The day after the MLB All-Star Game is the only day with no live TV sports in the US. The ESPY Awards take place on this day since 2002. The first MLB All-Star Game was in 1933 and Willie Mays is considered the greatest player. Only 22 rookies have started in the game. The day […]
Free Comic Book Day is an annual event where participating comic shops give out select issues of comics for free to promote the genre to new readers and thank longtime consumers. The event is organized by Diamond Comic Distributors and occurs on the first Saturday in May. While some criticize the event for focusing on […]
Independence Day is celebrated in many countries to commemorate the rejection of an occupier and the birth of a new and free nation. In the US, it is celebrated on July 4th with fireworks, parades, and picnics. India celebrates on August 15th with flag displays and feasts. Israel celebrates on Yom Ha’atzmaut with barbecues, family […]
Dyngus Day is a Polish holiday celebrated on Easter Monday, where males douse females with water and females take revenge on Tuesday by dousing men. The holiday dates back to the baptism of Polish prince Mieszko I and is intended as a fun holiday after Lent. It is also associated with a legend about a […]
Day of the Dead, originally a pagan celebration, is now celebrated on November 1st and is a festive holiday in Mexico where people deliver special meals to cemeteries for the dead. Other countries have their own customs to remember the deceased. While Halloween now brings to mind trick-or-treating and fancy costumes, the celebration was originally […]
May Day is a global holiday celebrated by various groups, including pagans, Christians, and labor activists. Originally a pagan festival called Beltane, it celebrated fertility and the end of winter with bonfires, dancing, and livestock blessings. Christianity attempted to suppress these celebrations and transformed the day into a celebration of Mary. Labor activists commemorate the […]
A duvet day is a type of employment benefit that allows employees to take a day off without prior notice or justification. It is often included in employee contracts and is considered part of the overall benefits package. It is recommended to use these days judiciously and space them out. A duvet day is a […]
Bastille Day is a French national holiday celebrated on July 14th, commemorating the 1789 storming of the Bastille prison and the birth of the French Republic. Celebrations include parades, fireworks, and parties, and the French flag is prominently displayed. The holiday is also known as Fete Nationale and 14 Juillet. The Tour de France coincides […]
Salon and spa can refer to a variety of facilities, with spas offering body and skin treatments and salons focusing on hair and nails. Clients should research services offered, including massages, facials, and hair and nail treatments, to find the right installation. Bundled services can offer discounted prices, and these facilities are easily accessible for […]
Earth Day is an annual event celebrated globally to promote environmentally healthy practices. It is celebrated on April 22 or during the vernal equinox. Early celebrations focused on highlighting environmental problems, while modern celebrations focus on progress made in research and education on sustainable living. Earth Day has become widely known, with more nations and […]
Canada Day, celebrated on July 1, marks the union of British North American provinces into a nation called Canada in 1867. The holiday was officially established in 1879 as “Dominion Day” and later renamed. Celebrations have declined in popularity but include parades, concerts, and fireworks. The holiday is a chance for Canadians to rest and […]
Armistice Day is a holiday on November 11 to commemorate the end of World War I and honor armed forces. It started in England and is celebrated in Canada, France, Belgium, Australia, and New Zealand. The armistice ended the fighting on the Western Front and was ratified at the eleventh hour on the eleventh day […]
Family Day is a holiday celebrated in several countries and provinces, including South Africa, Australian Capital Territory, and Alberta, Ontario, and Saskatchewan in Canada. It recognizes the hard work of people and provides an opportunity for families to come together. The origin of the Alberta holiday has a significant backstory, and Manitoba celebrates Louis Riel […]
On December 7, 1941, Japan attacked the United States, despite ongoing diplomatic negotiations. The attack caused damage to US naval and military forces and resulted in many American lives lost. Japan also attacked other areas in the Pacific. President Roosevelt declared war and vowed to defend the nation. “Yesterday, December 7, 1941 – a date […]
The annual tradition of using Punxsutawney Phil to predict the weather on Groundhog Day has only been accurate 39% of the time since 1887, according to the Stormfax Weather Almanac. Weather Underground meteorologist Tim Roche says this is worse than a climate forecast, but experienced meteorologists are often wrong too. Groundhog Day dates back to […]
California Coastal Cleanup Day is an annual event where tens of thousands of volunteers clean up trash from beaches across California to improve the marine environment. It is the largest garbage collection and takes place on the third Saturday in September. The Coastal Commission provides bags, gloves, and tools to volunteers, and the program educates […]
Citizenship Day is celebrated on September 17th to honor those who have become American citizens. It coincides with the signing of the US Constitution in 1787 and is also the first day of Constitution Week. The holiday was established in 1952 and schools and agencies celebrate it through various activities. Naturalization ceremonies are also held […]
Columbus Day celebrates Christopher Columbus’s arrival in the New World on October 12, 1492. It became a US national holiday in 1937 and is celebrated worldwide. Columbus set sail to find a new trade route to Asia, but instead discovered the Bahamas and founded the first Spanish colony in the New World. Columbus Day is […]
Boss Day is a holiday that originated in the US in 1958 to improve relationships between bosses and employees. It is celebrated on October 16 and involves small tokens of appreciation, such as cards, flowers, and gift certificates. The holiday is observed around the world and recognizes the importance of boss-employee relationships. Boss Day, also […]
Sweetest Day, similar to Valentine’s Day, was created by Herbert Birch Kingston in 1922 to show love and care to those who are overlooked by society, especially disadvantaged children. It is celebrated on the third Saturday in October in the northeastern region of the United States, and people distribute candy or small gifts to those […]
