Memorial Day on May 29 conjures images of hamburgers, hot dogs, swimming pools, and summertime for many Americans. But the last Monday in May serves, most importantly, as a time to honor those who died while fighting in the U.S. Armed Forces. It’s a holiday steeped in somber American history and tradition. The day actually began as “Decoration Day,” following the Civil ...
Each year, the World Health Organization (WHO) holds World No Tobacco Day on May 31. Their goal is to spread awareness about the risks of tobacco use and how we can make the world tobacco free. Roughly 6 million people die from tobacco-related ailments every year. And that number is projected to rise to over 8 million by 2030. But ...
National Donut Day falls on the first Friday in June each year and we are getting geared up to savor our best-loved fried dough confections. Have you ever resisted eating one? It’s certainly an uphill battle. Fortunately, National Donut Day falls on June 2 this year. Be sure to visit your favorite donut shop, choose a variety of chewy deep-fried ...
Thank You Day was created as an avenue to say thank you to all the National Health Service staff and other unsung heroes who served their local communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Think of ways you can say thank you to the service providers and heroes in your community.
On World Food Safety Day, observed annually on June 7, we are protecting our food at all costs. This day was established by the United Nations to raise awareness about the importance of food etiquette and safety at all stages of the food chain. Before our food gets to our stores, restaurants, and even our mouths, they go through a ...
Whether they’re near or far, old or new, best friends help to carry us through our lives. This June 8, National Best Friends Day, it’s time to tell them how much we appreciate their company. As the Mayo Clinic reports: “Friends help you cope with traumas, such as divorce, serious illness, job loss, or the death of a loved one. ...
National Bed Bug Prevention Day is observed every year on June 10 and rightly so. Who would’ve thought something as tiny as a bed bug could cause so many problems for human beings? What’s worse is that even though they cause us so much grief, we can’t even see them. No wonder these pests are among the most common problems ...
Monkey Around Day is an annual celebration observed on June 14. The holiday encourages everyone to set aside their worries and toss out their inhibitions. Monkey Around Day is a day to just goof off and do whatever comes to mind. Maybe you have a wild idea that you’ve always wanted to try but were afraid to. Today’s the perfect ...
World Productivity Day takes place every year on June 20. Have you been breezing through tasks like an absolute champ? Use this day to pat yourself on the back and celebrate every achievement. Do you feel like you can never get things done on time? Today’s a good day to consider why and change things up. Either way, remember to ...
Positive Media Day, celebrated every year on June 22, is a special awareness holiday that aims to promote positive, inspiring, and uplifting news in the media. Did you know that Americans get most news from television and online? Yes, according to recent research, 41% of Americans like getting their local news on television, and 37% prefer getting it online. Only ...
Let it Go Day, marked annually on June 23, is the perfect reminder for you to stop wasting your energy and time on negative feelings from events in the past and instead strengthen yourself. Everyone at some point in their life has experienced events that they regret or something that hurt them so much that they are unable to get ...
Forgiveness Day is celebrated on 26 June. This day is not to be confused with Global Forgiveness day which is observed on July 7 and is actually an off-shoot of Forgiveness Day. https://www.forgivingforward.com/blog/is-forgiveness-a-process?gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwl6OiBhA2EiwAuUwWZRUNb4HCVW58BLdKRPIt2cQAOoI_AAXcO-M_unnsYyCN9lrfjV5i4xoCKgwQAvD_BwE
Nearly everyone who grew up during a certain part of the late 20th century is familiar with Bingo. The game, which first came to the U.S. in the 1930s, started with paper cards sporting 24 numbered squares arranged in five rows and five columns — plus that enticing “free space” in the middle which seems to promise a short cut to ...
