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National Virtual Vacation Day
When March 30th arrives, so does National Virtual Vacation Day, reminding us all to relax, recharge, and rejuvenate no matter where we are. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #VirtualVacationDay Vacations restore our minds, bodies, and souls. For example, studies show that taking a vacation lowers the risk of heart disease. They also help hone our
National Take A Walk In The Park Day
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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #TakeAWalkInTheParkDay
National Doctor Day
On March 30th each year, National Doctors Day honors the professionals for their dedication and contributions to society and the community. Their dedication puts the patient first time and again. On National Doctors Day, we say “thank you” to our physicians for all that they do for us and our loved ones. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle
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National Crayon Day
Each year, on March 31st children and adults alike, pick up their favorite colors for National Crayon Day. Opening up a box of crayons opens up a world of imagination and hours of fun. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NationalCrayonDay Wax and chalk-based crayons have been used by artists around the world for centuries. Edwin
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April Fools Day
April Fools’ Day on April 1st has long been a day when practical jokes and tricks are played on the unaware. It’s a time when children convince their parents they’ve broken a bone. Parents get in on the planning, too. Classic April Fools’ jokes include caramel covered onions or fake doggy doo-doo in inconvenient places.
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National Education and Sharing Day
National Education and Sharing Day is observed annually on the 11th day of the month of Nisan on the Jewish calendar – or 4 days before Passover begins. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #EducationAndSharingDay In his 2009 proclamation on Education and Sharing Day, President Barack Obama wrote: “Few have better understood or more successfully promoted these
World Autism Awareness Day
World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD), on April 2nd each year shines a bright light on a growing global health crisis. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #WorldAutismAwarenessDay or #WAAD According to the National Autism Association, Autism affects 1 in 59 children. The bio-neurological developmental disability usually presents itself by the age of three, and it is
National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
On April 2nd each year, National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day celebrates a classic food favorite. The average American will have eaten over 2000 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches by the time they graduate from high school. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #PeanutButterAndJellyDay Peanut butter was considered a delicacy in the early 1900s and was
National Walking Day
The first Wednesday in April is National Walking Day and it encourages Americans of all ages to get out and stretch their legs and get their hearts pumping. The American Heart Association sponsors this day to remind people about the health benefits of taking a walk. Wear your sneakers (or take them with you) to
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World Party Day
World Party Day on April 3rd encourages a coordinated effort of joyful human celebration around the globe. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #WorldPartyDay The world gathers to celebrate for many reasons. Forming a party often includes food, beverages, music, games, and other festivities. Hosts often create a theme or the theme generates the party. Several
National Final Rainbow Day
Each year on April 3rd, National Find a Rainbow Day challenges us to look to the sky and find a colorful ray of hope cast across it. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #FindARainbowDay There are people that see rainbows as an artistic masterpiece in the sky, to others it is a sign of hope and to
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World Health Day
World Health Day is the global observance of health as a human right. From healthcare professionals to policymakers and individuals, families with young children or elderly, we all have a role to play in our personal health and the well-being of those around us. As first-world resources emerge that continue to benefit the overall quality
National Hug a Newsperson Day
National Hug a Newsperson Day (formerly National Hug a Newsman Day) on April 4th encourages appreciation for the people reporting the news. Writing, Photography paves Kinsman Woman’s road to Success #HugANewspersonDay The Merriam-Webster dictionary tells us that the word “newsman” dates back to 1596. They have been working hard for many years to bring us
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National Love Our Children Day
National Love Our Children Day on the first Saturday in April focuses on raising awareness on child abuse during National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This day honors all children and encourages us to develop loving, respectful relationships with our children. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NationalLoveOurChildrenDay Child abuse and neglect affect an estimated 700,000 children
First Contact Day
First Contact Day on April 5th commemorates a fictional date in the future when an alien species visits Earth and makes contact with Earthlings for the first time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #FirstContactDay While the fictional date of 2063 is less than half a generation away, mere humans contemplate the possibilities the further we
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Global Holistic Wealth Day
Global Holistic Wealth Day is a time to reflect on what it means to be truly ‘wealthy’ and how we can embody the transformational power of living with purpose, collecting experiences, engaging in meaningful work, cultivating your health and well-being, and creating emotional and spiritual connections with others, all while continuously working to build financial
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National Siblings Day
National Siblings Day (also referred to as Sibling Day) on April 10th each year honors our brothers and sisters. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NationalSiblingsDay Siblings. They are our best friends or our worst enemies. At times, siblings will provide us with our biggest competition, strongest encouragement and remind us of our most embarrassing moments.
National Encourage a Young Writer Day
Observed each year on April 10th is National Encourage a Young Writer Day. Do you know a young person who has a vivid imagination, maybe someone who likes to tell stories and reads a lot of books? These may be the signs of a great young writer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #EncourageAYoungWriterDay National Encourage
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National Pet Day
National Pet Day on April 11th dedicates the day to those pets who may not always get the companionship and attention pets deserve. While loving our pets is something we do every day, the observance encourages helping out orphaned pet companions. It will improve their health and enhance their opportunities for adoption. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle
National Living Donor Day
National Living Donor Day on April 11 celebrates and honors the brave people who step up and save lives by donating their living organs and tissue to heal those in need. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NationalLivingDonorDay According to organdonor.gov, there are over 104,000 people in the United States on the national transplant waiting list. National
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National High Five Day
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
National Ellis Island Family History Day
Each year on April 17th, National Ellis Island Family History Day encourages families to explore their ancestry and discover family who immigrated through Ellis Island. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #EllisIslandFamilyHistoryDay From 1892 to 1924, Ellis Island served as the busiest inspection station for millions of immigrants to the United States. On this day in
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National Animal Crackers Day
National Animal Crackers Day on April 18th each year celebrates a childhood favorite. A box of these sweet animal-shaped crackers not only provided a delicious snack, but they also offered a little entertainment, too! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NationalAnimalCrackersDay The celebration brings us back to our childhood memories and the many boxes of Animal
National Lineman Appreciation Day
National Lineman Appreciation Day on April 18th honors the men and women who work around the clock to keep the power going. If the power is on where you are reading this article, you likely have a lineman to thank. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NationalLinemanAppreciationDay From the power plant, the grid crisscrossing the country
National Columnists Day
National Columnists’ Day on April 18th honors all newspaper columnists and their contributions to the truth in black and white. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NationalColumnistsDay Columnists have the ability to inspire a plethora of emotions that often result in action. What many may not realize is that it is their intent. If their readers
Good Friday
The Friday before Easter commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ in the Christian Faith and is called Good Friday. STN Inspirational Quotes To Keep You Inspired in 2023 #GoodFriday Christians around the world recall the biblical story of Jesus’s crucifixion on this day. The day goes by other names as well, such as Holy Friday,
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Oklahoma City Bombing Commemoration Day
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
National Hanging Out Day
Each year on April 19th, Project Laundry List works with hundreds of other organizations to sponsor National Hanging Out Day. This day encourages communities to learn about the benefits, both financially and environmentally, of using a clothesline for drying laundry. According to Project Laundry Lists’ website, clothes dryers account for an astonishing six to ten percent of
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Volunteer Recognition Day
Volunteer Recognition Day is the annual celebration of those who selflessly benefit the lives of others. By providing a helping hand to those in need, humans and animals alike, we are all naturally working towards making the world a better place. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #VolunteerRecognitionDay Every single one of us has been benefited
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National Earth Day
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
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National Bucket List Day
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
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Sense of Smell Day
Held on the last Saturday in April, National Sense of Smell Day celebrates one of the five senses. Our sense of smell is more than a way to know when dinner is ready. It also plays a role as an early warning system, triggers memories, and interacts with our other senses. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle ||
National Pool Opening Day
Each year on the last Saturday in April, National Pool Opening Day encourages pool owners across the country to prepare their swimming pools for a summer of fun, fitness, and enjoyment. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #PoolOpeningDay Swimming pools offer many benefits including physical exercise, social interaction and psychological benefits. Exercising in a swimming pool
First Ladies Day
National First Ladies Day on the last Saturday in April honors all First Ladies of the United States and commemorates the founding of the First Lady upon President George Washington’s inauguration on April 30, 1789. Martha Washington became First Lady of the United States that day. She and all those who followed in her footsteps
Independent Bookstore Day
On the last Saturday in April, Independent Bookstore Day brings together the celebration of classics, entrepreneurship and the joy of browsing through aisles of books. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #IndependentBookstoreDay Make your way down to your locally owned bookstore where the shop owner knows your interests. Chat with other bibliophiles over collections or discover a
National Record Store Day
On National Record Store Day, owners, employees, and music lovers gather in the place that created a culture of its own. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NationalRecordStoreDay From vinyl to digital and back to vinyl again, the brick and mortar store celebrates a love of not just the music, but the art of jacket covers,
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National Peace Rose Day
Each year on April 29th, National Peace Rose Day honors a well-known and fruitful garden rose. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NationalPeaceRoseDay The light yellow to large cream-colored flowers of the Peace rose have slightly flushed crimson pink petal edges. It is a hybrid tea rose that is hardy, vigorous, and highly resistant to disease.
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Stop Food Waste Day
Food waste worldwide is an alarming issue. That is why on the last Wednesday in April, Stop Food Waste Day raises awareness of the growing concern of food waste. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #StopFoodWasteDay According to the USDA, Americans waste between 30-40 percent of the food supply. That is near or more than the
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National Day of Prayer
The National Day of Prayer is observed annually on the first Thursday in May. This day observance, designated by the United States Congress, asks people “to turn to God in prayer and meditation.” (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NationalDayOfPrayer For many, prayer is an integral part of daily life. Prayer offers a rich connection to
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National Space Day
National Space Day dedicates the first Friday in May to the extraordinary achievements, benefits, and opportunities in the exploration and use of space. The goal of the observance is to promote math, science, technology, and engineering education in young people, The hope is to inspire them to pursue a career in science, especially a career in
School Lunch Hero Day
The first Friday in May is School Lunch Hero Day, dedicated to those men and women who make the cafeterias and the schools a better place to be! What was your favorite school lunch? Do you remember the smiling face who served it to you? #SchoolLunchHeroDay For many children, the cafeteria is the first place
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Kentucky Derby Day
The Kentucky Derby is a tradition that takes place on the first Saturday in May. #KentuckyDerby Its long and storied history brings out a taste for mint juleps, colorful sun hats and a thrill for the race. The jockeys and horses will prepare for the day at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The first in the
World Press Freedom Day
Every year, May 3 is when the world celebrates the fundamental principles of press freedom. It’s a day to evaluate press freedom around the world, to defend the media from attacks on their independence and to pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the exercise of their profession. At the core of
National Specially-abled Pets Day
Annually on May 3rd, National Specially-abled Pets Day shines a spotlight on the needs of pets with disabilities. #SpeciallyAbledPetsDay This day is set aside to educate the public about caring for disabled pets. The day features disabled animals looking for a home. It also encourages animal lovers to consider choosing a disabled pet when they are
National Paranormal Day
Each year on May 3rd National Paranormal Day people who believe in paranormal activities are encouraged to get together and share their experiences with each other. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NationalParanormalDay Paranormal is a term used to describe occurrences that can’t be explained by ordinary scientific measures. They are outside the norm. Many words