National Special Education Day is December 2 of every year. It marks the anniversary of our nation’s first federal special education law, the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, which President Gerald Ford signed on December 2, 1975.

While the origin of National Cookie Day is currently unknown, the history of the cookie is a well documented fact. Cookies were invented during the seventh century in Persia. Right around the time that sugar became a common resource in that region. It then spread throughout Europe thanks to the ...

Sacher Torte Day encourages us to enjoy our cake on December 5th. Actually, enjoy a torte, and you will be enjoying a type of cake. Sacher Torte, also known as Sachertorte, is a unique type of chocolate cake. Austrian Franz Sacher invented it in 1832. Vienna considers the Sachertorte one ...

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, also referred to as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day or Pearl Harbor Day, is observed annually in the United States on December 7, to remember and honor the 2,403 Americans who were killed in the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on December 7, ...

As we watch cotton candy come out of the machine, we wonder how it's made. However, once we take a bite, our next question becomes: who do I thank for this? The history of spun candies actually dates back centuries, all the way to Renaissance Italy. Chefs learned to melt ...

All Jewish holy days begin the previous day at sundown, Hanukkah is a Jewish festival commemorating the recovery of Jerusalem and subsequent rededication of the Second Temple at the beginning of the Maccabean revolt against the Seleucid Empire in the 2nd century BCE. It is also known as the Festival ...

The Immaculate Conception is a doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church that states that the Virgin Mary was free of original sin from the moment of her conception. First debated by medieval theologians, it proved so controversial that it did not become part of official Catholic teaching until 1854, when ...

Brownie is one of the best-known desserts worldwide, which started to get famous in the early 20th century. Nobody knows when exactly the brownies were invented and where. Here are some historical facts associated with National Brownie Day, which will blow your mind. Palmer House Hotel gets the credit when ...

Try as we might, we just couldn’t find the original of National Pastry Day, so we thought that we’d research the origins of pastries themselves. This sweet dessert can be traced back to Ancient Egypt thousands of years ago. These early pastries weren’t sweet, however, they were more of a ...

Human Rights Day is an international United Nations holiday commemorated on December 10. This day aims at spreading awareness about Human Rights across the world, and encouraging people to stand up and fight for their rights, regardless of where they are from. It also celebrates the anniversary of the adoption ...

We can’t discuss the history of National Poinsettia Day without first taking a few moments to talk about the history of the plant—at least, it’s the history of being a part of the Christmas season. According to legend, a little girl in 16th century Mexico wanted to celebrate Jesus Christ’s ...

The December 2023 New Moon is called the New Cold Moon. It will occur on Tuesday December 12th, 2023 6:32 PM ET or 11:32 PM UTC. This is the 12th and last new moon in this year. It is the last new moon of the 2023 Autumn season. The Winter Solstice ...

Why National Day Of The Horse? The Majestic Beast with thundering hooves riding across the sunset has captured all our imaginations from a very early age. Horses known for their elegance, strength, and speed have been knit into the fabric of human history since its domestication. Evidence of Horse domestication ...

Observed on December 14th annually, Monkey Day is an unofficial international holiday. The purpose of this holiday is to celebrate monkeys, and other non-human primates such as lemurs, apes, and tarsiers. It’s known by its other name, International Monkey Day, and is often used as a day for animal care ...

Underdog Day is a holiday that falls on third Friday in December every year. It’s a day on which people are encouraged to sing the praises of those people who fought impossible odds to become unlikely heroes. It doesn’t matter if the underdog is an athlete, a politician, or someone ...

nyone who is a fan of the sweet syrup that’s usually applied to the top of pancakes and waffles is going to love National Maple Syrup Day. This holiday falls on December 17th every year and celebrates the sweet gooey stuff that comes out of maple trees and sits in ...

What are the origins of National Oatmeal Muffin Day? Nobody knows. All we know is that oatmeal muffins are a staple in American households and we welcome any holiday where we can just eat a muffin and have fun. The best part is that oatmeal is known to be ‘heart-healthy’ ...

National Sangria Day is a holiday that falls on the 20th of December every year and recognizes the now-iconic drink Sangria. This mixed drink from Spain is made from a combination of either red or white wine that contains some kind of fruit juice and may even contain chunks of ...

The winter solstice, also called the hibernal solstice, occurs when either of Earth's poles reaches its maximum tilt away from the Sun. This happens twice yearly, once in each hemisphere. For that hemisphere, the winter solstice is the day with the shortest period of daylight and longest night of the ...

National Flashlight Day takes place on December 21, 2022. It is held on Winter Solstice, which is the longest night of the year. Therefore a flashlight is a useful tool on this day. A flashlight is a hand-held portable electric-powered light source.

The winter solstice, also called the hiemal solstice or hibernal solstice, occurs when either of Earth's poles reaches its maximum tilt away from the Sun. This happens twice yearly, once in each hemisphere. For that hemisphere, the winter solstice is the day with the shortest period of daylight and longest ...

Dates Dec. 22-Jan 19th Symbol: The Sea-Goat ♑ Dates: December 22nd – January 19th. If you were born at the beginning or end of the dates for a sign, then you would be “on the cusp” of one of the signs and feel the influence of the other sign Element: ...

Each year on the Thursday before Christmas, people across the United States participate in National Re-gifting Day. The day acknowledges the office parties and the unique Christmas gift exchanges that they do. This particular December Thursday appears to be the most common day for companies to hold their annual employee/company ...

Family comes first, and the Christmas season is the ideal time for a traditional holiday like Roots Day, illustrating the significance of family, especially during these times. The festive season is the one time of year in which the whole family comes together, so it is only fitting that ancestral ...

Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day, the festival commemorating the birth of Jesus. Christmas Day is observed around the world, and Christmas Eve is widely observed as a full or partial holiday in anticipation of Christmas Day. Together, both days are considered one of the most culturally significant ...

Eggnog is a beverage that many people believe is one that they should only drink during the Christmas holidays, but it’s actually a drink that has earned its own holiday. Okay, in all fairness, while it does have its own holiday, it still has to share the day with Christmas ...

National Candy Cane Day in 2021/2022 - When, Where, Why, How is Celebrated? National Candy Cane Day Celebrated on the day after Christmas, on December 26th, National Candy Cane Day is another excuse to extend the holiday season a little bit longer and use up all of those candy canes ...

The 2023 December Full Moon is called Full Cold Moon. This moon will occur on Tuesday December 26th, 2023 19:33 EST or December 27, 2023 00:33 UTC. This is the first full moon of the Winter 2023-2024 season The Winter Solstice is on the calendar for 21 December 2023 22:28 EST ...

National Fruitcake Day is December 27, a day to celebrate every eccentric person you know. Wait! That’s not right. It’s a day for lovers of fruitcake to rejoice in the delights of the world’s most misunderstood fruit. A fruitcake is a boozy, chewy, rich amalgam of dried fruit, nuts, and ...

National Tick Tock Day is observed to remind us that there are only two days left for the year to end. So it reminds us to finish off any unfinished jobs left in the year. It also reminds that only two days are left to start a New Year and ...

No Interruptions Day is a holiday that encourages people to disconnect from the world for a little while and get themselves a much-needed break. It’s a day that’s observed on the last work day of the year. Because it falls on or close to New Year’s Eve, it might be ...

Civilizations around the world have been celebrating the start of each new year for at least four millennia. Today, most New Year’s festivities begin on December 31 (New Year’s Eve), the last day of the Gregorian calendar, and continue into the early hours of January 1 (New Year’s Day). Common ...

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God is a feast day of the Blessed Virgin Mary under the aspect of her motherhood of Jesus Christ, whom she had circumcised on the 8th day, according to the Levitical Law. Christians see him as the ...

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National Cream Puff Day: Celebrated annually on 2nd January the National Cream Puff Day is observed for all those pastry enthusiasts who are on a lookout to devour another delightful pastry. Just the thought of cream puffs can instill a longing that will persuade you to recklessly chase a baker ...

The last quarter moon falls one week after the full moon. From Earth, we see the moon half-lit. Actually, we’re seeing one quarter of the moon – hence the name – because the rest of the lit part is on the far side where we can’t see it. A last ...

National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day on January 3 is for celebrating that combo that just naturally seems to go together, cherries and chocolate. Just as the holiday festivities are behind us and a new year begins, we look forward to the luscious confection that puts a smile on everyone’s face ...

Though the origins of spaghetti are disputed—whether it was Marco Polo bringing back culinary invention from the East, and Arab trade-route delicacy, or a home-grown Sicilian treat dating back to the 12th Century—we can all agree that a cold night with a big bowl of noodle-y, saucy goodness is balm ...

Whipped cream is something that adds a bit of sweet creaminess to everything from coffee to pies and ice cream sundaes. It can even be used to make the icing for cakes. It’s this versatile nature that is why this cream has its holiday—a holiday that’s known as National Whipped ...

Because National Bean Day on January 6 falls in the middle of winter, it’s the perfect excuse to cook a favorite comfort food. Wondering why National Bean Day is held on January 6? That’s the same day as the famous geneticist, Gregor Mendel, died in 1884. Mendel used bean plants ...

Bobbleheads first came onto the scene over 100 years ago, being composed of a simple doll with a head attached by a spring, creating that signature bobble-head action. The first of these recognizable toys was actually thought to have been created in the mid 1800’s, when plaster cats with bobbing ...

Bubble Day is celebrated on January 8 of every year. The bubbles at the top of the water are known as foam bath or foaming bath that insulate the bathwater by keeping it warmer for an extended period. Children like’s to enjoy playing with the bubbles which encourages them to ...

If you have a police officer as a friend or family member, National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on January 9 is the perfect time to show officers we understand how difficult their job is. So it’s important to show officers how much we understand their difficult work and appreciate their ...

Hailing from the Accipitridae bird family, eagles are known as the king of birds. There are over 60 species of eagles across Africa and Eurasia of which only two species are found in the US and Canada and 12 species across other continents. While the human race has eternally envied ...

In astronomy, the new moon is the first lunar phase, when the Moon and Sun have the same ecliptic longitude. At this phase, the lunar disk is not visible to the naked eye, except when it is silhouetted against the Sun during a solar eclipse. The original meaning of the term ...

It is generally thought that Milk Day was created to celebrate the first time milk was delivered in glass bottles, beginning in the US. Some people think it dates back to a time around the year 1915. Prior to this, conditions for milk delivery were fairly unsanitary, but the new ...

Children can get up to 12 colds a year, while adults average two to four. Where would we be without our pharmacists? It’s time to thank those friendly workers who keep us healthy throughout the year. Get ready to celebrate National Pharmacist Day on January 12. The day focuses on ...

“Rubber ducky, you’re the one. You make bath time lots of fun. Rubber ducky I’m awfully fond of you!” sang Sesame Street’s Ernie during bath time. The friendly puppet isn’t the only fan of the bath accessory— the country celebrates the toy on National Rubber Ducky Day on January 13. ...

The Southern Christian Leadership Conference is an African-American civil rights organization. SCLC is closely associated with its first president, Martin Luther King Jr., who had a large role in the American civil rights movement.

hats have been in the world since at least 3000 BC, as an image of a man wearing a hat of straw was discovered in a mural from that time. Since then, hats have served some incredibly diverse purposes, from simple protective wear to help those stuck out in the ...

♦ First Quarter Moon: From its unseen infancy the moon embarks into her first phase of growth. This is symbolic of a time of maturation. Her thrust to reach fullness in the first quarter is also symbolic of assertion, drive, motivation, and the need to accomplish. First-quarter moons are a ...

When you’re looking for that perfect word to convey your thought, or don’t want to repeat the same word over and over again, where do you go? The thesaurus, of course! You’ve got Peter Mark Roget to thank for that wonderful book, and we celebrate his creation on National Thesaurus ...

The National Cheese Lover’s Day is celebrated on January 20th every year. Cheese is popular and liked by all. There are more than 1000 varieties of cheese available. The taste and the texture of each type varies. French people are in No.1 position in consuming cheese and Americans take second ...

Dates Jan 20th- Feb, 18th Aquarius Zodiac Sign Independent and enigmatical, Aquarians are unique. There is no one quite like an Aquarius, and because each is so incredibly individual, it can be tough to describe them as a group. Aquarians don't like labels, and may shy away from any adjective—even ...

Granola is a breakfast cereal that comprises basic ingredients such as oats, honey, brown sugar, nuts, puffed rice. The granola is enhanced by adding dried fruits such as raisins, dates, almonds, walnuts, and more. The confections such as chocolates, peanut butter, M&Ms are added to granola bars. The granola bars ...

Handwriting Day was invented in 1977 when educators began to feel that the art of handwriting was getting lost as a skill. The Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association (WIMA) decided to do something about this, and that is how Handwriting Day came about. While not everyone celebrates this day, it is ...

January 24 is National Peanut Butter Day in the United States. Peanut butter is a nutrient -rich food containing high levels of protein, several vitamins, and dietary minerals. It is typically served as a spread on bread, toast, or crackers, and used to make sandwiches (notably the peanut butter and ...

The full moon is the lunar phase when the Moon appears fully illuminated from Earth's perspective. This occurs when Earth is located between the Sun and the Moon (when the ecliptic longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180°).[3] This means that the lunar hemisphere facing Earth—the near side—is ...

Opposite Day is particularly popular among children, who enjoy the kind of absurdity that can happen when everything you say is backward. This kind of thing can open the mind to some incredibly diverse ways of thinking, and it’s stimulating trying to keep up with everyone saying the opposite of ...

From 1941 to 1945 Nazi Germany and its collaborators committed the systematic murder of over six million Jews. The Holocaust, also known as the Shoah, was Nazi Germany’s “Final Solution” for eliminating all Jewish people within Nazi Germany’s grasp. By the end of this heinous act, roughly two-thirds of Europe’s ...

Chocolate cake has been with us just over 150 years, having first come on the scene in 1764, when it was discovered that grinding cocoa beans between heavy stones produced cocoa powder, which could then become chocolate. 60 years would pass before Conrad Van Houten discovered a method by which ...

While putting blueberries in pancakes is a more modern practice, this history of pancakes probably goes back several centuries. Originally pancakes would not have been as sweet as they are today, but the creation of a paste made from wheat that is then fried in a pan, or even directly ...

Puzzle Day is a nonofficial holiday which is celebrated on January 29th every year. On this day, people try out their favorite puzzles and this holiday doesn’t discriminate either. Some people enjoy jigsaw puzzles on this day, while other people might enjoy some math puzzles, riddles, or just about any ...

Interesting Facts About Inspire Your Heart With Art Day: Here are some fun Art facts to inspire you more! During the years between 1912 and 1948, Art used to be an Olympic event The color wheel was invented by Sir Issac Newton and it predates the United States. The space ...

National Freedom Day is held annually on February 1st each year. The day honors in the United States the signing of a resolution by both the House and Senate and President Lincoln that later becomes the 13th amendment (outlaw slavery) to the US Constitution. Another important civil rights holiday, Martin ...

Groundhog Day is a popular North American tradition observed in the United States and Canada on February 2. It derives from the Pennsylvania Dutch superstition that if a groundhog emerging from its burrow on this day sees its shadow due to clear weather, it will retreat to its den and ...

The last quarter moon falls one week after the full moon. From Earth, we see the moon half-lit. Actually, we’re seeing one quarter of the moon – hence the name – because the rest of the lit part is on the far side where we can’t see it. A last ...

National Carrot Cake Day, on February 3, celebrates one of our favorite desserts. Carrots contain a natural sweetness that’s just perfect for cake. Many historians believe the cake originated in the Middle Ages when sugar and other sweeteners were scarce. (Carrots were used as a substitute.) The earliest known recipe ...

Time to Talk Day, February 6, draws attention to mental health and the importance of reaching out to others. The day aims to help people open up and be honest about mental health, without the fear and stigma often attached to the topic. It can be daunting to express personal ...

February 7 is National Fettuccine Alfredo Day. You don’t get the status as one of the most popular pasta dishes created without good reason. Fettuccine Alfredo is an Italian (obviously) pasta dish consisting of fresh fettuccine tossed with butter and Parmesan cheese. It’s simple yet delicious. It’s so tasty that ...

In astronomy, the new moon is the first lunar phase, when the Moon and Sun have the same ecliptic longitude. At this phase, the lunar disk is not visible to the naked eye, except when it is silhouetted against the Sun during a solar eclipse. The original meaning of the term ...

History of Pizza Day You can say that Pizza Day started in the 10th century in Naples, Italy. This is when records first show the presence of pizza. It started out as a simple flatbread spread with sauce and sprinkled with cheese. I bet the women who most likely made ...

Umbrella Day celebrates this useful device that has been with us for quite a long time and has served every purpose from practical to fanciful since its creation. Just how long has the umbrella been with us? Long enough that it’s permeated every culture across the globe, and originated from ...

To paraphrase Yeats: “There are no strangers in the world, just friends you have never met.” We must never stop making friends. That’s why National Make a Friend Day is so important. A new friendship can open you to new experiences. Friends can help us through challenging times. They provide ...

"2024 Super Bowl" redirects here. For the Super Bowl at the completion of the 2024 season, see Super Bowl LIX. Super Bowl LVIII Date February 11, 2024 Kickoff time 3:30 p.m. PST (UTC-8) Stadium Allegiant Stadium, Paradise, Nevada TV in the United States Network CBS Nickelodeon (alternate youth-oriented broadcast) Radio in the United States Network Westwood One ← LVII Super Bowl LIX → Super Bowl LVIII is the ...

Plum Pudding Day is dedicated to a mouthwatering treat that, surprisingly enough, contains no plums! This seems to be related to the fact that, back in the 17th century when the dish was first created, plums were referred to as raisins, currants, figs or any other type of dried fruits. ...

Ash Wednesday is a Christian holy day of prayer and fasting. It is preceded by Shrove Tuesday and falls on the first day of Lent, the six weeks of penitence before Easter. Ash Wednesday is traditionally observed by Western Christians. It is observed by Catholics in the Roman Rite, Anglicans, ...

Valentine's Day, also called Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated annually on February 14. It originated as a Christian feast day honoring one or two early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine and, through later folk traditions, has become a significant cultural, religious, and commercial celebration ...

Lent is a solemn religious observance in the Christian liturgical calendar. It begins on Ash Wednesday and ends approximately six weeks later. In Eastern Churches, Lent ends at noon of Holy Saturday.

Lent is a solemn religious observance in the Christian liturgical calendar. It begins on Ash Wednesday and ends approximately six weeks later. In Eastern Churches, Lent ends at noon of Holy Saturday.

Like all great movements, Singles Awareness Day was created from feelings of isolation. Around 2001, Dustin Barnes decided to create a day for his group of friends to enjoy their singleness rather than drown in their sorrows. This group of high school boys not only chose February 15 as a ...

Lent is a solemn religious observance in the Christian liturgical calendar. It begins on Ash Wednesday and ends approximately six weeks later. In Eastern Churches, Lent ends at noon of Holy Saturday.

If you like almonds, raise your voice to wish everyone on National Almond Day! Today is the nutty day of the year. Yes, it is Almond Day! You can use almond milk instead of Cow’s milk. Way to healthy start. Today is National Almond Day. Celebrate it by preparing homemade ...

Lent is a solemn religious observance in the Christian liturgical calendar. It begins on Ash Wednesday and ends approximately six weeks later. In Eastern Churches, Lent ends at noon of Holy Saturday.

Random Acts of Kindness Day ® is Wednesday February 17, 2021. Random Acts of Kindness Week is February 14-20, 2021. #ExploreTheGood #MakeKindnessTheNorm #RandomActsofKindnessDay. We are upholding this annual tradition of celebrating kindness because we know everyone can use more kindness in their lives. Scientific evidence shows us the positive effects ...

Lent is a solemn religious observance in the Christian liturgical calendar. It begins on Ash Wednesday and ends approximately six weeks later. In Eastern Churches, Lent ends at noon of Holy Saturday.

National Battery Day is commemorated on February 18 of every year. National Battery Day is dedicated to all the batteries that we use in our everyday lives. Today we can’t even find someone in the world who doesn’t use a Battery. Cells become a part of our daily life, from ...

Lent is a solemn religious observance in the Christian liturgical calendar. It begins on Ash Wednesday and ends approximately six weeks later. In Eastern Churches, Lent ends at noon of Holy Saturday.

Dates: February 19 - March 20 Element: Water Color: Mauve, Lilac, Purple, Violet, Sea green Quality: Mutable Day: Thursday Ruler: Neptune, Jupiter Greatest Overall Compatibility: Virgo, Taurus Lucky Numbers: 3, 9, 12, 15, 18, 24 Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Pisces Traits Strengths: Compassionate, artistic, intuitive, gentle, wise, musical ...

Chocolate only used to be consumed as a beverage. The Aztecs and Mayans brought it back to Europe, but it wasn’t as popular as it is today due to its bitterness and medical purposes. Historically, mint also initially started out as a hot beverage. In Europe, mint was mixed with ...

Lent is a solemn religious observance in the Christian liturgical calendar. It begins on Ash Wednesday and ends approximately six weeks later. In Eastern Churches, Lent ends at noon of Holy Saturday.

To learn more about the tangy cherry pie, we must first dive into the history of pies as a dessert. Historians believe the first pie was made by the early Romans, who came up with the idea through the Greeks. The ancient Roman pie was quite different than the desserts ...

Lent is a solemn religious observance in the Christian liturgical calendar. It begins on Ash Wednesday and ends approximately six weeks later. In Eastern Churches, Lent ends at noon of Holy Saturday.

The history remains unknown, although researchers working for the National Calendar Day are actively involved in searching to reveal this information. As such, investigations are still underway because as of yet, no one has stepped forward to claim credit for this auspicious day. Despite the mystery, there are many people ...

Lent is a solemn religious observance in the Christian liturgical calendar. It begins on Ash Wednesday and ends approximately six weeks later. In Eastern Churches, Lent ends at noon of Holy Saturday.

February 22 is Forever Supermarket Employee Day FMI proclaims February 22, Supermarket Employee Day – a time for the food industry to recognize employees at every level for the work they do feeding families and enriching lives.

Lent is a solemn religious observance in the Christian liturgical calendar. It begins on Ash Wednesday and ends approximately six weeks later. In Eastern Churches, Lent ends at noon of Holy Saturday.