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Summer Solstice: The Longest Day & Shortest Night of the Year is Here!
Bring on the bikini and get out the sunscreen! After a long winter and wacky spring, the official beginning of summer, also known as the Summer Solstice, is finally here! The Summer Solstice is the longest day and the shortest night of the year. The sun is at its highest or most northerly point in the sky in the Northern Hemisphere. While it is the longest day of the year, it is not necessarily the warmest. Also referred to as Midsummer, Summer Solstice is considered a major
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Father's Day Quotes: Inspirational and humorous sayings about dads
Each year on the third Sunday in June, millions of people honor and celebrate those very special men in our lives. It’s Father’s Day, an annual holiday that recognizes and celebrates fathers and father figures. If you are looking for just the right words to add to your Father’s Day card or gift, look no further. Whether you are looking for sentimental or serious, inspirational or humorous, the following Father’s Day quotes and sayings from the famous and the not-so-famous are
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International Panic Day
Are you stressed out, overworked and underpaid? Do the smallest of things completely overwhelm you? Are you the type of person who worries about everything under the sun? Is “Chicken Little” your favorite character? Is “worry wart” your middle name? If so, perhaps it’s time to reevaluate things? Today is International Panic Day! Not to be confused with International Picnic Day, which is also observed today, this annual “holiday” is observed each year on June 18 Why not observ
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International Picnic Day
With the official beginning of the summer season just days away, how does a little R&R sound to you right about now? Instead of going to work, hitting the books, cleaning the house or running the kids to their next activity, why not ditch everything on your to-do list and go on a leisurely picnic instead! June 18 is International Picnic Day, an annual worldwide event that celebrates the glorious picnic. Whether big or small, elaborate or simple, picnics are a perfect way to r
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Juneteenth: Historical event celebrates freedom, equal rights & end of slavery
On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden made Juneteenth an annual federal holiday, the first new federal holiday in decades. June 19 celebrates an important event in American history. Juneteenth, also referred to as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is an annual occasion that celebrates freedom and equal rights. Juneteenth is observed in many American states and is considered a holiday for some state employees. In 2020, then Sen. Kamala Harris introduced a bill to make Juneteen
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National Eat Your Vegetables Day
When it comes to food holidays, kids may not be too fond of this one. Go grab your forks, kiddies. June 17 is (National) Eat Your Vegetables Day! While the origins of this annual food holiday are unknown, chances are good the day was created by a vegetable gardener, farmer or fed-up parent! With the summer season in full swing, what could be better than eating a fresh veggie right about now? Besides being low in calories, fresh vegetables are loaded with all sorts of essenti
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National Fudge Day
If your sweet tooth is aching, how does something rich, creamy and decadent sound to you right about now? If you’ve got a hankerin’ for a chocolate treat to eat, you’re in luck! June 16 is National Fudge Day! While the origins of this delicious holiday are unknown, chances are pretty good chocolate lovers won’t need much of an arm-twisting to indulge in a bite or two of delicious fudge in honor of the annual occasion. Folks have been enjoying fudge since it was “invented” by
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National Lobster Day
Whether you boil them, steam them, grill or roast ‘em, if you love lobster, go grab a bib. June 15 is National Lobster Day! Often considered a delicacy, many people celebrate special events with a delicious lobster dinner. Maine is known for its lobster. In fact, Maine lobster (Homarus americanus) is considered the most delicious in the world! According to the Maine Lobster Council, lobsters enjoy the waters of Maine due to the clean, cold, northern waters and the rocky botto
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Global Wind Day
While many holidays celebrate special events, recognize famous and infamous people and celebrate fine food and drink, today’s particular holiday celebrates something you can’t really see, touch or smell but is very beneficial – the wind. Launched in 2007, Global Wind Day is a worldwide event observed annually on June 15. Coordinated by the European Wind Energy Association and the Global Wind Energy Council, the holiday celebrates wind power and its potential to impact and cha
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National Cucumber Day
June 14 is National Cucumber Day, an annual food holiday that celebrates cucumbers. These easy to grow and delicious to eat perennials are one of the most popular things to grow in the garden. Native to India, Cucumis sativus belong to the same botanical group as watermelon, cantaloupe and squash. Available in different colors and sizes and comprised of mostly water, cukes have even been grown in space as well as one mile under the ground in a nickel mine. Today is also Flag
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Flag Day: American flag rules and etiquette for Old Glory
Today not only celebrates National Cucumber Day and World Blood Donor Day, but also celebrates an iconic American symbol. June 14 is Flag Day, an annual holiday that celebrates and honors the American flag. Each year, people across the nation commemorate the annual holiday by proudly displaying the American flag or by participating in a variety of flag-inspired events. The first official national flag, known as the Stars and Stripes, was adopted by the United States Continen
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National Kitchen Klutzes of America Day
Be honest.... Does the smoke detector go off every time you make toast? Do you need to read the directions before you boil water? Does your family break out in a cold sweat and run for cover every time you turn on the oven? Is the fire department’s emergency number on your telephone’s speed dial? Are all the sharp knives kept under lock-and-key? Does it look like a tornado went through your kitchen after you open a can of soup? If cooking and baking just isn’t your cup of tea
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Magic Day
If you or someone you know is fascinated by illusions and tricks, you're in luck. June 12 is Magic Day - an annual "holiday" that celebrates the craft of magic. After all, what child, or adult for that matter, can resist a wondrous magical trick that boggles the mind? While magic may mean different things to different folks, it is defined as "the art of producing illusions as entertainment by the use of sleight of hand, deceptive devices, etc." or to "presumably assure human
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National German Chocolate Cake Day
When it comes to holidays, June 11 is all about food. Not only is it Corn on the Cob Day, it is also National German Chocolate Cake Day, too! This moist and delicious dessert has three layers o chocolate cake with a coconut and pecan filling in-between. Sweeeet! German Chocolate Isn't German Despite its name, German Chocolate Cake was not “invented” in Germany. It’s actually an American creation typically made with sweet baking chocolate, coconut and pecans. Sam German, an em
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It's Corn on the Cob Day in the U.S.A!
Since yesterday was National Iced Tea Day, it only makes sense today is all about another summertime favorite, right? Shucks, June 11 is (National) Corn on the Cob Day. Whether you boil it in a pot, nuke it in the microwave or barbecue it on the grill, fresh corn on the cob is simple to make and delicious to eat. Nothing says summertime like sinking your teeth into a fresh ear of corn and experiencing that oh so familiar explosion of goodness in your mouth that wakes up those
