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Remember Me Thursday (September 28th, 2023)

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Quick facts When is it? September 27th, 2018 September 26th, 2019 September 24th, 2020 September 23rd, 2021 September 22nd, 2022 September 28th, 2023 September 26th, 2024 September 25th, 2025 September 24th, 2026 What's the date pattern? Fourth Thursday of September What's the official website? Official Site What's the hashtag? #RememberMeThursday When was it founded? September 26, 2013 Who founded it? Mike Arms, President and CEO of Helen Woodward Animal Center Have we missed something? Adopted Pet s are the best Pet s you can have. Most adoptable Pet s come from loving homes that simply cannot care for them anymore. Or, they are strays who’ve been on their own without the loving care they deserve. Josh Duhamel The adoption of an animal into a family can be a life-changing decision for a person, but more so for the animal that has been anxiously waiting for a new home. Animal adoptions are important for many reasons and because many animals get left be

International Panic Day (June 18th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every June 18th Tagged as Hobbies & Activities What are the hashtags? #PanicDay #InternationalPanicDay Have we missed something? Overworked? Underpaid? So stressed that the cat has moved in with a neighbor? International Panic Day is just what’s needed to try to return to some semblance of normality. Not to be confused with International Picnic Day – which albeit confusingly is celebrated on the same day – this is the one day of the year when it is (almost) considered okay to go postal on whatever it is that causes the most stress in life. History of International Panic Day Begun as sort of a ‘mock’ holiday, this idea was put together with the intention of offering a day to shake off the natural state of panic in the lives of many people today. It is a day to sit back, relax and try to let some of that stress and panic melt away. Although it might be a ‘fun’ little way to address it, panic is a serious topic. In fact, panic disorder is

National No Excuses Day (September 27th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every September 27th Tagged as Attitudes & Emotions Life & Living What's the hashtag? #NationalNoExcusesDay Have we missed something? “I need to wash my hair.” “I have a headache.” “My Pet fish is feeling stressed out and needs me to stay home.” Sure, sometimes these things are really happening, but oftentimes they are simply excuses that are made up to keep people isolated and alone. It’s time to set aside those excuses, get out of the house and join in on some super fun times with friends or family. It’s time for National No Excuses Day! History of National No Excuses Day Founded by the Canadian organization, SCENE, National No Excuses Day is meant to promote social interaction among people. Instead of letting those worries get the best of you, get out of the house and be social. Rather than opting to stay in, No Excuses Day is the time to join in with some friends to watch a movie, go out to dinner, take in a live mus

World Tourism Day (September 27th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every September 27th What's the hashtag? #WorldTourismDay Have we missed something? Travel has been said to broaden the mind, exploring the world and seeing the broad vistas and cultures that the people of the world offer. Tourism can describe travel for pleasure both foreign and domestic, and has been happening as long as long as mankind. World Tourism Day is your opportunity to broad your own world a little, find a location you’ve always wanted to make time to visit, and finally, get around to making time to do it. So find your inner traveler and get out there and experience the places you’ve always wanted to see. Learn about World Tourism Day Tourism expects to grow at a rate of three percent per year until 2030, and this is a trend that we can only see growing and growing beyond that. This growth can be attributed to a number of different reasons. This includes growing middle classes around the world and a reduction in the price

Real Food Day (June 19th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every June 19th What's the official website? Official Site Tagged as Food & Drink What's the hashtag? #RealFoodDay When was it founded? 2019 Who founded it? Sam Feltham, Director of The Public Health Collaboration Have we missed something? Does anything look as good as a table heaped with real healthy food? From glistening greens to delectable dried fruits, there’s nothing better than getting your five a day while having a delicious meal as part of the deal. Potentially the best thing about real food is that you can do more than simply eat a plate of veggies to have a healthy meal. Healthy food ingredients can turn into some firm fakeaway favorites, from homemade pizzas to a twist on your staple weekly Chinese. If you’re looking to make some healthier food choices, Real Food Day is the perfect day for you. Enjoy a healthier lifestyle while still stuffing your face with mouth-watering real food dishes. Learn about Real Food Day

National Dumpling Day (September 26th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every September 26th Tagged as Food & Drink What's the hashtag? #NationalDumplingDay Have we missed something? Celebrate the joy and deliciousness of everything related to these tasty little balls of dough with National Dumpling Day! History of National Dumpling Day When people think of dumplings, their minds may conjure up a variety of images depending on where they hail from. Chinese filled dumplings such as dim sum or bao (which are steamed instead of boiled) might be what comes to mind. Other people might think of dumplings that are in soup, while still others might have their mouths watering of Czech dumplings that seem more like a slice of bread than a dumpling. The origination of dumplings in China was probably by a medical practitioner during the Eastern Han Dynasty which lasted from around 200 BC to 200 AD. Not long after, the first written recipe for dumplings seems to have appeared in Roman culture in a cookery manusc

National American Eagle Day (June 20th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every June 20th Tagged as Birds Countries & Cultures What are the hashtags? #AmericanEagleDay #NationalAmericanEagleDay Have we missed something? Last night, once again, I had a dream About an eagle in the blue, And just like all the other dreams, Right above my head it flew. In every dream of it I had, It landed somewhere close by, And each time, I was so excited For the beauty that caught my eye. Stacy Smith – Majestic Dreams The Bald Eagle, also known colloquially as the American Eagle, has long stood as a symbol of freedom and liberty in a country formed in its pursuit. This creature was chosen for the strength and beauty of its form and its longevity in the wild. They are strong protectors of their nests and are native to the country it represents. National American Eagle Day celebrates this majestic bird and its place in its country’s History , and how it came to be the symbol of what was once considered the greatest nation on Eart

National Vanilla Milkshake Day (June 20th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every June 20th What are the hashtags? #VanillaMilk shake Day #NationalVanillaMilk shake Day Have we missed something? On a hot, sweaty day, it’s absolutely impossible to go wrong with a creamy milk shake to get cooled down and sugared up. One of the world’s most indulgent beverages, the humble milkshake can be found in hundreds of iterations – and today, it’s the sweet and simple vanilla milkshake that is getting all of the attention. Whether people like their milkshakes creamy or smooth, with whipped cream or mixed up with a pile of candy, with fruit or just as a plain Jane shake, this day offers the perfect excuse to have a sip or two of this delicious dairy drink! It’s time to celebrate National Vanilla Milk shake Day! History of National Vanilla Milkshake Day Vanilla has been a flavoring of choice for sweet treats for hundreds of years. And it has been one of the standard go-to flavors for many ice cream and dairy manufacturers,

International Yoga Day (June 21st)

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Quick facts When is it? Every June 21st What's the official website? un.org/en/observances/yoga-day Tagged as Body & Health Life & Living Relaxation Sport & Fitness What are the hashtags? #YogaDay #InternationalYogaDay Who founded it? The United Nations Have we missed something? People have different ways of relaxing, some of them Health ier than others. Some people drink a glass of wine, some doze off in front of the TV, and some people prefer physical pursuits. One of the best and oldest ways to release the tension building up in both the body and the mind is practicing yoga. The benefits of practicing yoga, such as mastering countless techniques of controlling the body and the mind, have been widely recognized by the Western world for years, and International Yoga Day aims to continue to inform people how much dedicating a bit of time to the art of yoga can improve their lives. It is not just a physical practice, but also a mental one, with many

Make Music Day (June 21st)

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Quick facts When is it? Every June 21st What's the official website? makemusicday.org It's also known as... World Day of Music Tagged as Hobbies & Activities Music What are the hashtags? #MakeMusicDay #WorldDayofMusic When was it founded? 1982 Who founded it? Jack Lang Have we missed something? It’s hard to imagine any culture where music doesn’t play a vital role in the lives of the people! From singing to musical instruments, music has been around throughout most of human History . Music has been used throughout the years as a form of art to express all sorts of feelings, whether those of love, angst, political unrest, rebellion and so much more.  The benefits of music for the human soul are intangible, but they are also immense. Music opens up new worlds for people. It can be used to tell stories, to inspire, or even just to help people relax. On Make Music Day, people all around the world come together to celebrate the incredible power of music!

Za'atar Day (September 23rd)

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Quick facts When is it? Every September 23rd What's the official website? yourlebanon.com/zaatarday What's the hashtag? #ZaatarDay When was it founded? September 23, 2019 Who founded it? YourLebanon.com Have we missed something? You may never have heard of the word ‘Za’atar’ before, but we think it’s time that you definitely get to know it! This is a term that is used to describe a culinary herb. It is also used to describe a spice blend that people use as a condiment, especially in Middle Eastern cuisines, containing the herb itself, as well as salt, dried sumac, toasted sesame seeds, and other spices. Is your mouth watering yet? It certainly adds heaps of flavor to any sort of meal! You pronounce Za’atar as zah-tar. It is a type of wild thyme, which is native to the Middle Eastern and Levantine Region. It is used to make the Za’atar blend, which we touched upon in the introduction. It is probably one of the world’s most versatile spices and condiments. Th

Native American Day (September 22nd, 2023)

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Quick facts When is it? September 23rd, 2011 September 28th, 2012 September 27th, 2013 September 26th, 2014 September 25th, 2015 September 23rd, 2016 September 22nd, 2017 September 28th, 2018 September 27th, 2019 September 25th, 2020 September 24th, 2021 September 23rd, 2022 September 22nd, 2023 September 27th, 2024 September 26th, 2025 What's the date pattern? Fourth Friday in September It's also known as... Native American Day (California) Tagged as Countries & Cultures What are the hashtags? #NativeAmericanDay #NativeAmericanDayCalifornia When was it founded? 1968 Who founded it? President Ronald Reagan Have we missed something? Native Americans have been a part of the American tradition even before the United States began. However, due to hundreds of years of persecution, much isn’t left of the neighboring tribes and many have integrated into modern society. Those still in touch with their culture, however, will remember these events and want people