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National S'mores Day: Gimme S'more sweet treats to eat, please
If you’re in the mood for a sweet treat to eat, you’re in luck! Hip hip hooray - Aug. 10 is National S’mores Day in the U.S.A! This annual food holiday celebrates one of the sweetest combinations of deliciousness known to mankind – s’mores! While the origins of the sweet treat are unknown, a 1927 Girl Scout handbook, “Tramping and Trailing”, includes the first known printed s’mores recipe. And if you are wondering where the unusual name came from, you aren’t alone. Legend has
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National Lazy Day
When it comes to holidays, today is all about taking things slow. Really, really slow. August 10 is Lazy Day (and National S'mores Day!) Sometimes referred to as “National Lazy Day,” this annual occasion provides the perfect excuse to sit back and enjoy life. While a good portion of the country is experiencing wacky weather, today is a great time to do absolutely nothing. Whether you plan on relaxing out by the backyard pool, spending the day binge-watching your favorite tele
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National Polka Day in the U.S.A.
Ah one and and ah two! Get ready to grab the accordion and put on those dancin’ shoes – Aug. 9 is National Polka Day! The polka, a fast-paced couple’s dance that is still popular today, is a snappy dance that originated in Bohemia in the 1800s. Some believe a peasant girl named Anna Slezak actually “invented” the dance in 1834. The dance quickly spread to ballrooms around the world and the rest, as they say, is history. The basic step consists of a continuous series of tripl
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Betty Boop's Birthday
Aug. 9 not only celebrates literature and dance, but also celebrates the birthday of a real American character! Aug. 9 is Betty Boop's birthday! Betty Boop Betty Boop made her official debut on this day back in 1930. Created by Max Fleischer, she began her rise to fame as Bimbo the dog's girlfriend in the cartoon, "Dizzy Dishes." Like most of us, Betty's looks changed quite a bit over the years. In the early days, Betty Boop was considered a real dog! She had poodle character
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Book Lover's Day
Aug. 9 is Book Lover's Day, an annual holiday that celebrates books and the people who love to read them. While the origins of this annual holiday are unknown, today is the perfect opportunity to curl up with a good book (or Nook!) Books not only transport the reader to another time or place; they also educate, inform and inspire imagination. Whether you prefer a good, old-fashioned who-done it, intense thriller, or romantic romp from days gone by, reading is just plain fun!
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International Female Orgasm Day is Coming! Give her a hand!
When it comes to unusual holidays, Aug. 8 is a biggy. It's International Female Orgasm Day, an annual occasion that celebrates the wondrous (and sometimes elusive) female orgasm. Councillor Arimateia Dantas wanted to do something very special for his wife to make up for sexual debt he owed her and boy, did he come up with quite the idea! The Brazilian councilman proclaimed an entire day dedicated to the female orgasm - Dia Internacional del Orgasmo Femenino, or International
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International Cat Day: 'Purrfect Howliday' Celebrates World's Most Popular Pet
Have you heard the latest “mews?” When it comes to special days of the year, this particular occasion is simply “purrfect!” Aug. 8 is World Cat Day, also known as International Cat Day. Launched in 2002 by various animal rights groups and the International Fund for Animal Welfare, the annual event shines the spotlight on fabulous felines. Cats have been roaming the earth for thousands of years and today is considered the world’s most popular pet. Loving lap cat or aloof, thes
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Hoppy International Beer Day: Raise your glass and cheer the great taste of beer
If you need a little something to whet your whistle, go grab a glass! A highly anticipated global celebration is just a few hours away. Hip "hops" hooray - today is International Beer Day! Whether you consider yourself a beer enthusiast, novice or just enjoy sippin’ an ice cold brew from time-to-time, International Beer Day(IBD) is an annual beverage holiday observed on the first Friday in August. IBD is the perfect opportunity for beer lovers, pub and restaurant owners, br
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Shuck It: It's National Oyster Day
Another special food-inspired holiday is right around the corner and Americans are ready to celebrate! Whether you shuck them, slurp them, shoot them or savor them, Aug. 5 is National Oyster Day, an annual holiday that celebrates the mouth-watering mollusk! Love them or, well, not so much, many believe the delectable shell-bearing mollusks have aphrodisiac properties to help with the old libido! In fact, legend has it that the infamous lover, Casanova, ate 50 of them everyd
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National Underwear Day: Celebrating Boxers, Briefs, Thongs & Granny Panties
It's time to get personal. Aug. 5 celebrates those unmentionable garments we slip on first thing in the morning and the last thing we take off in the evening. It's National Underwear Day, an annual event launched in 2003 by underwear retailer, Freshpair. Whether you prefer boxers, briefs, thongs or granny panties, Aug. 5 is all about intimate apparel. And speaking of comfy, if you’ve been thinking about going bare down there, you aren’t alone. According to a Vanity Fair a
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National White Wine Day: Cheers!
If you need a little something to whet your whistle, you're in luck. Get ready to raise your glasses, America. Aug. 4 is National White Wine Day, an annual beverage holiday created by wine enthusiast, freelance writer and “Queen of Holidays,” Jace Shoemaker-Galloway. Derived from the skin and juice of grapes, white wine is actually not white. Its colors range from light yellow to golden hue. Usually served chilled, white wine is available in many tasty varietals. Whether you
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National Ice Cream Sandwich Day: Beat the Heat with Cool Ice Cream Treats to Eat
Get ready to scream for ice cream, folks! Aug. 2 is National Ice Cream Sandwich Day! As the temperature continues to climb and Americans sizzle in the sweltering heat and humidity, what could be better than eating a cool and refreshing ice cream sandwich during the dog days of summer? Americans have been enjoying ice cream sandwiches since the turn of the century. These delightful sweet treats are comprised of creamy ice cream sandwiched between two layers of delicious soft-b
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Sister's Day: Sentimental & silly sayings just for sisters
When it comes to super special relationships, today celebrates those very special ladies in our lives – our sisters. It's Sister’s Day, an annual "holiday" observed on the first Sunday in August. Siblings play such an integral role in our lives. While it may not seem like it growing up, sisters often become our best friends, sharing inside jokes and life’s secrets only a sister can understand. And the older we get, we recognize and cherish the incredible, unbreakable bond we
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National Girlfriends Day: Celebrating those special ladies in your life
Aug. 1 is National Girlfriends Day, an annual event that celebrates and honors those very special ladies in your life. While the origins of the annual holiday are unknown, this special occasion, also referred to as Girlfriends Day, could be celebrated two ways. Whether it’s one or two of your favorite BFFs or that special gal you love, today is all about those fabulous gal pals who make life so much more fun and enjoyable. Have you ever wondered what life would be like withou
