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When we observe kindness in others, we are often inspired to offer kindness ourselves. Someone set a good example for us to follow, and we must continue those good examples for others in our lives. National Set A Good Example Day on February 26th encourages us to set a good example that inspires others. (adsbygoogle

International Women’s Day on March 8th each year celebrates the social, economic, and political achievements of women around the world. The day also brings international awareness to gender parity. According to the World Economic Forum, global gender equality is estimated to be achieved by 2133. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #InternationalWomensDay Gender equality is equal

National Good Samaritan Day on March 13th recognizes the unselfish actions of those who provide help when needed. The day is also known as Good Samaritan Involvement Day and celebrates kindness in all its forms. #GoodSamaritanDay The term “good Samaritan” comes from the Bible parable where a Samaritan helped a stranger who had been robbed

National Common Courtesy Day on March 21st serves as a reminder of the behavior that keeps society from melting into a sea of madness. In addition, the day brings awareness to how crucial common courtesy is in our lives and provides examples to help us improve. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #CommonCourtesyDay In the Merriam-Webster dictionary, courtesy is described

Each year on the third Thursday in April, we observe National High Five Day. This is a fun day where you can “High Five” everyone that you see. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NationalHighFiveDay Folklore fills the hallowed halls of sports stadiums concerning the origins of the high five. From the basketball to the volleyball

Each year, National Oklahoma City Bombing Commemoration Day on April 19th honors the memory of those killed in the Oklahoma City bombing on April 19, 1995. The Oklahoma City bombing was a domestic terrorist bomb attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City. It remained the most destructive act of terrorism

Each year on April 22nd, National Earth Day campaigns around the globe promote ways to keep the Earth healthy and our planet livable. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NationalEarthDay Since its inception, the organizers promote events educating the public about a variety of subjects including: climate change air pollution water pollution erosion recycling composting renewable

April 24 celebrates National Bucket List Day to remind us it’s never too late to set new goals, go on a dream vacation, and inspire people around you to enjoy life to the fullest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NATIONALBUCKETLISTDAY By definition, a bucket list is a list of things a person would like to

National Bike to Work Day takes place on the third Friday in May, right in the middle of National Bike Month. The observance encourages us to bike to work, but it also raises awareness of cyclists as they commute to and from work each day. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #BikeToWorkDay As more and more

International Plastic Free Day is a call to action and brings attention to the plastic we use every day. On May 25th, commit to using no single-use plastic for one day (including bottles, take-out food containers, utensils, bags and wrappers.) #InternationalPlasticFreeDay Over 380 million tons of plastic is produced every year. Half of all plastic produced is

On May 31st, National Smile Day encourages everyone to wear their best smile! #NationalSmileDay The first recorded smile on record took place on 126 B.C. Okay, we made that up. But did you smile? Joking aside, we generate a smile when funny things happen or find pleasure in the things we do. Someone we love

On National Say Something Nice Day we have an opportunity to make June 1st extra pleasant for everyone. #SaySomethingNiceDay The purpose of this holiday is to counteract bullying and the lack of civility and common courtesy that is growing among people in today’s world. Hopefully, the practice of saying something nice today will continue into

Observed each year on June 1st, National Pen Pal Day is a way to let your pen pals know how much they mean to you. The day is the perfect time to send special letters and gifts to your pen pals. #NationalPenPalDay A pen pal is someone with whom you correspond by writing letters, sharing

Each year on June 7, World Caring Day shines a spotlight on all the ways we connect and show each other we care. Afterall, we should always take time to celebrate the millions of acts of caring we see. All acts of caring, whether big or small, are important. Caring is continuous and happens every

On June 15th each year, National Smile Power Day shares one powerful expression. #SmilePowerDay From the good morning greeting and the first “How may I help you?” present yourself with a smile. No matter where you are employed, job seeking, retired, or looking for new horizons starting the day with a smile is certainly more