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SUMMARY:World Environment Day
DESCRIPTION:June 5\, every year is celebrated as World Environment Day or WED. The day is set aside to encourage awareness and action to protect the natural environment. It draws attention to environmental issues such as marine pollution\, air pollution\, deforestation\, and wildlife crime such as poaching. \n#Worldenvironmentday\nEach year\, WED has a new theme that major corporations\, communities\, governments\, and celebrities adopt to advocate environmental causes. \n“The world is a fine place and worth fighting for.” – Ernest Hemingway\n“The Earth is what we all have in common.” – Wendell Berry\n“One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between man and nature shall not be broken.” – Leo Tolstoy \nHOW TO OBSERVE WORLD ENVIROMENT DAY \nOne of the activities of the day in some countries is to play or sing the Earth “Anthem” penned by poet Abhay K to celebrate the day. \nOur cosmic oasis\, cosmic blue pearl\nthe most beautiful planet in the universe\nall the continents and the oceans\nunited we stand as flora and fauna\nunited we stand as species of one earth\ndifferent cultures\, beliefs and ways\nwe are humans\, the earth is our home\nall the people and the nations of the world\nall for one and one for all\nunited we unfurl the blue flag. \nVisit the World Environment Day website. Go to https://worldenvironmentday.global/en to learn more about the day. \nFollow on social media with #WED\, or #Worldenvironmentday to see what others are doing around the world to mark the day \nPlan a tree-planting day in your neighborhood. Organize a neighborhood cleanup. \nSource Link 
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SUMMARY:D Day
DESCRIPTION:D-Day is June 6 on the National Day Calendar and we are honoring those who fought on the beaches of Normandy\, France. This historical day is a reminder of the day troops of Allied forces staged one of the most pivotal attacks against Germany during World War II. \n#DDay\nThe Battle of Normandy was executed under the codename Operation Overlord and became known as the beginning of the end of World War II. The Battle of Normandy was along a 50 mile stretch of beaches\, including Utah and Omaha Beach. While many explanations exist for the name\, one reason may be due to the military countdown. The countdown designated the day and hour of the assault. D represented Day and H represented Hour in the military. \nThe battle liberated Northern France. Britain\, the United States\, and Canada sent more than 160\,000 Allied troops under the leadership of General Dwight Eisenhower. The troops manned more than 5\,000 ships and 13\,000 aircraft the day of the initial landing. The invasion is considered one of the largest amphibious military assaults in history. An amphibious military operation requires the use of naval ships to project ground and air power at a designated landing beach. Due to the sheer numbers of troops\, ships\, and aircraft involved\, Operation Overlord required extensive planning. \nMessage to the troops of Normandy: “You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade\, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you.” \nDwight Eisenhower\, Supreme Allied Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force\, 1944 \n6 Interesting D-Day Facts\n\nAbout 150\,000 Allied troops successfully carried out their mission to storm the beaches of Normandy. Unfortunately\, nearly 10\,000 lives were lost on that day.\nThe Normandy invasion a vital turn in the war began to turn the tide in the war against the Nazis and was a huge blow to Hitler.\nThe Normandy Invasion is one of the most significant events of WWII.\nAllied forces consisted of troops from Australia\, Belgium\, Netherlands\, France\, Greece\, New Zealand\, Norway\, and Poland.\nOver 18\,000 Allied paratroopers were dropped into the invasion area.\nA few months before D-Day\, General Eisenhower threatened to quit due to being at odds with Winston Churchill over a controversial plan.\n\nHOW TO OBSERVE D-Day\nOn June 6th\, World War II museums\, memorials\, and ceremonies honor the Allied forces who landed along the 50 mile stretch of beaches in 1944. \n\nLearn more about the Battle of Normandy by exploring World War II museums.\nVisit the National D-Day Memorial to attend the D-Day Commemoration at the WWII Memorial.\nFly the American flag.\nVisit with a combat veteran and learn about their experiences.\nWatch Band of Brothers\, which is a true story of U.S. Army’s Easy Company\, 506th Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division.\nRead books about the Battle of Normandy or listen to a podcast such as:\n\nD-Day Girls: The Spies Who Armed the Resistance\, Sabotaged the Nazis\, and Helped Win World War II by Sarah Rose.\nThe Longest Day by Cornelius Ryan.\nNormandy ’44: D-Day and the Battle for France by James Holland.\nPegasus Bridge by Stephen E. Ambrose.\nThe Bedford Boys by Alex Kershaw.\nHistory Extra Podcast.\n\n\nShare your family stories and photos on social media and tag #DDay.\n\nSource Link
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SUMMARY:World Caring Day
DESCRIPTION: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 day through compassion\, support\, kindness and understanding. \n#WorldCaringDay\nIn a world of many worries\, one of the easiest ways to show love is by caring. We all experience times of crisis\, illness or need. Sharing our journeys and becoming a part of a beautiful story in a segmented\, cynical world recognizes and celebrates the people who care. When we take the time to notice\, we see patience\, understanding\, kindness and encouragement from everyone around us. \nUse World Caring Day to remind others to take the opportunity and practice caring. Now more than ever\, we need to lean into caring for one another. Using this day as an opportunity to share your compassion shows genuine love and is a blessing. By sincerely asking how someone’s day went\, it shows that you care\, and can improve that person’s overall well-being. \nCaring Around the World\nCelebrating everyone as they share stories of caring recognizes and honors both those who care\, and those who are cared for. On June 7th\, we encourage everyone to rededicate themselves to recognizing\, sharing and participating in acts of caring by: \n\nAsking how someone is doing with intent and meaning. Asking someone how they are to find out what is going on in their lives shows you care.\nBeing mindful of the needs of others. Being alert and sensitive to what triggers your loved ones can help them navigate the shifts in their mood.\nReconnecting online to catch up with your friends and family living far away or with those you haven’t spoken to in a long time reopens relationships.\nMaking time for your loved ones. We know everyone gets busy but don’t become a stranger to your friends and family.\nWriting a note. You’ll be surprised by how big of an impact little notes of encouragement can have on the mood and well-being of others.\nSharing your story! Head over to www.worldcaringday.org and share your story of caring for a loved one through a challenging health journey. You can also read stories of others to feel inspired.\nJoining the conversation by spreading the word. Sharing acts of kindness will boost the World Caring Day\, especially when you use #WorldCaringDay on social media.\n\nSource Link
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SUMMARY:Nature Photograph Day
DESCRIPTION:The North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) along with millions of photographers and photography lovers across the nation observe Nature Photography Day on June 15th. Nature lovers and photographers alike celebrate this day with enthusiasm. They capture the breath-taking beauty all around us and encourage others to see the wonders of our natural Earth. \n#NaturePhotographyDay\nWhether they take photos of wildlife\, landscapes\, or both\, they do so with a sense of awe. It’s in the spirit of preservation of these wonders that NANPA created the celebration. Every image that inspires us to care for our surroundings and preserve them for future generations celebrates the day. \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY DAY\nExplore the world around you. Use your dedicated camera and/or the camera on your phone to take some photos of nature. Places to celebrate the day include: \n\nTake a guided tour through a local preserve.\nVisiting a botanical garden.\nGoing bird watching.\nVisiting a national park.\nWatching a sunset or sunrise.\nVisiting a lake\, river\, or the ocean.\n\nFor those looking for photography tips\, look no further. We have 13 ways to Get the Most From Your Digital Camera. What’s your favorite place for nature photography? Let us know using #NaturePhotographyDay on social media. \nBe sure to Tag us using #CelebrateEveryDay or #NationalDayCalendar so we will see the photos and images you share! \nSource Link
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SUMMARY:National Smile Power Day
DESCRIPTION:On June 15th each year\, National Smile Power Day shares one powerful expression. \n#SmilePowerDay\nFrom 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 empowering than a pout or grump. Starting with a smile first is easier than trying to get there later in the day. \nWhen you smile at someone\, you are telling them that they are valued and worth the smile that you just gave them. Smiles are morale boosters and confidence builders. \nResearch has proven that smiling really does increase attractiveness and likability among humans. Smiling creates greater trust and increased interpersonal cooperation. Smiling at someone can help them to relax and relieve their stress while at the same time\, it will make you feel at ease\, too. Even if you do not feel like it\, smiling will lift your mood and can make you a happier person. \nHOW TO OBSERVE SMILE POWER DAY\nChallenge yourself to smile more often today. Use a smile to disarm a tense situation\, or simply smile during your daily tasks. Are you having trouble smiling? \nTips to Help You Smile\n\nThink of a few happy moments that automatically generate a smile for you. You know\, those moments where you belly laughed until your stomach hurts or a time when you were so pleased with yourself your face hurt from smiling. Keep those memories handy and use them to help you smile more often.\nSave a couple of short jokes that are just so silly you can’t help but smile. Tell them to others\, too. The best ones are simple children’s jokes or riddles that play on words.\nLearn Spoonerisms. This fun way of swapping letters in two words in a phrase to make new words make people stop and think. And then they smile and so will you! An example of a Spoonerism is instead of ordering peas and carrots at a restaurant you say\, “I’ll have the keys and parrots.”\nMake a list of the things you’re grateful for. Which ones make you smile? Keep the list handy and refer to it often. Add to it and feel your smiles add up.\n\nUse #SmilePowerDay on social media. \nSource Link
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SUMMARY:Fathers Day
DESCRIPTION:On the third Sunday in June\, Father’s Day honors the role fathers play in the family structure and society. The day recognizes not just fathers\, but the father figures in our lives. These are the men we look up to who set solid examples for us and guide us throughout our lives. \n#FathersDay\nMany families dedicate the day to their fathers and grandfathers. Whether they are first-time fathers just learning to change a diaper\, or experienced fathers offering sage advice\, the day celebrates everything a father is. Fathers from family to family play a variety of roles. They may be a caregiver\, provider\, or advisor. Some fathers are the strong\, silent types. And yet others tell us stories for days. Fathers teach\, guiding small hands as they hammer a nail or sail a kite. \nWe only look up to our fathers for so long. At some point\, we begin to see things a little differently. But that’s not when we stop looking up to them. It’s at that point\, we turn and look forward together. \nSTN Inspirational Quotes To Keep You Inspired in 2021
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LOCATION:OH
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth | June 19
DESCRIPTION:JUNETEENTH | JUNE 19\nEach year Juneteenth (June 19th) commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. The celebration takes place each year on June 19th\, recognizing an event that took place in Texas in 1865. \n#Juneteenth\nThe story of Juneteenth begins in Texas when Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston on June 19\, 1865\, with an announcement. As the community listened to the reading of General Orders\, Number 3\, the people of Galveston learned for the first time that the Civil War was over. After more than a century of slavery and years of war\, it was official. All slaves were now freedmen. \nCelebrating Juneteenth
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260628
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SUMMARY:National PTSD Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:NATIONAL PTSD AWARENESS DAY | JUNE 27\nEach year on June 27th\, National PTSD Awareness Day recognizes the effects post-traumatic stress has on the lives of those impacted by it. \n#NationalPTSDAwarenessDay\nPost Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has a profound effect on the lives of those who suffer from it. The statistics alone are staggering\, but can only tell a portion of the story. The trauma and anxiety associated with PTSD is a constant burden\, inseparable from the sufferer. It was once a condition that was attributed only to returning combat veterans\, but more and more the condition is diagnosed in those who have experienced violent crime or lived through catastrophic events. According to PTSD United\, 20% of adults in the United States who have experienced a traumatic event suffer from PTSD. \nThe observance not only strives to bring awareness to the public but to also educate and eliminate the stigma associated with PTSD. Many of those with PTSD don’t seek treatment. Sometimes they simply fear the labels attached to PTSD. However\, with support and understanding\, we may all better understand the signs and provide better care. \n\nTrouble sleeping\nReliving memories of the event\nAnxious or on edge\nAvoidance of things or people who remind you of the event\n\nOver time\, these signs may fade. However\, if they don’t\, seeking treatment is not only suggested but helpful to many who suffer from PTSD. \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL PTSD AWARENESS DAY\nReach out to someone you know who struggles with PTSD. Let them know you care and are there to help. Learn more about PTSD at NIMH or VA.gov. Use #NationalPTSDAwarenessDay to share on social media. \nNATIONAL PTSD AWARENESS DAY HISTORY\nThe United States Senate established PTSD Awareness Day in 2010 following then-Sen. Kent Conrad’s efforts to designate a day of awareness as a tribute to Army Staff Sgt. Joe Biel of the North Dakota National Guard. Biel suffered from PTSD and took his life in April 2007 after returning to North Dakota following his second tour of duty in the Iraq War. \nBiel’s birthday\, June 27th\, was chosen to mark PTSD Awareness Day and honor his memory. \nSource: National Day Calendar
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SUMMARY:Independence Day (USA)
DESCRIPTION:INDEPENDENCE DAY\nEach year on July 4th\, the United States celebrates Independence Day. This federal holiday commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4\, 1776\, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain.  \nFor nearly 250 years\, the country has been celebrating a day in history that inspires us still today. On July 4th\, communities host speeches and ceremonies across the nation. Across the country\, people crowd cities for parades and festivals. Cities deck the streets in red\, white\, and blue bunting and flags. \nFamilies and friends also gather for some of the most mouthwatering food – large picnics and barbecues\, local fairs provide a taste of culture and mom’s home cooking\, too. With so many converging on their hometowns\, family and school reunions take place. \nFire Works\nBefore the day is over\, many communities hold spectacular fireworks displays re-enacting moments of victory. Patriotic music accompanies the performance while spectators view the show from blankets strewn along capital lawns or from boats floating in bays. Whether our National Anthem\, “The Star-Spangled Banner” or “God Bless America\,” many will sing along. In some locations\, music will be played by a live orchestra or band\, while in other areas it’s pre-recorded. Some of the most popular on the playlist are “America the Beautiful\,” “My Country\, Tis of Thee\,” “This Land Is Your Land\,” “Stars and Stripes Forever\,” “God Bless the U.S.A.\,” “Yankee Doodle” and “Dixie.” \nIn some parts of the country\, people will shoot their own fireworks while children delight in the bright colors and sparklers. They roast marshmallows and make s’ mores. \nHOW TO OBSERVE #IndependenceDay #July4th #4thOfJuly #FourthOfJuly\nSpend the day celebrating independence. Attend local events or travel the nation to see friends and relatives. \n\nAt noon\, a “Salute to the Union” is fired\, each July 4th\, by any capable military base. This is a salute of one gun for each state in the United States. \nIn 2009\, New York City hosted the largest fireworks display in the country. \nHeld since 1785\, the Bristol Fourth of July Parade in Bristol\, Rhode Island\, is the oldest continuous Independence Day celebration in the United States. \n\nShare your celebrations using #IndependenceDay\, #July4th\, #4thOfJuly\, FourthOfJuly on social media.
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SUMMARY:National Sister Day
DESCRIPTION:National Sisters Day on the first Sunday in August celebrates the unique bond between sisters. This particular set of siblings embrace moments that make them laugh and cringe. While they don’t always agree\, sisters have each other’s backs. \n#NationalSistersDay\nAll siblings have the odd argument here and there\, but deep down there’s little way around the natural connection between siblings. Even those who don’t have a natural sister sibling know the bonds of sisterhood. Those who forge a relationship with their spouse’s sisters understand. Also\, women who support each other through difficult times form a sisterhood. \nCelebrating National Sister Day on this Sunday \n \nA sister is like yourself in a different movie\,\na movie that stars you in a different life. ~ Deborah Tannen \nNo two sisters are alike. From love interests to cars\, sisters will disagree. And food\, cleaning\, and children require interventions. However\, we rely on each other while privately envying a sister’s style\, ability or grace. A sister understands when no one else does\, sometimes when even you don’t. So\, sister time provides vital healing. \nWhether your sisters harrassed you from day one or found you later in life\, this day brings you back together. Cherish the memories and make plans to create new ones. Reconnect or patch up any misunderstandings. Sisters are forever.
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LOCATION:OH
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260814
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SUMMARY:International Left Handers Day
DESCRIPTION:International Left Handers Day on August 13th recognizes all those individuals who have mastered using their left hand in a right-handed world. We take our hats off to you – left-handed! \n#LeftHandersDay\nApproximately 10% of the population are southpaws. Scientists don’t know why a person develops left-handedness. But it’s more likely a child will be left-handed if one parent is a lefty\, too. Parents of left-handed children used to force them to use their right hands. In the eyes of right-handers\, the predominant use of the left hand seemed evil. Parents feared their communities would shun their children. While we accept left-handedness more readily than days gone by\, its occurrence hasn’t increased. \nFamous Cartoonist Joe Wos\, founder of mazetoons\, states that his favorite day to celebrate is International Left Handers Day\, being a lefty himself. \nCelebrating International Left Handers Day this August\nFamous Lefties\nMany lefties seek to blend in because they will stand out soon enough. Their unique quality makes them feel awkward. They bump elbows or seem like a klutz. However\, in a world designed for the right-handed\, those who are other dominant adapt quite well. For example\, eight United States presidents were left-handed\, including Ronald Reagan\, George H.W. Bush\, Bill Clinton\, and Barack Obama. Would the Sistine Chapel and the Mona Lisa stand the test of time if Michaelangelo and Leonardo de Vinci had been right-handed? \nUncommon Individual\nLeft Handers Day recognizes the uncommon individual who throws\, catches\, writes\, and uses a fork with their left hand. They view the world just a little differently\, too. At a restaurant\, they seek out the seat that will place their dominant elbow on the outside of the booth. Right-handed athletes groan a bit when the southpaw shows up as an opponent on the roster. They present a challenge right-handers aren’t always sure how to handle due to lack of practice. And yet\, lefties square off against righties all the time. \n\nDon’t be shy on Left-Handers Day. Show the world how brilliant and unique you are!
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LOCATION:OH
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SUMMARY:National Spaghetti Day
DESCRIPTION:National Spaghetti Day on January 4th offers an opportunity to pick your sauce and add it to that long\, thin cylindrical pasta of Italian and Sicilian origin. Usually made from semolina flour\, this pasta has been a worldwide favorite for ages and loved by millions. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n#NationalSpaghettiDay\n\n\n\nThere are various pasta dishes based on spaghetti\, and the sauce determines most of them. Some examples include spaghetti ala Carbonara\, garlic and oil\, tomato sauce\, meat sauce\, bolognese\, Alfredo sauce\, clam sauce\, or other sauces. In addition\, we traditionally serve spaghetti dishes topped with grated hard cheeses such as Pecorino Romano\, Parmesan\, and Grana Padano. \nThe word spaghetti is plural for the Italian word spaghetto\, which is a diminutive of spago\, meaning “thin  string” or “twine.” \n\n\n\n\nAmerican restaurants offered spaghetti around the end of the 19th century as Spaghetti Italienne (which is believed to have consisted of noodles cooked past al dente and a mild tomato sauce flavored with easily found spices and vegetables such as cloves\, bay leaves\, and garlic). Decades later\, cooks added oregano and basil to many recipes. \nSpaghetti Origins\nThere is a significant debate on the origin of spaghetti. However\, we do know that we’ve been consuming pasta for many\, many years. There are records in the Jerusalem Talmud of itrium\, a kind of boiled dough commonly available in Palestine from the 3rd to 5th centuries AD. A 9th-century Arab dictionary describes itriyyaas as string-like shapes made of semolina and dried before cooking. A 1154 writing for the Norman King of Sicily\, mentions itriyya as being manufactured and exported from Norman Sicily. Dried pasta became popular in the 14th and 15th centuries due to its easy storage. People stored the dried pasta in ships when exploring the New World. A century later\, pasta was present around the globe during the voyages of discovery. (Wikipedia) \n\n\n \nOn Top of Spaghetti\nIn March of 2009\, the world record for the largest bowl of spaghetti was set and then reset in March of 2010 when a Garden Grove California Buca di Beppo restaurant successfully filled a swimming pool with more than 13\,780 pounds of pasta. \nSung to the tune of “On Top of Old Smoky\,” the fun children’s song\, “On Top of Spaghetti\,” was written and originally sung by folk singer Tom Glazer with the Do-Re-Mi Children’s Chorus in 1963. \n“On top of spaghetti\,\nAll covered with cheese\,\nI lost my poor meatball\,\nWhen somebody sneezed. \nIt rolled off the table\,\nAnd on to the floor\,\nAnd then my poor meatball\,\nRolled out of the door.” \nCOOK\, EAT\, CELEBRATE\nMake your favorite spaghetti dish\, and be sure to make enough to share. Of course\, you can always invite friends to join you at your favorite Italian restaurant and split a plate. If you do\, be sure to tag the restaurant and use #NationalSpaghettiDay to post on social media. \nSource Link. 
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CATEGORIES:Community,Food,Lifestyle
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SUMMARY:National Trivia Day
DESCRIPTION:What National Day on January 4th celebrates those who accumulate and hoard tidbits of useless trivia? National Trivia Day\, of course! \n\n\n \n\n\n\n#NationalTriviaDay\n\n\n\nThe holiday recognizes the collectors of unconnected\, irrelevant data\, facts\, history\, and quotes each year. They are the ones who usually proffer these sometimes astounding bits of history when friends and family least expect it. \nIn ancient times\, the term “trivia” was appropriated to mean something very new. \nNostalgic college students in the 1960s began to informally trade questions and answers about the popular culture of their youth. After writing trivia columns\, Columbia University students Ed Goodgold and Dan Carlinsky created the earliest inter-collegiate quiz bowls. They tested culturally (and emotionally) significant yet virtually useless information. The students dubbed the tests trivia contests. TThey later published Trivia (Dell\, 1966)\, the first book treating trivia in the revolutionary new sense. This book also achieved a ranking on the New York Times bestseller list. \n\nOver time\, the word “trivia” has come to refer to obscure and arcane bits of dry knowledge. It also refers to nostalgic remembrances of pop culture.\nIn North America\, Trivial Pursuit peaked in 1984\, when consumers bought over 20 million games.\nSteven Point\, Wisconsin\, holds the largest current trivia contest at the University of  Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s college radio station WWSP 89.9 FM. During the April 2013 event\, the university hosted the 44th annual contest. Typically\, 400 teams participate\, ranging from 1 to 150 players. The competition is open to anyone. It spans 54 hours over a weekend with eight questions each hour.\nThe first season of the popular television trivia show Jeopardy! premiered on March 30\, 1964.\n\n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVED NATIONAL TRIVIA DAY\nAre you into trivia? Challenge someone to a trivia contest\, attend a trivia night\, or host one at home. Show off your trivia savvy. While you’re at it\, find out how much you know about the National Days. See if you can answer these questions. Some of them\, we aren’t even sure of the answers.
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CATEGORIES:Education,Learning
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SUMMARY:National Thank God It's Monday Day
DESCRIPTION:National Thank God It’s Monday Day encourages us to celebrate the first Monday of the new year with vigor and energy. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n#ThankGodItsMondayDay\n\n\n\nNot only does the observance focus on the first Monday in January\, but on every Monday throughout the year. Mondays are often full of new beginnings. New jobs often start on Mondays. Couples usually marry on weekends and a Monday represents the first work week of their new lives together. Many federal holidays take place on Mondays and therefore special occasions frequently take place on Mondays throughout the year. \nBesides the scheduled events\, many random events occur on a Monday. When Monday repeats between 52 and 53 times out of the year\, important things will happen. It’s 1/7th of our life. Blaming Monday for our woes (traffic) doesn’t improve our personal track record in life (being late). Stop shaming Monday and look at what Monday has to offer. \n\nFreshly brewed coffee to keep us perky\nOpportunity for a bright future\n52 chances to see a beautiful sunrise\nA new week share your talents with the world\n52 opportunities to teach someone a new skill that will better their lives\nEach Monday offers the potential of meeting new people\n\n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE THANK GOD IT’S MONDAY\nEnjoy the first Monday of the year. How will you use your Mondays? Let us know by using #ThankGodItsMondayDay to post on social media. \nIf you need more reasons to celebrate a Monday (any Monday) check out these 16 Events That Happened On A Monday. \nSource link. 
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LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Community,Learning,Lifestyle
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SUMMARY:National Shop for Travel Day
DESCRIPTION:As the holiday season fades away\, our minds turn to our next opportunity for a vacation. While that may seem far off\, National Shop for Travel Day on the second Tuesday in January reminds us to start planning now! \n\n\n \n\n\n\n#ShopForTravelDay\n\n\n\nToday\, there are more tools and resources than ever before to help us shop for that perfect trip. How we choose to travel\, our accommodations\, and where we relax and have fun has become mobile and virtual. Whether we’re planning a weekend getaway or our dream vacation\, we can shop\, compare\, plan\, and book all in just a few clicks. \nAdvancements made by travel technology innovators and intermediaries have not only provided us with the tools to expertly guide us through the booking experience\, but they get us there\, too. They connect us to the people who put us in the beautiful places we want to stay. Today\, more than ever before\, we can find just the accommodation we’ve been seeking and even tour it before we go\, view ratings and firsthand accounts from other travelers\, and catch a glimpse of what our trip will be like long before it begins. \nTraveling for pleasure – or for work – can be a tremendous expense in both dollars and time\, and you want the reassurance that you’re making the right choices whether you’re going home to visit old friends or visiting a city for the very first time. These apps and tools provide that confidence and actually make it fun to explore the limitless possibilities for travel. \nWherever and whenever you have your heart set to go\, start shopping now. Whatever the trip may be\, National Shop for Travel Day is the perfect time to visit an online travel company and book it. \nMake that dream vacation come true. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE SHOP FOR TRAVEL DAY\nTechnology has made shopping for travel easier. Not only can we comparison shop\, but it also makes planning a lot easier. Celebrate the day by making a list of the places you dream of going\, need to go\, and would like to see again. \n\nCompare hotels\, rentals\, and other lodgings available. Secluded cabins\, RV rentals\, and camping gear are available\, too.\nCheck flights\, trains\, or even routes for taking a road trip. Don’t forget to plan stops along some of the country’s most scenic byways and historic routes.\nAsk friends and family for the best travel agents to help you make the most of your travel plans.\nAlso\, ask those friends about their favorite trips – business and vacations. They can help you find the best places to explore.\nFind the ideal times of the year to travel for business and pleasure. If you’re trying to avoid crowds\, the offseason may be the best time of year to travel.\nDiscover unique vacations that are worth writing home about.\nLook for adventures that take you away from the crowd and give you a unique view of the world.\n\nMake a list of places you would like to go and check the dates. Start shopping on your favorite sites or contact your travel agent. Use #ShopForTravelDay to share on social media. \nSource Link: 
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LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Business,Community
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260110
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CREATED:20230109T125947Z
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SUMMARY:National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
DESCRIPTION:Across the country on January 9th each year\, citizens take the lead to show support on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n#LawEnforcementAppreciationDay\n\n\n\nLaw Enforcement Officers of every rank and file have chosen a profession that puts their life on the line every day for their communities.  They’ve answered a call to public service that is demanding and often unappreciated. \nFrom local\, state\, and federal\, their duties command dedication. The jobs are often thankless and take them away from their families for long hours. Rarely do they know what their days have in store for them. Often law enforcement are the only paid emergency resource a community has. More often they work in coordination with other local\, state\, and federal organizations to make communities safer. \nOn National Law Enforcement Day\, we have an opportunity to thank them for their service and offer a token of respect. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY\nThere are several ways to show your support. Send a note of thanks to your local\, county or state police agency. Wear blue\, turn your social media channels blue or shine a blue porch light to show your support. Share your support using #NationalLawEnforcementAppreciationDay to share on social media. \nNATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY HISTORY\nSeveral organizations came together to create National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day in 2015 to thank officers across the country for all the daily sacrifices they make for their communities. Some of the organizations supporting the observance include: \n\nConcerns of Police Survivors\nFBI National Academy Associates\nFraternal Order of Police\nInternational Association of Chief of Police\nOfficer Down Memorial Page\nLaw Enforcement United\nNational Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund\nInternational Conference of Police Chaplains\nNational Troopers Coalition\n\nSince then the inaugural celebration\, nationwide many more organizations have joined forces to support National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day to spread encouragement and respect to these dedicated men and women. \nSource Link.
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LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Safety Forces
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SUMMARY:National Cut Your Energy Costs Day
DESCRIPTION:National Cut Your Energy Costs Day encourages consumers to explore their options and keep up with scheduled maintenance. Each year\, on January 10th\, the observance provides information designed to help homeowners and businesses to reduce energy costs and improve efficiency. Did you know that tuning up your heating system can save you up to three to ten percent? \n\n\n \n\n\n\n#CutYourEnergyCostsDay\n\n\n\nIt is often in the little things that you do that can save you big money on your energy bill\, such as: \n\nWeatherproof your home\nReplace old windows with new energy-efficient windows\nReplace old furnace with new energy-efficient furnace\nProperly maintain furnace\nUse solar heat if possible\nTurn down thermostats\nTurning off lights when leaving a room\nUse energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs\nRun dishwasher and washing machine only when fully loaded\nLower water heater temperature\nTake shorter showers\nUnplug unused appliances\nCarpool whenever possible\n\nThe above list is just a few of the many ways to conserve energy. Use these tips\, along with others you may already have in practice\, many available online and you will be able to create energy and financial savings the entire year. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE CUT YOUR ENERGY COSTS DAY\nTaking part in National Cut Your Energy Costs Day starts with a plan. Make a list of the things you can change right away. Then working on making improvements to your home to help lower your energy costs. With each improvement\, you’ll be one step closer to an energy-efficient home all year long. Where will you start making changes? \nAs you start\, share your favorite energy-saving tips and practices. Keep track of your changes as you go and involve the whole family\, too. Show them how the improvements reduced expenses and improved efficiency. By involving your family\, they will take that knowledge with them into the future. \nUse #CutYourEnergyCostsDay on social media. \nSource LinkNational Cut Your Energy Costs Day
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260111
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SUMMARY:National Bittersweet Chocolate Day
DESCRIPTION:Chocolate lovers\, rejoice! National Bittersweet Chocolate Day on January 10th gives you the excuse to indulge in some chocolate satisfaction. (National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day is celebrated on November 7th.) \n\n\n \n\n\n\n#BittersweetChocolateDay\n\n\n\nChocolate comes from the seed of the tropical Theobroma cacao tree. Cacao\, which has been cultivated for at least three millennia\, is grown in Mexico\, Central America\, and Northern South America. The earliest known documentation of the use of cacao seeds is around 1100 BC. The cacao tree seed has an intensely bitter taste and must be fermented to develop the flavor.\n\n\nOnce the seeds have been fermented\, the beans are then dried\, cleaned\, and roasted. After roasting\, the shell is removed to produce cacao nibs. The cacao nibs are then ground into a cocoa mass which is pure chocolate in rough form.  Usually\, the cocoa mass is liquefied then molded with or without other ingredients. This is called chocolate liquor. The chocolate liquor may then be processed into two components: cocoa solids and cocoa butter. \n\nBittersweet chocolate is chocolate liquor to which sugar\, cocoa butter\, and vanilla have been added. It does have less sugar and more liquor than semisweet chocolate. However\, the two of them may be interchangeable when baking. \nStudies have revealed that there are certain health benefits from eating bittersweet chocolate in moderation\, such as lowering blood pressure and helping to protect the heart. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE DAY\nBittersweet chocolate offers many ways to celebrate. We can go in so many directions with bittersweet chocolate. Add a little to your baking or sprinkle a little in your morning coffee. Do you like pudding or chocolate chip cookies? This is the chocolate for you. The choice is up to you which delicious chocolate creation you make. However\, once you decide\, be sure to share your creations\, too. \nUse #BittersweetChocolateDay to post on social media. \nSource Link: 
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LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Food,Food & Drink
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SUMMARY:Save the Eagles Day
DESCRIPTION:Each year on January 10th\, Save the Eagles Day reminds us of the majestic raptors that soar above the Earth – whether they are well populated or endangered. Due to the work of scientists and the public\, the bald eagle was removed from this list in June 2007. Poaching\, pesticides\, and other dangers continue to threaten eagle populations. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n#SaveTheEaglesDay\n\n\n\nWhile the day started as a way to save a specific pair of bald eagles and to raise awareness about the species\, the observance has grown to encompass all species of eagles. Approximately 60 species of eagles populate the world. Most of the species are found in Eurasia and Africa. North\, Central\, and South America and Australia only account for about 14 species. However\, no eagles are found in Hawaii. The most common species in North America are the bald and golden eagles. \nEagles are powerful birds of prey. An eagle’s sharp sense of sight paired with powerful muscles\, piercing talons\, and beak\, make them primed for the hunt. They are also monogamous\, mating for life. \nHOW TO OBSERVE SAVE THE EAGLES DAY\nLearn more about eagles. Watch documentaries or read about them. Visit an aviary or a bird sanctuary. We have provided a couple of books to review\, too. Participate in preservation and conservation in your area\, too. \n\nThe Eagle Watchers: Observing and Conserving Raptors Around the World  by Todd E. Katzner\nEagles by Melissa Gish\n\nUse #SaveTheEaglesDay to post on social media. \n\n\n \nSAVE THE EAGLES DAY HISTORY\nIn 2015\, Save the Eagles Day originated in the Village of Ridgefield Park\, New Jersey. The day is the result of an effort to save a pair of nesting bald eagles near the community. Late in 2014\, Skymark Development Corp of Paramus brought a study forth arguing that a landfill near where the eagles nested posed health risks. The nesting pair\, fondly named Alice and Al\, had nested along Overpeck Creek since at least 2011. When the developer proposed a solution that included removing the tree the eagles nested in\, the community and the Bergen County Audubon Society organized Save the Eagles Day on January 10\, 2015. \nEventually\, an agreement was formed to preserve an area of the land as an eagle park. Alice and Al continued to live out their days in Ridgefield Park and fly over the residents there. Read more about the environmental success of the area and about Alice and Al. \nSource Link
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LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Community,Lifestyle,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Houseplant Appreciation Day
DESCRIPTION:One of the best ways to enhance a space is by adding house plants. The busy holidays cause many of us to neglect some of our regular routines\, including houseplant care. National Houseplant Appreciation Day on January 10th serves as a reminder to give your houseplants a little extra attention to keep them thriving. \n\n\n \n#HouseplantAppreciationDay\nThose with green thumbs know that having houseplants come with several benefits\, some of them are even backed by science. \nHouseplant Benefits\n\nBoost productivity – Some studies have shown that indoor plants may improve productivity and performance in the workplace and in school.\nReduce anxiety – Caring for plants provides therapeutic benefits. Similar to outdoor gardening\, indoor gardening may help to ease the symptoms of depression\, anxiety\, and dementia.\nReduce air pollutants – In 1989\, NASA published a study that showed plants may improve the air quality for indoor spaces. Since we all know from elementary science that plants consume carbon dioxide and produce oxygen\, this study makes sense. The more plants you have the more effective they are at improving air quality. Specific plant species are more effective than others\, too. For example\, Boston ferns\, spider plants\, ficus\, rubber trees\, and bamboo palms clean the air more effectively than other plants.\nImproved humidity – Especially in dryer climates and in the winter months\, when plants release moisture into the air they improve the humidity in a room. Humidity enhances a home’s comfort level\, and we also breathe easier when the humidity in our homes is balanced. Also\, plants are prettier than humidifiers.\n\nHouseplants offer much to be appreciated\, as you can see. Beyond these benefits\, houseplants bring the outdoors inside where it can be enjoyed all year long. They fill our homes with color. \nYou don’t have to have a green thumb to care for houseplants\, either. Start with forgiving plants such as pathos\, philodendron\, sansevieria\, or spider plant. These plants will bounce back if you forget to water them and won’t whine if you accidentally overwater them. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE HOUSEPLANT APPRECIATION DAY\nDuring National Houseplant Appreciation Day\, give your plants some love. Check their soil\, make sure their roots are happy\, and maybe talk to them. We also suggest: \n\nAdding to your plant collection.\nPruning overgrown plants and offering the cuttings for trade.\nJoining a plant group. These groups help plant lovers to troubleshoot plant problems. They also offer plant swaps for cuttings and full-sized plants.\nBuying a plant for the first time. Be sure to select plants that are not harmful to pets and children.\nTaking a class. You can learn how to care for plants\, access resources\, and improve your understanding of horticulture.\nSharing photos of your plant collection.\n\nBe sure to join the conversation by using #HouseplantAppreciationDay on social media. \nSource Link
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LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Community,Lifestyle
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SUMMARY:National Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friends Day
DESCRIPTION:On National Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friends Day\, particular criteria must be present to celebrate. On January 11th\, unless the ideal conditions prevail\, some areas of the country may have to create them. So\, can we really? Well\, yes\, the name of the day says you can!  Life is short….let’s have fun! And good luck. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n#StepInAPuddleAndSplashYourFriendsDay\n\n\n\nIf you are feeling somewhat mischievous (in a nice kind of way)\, join in on the celebration that all kids will love and all the young-at-heart adults will love just the same. Put on your boots\, raincoats\, slickers and grab some rubber duckies\, too. Skip along the way. Splashing in puddles can be a terrific way to relieve stress. There’s no right or wrong way to splashing or stepping in a puddle. We’re going to get wet and probably a little dirty no matter how you do it. So splash away. \nNow\, if you live in a more frozen region of the country\, we encourage you to find alternative ways to celebrate. We know you’ll be creative and safe. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE STEP IN A PUDDLE AND SPLASH YOUR FRIENDS DAY\nOn National Step in A Puddle and Splash Your Friends Day\, invite your besties to join you for a fun-filled time reliving those days when you didn’t worry about getting your feet wet. Dance and splash in the puddles! Sing some splashing in puddle songs or check out this great video expressing the joy of splashing in puddles. \nUse #StepInAPuddleAndSplashYourFriendsDay to post on social media. \nSource Link
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LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Children,Community
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260112
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SUMMARY:National Milk Day
DESCRIPTION:National Milk Day on January 11th commemorates the day many think the first milk deliveries in glass bottles began in the United States. Alexander Campbell of the New York Dairy Company professed to the New York State Senate that his company was the first to make these deliveries in 1878. \n\n\n \n#NationalMilkDay \nThe United States and Australia export more milk and milk products than any other country. Those products include cheese\, yogurt\, ice cream\, butter\, cream\, powdered milk\, and much more. Throughout the world\, more than 6 billion people consume milk and the products we make from it. One of the reasons is because milk provides nutrients such as calcium\, potassium\, vitamin B12\, and vitamin A. \nProduction History\nDuring the Middle Ages\, people called milk the virtuous white liquor because alcoholic beverages were more reliable than water. In 1863\, French chemist and biologist Louis Pasteur made it possible for milk and other food and drinks to be stored for more extended periods. He developed a method of killing harmful bacteria that is now called pasteurization. \nIn 1884\, an American doctor\, Hervey Thatcher of New York City\, developed the first modern glass milk bottle. He called it the “Thatcher’s Common Sense Milk Jar.” He used a waxed paper disk to seal the milk in the glass bottle. Later\, in 1932\, plastic-coated paper milk cartons were introduced commercially as a consequence of their invention by Victor W. Farris. \nModern industrial processes use milk to produce casein\, whey protein\, lactose\, condensed milk\, powdered milk\, and many other food-additive and industrial products. \nAnimals\nThe females of all mammal species can\, by definition\, produce milk. However\, cow milk dominates commercial production. In 2011. FAO estimates cows produced 85% of all milk worldwide. Apart from cattle\, many kinds of livestock contribute milk used by humans for dairy products. These animals include buffalo\, goat\, sheep\, camel\, donkey\, horse\, reindeer\, and yak. Like cattle\, their milk produces cream\, butter\, yogurt\, kefir\, ice cream\, and cheese\, too. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL MILK DAY\nThe ultimate way to celebrate is with a large glass of milk. However\, a serving of anything made with milk would count\, too! Does a milkshake sound good to you? We’ve gathered up some other ways to celebrate\, too! \n\nMake your own cheese\nAdd chocolate\, strawberry\, and malted flavorings to your milk. Then blindfold the kids and have a milk tasting!\nInvite a friend for homemade hot chocolate\nWhile drinking your milk\, learn more about the nutrients in milk\n\nUse #NationalMilkDay to post on social media. \nSource Link.
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SUMMARY:National Pharmacist Day
DESCRIPTION:National Pharmacist Day on January 12th annually recognizes and honors all pharmacists across the nation. \nCelebrating Teacher Appreciation Week on Spanning the Need w/Anthony Spano(Opens in a new browser tab) \n\n\n\n#NationalPharmacistDay\n\n\n\nThe role of pharmacists has shifted over the years. Where once they served as the classical “lick\, stick and pour” dispensary\, they now serve as an integrated member of the health care team. Pharmacists are often directly involved in patient care and play a vital role in a patient’s recovery. \nHistorically\, pharmacists primarily checked and distributed drugs to doctors for patient prescribed medication. In modern times\, pharmacists advise patients and health care providers on the selection\, dosages\, interactions\, and side effects of prescriptions. Additionally\, their role includes being a learned intermediary between a prescriber and a patient. By monitoring the health and progress of patients\, pharmacists can then ensure the safe and effective use of medication. \nPharmacists work long hours\, usually standing the entire time. Along with dispensing pills and providing advice on medications\, pharmacists also administer immunizations. Pharmacists who conduct research discover and test new medications\, too. \n\nDo you wonder how Agatha Christie came to know so much about poisons for her murder mysteries? She was once a pharmacy dispenser during World War I.\nCoca-Cola\, Pepsi\, Dr. Pepper\, and Ginger Ale were all invented by pharmacists\nBefore running for President of the United States\, Hubert Humphrey earned his pharmacy license and worked in his father’s pharmacy.\nWilliam Procter\, Jr.\, (May 3\, 1817 – February 10\, 1874) dedicated his career to the science of pharmacy. He wrote the first textbook on pharmacy for students in the United States and advocated for the founding of the American Pharmaceutical Association. His dedication earned him the name Father of Pharmacy.\n\nSpanning the Need’s Christmas Concert Special (TV Broadcast)(Opens in a new browser tab) \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL PHARMACIST DAY\nAnyone who has required the services of a pharmacist\, take time to thank them today. Give them a shout-out. Whether they work in a facility or local pharmacy\, they will appreciate the good word. If you’re considering a career\, learn more about pharmacy. Use #NationalPharmacistDay to post on social media. \nNATIONAL PHARMACIST DAY HISTORY\nWhile we were unable to find the exact creator of this observance\, it is indicated that it is likely an association of pharmaceutical groups that are founders. \nSource Link.
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SUMMARY:National Sticker Day
DESCRIPTION:National Sticker Day on January 13th recognizes all the ways stickers brighten up a page or send a special message. The day celebrates all things stickers\, from the custom printing of them to sharing stickers. Every sticker has a story. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n#NationalStickerDay\n\n\n\nHistorians credit the European merchants in the 1880s as the first to stick labels to their products\, in an effort to promote their goods and wares to passersby. \nThese savvy\, pre-industrial entrepreneurs used a gum paste to get the labels to adhere and\, well\, stick: hence “stickers.” By the 1900s a sticker-specific paste had been developed and was widely used\, most notably on stamps\, which dried and then would re-apply when moistened. \nThe observance is in honor of R. Stanton Avery\, who was born on that day in 1907. Avery was the original creator of the adhesive label with removable backing. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL STICKER DAY\nNational Sticker Day offers so many ways to celebrate! We won’t limit it to any age group either\, so be sure to invite everyone to the party. That means everyone deserves a sticker whether they are shopping online\, promoting their business\, or learning something new. While you are planning your celebration\, be sure to check out these ideas\, too. \n\nHost a sticker collection contest. Award prizes for the largest\, most colorful\, and most original collections.\nStickers bring in business\, too. Create a buzz around special days using stickers.\nThey inspire creativity in the classroom. Ask students to design stickers for events and campaigns.\nGet organized! Color code your favorite projects with stickers that keep you on track.\n\nTake photos of them to post on social media using #NationalStickerDay. \nLearn more about the history behind National Sticker Day and Sticker Giant by reading Celebration Spotlight. \nNATIONAL STICKER DAY HISTORY\nStickerGiant\, a promotional sticker and product label company based in Longmont\, Colorado\, created National Sticker Day in 2015 to celebrate all the fun stickers bring to all ages. \nSource Link.
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SUMMARY:National Rubber Ducky Day
DESCRIPTION:According to a 1973 Sesame Street calendar\, Rubber Duckie’s Birthday is January 13th so around the country it’s National Rubber Ducky Day! A friend of Ernie and Big Bird\, Duckie made his debut in a February 1970 episode. \n\n\n \n#NationalRubberDuckyDay\nThe rubber ducky (also spelled duckie) has come a long way from his first concept as a chew toy for children. While the origin of the first rubber ducky is uncertain\, many rubber molded toys came about when rubber manufacturing developed in the late 1800s. They produced a variety of toys from dolls and various animal shapes\, including the rubber duck. \nIn 1928\, Landon Smart Lawrence received the earliest patent for a rubber duck toy. His clever design weighted the toy so that when it tipped it returned to an upright position. The sketch included with the patent was that of a duck. \nDuring World Wars I and II\, rubber was a valuable commodity. Rationing became mandatory and by the 1940s with the advent of plastic\, the rubber ducky began being produced in vinyl and plastic. Russian Sculptor Peter Ganine sculpted many animal figures. One\, a duck\, he later designed and patented into a floating toy that closely resembles the rubber ducky we have become familiar with today. \nSales of the iconic yellow rubber ducky we’ve come to know today soared in Britain in 2001. Why? A British Tabloid\, The Sun\, reported Queen Elizabeth II had a rubber duck in her bathroom that wore an inflatable crown. \nThe rubber ducky became a Toy Hall of Fame inductee in 2013. Founded in 1998\, the Hall of Fame has only inducted 52 other toys. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL RUBBER DUCKY DAY\nSpend time with your favorite rubber ducky. Share photos of your rubber ducky collection. Discover all the different kinds of rubber duckies available. Use #NationalRubberDuckyDay to post on social media. \nNATIONAL RUBBER DUCKY DAY HISTORY\nWhile our research did not uncover the creator of National Rubber Ducky Day\, National Day Calendar® is pretty fond of the idea that it has to do with Sesame Street’s Rubber Duckie. \nSource Link: 
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SUMMARY:National Clean Off Your Desk Day
DESCRIPTION:The second Monday of January each year recognizes National Clean Off Your Desk Day. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n#CleanOffYourDeskDay\n\n\n\nThis day is an opportunity to begin your new year with a clean and organized workspace. Whether your desk is in a private or shared office\, cubicle\, home or a make-shift desk on the counter\, having your workspace uncluttered and organized will help you work more efficiently. A clean workspace improves productivity and inspires us\, too. It often gives us a sense of serenity. \nHOW TO OBSERVE CLEAN OFF YOUR DESKTOP DAY\nWhile there are those who say they know where everything is\, we all know a clean start helps give us a new perspective. \nTips for Getting Organized\n\nRemove everything from your desk. Yes\, everything.\nClean the surface. As you replace items\, clean them with the appropriate cleaning supply. Usually\, a damp cloth is sufficient\, but other electrical items need specific care.\nGet out the shredder and the garbage can. Shred\, file\, scan documents\, business cards\, recipes\, photos as needed.\nPlace all documents and photos in the appropriate locations.\nShred and toss outdated documents\, non-working pens\, junk mail.\n\nDon’t forget to replace that old calendar hanging on the wall. While you’re at it\, vacuum up those dust bunnies and sanitize your keyboard. Place a fresh box of tissues on your newly cleaned desktop. You’ll be ready for new clients in no time. Use #CleanOffYourDeskDay to post on social media. \n\n\n \nNATIONAL CLEAN OFF YOUR DESK DAY HISTORY\nWhile researching the origin of this tidy day\, National Day Calendar staff uncovered information leading to A.C. Viero of Clio\, Michigan as the founder of this annual holiday. Now that we can see the top of our desk\, we can clearly see there will be more paperwork in our future! \nSource Link.
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SUMMARY:National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day
DESCRIPTION:Pastrami lovers across the country look forward to their favorite sandwich on January 14th as they recognize National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n#HotPastramiSandwichDay\n\n\n\nPopular delicatessen meat\, pastrami is usually made from beef. Others make their pastrami sandwich with pork\, mutton\, or turkey. Before refrigeration\, butchers originally created pastrami as a way to preserve meat. To make pastrami\, they placed the raw meat in brine. Then they partially dried it and seasoned it with various herbs and spices to be smoked and steamed. \nA wave of Romanian Jewish immigration introduced pastrami (pronounced pastróme)\, a Romanian specialty\, in the second half of the 19th century. Early English references used the spelling “pastrama” before the modified “pastrami” spelling was used. \nNew York kosher butcher\, Sussman Volk earns credit for producing the first pastrami sandwich in 1887. He claimed to have gotten the recipe from a Romanian friend in exchange for storing his luggage. Due to the popularity of his sandwich\, Volk converted his butcher shop into a restaurant to sell pastrami sandwiches. \n\n\n \nClassic Pastrami\n\nWhen served\, the deli typically slices the pastrami and places it between two slices of rye bread. Sometimes\, the classic New York deli sandwich (pastrami on rye) is served with coleslaw and Russian dressing.\nWhen pastrami and coleslaw combine\, it’s called a Rachel sandwich. Similar to a Reuben which is made with corned beef and sauerkraut.\nIn Los Angeles\, they serve the classic pastrami sandwich with hot pastrami right out of the steamer. They slice it very thin and wet from the brine then layered on double-baked Jewish-style rye bread. It is traditionally accompanied by yellow mustard and pickles.\nIn Salt Lake City\, in the early 1960s\, Greek immigrants introduced a hamburger topped with pastrami and a special sauce. This pastrami burger remains a staple of local burger chains in Utah.\n\n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE HOT PASTRAMI SANDWICH DAY\nServe up your favorite pastrami sandwich. What toppings will you add? Try making several versions. Here are some other suggestions for celebrating: \n\nAdd sliced green apples and sharp cheddar cheese to your sandwich.\nInvite friends to build their own sandwiches.\nGive a shout-out to your favorite restaurant and deli with the best pastrami sandwich.\nWhile you’re at it\, what’s the best beverage to wash down a hot pastrami sandwich?\nAre you a master sandwich maker? Share your sandwich stacking tips.\nWhen it comes to the bread only the best will do. Pastrami and rye are classic. What other bread makes terrific pastrami sandwiches?\nMix up a variety of spreads. Make them hot\, spicy\, sweet\, sour\, or creamy\, and find out which one compliments pastrami best.\nRead the Pastrami on Rye: An Overstuffed History of the Jewish Deli by Ted Merwin while munching on your creation.\nWatch a food show while enjoying your delicious pastrami sandwich.\n\nTry this Hot Pastrami Sandwich recipe. \nUse #HotPastramiSandwichDay to post on social media. \nSource Link
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SUMMARY:National Dress Up Your Pet Day
DESCRIPTION:National Dress Up Your Pet Day on January 14th provides a special day to celebrate with your pet and show off their fashion style. Pets do become part of one’s family. Whether you take a visit to the groomer or take it a step further and dress up in matching outfits\, be sure your pet companion is safe and comfortable. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n#NationalDressUpYourPetDay\n\n\n\nPlease remember to keep your pets safe and comfortable in the pet clothing and costumes that you choose. \nTips for dressing up your pet: \n\n\n\n\nIf your pet just doesn’t like dressing up\, let them sit this holiday out.\nBe sure it fits. Restricting movement or ability to breathe can cause injury or illness.\nMany pets like to chew. Avoid loose or dangling pieces which can cause choking hazards.\n\n\nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL DRESS UP YOUR PET DAY\nThe name of the day tells you how to celebrate it; dress your pets up! Keep your pet’s comfort first and foremost. A visit to the groomer for a bit of polish and trim always improves our pet companion’s appearance. Get a snazzy bandana\, bow\, or collar to show off the fresh do. How about a sweater for chilly\, long walks? If the tutu is too\, too much\, your pooch will let you know. Be sure to share your favorite pet poses with us. We love to see how you #CelebrateEveryDay. Use #DressUpYourPetDay to post on social media. \n\n\n \nNATIONAL DRESS UP YOUR PET DAY HISTORY\nNational Dress Up Your Pet Day was founded in 2009 by Celebrity Pet Lifestyle Expert and Animal Behaviorist\, Colleen Paige.\nSource Link.
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SUMMARY:National Bagel Day
DESCRIPTION:Toast up your favorite flavor on National Bagel Day. On January 15th\, don’t forget to pick your favorite schmear\, too. Make it for breakfast\, lunch\, snack\, or all of the above! \n\n\n\n#NationalBagelDay\n\n\n\nThis kosher carbohydrate brings complex flavors to the deli and sandwich bar. In the United States\, we love our crunch-on-the-outside-chewy-on-the-inside bread. So they’re a staple in our freezers and as a winter pick-me-up. \n\n\n \nBagel History\nPolish-Jewish immigrants introduced the bagel to the United States. Throughout New York City and the surrounding boroughs\, they grew thriving businesses. Of course\, it didn’t take long for the bakers to organize. In 1907\, they created the International Beigel Bakers’ Union. For decades\, Bagel Bakers Local 338 held contracts with nearly all bagel bakeries for its workers in and around the city. \nUntil the 1960s\, bakeries made bagels by hand. Then Daniel Thompson invented the bagel maker\, and along came a heated debate of man versus the machine. Thereafter\, the question of the better bagel dangled before customers. Was it the handcrafted beigel or the manufactured bagel? \nThe bagel became more common throughout North America during the last quarter of the 20th century. Credit for the bagel’s spread across the country goes in part to the efforts of bagel baker Harry Lender\, his son\, Murray Lender\, and Florence Sender. Their pioneering efforts led to the automated production and distribution of frozen bagels in the 1960s. Murray also invented pre-slicing the bagel. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL BAGEL DAY\nHave your favorite bagel combinations. Invite friends to get a schmear or two with you. Try new combinations. Do you like yours toasted or not? Breakfast bagels\, pizza bagels\, cinnamon bagels\, they all sound so delicious right now. Which one will you choose? \nBrush up on the bagel’s history in the United States. It’s a vibrant and enduring one. Use #NationalBagelDay to share your favorites and give your favorite bagel shop a shoutout\, too! \nNATIONAL BAGEL DAY HISTORY\nOnce\, the bagel shared a day with lox\, but no longer. As of 2020\, the bagel branched out on its own to celebrate all kinds of bagels. \nSource Link 
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SUMMARY:National Hat Day
DESCRIPTION:Hang on to your hats and celebrate in style on National Hat Day. Celebrated each year on January 15th\, don your favorite fedora\, cap\, cloche\, derby\, or sunhat. Dig out your ceremonial best and tell the story behind it. Wear your warmest tuque\, stocking cap\, beanie\, and share the name you give it. There are so many hats\, fashions\, and names we give them. Certainly\, we could wear a hat a day and never get through them all. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n#NationalHatDay\n\n\n\nWe wear hats for numerous reasons. Many hats protect us from elements or harm. Others were worn for ceremonial or religious reasons. Some hats just make us look good or cover up what we think doesn’t. Through the centuries\, we’ve given our hats a lot of meaning. \n\nIn the Middle Ages\, hats indicated social status.\nIn the military\, hats may denote one’s nationality\, branch of service\, rank\, and/or regiment.\nA Thebes tomb painting depicts one of the first pictorials of a hat.  The painting shows a man wearing a conical straw hat.\nStructured hats for women began to be worn in the late 16th century.\nMillinery is the designing and manufacture of hats.\nThe term “milliner” is derived from the city of Milan\, Italy. The best quality hats were made in Milan in the 18th century.\nMillinery traditionally began as a woman’s occupation\, as the milliner created hats and bonnets and chose lace\, trim\, and accessories to complete any outfit.\nIn the mid-1920s\, to replace the bonnets and wide-brimmed hats\, women began to wear smaller hats that hugged their heads.\n\nDepending on where you live\, if you are outside in the middle of a cold January\, you may definitely want to wear a hat on National Hat Day! \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL HAT DAY\nWear your favorite hat on National Hat Day. Celebrate an era or an occupation. Learn the history of a particular hat or try making a paper hat. \nBe sure to wear a hat and use #NationalHatDay to post on social media. Educators\, visit the National Day Calendar® Classroom for lessons designed around National Hat Day. If you’d like to learn more about hats\, read 10 Iconic Hats From Pop Culture. \nNATIONAL HAT DAY HISTORY\nSince at least 1983\, schools\, libraries\, and museums have observed National Hat Day has been observed in libraries\, schools\, and museums. They invited students and patrons to wear their favorite hats or hats of their occupation. People of all ages show up in pirate hats and football helmets. Patrol officers\, postal workers\, restaurant servicers also wear their hats to various events. That date also commemorates the day in 1797 when the first top hat made its appearance in court. Created by haberdasher John Hetherington\, the judge claimed the tall hat\, rather prominent hat disturbed the public. \nSource Link
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