National Foundation Day is celebrated every year on February 11. This important holiday serves as a reminder for the Japanese people to honor the founding of Japan by Emperor Jimmu in 660 B.C. Known in Japanese as Kenkoku Kinen No Hi, this day provides a wonderful chance to reflect on the struggles faced […]
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National Flannel Day takes place on February 10, and we’re excited to help you mark this special occasion! Did you realize that flannel has been around for over 400 years? This day is all about celebrating one of the most beloved fabrics: flannel. Many people enjoy wearing flannel clothing, which comes in a […]
Cribbage, a time-honored and beloved card game, traces its origins to Sir John Suckling in the early 17th century as a derivative of the old English game “noddy.” Despite the exact date of its invention remaining a mystery, we celebrate National Cribbage Day on February 10, marking Suckling’s birthday. Across America, people of […]
National Toothache Day, marked every year on February 9, is a gentle reminder of how crucial dental hygiene is for our well-being. Toothaches, medically called odontalgia, are exactly what they imply: pain that arises from one or more of our teeth. These can disrupt our eating, sleeping, and even speaking. Although not […]
National Black Literacy Day takes place every year on February 14th. If joining in on the festivities is on your agenda, consider supporting local literacy initiatives. You could donate to a member organization of the Chicago Literacy Alliance, volunteer at a literacy or mentorship program at your nearby Y.M.C.A, or contribute to Semicolon’s […]
International Winter Bike To Work Day, observed every second Friday in February, falls on February 14 this year. This global holiday encourages individuals worldwide to consider cycling to work instead of driving. In the U.S., cycling advocacy groups offer route guidance and tips for beginners to promote biking as a safe and healthy […]
Tortellini is a pasta that has captured hearts and taste buds for centuries. Legend has it that the enchanting Goddess Venus once stayed at a quaint tavern in Bologna, Italy. The tavern owner, so mesmerized by a glimpse of her navel through the keyhole, hurried to his kitchen to create a pasta […]
National Internet Friends Day, observed annually on February 13th, is a celebration of friendships cultivated online. As life becomes more hectic, these connections have become essential for both kids and adults around the globe. Online friendships fulfill the universal need for human connection and often flourish in intimate settings like group chats, […]
National Crab Rangoon Day, observed every year on February 13, is an informal holiday concocted by Boston friends Sarah White, Kara Sweeney, and Kristin Ostrem. This pre-Valentine’s Day festivity serves as a delightful diversion for friends to gather, shedding the blues often associated with being single during the season of romance. This day […]
National Van Day is celebrated annually on February 11, commemorating one of the world’s most diverse and widespread names. The name Van, often recognized as a common suffix in Dutch surnames, is also a standalone name that derives from names like Ivan and Evan. The unique history and global use of Van make […]