Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
International Day of the Nacho: Double dip those delicious chips & dips
Oct. 21 celebrates the “invention” of one of the tastiest snacks around. Oct. 21 is International Day of the Nacho! This annual food...
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
Happy Count Your Buttons Day
When it comes to non-traditional holidays, Oct. 21 ranks right up there! Not only is it Reptile Awareness Day and the delicious National...
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
Reptile Awareness Day: Celebrating and protecting Earth’s creepiest creatures
While Halloween is all about ghouls, goblins, ghosts, witches and warlocks, October 21 also celebrates creepy creatures. It’s Reptile...
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day
If you love cheesecake, today is your lucky day. Oct. 21 is National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day! While the origins of this annual food...
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
National Brandied Fruit Day
While its origins are unknown, Oct. 20 is National Brandied Fruit Day! What is brandied fruit? Just add some sugar and a bit of brandy to...
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
National Suspenders Day: Strap on a Pair!
James Bond and Gordon Gekko wore them. Larry King was famous for his. What are they? On the “heels” of Wear Something Gaudy Day and Dress...
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
Dress Like a Dork Day: Famous television and movie dorks
On the “heels” of Wear Something Gaudy Day, October 19 also celebrates fashion. Well, sort of. It’s Dress Like a Dork Day. A dork is...
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
Rainforest Day: The plight of the world's rainforests
Oct. 19 is Rainforest Day, an annual “holiday” that raises awareness about the importance of rainforests around the globe and the plight...
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
National Chocolate Cupcake Day
If you love chocolate, and who doesn’t, you’re in luck. Oct. 18 is National Chocolate Cupcake Day! Sweet! While the origins of this food...
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
World Menopause Day
If you or someone you know is of a "certain age," did you know there is a special day set aside each year to focus on hot flashes, night...
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
National Ass Day: Embrace the booty & celebrate the junk in the trunk
If you’re a fan of this column, you know we celebrate all kinds of holidays. A special day of the year is here and folks are ready to...
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
Wear Something Gaudy Day: Wear something loud and stand out in the crowd
If you tend to buck the trends when it comes to fashion and don’t consider yourself a fashionista, today may be your lucky day! October...
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
World Food Day: Join the WFD movement and help end world hunger
In an effort to raise awareness about hunger, poverty and malnutrition, the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) launched World...
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
National Feral Cat Day (Global Cat Day)
Have you heard the "mews?" Oct. 16 is National Feral Cat Day (NFCD) also known as Global Cat Day, a annual "howliday" that not only...
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
National Liqueur Day: Homemade Liqueur Recipes
While not much is known about its origins, October 16 is National Liqueur Day. Sometimes referred to as cordials or spirits, liqueur is a...
