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Cinco De Marcho
Get ready to raise your glass, America. March 5 is Cinco de Marcho (CdM) an annual event that celebrates and combines the traditions of the popular Cinco de Mayo and St. Patrick's Day holidays. "Carlos Fantastico" launched the occasion in 2007 at The Matador bar in Georgia to give drinkers a jump-start on the big St. Patrick's Day holiday. Similar to the 12 Days of Christmas, Cinco de Marcho helps prepare participant's livers for the big event. In 2012, the Walkermole became
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National Absinthe Day
When it comes to holidays, March 5 has a little something for everyone. Not only is it National Cheese Doodle Day, Multiple Personality Day and Cinco De Marcho, March 5 is also National Absinthe Day. Absinthe is a green beverage with a unique taste comprised of anise, sugar and herbs - and a wee bit of thujone. Legend has it this mysterious drink with a colorful past was "invented" in 1792 by a French doctor named Pierre Ordinaire and first used as a medical elixir. The highl
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Happy Employee Appreciation Day: Appreciation tips & quotes
Let’s face it. Many Americans are overworked, underpaid and over-stressed. Between the job(s), kids, house, extracurricular activities and that never ending to-do list, many feel overwhelmed and underappreciated! But today may put a little spring in your step, a little lift in your spirit – it’s Employee Appreciation Day, an annual holiday observed each year on the first Friday in March. Launched in 1995 by Bob Nelson, owner of Workman Publishing, the annual event is celebrat
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National Grammar Day: Put on your dangling participle & celebrate
Dangling participles, prepositions, conjunctions and diagramming sentences - oh my! Between who and whom, lay and lie, was and were and affect and effect, how does any won learn too right? But if you're a wizard of words, linguistics lover or grammarian guru, go grab your red pen. March 4 is National Grammar Day! his annual holiday was created in 2008 by author and Society for the Promotion of Good Grammar founder, Martha Brockenbrough. According to the site, "March forth on
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National Snack Day: Enjoy a tasty treat to eat
If the old taste buds are screaming for a treat to eat, you’re in luck. March 4 is National Snack Day in the U.S.A, an annual food holiday created by snack-lover extraordinaire, the Queen of Holidays. Whether you prefer chips and dip, a few scoops of cool and creamy ice cream on a warm slice of pie, something hot-and-spicy or an ooey gooey sweet treat to eat, the sky is the limit when it comes to snacks. Whether you munch on your favorite snack during your favorite television
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National Mulled Wine Day: Cheers!
If you need a little something to warm you up on a chilly winter's day, how does cozying up with a delicious cup of mulled wine sound right about now? March 3 is National Mulled Wine Day, an annual beverage holiday that celebrates mulled wine. Enjoyed for centuries throughout Europe, mulled wine is typically made with red wine, infused with a variety of aromatic spices and served nice and warm. Mulled cider or wassail is an alcohol-free version. In honor of National Mulled Wi
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Happy National Old Stuff Day
From the very young to the very young at heart, March 2 is a day folks of all ages will enjoy! These annual holidays not only celebrate the birth of one of America's most beloved writers, Dr. Seuss, but it also celebrates, well, we aren't quite sure. March 2 is also National Old Stuff Day. hile most traditional and not-so-traditional holidays celebrate a specific person, place, product or event, there is some debate as to what this particular holiday really celebrates. Some b
