Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
Tweed Day
April 3 is Tweed Day. Like many non-traditional holidays, the origins of this particular holiday are unknown. But what makes this special day a bit more unusual is that no one is quite sure what the annual event celebrates. Boss Tweed Some believe Tweed Day recognizes the infamous senator-turned-crook, William “Boss” Tweed, who was born on this day in 1823. Considered the “poster boy” for political corruption, he was the wealthiest and most powerful politician at the time. Ev
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
World Party Day: Party On!
Have you heard the big buzz? Get out the horns and get ready to put on your party hat! Besides Tweed Day and Find a Rainbow Day, April 3 is also World Party Day (WPD), and you're invited! WPD is an annual occasion encourages people all over the world to make the world a better, happier place through celebrations in a party-like atmosphere! Where do we sign up? Talk about a novel idea! First observed in 1996, World Party Day, also known as P-Day, was actually inspired by
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
April Fools' Day
When it comes to fun holidays, today takes the cake! April 1 is April Fools' Day in the U.S.A! While there is some debate as to the origins of this fun-loving “holiday,” many folks look forward to the annual event. Some pranksters scheme and plot for days or months in order to pull off the perfect prank. Whether you rely on the old standards like “pull my finger” or the classic whoopee cushion, some folks go to great lengths to come up with elaborate hoaxes, schemes, gags an
