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Ganga Saptami (Ganga Jayanti / Ganga Pujan) is devoted to the goddess Ganga, representing happiness, fame, and salvation. Bathing in the Ganges river on Ganga Saptami is seen to bring good fortune. Garlands float down the river, and the Ganga Aarti, a devotional service featuring lit wicks soaked in butter nestled in bowls, is offered to the gods at sundown. 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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May

Jamestown Founding (1607): May 14

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On May 14, 1607, the colony of Jamestown was founded in the United States. It was the first permanent English settlement in the New World. The city holds an annual festival on the Saturday closest to the 14th.

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May

Stars & Stripes Forever Day (1897): May 14

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On May 14, 1897, complimenting the unveiling of a statue of George Washington in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the patriotic song "Stars and Stripes Forever" was first performed in public. The music was composed by John Philip Sousa.

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May

Underground America Day: May 14

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Underground America Day celebrates the more than 6,000 North Americans living on Earth and in it. Their homes are built in or underground rather than above it. Architect Malcolm Wells came up with the idea in 1974.

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May

Wedding of the Sea (IT): May 14

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The Wedding with the Sea, or Sposalizio del Mare, is an annual ceremony held in the Italian city of Venice on the Sunday following the Feast of the Ascension, which falls 40 days after Easter. The ceremony celebrates Venice's maritime history and its relationship with the sea. The Wedding with the Sea ceremony dates back to 1000 AD, when Doge Pietro II Orseolo saved a ship that was in distress during a storm. In celebration, he threw a gold ring into the sea and declared Venice, the "bride of the sea." Since then, the ceremony has been held yearly, with the Doge or a city representative throwing a gold ring into the sea to symbolize the marriage between Venice and the Adriatic Sea. The ceremony begins with a procession of boats, including the Bucintoro, the historic state barge of the Doges, and other decorated boats. The boats make their way to the entrance of the Venetian Lagoon, where the ceremony takes place. The ceremony is presided over by the mayor of Venice and includes prayers, blessings, and the throwing of the gold ring. After the ceremony, boats gather for a regatta in the lagoon. The Wedding with the Sea is a popular event in Venice, drawing locals and tourists alike to witness the unique and historic ceremony.

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May

Word Love Day: May 14 (est)

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Dictionary.com celebrates its birthday (May 14, 1995) with a week-long event called #DictionaryWeek. The event includes various themed days: Wordplay Day (Monday): Participants are encouraged to share their favorite puns on Twitter, with the chance to be featured in the Pun Hall of Fame. There are also wordplay quizzes and games to enjoy. Word Love Day (Tuesday): A Word Giveaway takes place on Twitter, featuring favorite words selected by the Dictionary.com team. Limited edition virtual word certificates are available. The Word Love collection, curated for word lovers, is also featured. Word Pain Day (Wednesday): A Misspelling Bee occurs on Twitter, where participants share misspelled words that haunt them. There are spelling quizzes, games, and tips for getting words right. Word Curiosity Day (Thursday): A Twitter event allows users to ask questions about words, dictionary additions, language inclusivity, and more. Experts from Dictionary.com participate in answering the questions. Quizzes and strange-but-true word facts are also featured. Word Inspiration Day (Friday): Participants share the one word they would want their name to appear next to in the dictionary. Dictionary.com chooses one of these words as the Word of the Day, crediting the person who shared it. Throughout the week, participants are encouraged to follow Dictionary.com on Twitter and engage in various activities and events.

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May

Jeth (S): May 15–June 14

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Jeth is the third month of the Sikh religious calendar and occurs in May and June each year. During Jeth (or also - Jayth), there are several important birthdays for the Sikh faith, including those of Guru Amar Das, Bhagat Puran Singh, and Gurgaddi Guru Hargobind.

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May

Carabao Festival (PH): May 14-15

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Carabao is the Tagalog word for water buffalo in the Philippines. This two-day festival is a farmer's tribute to their patron saint, San Isidro. Throughout the country, farmers dress themselves and their carabao in festive clothing and parade through the streets.

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May

Independence Day (PY)(1811): May 14-15

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Independence Day: Celebrated on May 14th and 15th, this two-day public holiday commemorates Paraguay's declaration of independence from Spain on May 14, 1811. The event marked the beginning of the Paraguayan Republic and the end of Spanish colonial rule. Celebrations include parades, cultural performances, and various events across the country. This day serves as an opportunity for Paraguayans to express their national pride and unity, and to honor their history and achievements since gaining independence.

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May

Chocolate Chip Day, Ntl.: May 15

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National Chocolate Chip Day celebrates chocolate chips. Chocolate chips are often added to cookies, cakes, and even cocoa drinks. Ruth Graves Wakefield of Massachusetts created chocolate chip cookies in 1938. She broke a Nestle chocolate bar into pieces and added the chips to her cookie recipe. Because of the recipe's popularity, Nestle agreed to print the recipe on the back of the chocolate bar. By 1940, Nestle began selling chocolate chip packs. National Chocolate Chip Day is an unofficial event with no sponsor.

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May

Employee Health & Fitness Day, Ntl.: May 15

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Employee Health & Fitness Day is part of Employee Health & Fitness Month (EHFM), a national observance promoting health and fitness in the workplace. Two non-profit organizations created it, the National Association for Health and Fitness and ACTIVE Life. EHFM aims to promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle to employers and their employees through worksite health promotion activities and environments

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May

Facilities Managers Day, World FM: May 8

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World Facilities Managers Day showcases the vital work facilities management professionals contribute to businesses worldwide and aims to raise the profile of these crucial roles.

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May

Families, Intl. Day of: May 15

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The family is the basic building block of society and central to all aspects of cultural uniqueness. May 15 was proclaimed the International Day of Families by the UN General Assembly in 1993 with resolution A/RES/47/237. It is considered an opportunity to reflect on the international community's importance to families. Activities on this day include workshops and conferences, radio and television programs, newspaper articles, and cultural programs highlighting relevant themes.

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May

Hyperemesis Gravidarum Awareness Day: May 15

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Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) is a debilitating and potentially life-threatening pregnancy disease marked by rapid weight loss, malnutrition, and dehydration due to unrelenting nausea and vomiting with potentially adverse consequences for the mom-to-be and the newborn(s). International Hyperemesis Gravidarum Awareness Day seeks to educate women and their caregivers about this disease, its warning signs, and its treatments. Annually on May 15.

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May

Moon—First Quarter: May 15

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The first quarter moon occurs when the moon is one-half illuminated by the sun. Each day forward increases the amount of the moon you can see. The first quarter typically occurs seven days after the New Moon.

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