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 defined as someone who is out of touch, a social misfit or someone who tends to look "odd or behave ridiculously around others." This annual holiday celebrates the less-than-fashionable fashion and encourages folks to get their inner dork on! Although the origins of this holiday are unknown, today is a great day to clean out that over-crowded cl
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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 sweats, mood swings and out-of-control hormones? World Menopause Day is an annual event held each October 18th. Launched by the International Menopause Society (IMS) and the World Health Organization (WHO), the yearly event helps educate women around the world about the issues of menopause. Menopause, derived from the Greek words meaning “mo
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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 holiday are unknown, Americans celebrate this special day every Oct 18. Folks have been enjoying cupcakes in the U.S. since the 19th century. Cupcakes have come a long way over the years. These mini-cakes are not only delicious to munch on, but are lovely to look at. In fact, some are just too pretty to eat! Whether you prefer yours frosted
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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 celebrate the occasion – no ifs, ands or “butts” about it! Don’t get left “behind”, folks. Oct. 17 is National Ass Day in the U.S.A! While the origins of this “holiday” are unknown, this bootilicious event celebrates the derriere. It seems everywhere you turn these days, bodacious bums are in the news. From Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez, Beyon
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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 17 is Wear Something Gaudy Day. This annual “holiday” celebrates fashion that is not quite in style. Wear Something Gaudy Day actually got its start from the hit television sitcom, Three’s Company. One of the actors, Richard Kline, declared October 17th as Wear Something Gaudy Day, and the rest is wacky holiday history! Whether it’s drab or b
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National Boss Day: Best badass bosses we love to hate
Today is dedicated to the men and women across the nation who sign our paychecks. It's National Boss Day, also referred to as Bosses Day and/or Boss's Day. This annual "holiday" was created in 1958 by State Farm secretary, Patricia Bays Haroski. She created the day in an effort to show appreciation for bosses and improve the working relationship between employer and employee. National Boss Day is observed on Oct. 16 unless the day happens to fall on a weekend, then it is cele
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Happy National Grouch Day: 10 Best Movie Grumps & Grouches
Whether you live with one, go to school with one or happen to work with one, chances are good you probably know someone who is, well, a habitual grouch. It seems there is always that one person who is constantly irritable, grumpy and just plain miserable to be around! October 15 is a day grouches can really appreciate - or maybe not! It’s National Grouch Day, an annual “holiday” created in honor of everyone’s favorite Sesame Street grump - Oscar the Grouch. How to Celebrate N
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It’s national lowercase day - write on!
While keyboarding teachers and bosses probably won’t be participating in this particular holiday anytime soon, texters will probably appreciate today’s annual celebration. October 14 is national lowercase day! Rules of capitalization can often be quite confusing. While you are supposed to capitalize proper nouns, months and days of the week, you are not supposed to capitalize the seasons except when used in a title. And speaking of titles, they have special rules too. Job tit
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National Chocolate-Covered Insect Day: Bug Appetit!
If you are tired of the same ho-hum snack and want to spice things up a bit, this “holiday” may be just for you! Oct. 14 is National Chocolate-Covered Insect Day! Yep, there is a day set aside each year specifically devoted to edible insects drenched in creamy chocolate. Bugs including ants, spiders, termites, sucking lice, grubs, beetles, bees and crickets are just a few of the creepy crawlers on the menu! While eating bugs may be enough to make some people’s skin crawl, eat
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It’s National Dessert Day: Sweet!
Today has got to be one of the very best “holidays” of the entire year! Although today is National Chocolate-Covered Insect Day and national lowercase day, Oct. 14 is also National Dessert Day, a day dedicated to decadent desserts and sweet treats. While the origins of this particular holiday are unknown, today is the perfect opportunity to indulge in your favorite dessert and satisfy that sweet tooth! Whether you prefer ooey, gooey caramel, rich chocolaty goodness or creamy
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No Bra Day
Oct. 13 is No Bra Day, an annual “holiday” that encourages women to set the "girls" free in "support" of October's National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While the occasion may be liberating (and so much more comfortable) for some women, the event is not without controversy. In fact, some find the event quite offensive. But No Bra Day helps raise awareness about a very important cause - breast cancer. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in American wom
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Silly Sayings Day: Remember That One?
Don't get your dander up but it's time to spill the beans! Besides International Skeptics Day and No Bra Day, Oct. 13 is the cat's meow! It's Silly Sayings Day, an annual "holiday" created by Jace Shoemaker-Galloway, the "Queen of Holidays", that celebrates silly sayings and phrases. Like fashion, popular catch phrases, interesting expressions and witty sayings tend to come and go. While some of today's most popular phrases include a slew of easy-to-use acronyms like LOL,
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National Gumbo Day
If you love diving into a bowl of piping hot soup on a chilly afternoon or evening, you’re in luck. Oct. 12 is National Gumbo Day! While the origins of this annual food holiday are unknown, Louisiana is famous for this special dish. In case you’ve never tried it, gumbo is a rich, thick stew loaded with all sorts of delicious goodies. While there are different variations of this fabulous stew, besides the basic roux , gumbo usually includes shellfish, veggies and/or meat and i
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Columbus Day
While the days are getting shorter and the weather is getting cooler, many Americans are enjoying a long, relaxing three-day weekend. A federal holiday is finally here and folks across the nation are ready to celebrate. Today is Columbus Day, an annual holiday celebrating Christopher Columbus’ arrival to the Americas. Christopher Columbus was born in Italy in 1451. Columbus and 90 crewmen set sail on the Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria in 1492. And on October 12, 1492, he landed
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National Sausage Pizza Day
Sausage and pizza lovers gather ‘round – October 11 is National Sausage Pizza Day! Whether you prefer homemade, frozen, dine-in or carry out, folks have been enjoying a slice or two of sausage pizza for ages. After all, who can resist the perfect combination of spicy sausage on a steaming hot piece of pie loaded with ooey-gooey cheese? In fact, sausage pizza is the second most popular type of pizza in the United States - pepperoni tops the list. While the origins of this nati
