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Created in 2010 by the foodie blog Foodimentary, National Popcorn on a String Day pays homage to the European custom of stringing popcorn, nuts, and berries together to form a garland. During the medieval times through the Victorian era, this custom served as a wild bird feeder during the winter months, attracting the colorful birds that braved the cold and hung around through yuletide. During the Great Depression, Americans took to the custom in force. With little money for Christmas decor and extravagance, the popcorn garland became a way to entertain the children and decorate the tree. Often referred to as the ‘poor man’s tinsel,’ though of European origin, the popcorn garland is firmly entrenched in today’s Americana and most often associated with US culture. What is the best way to celebrate? Pop some corn and get stringing!

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Republic Day, (MT)(1974): December 13

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Malta's Republic Day marks the anniversary of December 13, 1974, when the island nation ended the monarchy and became a republic. Republic Day is a national holiday.

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Santa Lucia Day (SE): December 13

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Like Saint Sebastian, Santa Lucia (Lucy) was persecuted and executed for her faith in pre-Christian Rome in 304 AD at 19. She is considered the bearer of light and the patron saint of authors, salesmen, laborers, and peasants. One of eight venerated women in Christianity, she is celebrated in Protestant, Roman Catholic, and Eastern Orthodox communities. Sweden and other Christian countries celebrate her feast day on December 13 each year.

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Violin Day: December 13

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Violin Day celebrates the centuries-old instrument common to several genres of music. Italian Andrea Amati of Cremona (1511-1577) created the first four-string violin in 1555. The oldest original violin still in existence was made by Amati in 1560 and is currently on display at the National Music Museum in Vermillion, South Dakota, United States of America. How much are classic violins worth? A lot. The most expensive violins in the world today include: The Titanic violin, played by Wallace Hartley as the ship sank, is valued at $1.7 million. The Carrodus Guarneri, $10 million, by Guarneri del Gesu in 1743. The Lady Blunt by Antonio Stradivari was created in 1721 and is valued at $15.9 million. Guarneri Del Gesu created the Vieuxtemps Guarneri in 1741. It is valued at $16 million. Vieuxtemps Guarneri is played by American violinist Anne Akiko Meyers (May 15, 1970 - ), who is endowed with it for the rest of her life by an anonymous donor. The most expensive violin in history is the Messiah Stradivarius at $20 million. The Messiah was created in 1716 by Antonio Stradivari. The violin has been played three known times, the last was in the 1930s.

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Computer Science Education Week (1906): December 9-15

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Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek) is organized yearly around computer pioneer Admiral Grace Murray Hopper's birthday, December 9, 1906. Its purpose is to enthuse K-12 students with the possibilities available to them in STEM careers.

This event has the support of over 100,000 teachers and educators across the globe. One of the events planned during CSEdWeek is Code Hour®, which is one hour set aside during the week for children to learn code.

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Dec

Army-Navy Football Game (US-PA): December 14

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First played in 1890, the Army-Navy Game is a college football game between the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point, New York, and the United States Naval Academy (USNA) at Annapolis, Maryland. PLEASE NOTE: Treat all televised and venue-specific events (sporting, concerts, trade shows, etc.) as estimated. Several factors can cause an event to move dates at the last minute, including weather, strikes, natural disasters, political upheaval, conflicting programming, pandemics, and current events. Because of this, always verify the event with the promotor before committing resources. LEEP often estimates dates based on the previous year's schedules, as the final dates are only a few months, weeks, or days before the event. If the date is known to be estimated, you will see an (est) following the date in the title.

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Bouillabaisse Day, Ntl.: December 14

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National Bouillabaisse Day in the US celebrates bouillabaisse, a classic southern French dish made with several varieties of fish. Bouillabaisse can differ quite a bit depending on the ingredients used. It is essential to use several different kinds of fish and season them with saffron, the spice that gives the dish its distinctive color and flavor. National Bouillabaisse Day is an unofficial holiday with no sponsor. Happy Bouillabaisse Day!

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Dattatreya Jayanti (H)(2450 BC): December 14

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Dattatreya Jayanti marks the birth of the Hindu god Dattatreya (Datta) in approximately 2450 BC. Dattatreya is a compilation of the Hindu divine male trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva during the full moon of the Hindu month Agrahayan, which occurs in either December or January in the Gregorian calendar. On this day, people take their baths early in the morning in holy rivers and streams and observe fasting. A puja of Dattatreya is performed with flowers, incense, lamps, and camphor. PLEASE NOTE: We use the Indian civil calendar, the official holiday calendar in India. The Hindu faith has many calendars, each specific to different regions and tribes, with dates and celebrations marked by differing positions of the sun, moon, and stars. Names of months and holidays and the corresponding dates in the Gregorian Calendar may vary widely from one calendar to the next. Determine the proper calendar before attending local events.

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Energy Conservation Day, World: December 14

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Created to promote energy conservation and prevent global warming and climate change, World Energy Conservation Day is observed in over 150 countries worldwide.

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Gingerbread Decorating Day: December 14

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Gingerbread is a famous holiday bread/cookie and construction resource. Gingerbread has existed since 2400BC, with the first known recipe from the Greeks. The Chinese further developed the cookie, but it was the court of Queen Elizabeth the I of England where decorating gingerbread came into vogue. Creating a house of gingerbread originated in Germany around the same time, primarily due to the popularity of the story Hansel and Gretel by the Brothers Grimm. Since that story, gingerbread houses have been a popular holiday activity. The largest gingerbread house ever constructed is 40,000 cubic feet. It was erected at the Traditions Golf Club in Brian, Texas, and required a building permit! Texas does like big. National Gingerbread Decorating Day is an annual event promoted by Wilton Industries to encourage people to spend the day in family time and decorate some gingerbread. Annually on the second Saturday in December.

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Horse, Ntl. Day of: December 14

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National Horse Day was created in 2004 and is recognized by the U.S. Congress. Horses have played an integral part in American history. National Horse Day day is set aside to learn about them and honor them.

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Monkey Day: December 14

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Monkey Day in the United States is an annual event that aims to support and promote primate-related causes around the globe. These can include using primates in laboratory testing, supporting their native environment, and other issues related to the species.

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Bill of Rights Day, National (1791): December 15

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On December 15, 1791, the first ten amendments to the US Constitution were ratified by all thirteen colonies of the United States. Known as the Bill of Rights, these amendments outlined the limits to government power over the people and were revolutionary. Whereas the Constitution outlines the duties and responsibilities of each of the three main components of the US Government (Legislative, Executive, and Judicial), the first ten amendments protect the people from government intrusion, authoritarianism, and false imprisonment. The Bill of Rights for the United States of America is: "Amendment I Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. Amendment II A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed. Amendment III No soldier shall, in time of peace, be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. Amendment IV The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. Amendment V No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. Amendment VI In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense. Amendment VII In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise reexamined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law. Amendment VIII Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. Amendment IX The enumeration in the Constitution of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. Amendment X The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people."

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Cat Herders Day, Ntl.: December 15

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Cat Herders Day honors not cats, but recognizes futility in attempting to manage unmanageable situations, be these in the office, home, or school. Consider it an illustrated version of the Serenity Prayer: “God, grant me the serenity To accept the things I cannot change The courage to change the things I can And the wisdom to know the difference.” Cat herding is a metaphor for being in over your head and yet trying your best. It is brought to you by the folks at Wellcat.

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Curaçao Day, (CW)(1959): December 15

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Curaçao Day marks the anniversary of December 15, 1959, when the nation raised its flag for the first time after achieving independence from The Netherlands. Curaçao Day is a public holiday.

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