• Human Rights Day

    Human Rights Day

    Honoring the Rights That Belong to Every Human Being Human Rights Day, observed each year on December 10, marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human […]

  • National Cocoa Day

    A Winter Ritual Steeped in Centuries of Comfort National Cocoa Day, observed on December 13, celebrates one of winter’s simplest and most soothing pleasures: a steaming mug of cocoa. Though […]

  • Christmas Bird Count Week

    A Tradition Rooted in Conservation Christmas Bird Count Week is one of the longest-running citizen science efforts in the world, transforming casual birdwatching into meaningful conservation data. The tradition began […]

  • National Cupcake Day

    A Tiny Cake With a Big History Cupcakes began as an innovation in convenience. In the 19th century, American bakers discovered they could bake cake batter in teacups, saving both […]

  • National Maple Syrup Day

    A Winter Celebration of Nature’s Sweetest Gift Maple syrup is quite literally a gift from trees — a concentrated expression of sunlight, soil, and patience. Long before European settlers arrived […]

  • Bake Cookies Day

    Bake Cookies Day

    A Day Devoted to Warm Ovens and Sweet Traditions Bake Cookies Day, celebrated on December 18, arrives right in the heart of holiday baking season. It’s an invitation to turn […]

  • Super Saturday

    The Final Sprint of the Holiday Shopping Season Super Saturday — sometimes called Panic Saturday — is the last Saturday before Christmas, a day when millions of shoppers flood stores […]