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National May Ray Day (May 19th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every May 19th Tagged as Nature & Environment What are the hashtags? #MayRayDay #NationalMayRayDay Have we missed something? There’s a saying that goes “April Showers bring May Flowers” that talks about the natural turning of the seasons and how the wonderful spring rains. Each year this turning of the page comes about bringing the awakening rains of early spring, and then the comfortably warmth and rich smells of May bursting into flowers. Unless you’re in New York, where sometimes it decides that May is a perfectly acceptable month to snow in, but that’s another matter. National May Ray Day celebrates this turning of the seasons, and encourages you to get out and enjoy it! History of National May Ray Day The History of National May Ray Day is as old as the wheel of the year, turning through season after season for time out of mind. It has meant a great deal to many people and cultures as the ages past, being an indicator for when

National Bike to Work Day (May 19th, 2023)

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Quick facts When is it? May 20th, 2011 May 18th, 2012 May 17th, 2013 May 16th, 2014 May 15th, 2015 May 20th, 2016 May 19th, 2017 May 18th, 2018 May 17th, 2019 May 15th, 2020 May 21st, 2021 May 20th, 2022 May 19th, 2023 May 17th, 2024 May 21st, 2025 What's the date pattern? Third Friday of May Tagged as Transport What are the hashtags? #BiketoWorkDay #NationalBiketoWorkDay Have we missed something? People always say they are going to do it every year – stop being so sedentary, get more active, start being a little bit more Health -conscious and take better care of themselves and the environment. Then the dreaded January 2nd comes. Now there’s no reason to let those New Year’s Resolutions fall by the wayside! Sure, it’s May, but the New Year includes the whole year. With the weather turning warmer and the rain starting to abate, maybe now is the perfect time to start acting on that whole ‘less sedentary’ thing and get off the couch (or out from behind the steeri

National Devil’s Food Cake Day (May 19th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every May 19th Tagged as Dessert Food & Drink What are the hashtags? #Devil’sFoodCakeDay #NationalDevil’sFoodCakeDay When was it founded? 2004 Have we missed something? Deep rich chocolate cake made with melted squares of chocolate and a cup of coffee baked in? Yes, please! National Devil’s Food Cake Day is here to show respect and appreciation for this incredibly satisfying dessert that has been delighting families for more than a century. History of National Devil’s Food Cake Day Invented in the United States in the early 1900s, Devil’s Food Cake is a moist and rich chocolate cake made with layers and typically covered in chocolate frosting. The first printed record of a Devil’s Food Cake recipe can be found in an American coo KBO ok dating back to 1905. The name, Devil’s Food, comes from the fact that it is very dark and rich, containing more chocolate than a regular chocolate cake might. A chocolate cake this rich could almost

International Virtual Assistants Day (May 19th, 2023)

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Quick facts When is it? May 17th, 2013 May 16th, 2014 May 15th, 2015 May 20th, 2016 May 19th, 2017 May 18th, 2018 May 17th, 2019 May 15th, 2020 May 21st, 2021 May 20th, 2022 May 19th, 2023 May 17th, 2024 May 16th, 2025 May 15th, 2026 What's the date pattern? Third Friday of May Tagged as Administrators Jobs & Professions Science & Technology What are the hashtags? #VirtualAssistantsDay #InternationalVirtualAssistantsDay Have we missed something? Virtual assistants are individuals who mostly work on a freelance basis to deliver managerial, administrative and personal assistance related services to clients. They offer support to clients and Business owners who need a bit of help but don’t need to hire a person to stay in an office or do their work in person.  International Virtual Assistants Day is here to raise awareness for the plight of these work-from-home professionals and show appreciation for them! History of International Virtual Assistants

Plant a Lemon Tree Day (May 20th, 2023)

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Quick facts When is it? May 16th, 2015 May 21st, 2016 May 20th, 2017 May 19th, 2018 May 18th, 2019 May 16th, 2020 May 15th, 2021 May 21st, 2022 May 20th, 2023 May 18th, 2024 May 17th, 2025 What's the date pattern? Third Saturday of May Tagged as Food & Drink Gardening Hobbies & Activities What's the hashtag? #PlantaLemonTreeDay Have we missed something? If life gives you lemons, don’t settle for simply making lemonade – make a glorious scene at a lemonade stand. Elizabeth Gilbert Lemons are fantastic! They’re used in making some delightful beverages (lemonade, pink lemonade, raspberry lemonade, ok… You’re probably seeing a theme here.), and are also used in some of the most powerful cleaners on the market. On top of that, they smell absolutely fantastic! Plant A Lemon Tree Day encourages you to plant a lemon tree in your neighborhood (or in a greenhouse if you’re in a cold climate) so that everyone can share the glories of a public lemon tree! Hi

Rapture Party Day (May 21st)

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Quick facts When is it? Every May 21st Tagged as Hobbies & Activities What's the hashtag? #RapturePartyDay Have we missed something? The Rapture may not have seemed like a joking matter or much of a reason to have a party time for the people who believed it would happen back in 2011, and it’s easy understand why. Imagine believing that 200 million people all over the globe suddenly get sucked up into the sky without a word of warning, amid horrific earthquakes of unprecedented magnitude and relentless plagues–that’s kind of scary, isn’t it? Luckily, the predictions turned out to be completely false. But why let the opportunity to celebrate not having been annihilated go to waste? If the survival of the human race is not an occasion for celebration, what is? So what are you waiting for? Time to throw a Rapture Day Party! The History of Rapture Day Billions of people the world over, mainly Christians, Muslims and Jews, believe that God will end the world

Aviation Maintenance Technician Day (May 24th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every May 24th What's the official website? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aviation_Maintenance_Technician_Day Tagged as Jobs & Professions What's the hashtag? #AviationMaintenanceTechnicianDay Who founded it? PEMCO World Air Services Have we missed something? The world of aircraft is an exciting aspect of man’s History towards the skies. If we didn’t have our mechanics working behind the scenes, then flight wouldn’t have become as popular as it has in the past century. The Wright Brother may take all the fame, but it’s the people in the background that truly make it all possible. So, Aviation Maintenance Technician Day exists to give recognition for their efforts in keeping flight a possibility. Let’s appreciate our technicians and learn about this awesome day! History of Aviation Maintenance Technician Day In 2001, the Federal Aviation Administration officially declared the holiday to honor the effort and innovation of Charles Edwar

National Escargot Day (May 24th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every May 24th Tagged as Animals What are the hashtags? #EscargotDay #NationalEscargotDay Have we missed something? French for edible snails, Escargot is believed to have been the first Animals to be farmed by man. Archaeological evidence has left traces of this type of heliciculture going back thousands of years. Escargot, or cooked land snails, are now consumed across the whole of what used to be the Roman Empire. Snails are an excellent form of protein, tasty, low in fat, and (since they can’t run very fast) they’re probably pretty easy to catch! National Escargot Day is the day when it’s time to put this small but important dish into the spotlight. History of National Escargot Day These flavorsome gastropods are classically served grilled, in their shells, smothered in garlic butter. They are served with a metal pick that is used to hook the meat out with and into the mouth. Although not enjoyed in all parts of the world, escargot is

National Paper Airplane Day (May 26th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every May 26th What's the official website? Official Site Tagged as Hobbies & Activities Toys & Game s What are the hashtags? #PaperAir plane Day #NationalPaperAir plane Day Have we missed something? Every day, there are hundreds of people all over the world who are showing Wilbur and Orville Wright that their feat of creating an air plane wasn’t really all THAT impressive. After all, all it takes is a simple piece of paper and a few clever folds, and you can create an air plane all on your own as well! National Paper Air plane Day celebrates this humble bit of aeronautics and reminds us of the role it played in our youth, and can still play in our present. Children and adults alike can enjoy making and playing with paper airplanes. There’s something magical in being able to make a piece of paper fly through the air, mimicking that of a real airplane. It’s a fun and enjoyable way to acknowledge all the amazing aspects an airpl

Menstrual Hygiene Day (May 28th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every May 28th Tagged as Body & Health Life & Living What's the hashtag? #MenstrualHygieneDay Who founded it? WASH...German based NGO Have we missed something? For a disturbingly large amount of the world’s female population, the few days a month of the menses are ‘a time of shame’. Menstruation is a natural process in which blood which was created by the body to cushion an egg is flushed from the body if the owner of the said egg does not become pregnant. It is a normal action which millions of women across the world experience, and this day seeks to remove any taboo associated with it. After all, the body’s process which allows for the conception of children should be celebrated, surely? History of Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Day Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Day was created by the German-based organization NGO WASH United as recently as 2014. The day was created to normalize the action of menstruation and the importance of

National Hamburger Day (May 28th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every May 28th Tagged as Bread Food & Drink Meat What are the hashtags? #HamburgerDay #NationalHamburgerDay Have we missed something? Man who invented the hamburger was smart; Man who invented the cheeseburger was a genius. Matthew McConaughey Let’s face it; there isn’t anything in the world quite so delightful as your first bite of a rich, juicy ham burger . Don’t believe us? One of the first popular vegan-faux-meats? The Veggie Burger. Even vegetarians couldn’t resist the taste of a tasty burger ; they had to create an alternative so that they wouldn’t have to leave all that was good and right about the world in the past. National Ham burger Day celebrates the History of this most irresistible of sandwiches. But why are ham burger s so amazing? Well, it’s clever really, it matters not who you are, there will be some form of burger for you. Unlike some popular dishes where you just get what you get, a ham burger can be designed an

Amnesty International Day (May 28th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every May 28th Tagged as Charity Hobbies & Activities What are the hashtags? #AmnestyDay #AmnestyInternationalDay Have we missed something? To Deny People Their Human Rights Is To Challenge Their Very Humanity. Nelson Mandela Human rights have been a hot topic in local and international Politics since the 1960’s. Whether fighting for the right to marry the person of our choice or to end abuses like child labor all over the globe, Amnesty International has been in the trenches trying to make the world a better place. Amnesty International Day works to promote human rights and raise awareness of their abuses and how our choices affect them every day. Learn about Amnesty International Day This event calls upon everyone – no matter their nationality, culture, or race – to rise up and get involved in a number of different events that are going on around the world to protect human rights. Amnesty’s involved in a whole host of issues conc