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SUMMARY:National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day
DESCRIPTION:National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day on March 11th reminds us to thank the professionals who consider every need during the most challenging time in our lives. \n\n\n \n#FuneralDirectorMorticianRecognition\nFuneral directors and morticians dedicate their lives to helping us celebrate our loved ones. They bring together the memories and achievements of someone we’ve lost to death. With professional guidance and compassion\, funeral directors help with every step of planning a funeral. While the news settles\, these experts understand how emotional and stressful the process is. \nFuneral directors come equipped with a perfect skillset. Their compassion and excellent organizational skills guide us through a celebration of someone we loved dearly. In addition\, being a funeral director means being a good listener\, a skill many of them have in spades. \nThey work hard to attain their skills\, too. Both morticians and funeral directors study mortuary science\, attaining an associate degree or higher. A 1-3 year apprenticeship follows their degree. Funeral directors must be licensed. \n\n\n \nBeyond their training\, funeral directors know how to put people at ease. When we grieve\, the pain of loss takes on many different faces. Funeral directors act as guides and help to fulfill the wishes of our loved ones. When the pain and suffering ends\, the mortician and funeral director provide a sense of peace and unity at a time that can seem chaotic even at its best.HOW TO OBSERVE FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND MORTICIAN RECOGNITION\nThank a funeral director or a mortician for their time and care. Show your appreciation of their services and recognize the work they do in one of several ways: \nSend a thank you card letting them know how much their services mean to you.\nRecommend their services to others.\nPreplan your funeral. Put your funeral in the hands of the business that has proven to you they can care for your family.\nShare your experiences as a funeral director or mortician.\nUse #FuneralDirectorMorticianRecognition to share on social media. \nNATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTOR & MORTICIAN RECOGNITION DAY HISTORY\nIn 2008\, Congress passed a resolution designating March 11th as National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day.
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SUMMARY:National Worship of Tools Day
DESCRIPTION:March 11th is National Worship of Tools Day. This is a day to go out into the garage\, the tool shed\, the storage closet\, or wherever it is you keep your tools.  You can clean them\, reorganize them\, make something new with them or maybe go to the store and buy a new one. \n\n\n \n#NationalWorshipOfToolsDay\nIt is hard to imagine the world without tools as they are a part of our daily lives. From the hammer\, the screwdriver\, and the wrench to the most sophisticated tools\, they are necessary. Upon their use\, they sometimes get rusty and need to be shined\, they get dirty and need to be cleaned\, they get dull and need to be sharpened. \nTool enthusiasts know a good tool when they see one. Often\, they have a favorite brand or style. And they never seem to have enough\, either. Collecting them is nearly as important as using them. Another common discussion about tools is the borrowing of tools. From one neighbor to another\, tools have been loaned\, borrowed\, and returned numerous times. The funny papers and the sitcoms humorously remind us of this from time to time. And sometimes\, so do our neighbors. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL WORSHIP OF TOOLS DAY\n\nSpend some extra time shining up your tools or fixing them if they needed it. Taking care of your tools helps them last longer\, which is a benefit for you.\nGo shopping for new tools. You know there must be one you don’t have.\nGet to work on your latest project and put your tools to work!\nUse #WorshipOfToolsDay to post on social media.
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SUMMARY:National Awkward Moments Day
DESCRIPTION:On March 18th\, we recognize National Awkward Moments Day. This is an annual day that every person can relate to. We have all had our awkward moments from time to time. They are a part of life; they just happen. \n\n\n \n#AwkwardMomentsDay\nAwkwardness or embarrassment is defined as an emotional state of intense discomfort with oneself. \nHave you ever called someone by the wrong name\, tripped over nothing\, walked into a door\, had the completely wrong words come out of your mouth\, or just forgotten what you were doing?  The list could go on and on. Sometimes\, things just do not seem to go right and something happens that may make you feel like you want to run and hide. No matter the day\, today\, or any other day\, everyone has them. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE AWKWARD MOMENTS DAY\n\nFind the ability to laugh at yourself\, see the humor in awkward moments and have fun with them.\nRelive old awkward moments by telling stories about them. Laugh over them and enjoy the memory.\nHelp someone else recover from an awkward moment. They may be embarrassing at first. However\, the humor in these moments shows just how human we can be.\nKeep in mind that no one is perfect\, ever.\nWear humility like a cloak and laugh at yourself.\nUse #AwkwardMomentsDay to post on social media.\n\nSource Link
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SUMMARY:National Let's Laugh Day
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, National Let’s Laugh Day on March 19th reminds us to add a little humor to our day. It’s never good to be serious all the time and letting the laughter bubble up from time to time is good for all of us! \n#LetsLaughDay\nWe have all heard the saying\, “Laughter is the best medicine.” This is the day to take your medicine. \nSome studies have shown that laughter may boost your immune system\, relieve tension and help you relax. Who does not need any of those things in our busy and hectic world? \nLaugh at yourself first\, before anyone else can. ~ Elsa Maxwell \nWe don’t laugh because we’re happy — we’re happy because we laugh. ~ William James \nAs we all know\, laughter can also be contagious. Even faking it seems to have some benefits. Classes called “laughter yoga” engage the abdominal muscles\, lungs\, arms\, and facial muscles while using humor to get us laughing to cure what ails us. \nWhen you and a friend have those long bouts of uncontrolled laughter that end in tears and aching stomach muscles that last a good 10 minutes or longer\, you burn between 10-40 calories per 10 minutes. So\, keep giving each other those don’t-look-at-me-or-I’ll-start-laughing-again looks and you’ll keep right on burning more laugh-healthy calories and you’ll enjoy a good memory\, too! \nHOW TO OBSERVE LET’S LAUGH DAY\n\nAdd a laughing baby ringtone to your phone.\nUse humor to make someone’s day.\nEducators\, visit the National Day Calendar Classroom for more fun ways to celebrate the day\, too!\nTake some time to laugh and use #LetsLaughDay to post on social media.\nTry laughter yoga to get you started.\n\nSource Link
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SUMMARY:National Quilting Day
DESCRIPTION:Snuggle up every National Quilting Day on the third Saturday in March. Around the country\, special quilting shows\, classes\, open museums and much more celebrate the day. It also appreciates and recognizes quilt makers\, along with all of their long labor\, love\, and skill that goes into the making of each quilt. \n\n\n \n#NationalQuiltingDay\nA quilt is a layer of batting or stuffing between two layers of pieced-together fabric. Early American quilts were the result of patched together pieces of worn-out blankets and clothing. Since they had to weave their own fabrics\, there was little time for creative piecing together colorful\, artful patterns. These items were purely functional. \nBy the mid 18th century Americans were making elaborate quilts designed to be handed down from mother to daughter\, often pieced together from salvaged pieces of clothing and other bedding. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL QUILTING DAY\n\nCelebrate the warmth and the stories behind the quilts you collect. Whether you make them or they’ve been given to you\, mark the day.\nAttend a quilt fair. You might learn techniques or discover new quilting styles.\nTake a quilting class. The next family heirloom might be in the making!\nShare the story of a family quilt. Don’t let it become lost to the ages. Take a picture of it and the person who made it.\nDiscover the significance of 7 Historical Quilt Patterns.\nUse #NationalQuiltingDay to post on social media.\n\nSource Link
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SUMMARY:National Little Red Wagon Day
DESCRIPTION:On the last Wednesday in March\, National Little Red Wagon Day celebrates the memories in the making and the ones already made. One iconic toy wields the power of imagination for adults and children alike as it brings us together to explore\, laugh and play. \n\n\n \n#LittleRedWagonDay\nFor nearly 100 years\, Radio Flyer has been bringing smiles to kids of all ages and creating warm memories that last a lifetime. As a brand\, Radio Flyer has always supported unstructured outdoor play and its positive impact on children. With their 100th anniversary on the horizon\, Radio Flyer would like to establish a day that celebrates kids’ imaginations and the vehicles that help them explore it – their wagons. \nThis iconic toy is one of the most enduring toys of all time. For generations\, children have led little red wagons down Independence Day parade routes\, carried out infinite imaginary missions and voyages of childhood fantasy. It is not unusual for a little red wagon to be handed down from one generation to the next\, treasured like a family heirloom. The adventures are enjoyed by all\, regardless of age. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE LITTLE RED WAGON DAY\nAs the weather gets warmer and spring officially begins\, use the day to encourage kids to get outside\, get active and go wherever their imaginations take them. Use #LittleRedWagonDay and tag @RadioFlyer to share on social media. \nSource Link
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SUMMARY:National Take A Walk In The Park Day
DESCRIPTION:National Take A Walk In The Park Day on March 30th each year encourages us to stretch our legs on our favorite trail or at our neighborhood park. After a long busy day\, a calming and therapeutic way to relax would be a nice\, leisurely walk in the park. \n\n\n \n#TakeAWalkInTheParkDay\nTaking a walk at a local park is an excellent way to clear one’s mind from the stresses of the day\, re-energize\, and at the same time\, improve health. \nDuring a walk\, the opportunity to capture a beautiful photograph\, compose an original poem\, or have an uninterrupted conversation may arise. The chance to lose track of time and run into a familiar face could occur\, too.  When taking a walk in the park\, all sorts of pleasant surprises could blossom. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE TAKE A WALK IN THE PARK DAY\n\nGo out for a walk in the park. Enjoy nature’s beauty and being outside.\nAre you staying indoors? As an alternative\, you can still take a walk in a park. Take a virtual walking tour. Stand up and walk along the Swiss Alps or just about anywhere in the world.\nHowever\, we suggest finding a trail somewhere and taking a hike in the fresh air.\nOnce you return\, unwind with this fun word search puzzle.\nUse #TakeAWalkInTheParkDay to post on social media.\n\n \nSource Link
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