Read Across America Day seeks to promote reading. This day is organized by the National Education Association. They created the observance in 1997 with the objective of motivating American children to read. According to the National Education Association, children who spend more time reading do better in school. Read Across America Day is celebrated annually… Read More »Read Across America
Employee Appreciation Day aims to recognize all the employees around the United States. Employee Appreciation Day was established in 1995 by Recognition Professionals International board member Bob Nelson. It is observed annually on the first Friday of March.
Purim (Hebrew: פּוּרִים) is a Jewish Holiday which commemorates Jewish people being saved from extermination in Persia. The story of Purim comes from the Biblical book of Esther. In it, Haman, a high ranking advisor to King Ahasuerus, sought to kill all Jews in ancient Persia. He is motivated by an incident in which Mordechai, a… Read More »Purim
National Cereal Day seeks to promote the crunchy complement to milk. Cereal is made from processed grains which consist of cultivated grasses. According to the official National Cereal Day website, cereal has been around since the Civil War. It was not until 1939 however that the cereal we know today was introduced. Sweeteners and sugar… Read More »National Cereal Day
International Women’s Day seeks to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of women throughout the world. This day aims to promote women’s equality by showing appreciation for women and by encouraging support for repressed women. Many organizations such as the United Nations use this day to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of ordinary women. International Women's Day… Read More »International Women’s Day
World Kidney Day seeks to raise awareness about the importance of kidneys. Humans have two kidneys, located on either side of the spine in the lower abdomen. They are responsible for removing waste products and excess fluids from the body. Kidneys also release various hormones and produce vitamins. This day aims to inform the world… Read More »World Kidney Day
Daylight Savings Time was started to provide workers with more hours of daylight during the summertime. It also aimed to save energy. Daylight Savings Time was first introduced in 1918 in the U.S. It was not until the Uniform Act of 1966 that states had to either observe Daylight Savings Time or pass laws to… Read More »Daylight Saving Time
National Napping Day seeks to raise awareness about the health benefits of taking a nap. This day aims to encourage everyone to catch up on their sleep. It recommends napping as a quick yet efficient way to increase energy and awareness. National Napping Day was created in 1999 by Boston University professor William Anthony. It… Read More »National Napping Day
Pi Day is celebrated on March 14th (3/14) around the world. Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant — the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter — which is approximately 3.14159. Pi Day is an annual opportunity for math enthusiasts to recite the infinite… Read More »Pi Day
Saint Patrick's Day, or the Feast of Saint, is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick (c. 385 – c. 461), the foremost patron saint of Ireland. Saint Patrick's Day was made an official Christian feast day in the early 17th. The day commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, and celebrates the heritage and culture of the… Read More »St Patrick’s Day
The beginning of Spring in US (Northern Hemisphere) traditionally marks the end of winter and the beginning of a season that signifies longer days and warmer temperatures. The first day of spring is also known as the vernal equinox. This marks the day that the sun's path is directly over the equator. This day also contains an… Read More »Start of Spring
The National Agriculture Day (AG Day) was organized by the Agriculture Council of America in 1973. The Observance aims to bring awareness to how food and fiber products are made and to emphasize the importance of agriculture to maintain a strong economy. It also aims for people to appreciate how agriculture plays in providing safe… Read More »National Ag Day
Ramadan (Arabic: رمضان ) is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims abstain from eating and drinking from sunrise to sunset. It is said God decreed this entire month holy for Muslims so that they can increase their remembrance of life after death. Muslims also abstain from all bad deeds and… Read More »Ramadan begins
National Puppy Day seeks to celebrate the unconditional love that puppies bring to people's lives. Puppies are young dogs. Depending on the breed, some can remain as puppies longer than others. This day aims to help save orphaned puppies across the globe by encouraging adoption. National Puppy Day is held on March 23rd every year… Read More »National Puppy Day
International Waffle Day began as a celebration in Sweden, but it soon spread to many other countries in Europe and other continents as well. Historians believe that versions of waffles have been around for 8,000 years. However, it was not until 1725 when a waffle first appeared in a cookbook, the writer being Robert Smith.… Read More »International Waffle Day