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National Name Yourself Day
When it comes to who we are, our monikers are pretty important. But if you've always wondered what it would be like to have a different name, you're in luck. April 9 is (National) Name Yourself Day! While the origins of this annual "holiday" are unknown, someone who didn't like their name probably came up with the idea. Some are long, some are short and some are even hard to pronounce. Whether it's classic, traditional or on today's most popular list, most of us have no say-s
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Dog Farting Awareness Day: 'Howliday' dedicated to Fido's stinky situation
When it comes to "howlidays", today is a real stinker! April 8 is Dog Farting Awareness Day (DFAD). Seriously. Eww! P.U! Let's be frank, shall we? When it comes to embarrassing conditions, we all do it and so do our four-legged friends. Whether you call it passing gas, cutting the cheese, tooting, flatulence or farting, it's a stinky situation that affects us all from time-to-time whether we talk about it or not. It happens when you least expect it. You are enjoying a nice
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'Hoppy' National Beer Day: Raise your glass and cheer a great tasting beer
If you appreciate a good beer from time-to-time, hold onto your beer mug! Besides No Housework Day and International Beaver Day, April 7 is also National Beer Day in the U.S.A! This annual beer day actually commemorates the ending of a very long, 13 year dry spell! On this day in 1933, the Cullen-Harrison Act was enacted, allowing the brewing, sale and consumption of 3.2 percent beer and wine in the United States. When United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the
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Happy No Housework Day: Take the day off from household chores
When it comes to holidays, April 7 has got to be one of the very best days of, well, ever! It’s No Housework Day, also referred to as National No Housework Day and/or International No Housework Day! While the origins of this annual “holiday” are unknown, it doesn’t really matter who invented this special day, does it? He or she is a genius! And by the way, April 7 is also National Beer Day! After a long hard day at “work,” who wants to go home and work some more? Just imagine
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International Beaver Day: Celebrating Beavers Around the World
When it comes to special occasions, April 7 has a little something for everyone! Not only is it No Housework Day and National Beer Day, it is also International Beaver Day. The annual “holiday” celebrates beavers (Castor canadensis) around the world while raising awareness about these amazing animals. Beaver Facts Beavers are the largest living rodents in North America. Beavers mate for life (unless one dies then they find another mate.) Adult beavers can weigh up to 60 pound
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National Siamese Cat Day: 'Purrfect' holiday celebrates magnificent Meezers
When it comes to holidays, April 6 is just plain "purrfect!" It's National Siamese Cat Day, an annual animal holiday that shines the spotlight on the magnificent Siamese breed! While all felines are fabulous, "Meezers" exude grace and elegance and are one of the most popular cats around. These elegant kitties, originating from Siam (Thailand), came to America in the late 1800s. In fact, America's first Siamese cat was actually a gift for First Lady Lucy Hayes, wife of United
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Happy Bell Bottoms Day: Groovy holiday celebrates fashion trend of days gone by
April 5 is Bell Bottoms Day, an annual event that celebrates a very famous fashion trend of days gone by. Flared or belled below the knees, bell bottoms were the go-to pants for many in the 60s and 70s – and the bigger the bell, the better. Once worn by sailors, the Sonny and Cher television show helped popularize the wide-legged trousers. Typically made of denim, cotton or polyester, men and women often donned platform shoes to keep the casual pants from dragging on the floo
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National Tell a Lie Day
If you are a follower of this website, you know we celebrate all sorts of holidays. But believe it or not, there is actually a holiday that's all about dishonesty. Today is Tell a Lie Day, also referred to as National Tell a Lie Day! No lie! Whether you prefer to call them fibs, little white lies, tall tales or stretching the truth, this annual “holiday” actually is about lying. Although it’s not surprising the creator of this event is unknown (habitual liar, perhaps?), this
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World Party Day: Party On!
Have you heard the big buzz? Get out the horns and get ready to put on your party hat! Besides Tweed Day and Find a Rainbow Day, April 3 is also World Party Day (WPD), and you're invited! WPD is an annual occasion encourages people all over the world to make the world a better, happier place through celebrations in a party-like atmosphere! Where do we sign up? Talk about a novel idea! First observed in 1996, World Party Day, also known as P-Day, was actually inspired by
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Find a Rainbow Day
After an extraordinarily long winter, spring has finally sprung! While the weather outside may not be delightful, April 3 is sure to put a little spring in your step. It's Find a Rainbow Day. Although April showers hopefully means May flowers, April usually includes dreary days and gloomy weather. While finding a rainbow may not be possible in your neck of the woods today, why not gather up the kids and add a splash of color to your day by whipping up a colorful recipe? And
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Don't Go to Work Unless It's Fun Day: Make your workplace a fun place to work
When it comes to holidays, April 3 has to be one of the very best days in the entire year! Not only is it Tweed Day, Find a Rainbow Day and World Party Day, it's also Don't Go to Work Unless It's Fun Day! Hooray! Not to be confused with International Fun at Work Day, which also takes place in April, today is all about having a little fun on the job. Let's face it. Whether we want to or not, most of us have to work. Some of us have to work more than one job in order to make en
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Tweed Day
April 3 is Tweed Day. Like many non-traditional holidays, the origins of this particular holiday are unknown. But what makes this special day a bit more unusual is that no one is quite sure what the annual event celebrates. Boss Tweed Some believe Tweed Day recognizes the infamous senator-turned-crook, William “Boss” Tweed, who was born on this day in 1823. Considered the “poster boy” for political corruption, he was the wealthiest and most powerful politician at the time. Ev
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World Autism Awareness Day: Shining a blue light on autism
If you are feeling a little blue today, there just may be a good reason. The world is going blue today to raise awareness about autism spectrum disorder. April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day, an annual event observed all over the globe. Observed since 2008, World Autism Awareness Day shines the light on autism - literally. As darkness falls on April 2, more than 11,000 landmarks, buildings, churches, businesses and homes in more than 147 countries will go blue during its Lig
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Happy International Children’s Book Day: It's story time
Hip hip hooray – April 2 is International Children’s Book Day (ICBD)! In a “word,” this annual international “holiday” takes place on or around the day beloved poet and children’s book author, Hans Christian Andersen, was born. ICBD inspires a love of reading and celebrates children’s books. Celebrations, competitions and various events are held at libraries, schools and other locations around the globe in honor of the event. Some attendees even dress up as their favorite sto
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National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
If you’re looking for a tasty treat to eat, go grab your plate! April 2 is a day for kids of all ages. Besides World Autism Awareness Day and International Children’s Book Day, April 2 is also National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day. The delicious combination of salty peanuts with sweet jelly sandwiched between a couple slices of bread, is pretty hard to resist. While the origins of this annual food holiday are unknown, today serves as the perfect excuse to whip up a good ole’ P
