14 is National Dolphin Day, an annual event that not only celebrates these amazing creatures, but also shines the spotlight on the plight of the dolphin. Like other species around the world, dolphins face numerous threats. From global warming, pollution and oil spills, to hunting, boat collisions, fishing nets and tuna fishing, the biggest threat to these fascinating creatures is man. Dolphin Facts Part of
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National Scrabble Day: 'Spellebrate" America's popular word nerd game
If you are a lover of words and are up for a challenge, it may just be your l-u-c-k-y day! April 13 is National Scrabble Day, an annual holiday that ‘spellebrates’ one of America's most popular board games - Scrabble. National Scrabble Day celebrates the Father of Scrabble, who was born on April 13, 1899. Alfred Mosher Butts invented the game back in 1938. Butts, an unemployed architect at the time, invented the game during the Great Depression. He wanted to combine crossword
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National Licorice Day
If you're in the mood for a sweet treat to eat, you're in luck. April 12 is National Licorice Day, an annual holiday that celebrates one of those products that people either love or they hate - licorice. Licorice, a low-growing perennial herb cultivated in Iran, India, Spain and Russia, is actually considered a weed. The root of the plant contains glycyrrhizic acid, which is 50 times sweeter than sugar. Licorice extract is used as a flavoring in many products including alcoho
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National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day: Enjoy an ooey gooey gourmet grilled cheese ‘wich
If you're in the mood for food, go grab your fork! April 12 is National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day, also known as National Grilled Cheese Day. But whatever you call it, today celebrates one of the most popular sandwiches in America. Enjoyed for centuries, these tasty sandwiches typically are made with three simple ingredients - slices of cheese layered between two slices of buttered bread. While the origins of this annual food holiday are unknown, grilled cheese sandwiches a
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Easter Bunny facts: Eggciting Easter Bunny FAQs you never knew
Have you heard the "eggcititing" news? A very special rabbit should be hippity hopping into your neighborhood. Children around the country are waiting for the annual visit from their favorite rabbit - the Easter Bunny. Easter Bunny FAQs Although we can't be certain, it's believed the Easter Bunny made his first visit to America in the 1700s. While we all know Santa Claus lives in the North Pole, the Easter Bunny lives in a top-secret location! Like Santa, the Easter Bunny i
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National Pet Day: ‘Purrfect howliday’ helps Fluffy and Fido find ‘fur-ever’ homes
April 11 is going to the dogs - and cats, gerbils, rabbits, fish and rats. Whether they have four legs, two legs or no legs at all, today is National Pet Day! Founded in 2006 by animal lover and all around great gal, Colleen Paige, National Pet Day serves several purposes. National Pet Day, also referred to as Pet Day USA, celebrates all creatures great and small. For many Americans, pets are not just dogs or cats – they are beloved members of the family. But millions of cats
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Happy 8-Track Tape Day – Get your groove on and get 'reel'
It’s time to take a trip down music’s memory lane and get "reel." Move over CDs and iPods, it’s 8-Track Tape Day, also known as National Eight Track Tape Day. Although the origins of this annual “holiday” are unknown, Eight Track Tape Day is observed every year on April 11. While the younger generation has probably never heard of them much less ever used one, eight track tapes were the MP3s, CDs or records of the day – only bulkier and a whole lot more aggravating. “Invented”
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Siblings Day: Celebrating that special sibling bond that lasts a lifetime
Besides Golfer's Day and National Farm Animals Day, April 10 is also Siblings Day! This annual holiday, sometimes referred to as National Sibling Day, celebrates one of the longest relationships most people will ever know – that very special lifelong bond with brothers and sisters. Claudia Evart created the special day after losing both of her siblings at a young age. She selected April 10th in honor of her sister Lisette, who was born on that date. Evart is also the founder
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Happy Golfer's Day: April 10th is for swingers
If you've had a "rough" day or are tired of puttering around the house - get a "grip." There’s no need to get “teed” off today. Besides National Farm Animals Day and Siblings Day, April 10 is also Golfer’s Day. This annual “holiday”, also referred to as Golf Day, is dedicated to those who love the sport of golf. Rodman Wanamaker, along with charter members, founded the Professional Golfers Association of America (PGA) on this day back in 1916. Folks have been playing golf for
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National Farm Animals Day: Shining the spotlight on farm animals
April 10 is National Farm Animals Day, an annual event created by Celebrity Pet Lifestyle Expert and animal lover, Colleen Paige. The event not only shines the spotlight on the plight of slaughter animals but also helps find homes for abused, neglected and/or abandoned farm animals. While a juicy burger or an order of wings may sound pretty good right about now, it is important to remember some farm animals live a short life often in inhumane conditions only to end up on some
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Winston Churchill Day
April 9 is Winston Churchill Day. On this day in 1963, Sir Winston Churchill became an honorary citizen of the United States of America. Although Churchill was not present, both his son and grandson were able to attend the ceremony with President John F. Kennedy presiding. Sir Winston Churchill Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill was born in 1874. He was elected to the British Parliament in 1900. He married Clementine Hozier in 1908. The admired British politician also serve
