Black Friday
From Chaos to Commerce: The Evolution of Black Friday The term Black Friday originally had nothing to do with holiday bargains. In the 1950s and ’60s, police in Philadelphia used […]
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National Dog Show Broadcast Day
A Thanksgiving Tradition with a Wag National Dog Show Broadcast Day celebrates one of America’s most beloved holiday traditions: the annual broadcast of the National Dog Show Presented by Purina. […]
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Turtle Adoption Day
Slow and Steady Wins the Heart Turtle Adoption Day, celebrated on November 27, encourages people to show compassion for one of the planet’s oldest and most fascinating creatures. With their […]
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Pins and Needles Day
A Tribute to Theatre and Textile Arts Every November 27, Pins and Needles Day commemorates two distinct yet interconnected traditions: a groundbreaking labor musical and the everyday craft of sewing. The […]
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National French Toast Day
The Art of Reviving Bread French toast may have “French” in its name, but the idea of reviving stale bread with eggs and milk predates France by millennia. A cookbook […]
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National Chocolates Day
From Sacred Drink to Sweet Indulgence Chocolate has been cherished for thousands of years. The story begins in Mesoamerica, where the Olmec, Maya, and Aztec peoples cultivated cacao trees and […]
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Chadwick Boseman Day
Honoring a Hero On and Off the Screen Chadwick Boseman Day, observed annually on November 29—his birthday—celebrates the life, art, and enduring impact of an actor whose presence transcended the […]
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National Peppermint Bark Day
A Modern Classic with Vintage Charm Peppermint bark may be a relative newcomer to the holiday dessert table, yet it feels instantly nostalgic. Its appeal lies in the perfect contrast—cool […]
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National Cat Lovers’ Month
What National Cat Lovers Month Celebrates National Cat Lovers Month, observed each January, is a month-long celebration of one of humanity’s oldest and most enigmatic companions. Cats have shared space […]
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National Mutt Day
What National Mutt Day Recognizes National Mutt Day is observed twice each year, on July 31 and December 2, to celebrate mixed-breed dogs and to promote adoption from shelters and […]
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National Green Bean Casserole Day
A Slice of Mid-Century Comfort Green bean casserole is as 1950s Americana as it gets. In 1955, Dorcas Reilly, a home economist in the Campbell Soup Company’s test kitchen, was […]
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Imagining a World Designed for Everyone On December 3 each year, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities invites people around the globe to imagine a world built for everyone. […]
