World Day of Social Justice is observed annually on February 20. It was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007 through Resolution 62/10, which designated February 20 as a recurring international observance beginning in 2009. The proclamation followed earlier United Nations discussions linking social development, employment, poverty reduction, and human rights frameworks under […]
International Mother Language Day is observed annually on February 21. It was proclaimed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in 1999 and subsequently recognized by the United […]
The Origins of the Margarita and Its Many Myths National Margarita Day celebrates one of the most recognizable cocktails in the world, a drink that balances brightness, acidity and warmth […]
History and Origins of National Chili Day National Chili Day is observed annually on the fourth Thursday in February and celebrates a dish deeply rooted in the culinary history of […]
History and Origins of National Cook a Sweet Potato Day National Cook a Sweet Potato Day is observed annually on February 22 and celebrates a root vegetable with ancient agricultural […]
History and Origins of National Margarita Day National Margarita Day is observed annually on February 22 and celebrates a cocktail that has become one of the most widely recognized tequila-based […]
European Day for Victims of Crime is observed annually on February 22. The observance was established in 1990 by Victim Support Europe, a European network of victim support organizations. The […]
History and Origins of National Banana Bread Day National Banana Bread Day is observed annually on February 23 and celebrates a quick bread that emerged from agricultural trade, domestic thrift, […]
History and Origins of National Tootsie Roll Day National Tootsie Roll Day is observed annually on February 23 and celebrates one of the most recognizable American candies of the twentieth […]
Skip the Straw Day is observed annually on the fourth Friday in February. The observance was established by the Coral Keepers, a youth led environmental group based in White Rock, […]
History and Origins of National Tortilla Chip Day National Tortilla Chip Day is observed annually on February 24 and celebrates a snack rooted in ancient Mesoamerican food traditions and transformed […]
History and Origins of National Steakburger Day National Steakburger Day is observed annually in late February and celebrates a variation of the American hamburger distinguished by its emphasis on steak-quality […]