National Black Literacy Day
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
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 [...]
National Tortellini Day
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
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
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 [...]