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Veterans Day: Remembering and honoring the brave
Veterans Day, a federal holiday in the United States, is an annual event that celebrates and honors military personnel. While Memorial Day honors those who have died in service, Veterans Day honors both living and deceased war veterans who served our country. Celebrations, parades and activities take place in communities across the nation while the official wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery. Veterans Day History The holiday, ori
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It's Forget-Me-Not Day: Don't Forget!
Just in case you forgot, Nov. 10 is Forget-Me-Not Day, a special day set aside each year to remember the special people in your life. While its origins are unknown, this annual “holiday” provides the perfect opportunity to rekindle an old romance, visit a childhood friend or call that relative you haven’t seen in years. And Forget-Me-Not Day is not just for the living. It also serves as an important reminder to remember those very special loved ones who have passed away. Forg
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Chaos Never Dies Day
Let’s face it. Americans are just plain stressed out! Between the busy careers, never ending chores, homework and children’s after-school activities, November 9 is Chaos Never Dies Day, an annual “holiday” that recognizes that chaotic lifestyle we are all too familiar with. And with the big holiday season right around the corner, be prepared to even more chaos to our already hectic lives. In our hurry up and wait, hustle-and-bustle, we want it yesterday world, it’s no wonder
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International Tongue Twister Day: 22 Tip-Top Tongue Twisters to Try Today
Peter Piper does it. And Betty Botter and Fuzzy Wuzzy do it too. If you've ever stumbled over your words or tripped over your tangled tongue, you may just want sit this one out. It's International Tongue Twister Day, an annual "holiday" observed on the second Sunday in November. Tongue twisters are series of words or lighthearted phrases that seem simple enough - that is until you say them. The combination of the words and repetition of sounds make it nearly impossible to pro
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National Dunce Day
Not to be confused with National Dance Day, November 8 is National Dunce Day. This annual “holiday” marks the anniversary of the death of philosopher, author and theologian, John Duns Scotus. John Duns Scotus Scotus, known as the Subtle Doctor, was also the originator of the “duns cap” or Dunce Cap. Scotus believed that pointed, conical-shaped caps worn on top of the head, would increase learning potential by funneling knowledge into students’ brains. Afterall, wizards wore p
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National Cappuccino Day buzz: Enjoy a Cuppa Cappuccino
Have you heard the latest “buzz?” If you need a little pick-me-up to jump-start your day, you're in luck! A very special day of the year is finally here and Americans are in the mood to celebrate! Get ready to raise your mugs, folks. Today is National Cappuccino Day in the U.S.A! This annual beverage holiday celebrates the delicious coffee drink traditionally made with equal parts of espresso, warm milk and steamed milk foam. Created centuries ago in Italy, cappuccinos were
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National Wine Tasting Day: Swirl, Sniff & Sip a Great Tasting Wine Today
Get ready to raise your glasses, America. A very special day of the year is here and wine lovers across the nation are ready to celebrate! It’s time for wine, folks! It’s National Wine Tasting Day (NWTD), an annual beverage holiday created for the wine connoisseur, weekend warrior, novice and everyone in-between. Created by wine lover and freelance writer, Jace Shoemaker-Galloway, NWTD is observed on the first Saturday in November. Whether you prefer red, white, dry or sweet
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National Nachos Day: Double-dip those nacho chips
One of the tastiest food holidays in the entire year is here and Americans are ready to celebrate. Get ready to pull up a plate, folks! Nov. 6, celebrates the “invention” of one of the tastiest snacks around. It’s National Nachos Day in the U.S.A! People all over the world have been enjoying nachos since they were 'invented" by Ignacio “Nacho” Anaya, also known as the "Father of the Nacho” decades ago. In 1943, some military wives headed to the Mexican town of Piedras Negra
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Bank Transfer Day
Whether it’s for aisle seats, checked baggage, late fees or debit cards, it seems Americans are being charged for just about everything these days. If you’re fed up with being nickeled-and-dimed, here’s your chance to do something about it! November 5th is Bank Transfer Day (BTD). Bank Transfer Day is a social media campaign that encourages Americans to send a clear message to for-profit banking institutions across the nation. Because several big banks recently announced
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Guy Fawkes Day and Bonfire Night
Guy Fawkes Day, also known as Fireworks or Bonfire Night, is a British holiday celebrated each November 5th. In an effort to bring attention to the religious persecution of Catholics, a small group of conspirators planned to blow up English Parliament in 1605. The secret effort, known as the Gunpowder Plot, began with nearly two tons of gunpowder hidden underneath the House of Lords. Because innocent people may have been harmed in the plot, some involved began to have secon
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American Football Day: Best Football Flicks
If you are a sports lover, Nov. 5 is a biggy. It’s American Football Day in the U.S.A! 26-year-old sports fan and son of an oil tycoon, Lamar Hunt, was just plain fed up! After repeated unsuccessful attempts to purchase a National Football League (NFL) franchise and bring professional football to the great state of Texas, Hunt decided to do something about it! On this day decades ago, Hunt launched a league of his own - the American Football League (AFL). And soon after, on
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It's Use Your Common Sense Day
Just in case you haven't noticed, the political climate in the United States is front-and-center in the news with a big election right around the corner. Nov. 4 is Use Your Common Sense Day, a trait many of our elected and wanna-be public officials seem to lack these days! This annual "holiday" was created by motivational speaker and author, Bud Bilanich, in an effort to encourage folks to use their common sense in all walks of life. Touted as "The Common Sense Guy," Bilani
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National Candy Day: The Sweet Treat Americans Love to Eat
One of the sweetest days in the entire year is here. It’s time to get your sweet tooth on, folks. Nov. 4 is National Candy Day in the U.S.A! Sweet! While the origins of this food holiday are unknown, now is the perfect day to satisfy that sugar craving. Whether you prefer rich and creamy chocolate, ooey gooey caramel, colorful jelly beans or jaw-breaking jaw breaker candies, folks have been indulging in these sweet treats for centuries. In honor of National Candy Day, check o
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Vote: It's Election Day in the U.S.A!
Whether you are republican, democrat, green or independent and whether you lean left, right or somewhere in between, today is the day to let your voice be heard! Election Day is finally here. After all the heated political rhetoric, endless campaigning, countless debates and millions of dollars spent on advertising, today is the big day. Today is the day to cast your ballot and let your voice be heard! Vote as if your life depends on it - it does! #Vote #Election2020 #JoeBide
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National Housewife Day: Celebrating Domestic Divas Across America
Nov. 3 celebrates the millions of women across America who work tirelessly each and every day with little appreciation or monetary compensation. It’s National Housewives Day, also called Housewives Day, Housewife's Day and/or Retro Housewives Day. Regardless of what you call it, this annual “holiday” celebrates the importance and many achievements of stay-at-home women. While the origins are unknown, today celebrates those hardworking domestic divas that have never-ending and
