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International Mud Month (June 2023)

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Quick facts When is it? Every June Tagged as Items & Things Nature & Environment What are the hashtags? #MudMonth #InternationalMudMonth Have we missed something? There is an eagle in me that wants to soar, and there is a hippopotamus in me that wants to wallow in the mud. Carl Sandburg We sit each day in cubicles and under flickering lights, staring at screens that shimmer with a digital world, and every day we lose ourselves a little bit to the cold light of electron pathways. Children dive into Game s, experiencing narratives created by dreamers of other worlds, without ever learning to open their minds and find the narrative within themselves. International Mud Month was created to remind us that outside, away from the geometrical perfection of man’s world, lay the organized chaos of mother nature’s realm, and the importance of maintaining our connection to it. History of International Mud Month In 2009 the children of Bold Park Community School

National Water a Flower Day (May 30th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every May 30th Tagged as Gardening Hobbies & Activities What are the hashtags? #WateraFlowerDay #NationalWateraFlowerDay Have we missed something? If it hadn’t been for coffee, cocoa, vanilla, lavender, camomile, marijuana, and many other flowering plants and trees, our world would have been a barren, dismal place. So National Water a Flower Day is that yearly reminder to show our flowers how much we appreciate them for their sumptuous colors, their fragrant blossoms and their medicinal, or sometimes lethal, properties. Learn about National Water a Flower Day National Water a Flower Day is a day that recognizes the importance of caring for our garden plants. Just think about how dull the world would be if we did not have beautiful flowers everywhere! Most people would agree that we tend to take flowers for granted. This is because we see them whenever we look out of the window or go for a walk. However, our walks would not be anywher

Memorial Day (May 29th, 2023)

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Quick facts When is it? May 28th, 2018 May 27th, 2019 May 25th, 2020 May 31st, 2021 May 30th, 2022 May 29th, 2023 May 27th, 2024 May 26th, 2025 May 25th, 2026 What's the date pattern? Last Monday in May Tagged as Military What's the hashtag? #MemorialDay Have we missed something? Observed on the last Monday in May every year, Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States that honors and remembers those who have died while serving in the Military , particularly those who lost their lives in the line of duty. The holiday was first observed after the American Civil War to honor the Union soldiers who had died, and was later extended to include all Military personnel who have died while serving. History of Memorial Day The origins of Memorial Day, also known as Decoration Day, can be traced back to the aftermath of the American Civil War. After the war ended in 1865, the country was left with a significant number of fallen soldiers, and communities

National Road Trip Day (May 26th, 2023)

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Quick facts When is it? May 26th, 2017 May 25th, 2018 May 24th, 2019 May 22nd, 2020 May 28th, 2021 May 27th, 2022 May 26th, 2023 May 24th, 2024 May 23rd, 2025 May 22nd, 2026 What's the date pattern? The Friday before Memorial Day Tagged as Hobbies & Activities Transport What are the hashtags? #RoadTripDay #NationalRoadTripDay Have we missed something? There’s nothing quite like celebrating the joy of being on the open road! Wheels on the highway, windows rolled down, map in hand and music blasting. Short or long, on your own or with a group, road trips provide the opportunity to get away and be free, even if just for a little weekend getaway. National Road Trip Day brings awareness and attention to the fun and adventure of spending time on the road! History of National Road Trip Day Road trips have been around since the time that vehicles were able to be driven for distances. Though they have been made easier by convenient gas stations and smoothly pav

World Lindy Hop Day (May 26th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every May 26th Tagged as Dance Hobbies & Activities What are the hashtags? #LindyHopDay #WorldLindyHopDay Have we missed something? For those who have been thinking that there just aren’t enough reasons to cavort around a dance floor to the boisterous sounds of 1920s jazz, then you will no doubt become a fan of World Lindy Hop Day . After a decline in popularity in the 1950s, this form of swing music is back and infecting more and more followers with its undeniable vitality! History of World Lindy Hop Day The History of World Lindy Hop Day begins with this energetic dance that originated in black communities in Harlem, in New York City back in the early 20th century. This form of swing dancing is characterized by its opportunities for free form expression by the participants, offering plenty of time and space for unique movements that are improvised and stylized in a wide variety of ways. The i NFL uences for the high energy Lindy

National Tap Dance Day (May 25th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every May 25th Tagged as Dance Hobbies & Activities What are the hashtags? #TapDanceDay #NationalTapDanceDay Have we missed something? Whether you are an aspiring Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, or Ginger Rogers, or whether you simply enjoy celebrating dance, National Tap Dance Day makes a great annual celebration. It is a chance for you to put on your dancing shoes and enjoy this traditional form of dance, literally where you stand. History Of National Tap Dance Day National Tap Dance Day officially began in 1989 and celebrates the heritage and origins of the dance genre, along with the notable tap dancing greats, including Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, the Mark Brothers, and more. Tap dance first appeared in the 19th century as dancers from across the world combined their ideas in the New World. At first, tap dancing was a marginal activity that began in slave communities. Owners would take instruments and drums away from slaves so they be

National Scavenger Hunt Day (May 24th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every May 24th Tagged as Hobbies & Activities What are the hashtags? #ScavengerHuntDay #NationalScavengerHuntDay Have we missed something? Hunting and gathering is the name of the Game when it comes to this one that is played using some teamwork, a little bit of skill and a whole lot of luck! National Scavenger Hunt Day offers a delightful opportunity to enjoy and celebrate a simple Game that is often filled with adventure. History of National Scavenger Hunt Day Developed from a tradition of folk games throughout ancient history, the scavenger hunt has been around in its modern form in the US for around a century. The game was made popular in the 1930s by New York gossip columnist and radio personality, Elsa Maxwell. Around that time, the concept of the game was even featured in the 1936 film, My Man Godfrey . By the ‘70s and ‘80s, college and university campuses had made the scavenger hunt their own. The University of Chicago Sca

International Day for Biological Diversity (May 22nd)

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Quick facts When is it? Every May 22nd What are the websites? cbd.int Unesco.org Tagged as Nature & Environment What are the hashtags? #DayforBiologicalDiversity #InternationalDayforBiologicalDiversity Who founded it? United Nations Have we missed something? Biodiversity, a simple word with some very broad reaching implications. Biodiversity, when split into it’s component parts, “Diversity” defined as “a range of different things.” and bio meaning “life”, quite simply means “A Diversity of Life”. It has been shown that ecological niches with good biodiversity flourish and are Health y. History of the International Day for Biological Diversity The International Day for Biological Diversity was first established in 1993, when the 29th of December was selected to serve as the day to educate the world of the importance of Biodiversity. This was later changed to the 22 of May in 2000. Too many winter holidays were interfering with countries holding meaningful ce

National Memo Day (May 21st)

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Quick facts When is it? Every May 21st Tagged as Items & Things Stationery What are the hashtags? #MemoDay #NationalMemoDay Have we missed something? Want to share an important piece of information? Make sure everyone knows about that upcoming meeting? Is there a congregation of soccer moms getting together at the local Starbucks after work? Is Friday casual dress day and you need to tell everyone they can lay off the Business casual? Great! That means you need a memo to be sent out! National Memo Day celebrates something that has been a sacred (or loathed depending on who you ask…) source of communication within the Business world, the memo! History of National Memo Day The History of the memo goes back much further than you might suspect! The word ‘memo’ comes from the latin ‘memorandum’ a word that means, appropriately enough ‘It must be remembered’. The purpose of a Memo was to aid memory by putting notification of events and observations in written

National Pick Strawberries Day (May 20th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every May 20th Tagged as Food & Drink Fruit What are the hashtags? #PickStrawberriesDay #NationalPickStrawberriesDay Have we missed something? One must ask children and birds how cherries and strawberries taste Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe If ever there was a symbol for summer that transcended the sun, it has to be the strawberry. Within the strawberry, we can find all the condensed goodness of hot summer days, cool summer nights, and adventures that will never fade from our memories. The best strawberries are those that are fresh picked while still warm from the heat of the summer sun, and National Pick Strawberries Day encourages us to get out there and pick our fill! History of National Pick Strawberries Day First, let’s talk about the origin of the strawberry. These beautiful red jewels dangling from their green vines seem just a bit too perfect to have been the pure manufacture of Mother Nature, so where did they come from? Well,

World Arak Day (May 18th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every May 18th It's also known as... International Arak Day Tagged as Alcohol Food & Drink What are the hashtags? #ArakDay #WorldArakDay #InternationalArakDay When was it founded? 2023 Who founded it? Terra Sancta Trading Company Have we missed something? Raise a glass to the incredibly distinct anise seed flavor of the distilled alcoholic beverage known as arak , because it is time for World Arak Day! This drink has roots in the Middle East that date back several hundred years, all the way back to the 12th century. But even with its ancient spirit, arak continues to have a modern appeal. Considered to be a national drink of the country of Lebanon, as well as other nations such as Israel, Egypt, Syria, Palestine and Jordan, the drink offers a flavor and aroma that is unmistakable. In fact, some historians believe that arak was one of the first flavored spirits that was ever created. Made by extracting anise seeds into grape brandy, t

National Numeracy Day (May 17th, 2023)

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Quick facts When is it? May 16th, 2018 May 15th, 2019 May 13th, 2020 May 19th, 2021 May 18th, 2022 May 17th, 2023 What's the official website? Official Site Tagged as Items & Things What are the hashtags? #NumeracyDay #NationalNumeracyDay When was it founded? 16th May 2018 Who founded it? National Numeracy Have we missed something? Many of us may think that we are not number’s people. But whether we like it or not, numbers play a big part in all our lives. National Numeracy Day is about recognizing the importance of numbers and numeracy and encouraging people to sharpen their skills and build their confidence with numbers. Being smarter with numbers isn’t a special talent, it’s something we can all learn! The History of National Numeracy Day The aim of National Numeracy Day is to celebrate numbers and how we use them in everyday life. The day is designed to encourage people to feel curious about numbers, explore how they can benefit them in their day to

National Stationery Week (May 15th to May 21st)

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Quick facts When is it? Apr 20th, 2020 - Apr 26th, 2020 Apr 20th, 2021 - Apr 26th, 2021 May 16th, 2022 - May 22nd, 2022 May 15th, 2023 - May 21st, 2023 What's the official website? Official Site Tagged as Items & Things Stationery What are the hashtags? #StationeryWeek #NationalStationeryWeek Have we missed something? Calling all stationery lovers, it’s time to fill your pencil cases, sharpen those pencils, invest in a new notebook, and get ready to celebrate National Stationery Week in style this April. National Stationery Week is the annual campaign designed to celebrate all things stationery-related and encourage people from across the globe to spend time practicing their handwriting and put pen to paper. National Stationery Week is the ideal time to celebrate your go-to pieces of stationery, and celebrate your passion for all things stationery, from coloring pencils and ballpoint pens to notebooks and planners. Learn about National Stationery W