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World Environment Day
Nations from all over the world will participate in World Environment Day (WED), an annual event observed every June 5. The United Nations General Assembly created the special day back in 1972 in an effort to raise environmental awareness and positive environmental action. Each year, a different nation hosts the event. People from around the globe will participate in various tree plantings, parades, concerts, rallies, flash mobs, clean-up campaigns and environmental events. I
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National Gingerbread Day
If you’re in the mood for something sweet to eat, you’re in luck! Today is National Gingerbread Day! This yummy holiday is celebrated annually on June 5 although some calendars observe the holiday on November 21. While the origins of National Gingerbread Day are unknown, folks have been enjoying this sweet treat for centuries. Legend has it that Gregory of Nicopolis, an Armenian monk, took the recipe to Europe in 992 and taught priests how to make it and the rest, as they sa
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Happy Hug Your Cat Day: The ‘purrfect howliday’ for cat lovers
Attention cat lovers. Just in case you haven’t done it in a few minutes, now’s the 'purrfect' time to give that furry feline a great big hug – it’s Hug Your Cat Day! This annual event, also referred to as National Hug Your Cat Day, was created by author, television producer and wine educator, Marisa D’Vari, in honor of her precious Persian kitty, Mimi. According to the founder, National Hug Your Cat Day is a “floating” holiday celebrated on different dates. Depending on the c
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National Cheese Day
When it comes to holidays, today is a biggy! June 4 is not only Old Maid's Day and National Cognac Day, it is also National Cheese Day! Whether you prefer the mild or sharp variety or something in between, who can resist the delicious taste of ooey gooey cheese? This versatile product can be enjoyed any time of the day or night and served with any meal. Whether you prefer yours at breakfast, lunch or dinner, cheese can be eaten fresh out of the container, fried, baked, grill
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Hip Hip Hooray - It's Old Maid's Day
June 4 is Old Maid’s Day. While one version of “Old Maids” has to do with a popular deck of cards and another refers to unpopped popcorn kernels, Old Maid’s Day is an annual event that brings awareness to all the older, unmarried ladies out there who have not yet found their soulmate. It is believed the origins of Old Maid’s Day began when World War II ended. While many soldiers returned home and got married, many single ladies were not as lucky - their soldiers never returne
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Happy National Cognac Day
June 4 celebrates all sorts of delicious foods and beverages. Besides Old Maid's Day and National Cheese Day, today is also National Cognac Day! This annual holiday, observed annually on June 4, is dedicated to Cognac, a type of Brandy produced in France. Made from white grapes, it is double-distilled and aged in oak casks for at least two years. Cognac is not only enjoyed in a glass, but is also used in the kitchen as well. While the origins of this ‘spirited’ holiday are un
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It’s National Egg Day: ‘Eggcellent!’
Whether they come from chickens, ducks, geese or quail, June 3 celebrates the “incredible, edible” egg. It’s National Egg Day! No yoke! Whether you prefer yours scrambled, fried, poached, sunny-side up or deviled, no matter how you like yours prepared, eggs are packed with protein, vitamins and minerals. And each whole egg only has about 72 calories. Sweet! Today is also Repeat Day. Today is also Repeat Day.
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It's Repeat Day: It's Repeat Day
If you had the chance to do something over again, would you? If you answered “yes” to that question, you’re in luck! Besides National Egg Day, today is also Repeat Day. While the origins of this “holiday” are unknown, the annual event is held yearly on June 3. Besides having the opportunity to do something all over again and hopefully getting it right the second time around, Repeat Day also comes in handy for those with “selective hearing”. You know the type – folks who woul
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National Rocky Road Day
In case you haven't heard the "scoop", June 2 is National Rocky Road Day, an annual "holiday" that celebrates the cool and creamy ice cream Americans love to eat! After all, who can resist chocolate ice cream loaded with light and airy marshmallows and chunky almonds? Rocky Road Ice Cream Dreyer's Ice Cream founder, William Dreyer, is frequently credited as creating the delicious concoction decades ago. Dreyer wanted to lift the rocky spirits of Americans after the devastatin
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National Bubba Day: Famous and not-so-famous Bubbas
When it comes to holidays, there are traditional holidays, not-so-traditional holidays and downright wacky holidays. This particular holiday isn’t dedicated to a worthy cause, historical event or delicious food or beverage, June 2 is dedicated to certain fellers across America with a special name. It’s National Bubba Day, y’all! While some credit comedian, author and recording artist, T. Bubba Bechtol, with coming up with Bubba Day, others believe two Bubba’s from Missouri (p
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Say Something Nice Day
Let’s face it. Many of us are overworked, stressed out and dead tired. Who has time for niceties? June 1 is not only National Go Barefoot Day and Heimlich Maneuver Day, it's also Say Something Nice Day, an annual "holiday" that encourages us all to be nice to one another. The event began in North Charleston and in 2012, South Carolina Mayor Keith Summey proclaimed June 1 as Say Something Nice Day. “The City of North Charleston has long believed in the importance of effective
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Heimlich Maneuver Day: The life-saving procedure used around the world
When it comes to holidays, this annual day raises awareness about a life-saving technique used around the world. Ever since Dr. Henry Heimlich “invented” the emergency procedure back in 1974, this life-saving maneuver has saved drowning and choking victims all over the globe. June 1 is Heimlich Maneuver Day. According to the American Red Cross, choking causes over 3,000 deaths per year. Touted as the “best rescue technique in any choking situation,” the maneuver saved its fir
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National Go Barefoot Day: Kick off your shoes for a ‘sole’ in need
Whether you stand on your feet all day long, wear those super-stylish but super uncomfortable pricey designer shoes or are sick and tired of tired, aching feet, kick off those shoes and let those tootsies loose! June 1 is National Go Barefoot Day. With the unofficial start of summer and warmer weather “underfoot,” now’s the perfect time to “kick” off this holiday and go bare – foot, that is. While many of us may relish the thought of going barefoot all day long, National Go B
