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National Espresso Day (November 23rd)

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Quick facts When is it? Every November 23rd Tagged as Coffee Food & Drink What's the hashtag? #NationalEspressoDay Have we missed something? The voodoo priest and all his powders were as nothing compared to espresso, cappuccino, and mocha, which are stronger than all the religions of the world combined, and perhaps stronger than the human soul itself. Mark Helprin Rich and powerful, espresso is a fantastic boost to the day and a go-to for coffee drinkers who are looking for a way to get through those long hard days (and, perhaps, nights). A shot of espresso is a refinement of coffee, distilled down to its most potent elements and delivered in special cups that should have a warning label that reads “High Vibration and Caffeine Jitters Ahead”! National Espresso Day is a delightful day to celebrate the History of this delicious and powerful solution to an otherwise dreary day. Get ready for National Espresso Day! History of National Espresso Day In Tu...

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting (November 29th, 2023)

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Quick facts When is it? November 29th, 2017 November 28th, 2018 December 4th, 2019 December 2nd, 2020 December 1st, 2021 November 30th, 2022 November 29th, 2023 What's the official website? Official Site Tagged as Architecture & Buildings Items & Things What's the hashtag? #RockefellerCenterChristmasTreeLighting Have we missed something? I believe that love is the greatest thing in the world; that it alone can overcome hate; that right can and will triumph over might. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Lighting up your Christmas tree during the winter holidays is an American pastime. One special part of the Christmas season is the lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. It brings people together and creates beautiful moments for the people and tourists of New York City. As part of the Christmas tradition, the Rockefeller Center has a long History of joy, prosperity, and success throughout. Let’s learn more about what the lighting ceremony of the...

International ESG Day (November 30th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every November 30th What's the official website? the-esg-institute.org/international-esg-day Tagged as Life & Living Nature & Environment What's the hashtag? #InternationalESGDay Have we missed something? Make the most out of the opportunities available to invest in a better world and celebrate a sustainable future by getting connected and participating in International Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Day!  History of International ESG Day “ESG” is a term that started to be used in 2006 when the United Nations was developing plans and principles for investing responsibly. Since that time, ESG has become a standard by which organizations, government agencies and companies can evaluate their impact on the world, including how well they operate on a sustainable level. In an effort to raise awareness about these global issues, International ESG Day was established to act as a reminder and motivator to raise the ba...

St. Andrew's Day (November 30th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every November 30th Tagged as Countries & Cultures Famous People Historical Interest Religion & Belief What's the hashtag? #StAndrewsDay Have we missed something? A national holiday in Scotland that is celebrated on November 30th, St. Andrew’s Day is the feast day of Saint Andrew, who was one of Jesus’s apostles and is the patron saint of Scotland. St. Andrew’s Day is an opportunity for people in Scotland to celebrate their heritage and culture, and it is marked with various cultural and social events. Some people also observe St. Andrew’s Day by attending church services or by joining in community activities. History of St. Andrew’s Day Saint Andrew, also known as Andrew the Apostle, was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and the brother of Pet er. According to the New Testament, Andrew was a fisherman from Bethsaida, a town on the Sea of Galilee, and he was called to be a disciple of Jesus along...

Isdal Woman Day (November 29th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every November 29th What's the hashtag? #IsdalWomanDay When was it founded? 2019 Who founded it? Members of the 'Death in Ice Valley' Facebook group Have we missed something? Isdal Woman Day has been invented to provide us with a day so that we can pay tribute to and remember those who have died in disputed circumstances or Mysterious ly, especially people who have died in circumstances that have meant that their remains have not been able to be identified. This means that their fates are unknown. Of course, dealing with the death of a loved one can be traumatic and incredibly upsetting. This is only made worse when you don’t know what has happened to the person you love. On this date, we spare a thought and pay tribute to all of the people who have died in Mysterious circumstances, as well as their family members and loved ones who have been impacted by this. History Of Isdal Woman Day The reason why Isdal Woman Day takes p...

National Square Dancing Day (November 29th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every November 29th Tagged as Dance Hobbies & Activities What's the hashtag? #NationalSquareDancingDay Have we missed something? National Square Dancing Day exists to celebrate the square dance form of folk dancing, and is a great excuse to get out and “Dosey Do”. This fun, Health y and simple form of dance with a long History definitely deserves a holiday all of its own, and it has one! Learn about Square Dance Day To understand the importance of Square Dance Day, you first need to learn about the square dance itself! This is a type of dance that involves eight people in total who are split up into four different couples. Each couple is arranged into a square, with one couple at each side, facing the middle of the square. This dance has progressed a lot throughout History and it is popular in many different parts of the world. These dances were first documented back in the 16th century in England. However, they were also popu...

Package Protection Day (November 29th, 2023)

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Quick facts When is it? December 4th, 2013 December 3rd, 2014 December 2nd, 2015 November 30th, 2016 November 29th, 2017 November 28th, 2018 December 4th, 2019 December 2nd, 2020 December 1st, 2021 November 30th, 2022 November 29th, 2023 December 4th, 2024 December 3rd, 2025 What's the date pattern? Wednesday after Thanksgiving Tagged as Items & Things What's the hashtag? #PackageProtectionDay Have we missed something? During the holidays, it can be difficult to pay attention to all the tiny details that happen and when you have an important package that needs to be delivered, you can’t risk it going astray. That’s why there’s a holiday called Package Protection Day, a day dedicated to keeping all of your online orders and gifts safe from package theft. Package theft is not entirely as heard of as credit card theft is, but this holiday aims to show the importance of keeping your mail package orders safe and secure from thieves. If you are curious about ho...

National Day of Mourning (November 23rd, 2023)

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Quick facts When is it? November 23rd, 2017 November 22nd, 2018 November 28th, 2019 November 26th, 2020 November 25th, 2021 November 24th, 2022 November 23rd, 2023 November 28th, 2024 November 27th, 2025 November 26th, 2026 What's the date pattern? Fourth Thursday of November Tagged as Countries & Cultures Historical Interest What's the hashtag? #NationalDayofMourning Have we missed something? United States history dictates the vast amounts of immigration and colonization that exceeded European Imperialism. However, Native Americans who have suffered at the loss of their homelands recognize this mourning. So, since 1970, participants have created an annual protest called the National Day of Mourning to honor Native ancestors and their struggles to survive today. While the holiday coincides with Thanksgiving, the goal of this day is to educate people about Native American History . History of National Day of Mourning While the story of Thanksgiving ...

National Day of Listening (November 24th, 2023)

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Quick facts When is it? November 23rd, 2018 November 29th, 2019 November 27th, 2020 November 26th, 2021 November 25th, 2022 November 24th, 2023 November 29th, 2024 November 28th, 2025 November 27th, 2026 What's the date pattern? Day after Thanksgiving Tagged as Attitudes & Emotions Helping Others Life & Living What's the hashtag? #NationalDayofListening When was it founded? 2008 Who founded it? StoryCorps Have we missed something? Were there ever people in your life that you wanted to know about but never got the chance to? National Day of Listening is all about giving the time for other people to share stories about themselves. Part of our humanity is about stories and being able to understand one another, and this day allows people to do just that. History of National Day of Listening This unofficial holiday was started back in 2008 by StoryCorps, a non-profit organization whose mission is to record, preserve, and share the stories of America...

Black Friday (November 24th, 2023)

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Quick facts When is it? November 24th, 2017 November 23rd, 2018 November 29th, 2019 November 27th, 2020 November 26th, 2021 November 25th, 2022 November 24th, 2023 November 29th, 2024 November 28th, 2025 What's the date pattern? Day after Thanksgiving Tagged as Hobbies & Activities Shopping What's the hashtag? #BlackFriday Have we missed something? Black Friday has always been the epitome of American consumerism, but it did not start out that way. These days it’s all about shopping, where retailers make huge cuts in their prices and open their doors at extremely early hours for those who love to camp outside. People lining up to be the first is the whole idea behind Black Friday, so let’s learn more about it! History of Black Friday Black Friday has had a long History than its shopping holiday counterparts, as it has been regarded as the beginning of the Christmas holiday season since 1952 when the idea of shopping for Christmas gifts ahead of time...

National Sardines Day (November 24th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every November 24th Tagged as Fish Food & Drink What's the hashtag? #NationalSardinesDay Have we missed something? Life is rather like a tin of sardines – we’re all of us looking for the key. Alan Bennett Most people have heard of sardines, and the general opinion of them is that they’re gross. Oddly, it’s also generally true that most people have never tried, or in some cases, encounter them. If you’ve never faced sardines, you may be surprised that they find their way into places you’ve never imagined. As an amazing source of B12 and Omega Fatty Acids, turning your nose up at sardines could be preventing you from enjoying a delicious addition to your meal. Sardine Day is your opportunity to learn about these little fish and how you may already have been enjoying them without knowing. History of National Sardines Day Sardines originally got their name from the Mediterranean Island of Sardinia. The English got this term...

National Bavarian Cream Pie Day (November 27th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every November 27th Tagged as Dessert Food & Drink What's the hashtag? #NationalBavarianCreamPieDay Have we missed something? Love pie? Well, this is the day for you. This day is National Bavarian Cream Pie Day, a day dedicated to the invention of Bavarian cream and how it has become one of the most popular desserts out there alongside tiramisu and baklava. Read more to learn about its long History throughout the middle ages and see how it became what it is today. History of National Bavarian Cream Pie Day Bavarian cream is believed to have been around since the middle ages. Its origin is believed to have been during the 17th and 18th century when French chefs cooked for the Wittelsbach princes, a German family that ruled Bavaria from the 12th century until 1918. Marie-Antonie Careme, a French chef that created the “high art” of French cooking and was considered to be one of the first Celebrity chefs in Europe. He is also beli...

Pins And Needles Day (November 27th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every November 27th Tagged as Historical Interest Hobbies & Activities What's the hashtag? #PinsAndNeedlesDay Have we missed something? Pins and Needles Day might not have its origins in what you think! Though when we say ‘pins and needles’ today, you’ll think of that tingly feeling you get when your leg goes to sleep, the original Pins and Needles Day started up in 1937 to commemorate the opening of the pro-Labor musical play of the same name on Broadway. The production would eventually have a massive 1108 performance run, but its namesake day has grown to mean something else entirely. History of Pins and Needles Day The Broadway Play was produced by the International Ladies Garment Workers’ Union, and told the story of a group of workers holding down a job during the American Labor movement. It first graced the stage from 1937 to 1940, but did appear again in 1978 and appeared on London stages as recently as 2010. The cast of...