• Autism Sunday

    Autism Sunday

    Autism Sunday is observed annually on the second Sunday in February. The observance was established in 2002 by Ivan and Charika Corea, founders of the United Kingdom based Christian organization […]

  • Valentine’s Day

    Valentine’s Day

    A Day Devoted to Love in All Its Forms Valentine’s Day, celebrated each year on February 14, is often associated with roses, chocolates, candlelit dinners, and handwritten cards. But beneath […]

  • National Jell-O Week

    National Jell-O Week

    Origins and Historical Background of National Jell-O Week National Jell-O Week is observed annually in early February and centers on a food product that reflects the rise of industrial food […]

  • International Epilepsy Day

    International Epilepsy Day is observed annually on the second Monday in February. It was established in 2015 by the International Bureau for Epilepsy and the International League Against Epilepsy. The […]

  • National Gumdrop Day

    National Gumdrop Day

    Origins and Historical Background of National Gumdrop Day National Gumdrop Day is observed annually in early February and centers on a candy shaped by early sugar processing and gelatin use. […]

  • Make Mine Chocolate

    Make Mine Chocolate

    Make Mine Chocolate is a seasonal public education campaign that encourages giving chocolate rabbits instead of live rabbits as gifts associated with Easter. The campaign is associated with animal welfare […]

  • National Almond Day

    National Almond Day

    Origins and Historical Background of National Almond Day National Almond Day is observed annually in mid February and centers on one of the oldest cultivated foods in human history. Almonds […]

  • Tim Tam Day

    Tim Tam Day

    Origins and Historical Background of Tim Tam Day Tim Tam Day is observed annually in early February and celebrates a chocolate biscuit that holds iconic status in Australian food culture. […]

  • Fasnacht Day

    Fasnacht Day

    Origins and Historical Background of Fasnacht Day Fasnacht Day is observed on the Tuesday preceding Ash Wednesday and is rooted in European pre-Lenten traditions that emphasized communal indulgence before a […]