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National Peppermint Patty Day
If your taste buds are screaming for a sweet treat to eat, your in luck! Feb. 11 is National Peppermint Patty Day! Nothing is quite as refreshing as a piece of peppermint patty candy, right? The mixture of melt-in-your-mouth chocolate over a refreshingly cool concoction of peppermint simply explodes in the mouth! Believe it or not, these sweet treats have been around for years. In 1940, the York Cone Company manufactured the patties in York, Pennsylvania. According to the web
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Umbrella Day: Famous & Unusual Umbrellas
So, what product is available in a slew of sizes, shapes and colors, is used for protection and has been used for thousands of years? Why umbrellas, of course. Today is Umbrella Day in the U.S.A. While the origins of this "holiday" are unknown, this annual event is celebrated every Feb. 10. Umbrellas, or parasols. not only help protect us from the rain, but also protect us from the sun. Some folks use this handy accessory as awalking aid. Some prefer to use a small, frilly
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Read in the Bathtub Day
Whether you've had a long and stressful week or have enjoyed a much-needed vacation away from it all, how does a luxurious bubble bath sound to you right about now? Feb. 9 is Read in the Bathtub Day! While the origins of this annual holiday are unknown, relaxing in the tub with a great book has to be one of the best combinations around. Like peanut butter and jelly, chips and dip and chocolate and peanut butter, a good long soak with a great read is the perfect combination.
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Extraterrestrial Culture Day
If you're looking for an out-of-this-world holiday, go grab your foil hat! It's Extraterrestrial Culture Day, an annual event that takes place each year on the second Tuesday in February. The origins of this "holiday" began in 2003, when Republican Representative Daniel R. Foley submitted a proposal to the New Mexico legislature to set aside a special day of the year to "celebrate and honor all past, present and future extraterrestrial visitors." Foley, who is from Roswell, s
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Laugh and Get Rich Day
When it comes to special days, Feb. 8 is the cat's meow. It's Laugh and Get Rich Day. No fooling! Can I be frank? Many of us are overworked, underpaid and just plain stressed out! Many of us live from paycheck to paycheck and paying our bills is a constant worry and juggling act. Can you imagine how it would feel to no longer worry about how you were going to come up with enough cash to pay those never-ending bills? And while you're at it - just imagine having a job you a
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Best Super Bowl Ads of All Time: Watch the Top Classic Super Bowl Commercials
While Super Bowl Sunday is not technically considered a holiday, many Americans look forward to the annual event all year long. In fact, for many folks, Super Bowl Sunday is the granddaddy of all special occasions! ut whether you are a football fan or well, not so much, many people do look forward to the creative, entertaining and sometimes shocking commercials that air during the big game. Before the big game kicks off, let’s take a look back at some of the best Super Bowl A
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National Fettuccine Alfredo Day
If you are a pasta lover, today may be one of your favorite days of the year. It’s National Fettuccine Alfredo Day. This annual food holiday, observed on Feb. 7, celebrates the popular Italian dish made with fettuccine pasta covered in rich and creamy sauce. Legend has it, when Alfredo di Lelio’s wife lost her appetite due to pregnancy in 1914, he created a simple dish comprised of noodles, cheese and butter to encourage her to eat. The dish was so good, she encouraged him to
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Copy of National Frozen Yogurt Day: Free FroYo Across America
Have you heard the latest “scoop?” If your taste buds are screamin' for a sweet treat to eat, you're in luck! A delightfully refreshing food holiday is right around the corner and Americans are in the mood to celebrate! Feb. 6 is National Frozen Yogurt Day(NFYD) in the U.S.A. which means FREE frozen yogurt (also referred to as FroYo.) While the origins of this annual event are unknown, this cool and creamy holiday is celebrated smack dab in the middle of winter. Similar to i
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Lame Duck Day is Feb. 6: How lame
Today's holiday is not your run-of-the-mill holidate. Feb. 6 is Lame Duck Day. While the origins of this holiday are unknown, Lame Duck Day actually has nothing to do with fowl or injuries. Today celebrates and recognizes elected officials who are about to leave their term in office either by choice or because they were not re-elected. Merriam-Webster defines the term as "an elected official or group continuing to hold political office during the period between the election a
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National Wear Red Day
It's National Wear Red Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease in women. The annual event is observed on the first Friday in February. In 2002, the Heart Truth campaign, sponsored by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), launched the national symbol for women and heart disease awareness, the Red Dress. As part of American Heart Month, National Wear Red Day along with the Red Dress symbol, serves as an important reminder that heart disease
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Thank a Mailman Day: Thanks!
Besides National Homemade Soup Day, today is also Thank a Mailman Day. Celebrated every February 4th, this annual holiday serves as an important reminder of just how important mail carriers are to our everyday lives. While some folks may leave their carrier a little treat during the holiday season, today provides the perfect opportunity to leave THEM a little thank-you note thanking them for their invaluable service. After all, mail carriers brave the elements to deliver our
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National Homemade Soup Day
Today is all about that delicious comfort food that makes you feel good all over. Hip hip hooray - Feb. 4 is National Homemade Soup Day. After all, who can resist a delicious bowl of steamin’ soup smack dab during the middle of winter? While the origins of this food holiday are unknown, soup has been served up for centuries. Whether you prefer the old standards like tomato or chicken noodle or prefer hearty chili or steaming stews, today is the perfect time to whip up a bowl
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National Wedding Ring Day
Gold, platinum, diamonds, precious gems or sterling silver, today is all about that special piece of jewelry that is near-and-dear to your heart. Today is National Wedding Ring Day. While the origins of this annual holiday are unknown, this annual holiday is celebrated every Feb. 3 - perhaps a precursor to Valentine's Day? Whether you own one (or two or three) or are thinking about getting one in the near future, today celebrates that beautiful band that adorns that special s
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Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction: Did Phil see his shadow on Groundhog Day 2021?
Have you heard the big weather news? A highly anticipated event just took place in a small Pennsylvania town. Feb. 2 is Groundhog Day, an annual holiday that celebrates Punxsutawney Phil, a very special, one-of-a-kind and totally legendary rodent. And the question remains - did he or didn't he? Known for his super-natural abilities to predict the weather, Punxsutawney Phil emerges from the confines of his comfy home each year on Feb. 2 after a long winter’s nap as thousands o
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National Freedom Day
Today is National Freedom Day, an annual observance held each February 1st to celebrate our freedom from slavery. For many years, a special wreath-laying ceremony, symbolizing freedom and liberty for Americans, takes place at the Liberty Bell. A former slave, Major Richard Robert Wright Sr., is responsible for creating National Freedom Day. Wright was born a slave in a log cabin in Georgia in 1855. After emancipation, his life changed dramatically. He went on to school, becam
