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Quick facts When is it? Every January 31st Tagged as Food & Drink Vegetable Vegetarian & Vegan What's the hashtag? #EatBrusselSproutsDay Have we missed something? While many people only think of having brussel sprouts as part of a Christmas dinner, Eat Brussel Sprouts Day offers a super reminder of how delicious these Health y vegetables can be!  History of Eat Brussel Sprouts Day Believed to originate from the city in Europe that is their namesake (Brussels, Belgium), brussel sprouts, records trace this vegetable back to sometime between the 12th and 13th century, but the name probably wasn’t coined until the 18th century, when the French began referring to them as brussel sprouts. It wasn’t until the 19th century that brussel sprouts came to be popular in Britain, but they have since made their way into the hearts of so many Britons. Then, in the early 20th century, brussel sprouts began to become an established commercial crop in the United S...

Quick facts When is it? Every January 30th Tagged as Animals Art & Drawing Historical Interest Hobbies & Activities What are the hashtags? #DrawaDinosaurDay #NationalDrawaDinosaurDay When was it founded? 2007 Who founded it? Todd Page Have we missed something? Over the years, adults and children alike have fallen in love with the imagination, fantasy and History that comes along with dinosaurs. From visiting museums to see their bones and fossils, to watching recreations of them in films and television shows, dinosaurs have been a fascination since their bones were first discovered in the 17th century – and at first no one could even guess what they really were! Today, National Draw a Dinosaur Day offers a full range of fun ideas for celebrating this creature from the past that is not only enormous in physical size but also holds a large place in the hearts of so many humans today. History of National Draw a Dinosaur Day National Draw a Dinosaur ...

Quick facts When is it? Every January 28th Tagged as People & Relationships What's the hashtag? #GlobalCommunityEngagementDay When was it founded? 10 January 2018 Who founded it? Andrew Coulson / Engage2Act Have we missed something? Community Engagement is process of working collaboratively with community groups to address issues that impact the well-being of those groups. While the term seems obscure, community engagement is a concept that is part of every person’s lives. Every job that you have had does something for your community and working with people to solve problems within the community is a daily activity for those who work for high-end companies and government organizations. Global Community Engagement Day is all about giving appreciation for those people. Let’s learn about what community engagement is all about and how the holiday came to be. History of Global Community Engagement Day Global Community Engagement Day began as an idea started...

Quick facts When is it? Every January 27th Tagged as Cakes Chocolate Food & Drink What are the hashtags? #ChocolateCakeDay #NationalChocolateCakeDay Have we missed something? There before you is the ultimate in birthday confections, a rich and luxurious chocolate cake with rich strawberry filling, you know it’s going to be a good day. Maybe you’re just coming into work, and some thoughtful soul has laid out a tray of chocolate cupcakes, each with their own design and one waiting for your mouth to wrap lovingly around it and fade away on a cocoa fueled holiday. However you like your chocolate cake, National Chocolate Cake Day gives you an excuse to indulge as deeply as you’d like! History of National Chocolate Cake Day Chocolate cake has been with us just over 150 years, having first come on the scene in 1764, when it was discovered that grinding cocoa beans between heavy stones produced cocoa powder, which could then become chocolate. 60 years would pass...

Quick facts When is it? Every January 26th Tagged as Countries & Cultures Historical Interest What's the hashtag? #IndianRepublicDay Have we missed something? Marking the day when the Constitution of India came into effect, thereby making India a republic, Indian Republic Day is a national holiday with parades, speeches, and cultural performances all over India. It’s a time for Indians to come together and reflect on their national identity and the values that unite them as a nation. History of Indian Republic Day The History of India is complex and spans thousands of years. The Indian subcontinent is believed to have been settled as early as 75,000 years ago, and the Indus Valley Civilization, one of the oldest in the world, emerged around 3300 BCE. Over the centuries, various empires and dynasties controlled the region, including the Maurya, Gupta, Mughal, and British empires. In 1857, a rebellion against British rule, called the Sepoy Mutiny, br...

Quick facts When is it? Every January 25th What's the official website? wellcat.com Tagged as Life & Living People & Relationships What's the hashtag? #ARoomOfOnesOwnDay Who founded it? Thomas & Ruth Roy Have we missed something? As I write these words, surrounded by yelling children and a bad-tempered spouse with a headache, I can heartily attest to Virginia Woolf’s assertion that in order to write successfully, one needs a room of one’s own. Woolf’s 1928 essay ‘A Room of One’s Own’ was surely the inspiration behind A Room Of One’s Own Day . While the essay itself was focused on the subject of women’s access to Education , in these more enlightened times we can probably relax the rules a little and make it a day purely for ourselves. Planning is essential. You’ll need some good books (possibly by Virginia Woolf), some good music, and probably cake. In fact, cake is almost certainly a necessity. A drop...

Quick facts When is it? Every January 24th Tagged as Food & Drink Meat What are the hashtags? #LobsterThermidorDay  #NationalLobsterThermidorDay  Have we missed something? Delicious and decadent, Lobster Thermidor is a dish that offers an absolutely perfect reason to celebrate! When the lobster is removed from the shell and cooked in a cream sauce, then returned to the shell, sprinkled with cheese and broiled until golden, the result is something close to divine. National Lobster Thermidor Day is here to show appreciation for this mouth watering seafood creation that is ideal for a special occasion! History of National Lobster Thermidor Day Some people may only have heard of Lobster Thermidor because of the pop culture reference in the animated film, The Lego Batman Movie, where the title character attempts to put a plate of it in the microwave. Obviously, Lobster Thermidor comes with a much richer and more decadent History than a superhero made of Lego...

Quick facts When is it? January 23rd, 2017 January 22nd, 2018 January 28th, 2019 January 27th, 2020 January 25th, 2021 January 24th, 2022 January 23rd, 2023 January 22nd, 2024 January 27th, 2025 January 26th, 2026 What's the date pattern? Fourth Monday in January Tagged as Hobbies & Activities People & Relationships Toys & Game s What's the hashtag? #CommunityManagerAppreciationDay When was it founded? 2010 Who founded it? Jeremiah Owyang Have we missed something? Community managers play a special role – one that is mostly behind the scenes and receives little credit or glory. Now, Community Manager Appreciation Day is here to say thank you and show these important people how much they are appreciated! History of Community Manager Appreciation Day The role of community managers (CMs) is a fairly modern development that has made its appearance since the dawn of the internet. Online community managers began making their debut in the 1990s w...

Quick facts When is it? Every January 22nd What's the official website? natlhotsauceday.com Tagged as Food & Drink What are the hashtags? #HotSauceDay #NationalHotSauceDay Have we missed something? Are you more of a Tabasco person, or are the spicy chili peppers of Southeast Asia the ones that get your mouth watering? Should hotness be combined with salty flavors or rather sweet ones? Whatever you believe and whatever your preferences, if you are one of those people who feels that “spicy” is never quite spicy enough, National Hot Sauce Day is the perfect day for you! History of National Hot Sauce Day Humans started using chili peppers and other such spices thousands of years ago, with many historians believing that chili peppers were one of the earliest plants harvested by humans. Back in this era, historians believe the recipe was a simple mixture of peppers and water mixed into a liquid or thick paste. In South and Central America, there is evidence...

Quick facts When is it? Every January 21st Tagged as Food & Drink What are the hashtags? #GranolaBarDay #NationalGranolaBarDay Have we missed something? To honor all those busy times when a small cereal bar helped you make it through a hectic day at work, start celebrating National Granola Bar Day right away! Nutritious, yummy granola is typically based on rolled oats full of proteins and useful fibers. It’s been an increasingly popular type of breakfast food since the 19th century, but wasn’t compressed into a snack bar before the 1970’s. There’s been a dispute on who invented granola bars, but Stanley Mason remains accredited for creating this compact form out of loose granola by pressing it. To produce a firm bar, granola is bonded with honey, butter or syrups, and it is then baked. The exception are so-called chewy granola bars which are either briefly baked or completely raw. The biggest fans of granola bars are hikers and other o...

Quick facts When is it? Every January 19th Tagged as Items & Things What are the hashtags? #TinCanDay #NationalTinCanDay Have we missed something? Tin cans may not seem like such an amazing concept, but from the 1800s into early 1900s, it became one of the greatest inventions to ever be conceived. Revolutionizing the preservation of food, tin cans still remain a popular way to preserve fruits, vegetables, and soups. National Tin Can Day reminds people of this aspect of human History and has become a great relief for those who can’t afford fresh fruits and vegetables and want an easy meal.  History of National Tin Can Day Cans were invented as a solution for hunger in combat. The French Directory, serving the years when Napolean’s army fought battles in Italy, the Netherlands, Germany, and the Carribean, offered a 12,000 franc prize for a breakthrough in the preservation of food. Nicholas Appert, a Paris resident and chef saw this opportunity and took it...

Quick facts When is it? Every January 18th Tagged as Countries & Cultures What are the hashtags? #MichiganDay #NationalMichiganDay Have we missed something? On this day, we celebrate the amazing state of Michigan and all it has to offer. From the Great Lakes to the Motor City, there is so much to love about this diverse and vibrant state. So join us in celebrating all things Michigan today! History of National Michigan Day Admitted to the Union in 1837 as the 26th state, Michigan is a state located in the Great Lakes region of the United States. The name “Michigan” comes from the Ojibwe word “mishigami,” meaning “large water” or “large lake,” which is fitting because it’s well-known for its beautiful natural landscapes, including the Great Lakes, which provide a home to a variety of plants and Animals . The state is also home to many urban areas, such as Detroit, which is known for its rich History in the aut...

Quick facts When is it? Every January 17th Tagged as Silly & Humorous What's the hashtag? #PopeyeDay Have we missed something? “ Well, blow me down!”  “That’s all I can stands ‘cause I can’t stands no more!” “ Shiver me timbers! “ Popeye is famous for his silly catchphrases, and today is the perfect day to throw some of them around, just for the fun of it, because it’s Popeye Day! History of Popeye Day Created on January 17, 1929, the Popeye character came from the mind of E.C. Segar, who originally put Popeye’s character in a comic strip that centered around his friend, Olive Oyl. Though he started out as a side character in this Thimble Theatre comic strip, Popeye, the Sailor Man, was so popular that he had his own comic strip series within the next few years. And eventually he got his own television show. Now, Popeye Day is celebrated each year in honor of this lovable sailor character who seems to have superhuman st...

Quick facts When is it? Every January 16th Tagged as Food & Drink Vegetarian & Vegan What are the hashtags? #QuinoaDay #NationalQuinoaDay Have we missed something? Often used as a substitute for rice, this super versatile food can be made into flour, flakes, pasta, breads and so much more.  This is an ancient seed that has been rediscovered in recent years and now it has earned its own day – National Quinoa Day! History of National Quinoa Day Pronounced “keen-waa”, the background of quinoa can be traced back thousands of years when it was a local staple food in the Central and South American areas of the world, in countries that are now modern day Chile, Bolivia, Colombia and Peru. In some cultures during ancient times, quinoa was considered to be a ‘magical’ food and it even garnered worship from Emperors as well as many other people. The fact that this food was so revered caused some problems in the 1500s, however, when the Spanish made their way ...