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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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Craft Beer Week, American: May 15-21

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Dementia Awareness Week (UK): May 15-21

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National Dementia Awareness Week in the UK begins on the third Monday of May. The week seeks to raise awareness about the problems dementia patients and their families face, the dangers of dementia, and what people can do to lessen their likelihood of getting it.

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Dictionary Week: May 15-19

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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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Families Week, Ntl. (AU): May 15-21

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Each year, over a hundred thousand people and hundreds of organizations celebrate National Families Week in Australia. Families Australia and the Australian Government created National Families Week in 2003. It is a time to celebrate with family and runs in conjunction with the United Nations International Day of Families.

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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. In late 2022, the global population reached eight billion people, marking a significant milestone in human development. This growth is primarily attributed to advancements in healthcare, leading to longer lifespans. However, population growth is expected to continue, albeit at a slower pace. Projections indicate that the population may reach 9.8 billion by 2050 and 11.2 billion by 2100, raising concerns about sustainable urbanization and climate change management. Demographic change is a key megatrend that profoundly impacts families worldwide. It is influenced by fertility and mortality patterns. Declining fertility rates have several benefits, including increased investments in children's health and education, leading to poverty reduction and socio-economic development. Research suggests that lower fertility rates also contribute to women's labor force participation. However, smaller families may face challenges in coping with caregiving responsibilities, particularly during unemployment or illness, as there are fewer family members to rely on. Moreover, low fertility rates can have implications for labor forces and social structures, potentially affecting areas such as social security and gender equality.

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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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Infrastructure Week, Ntl: May 15-19

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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

Mental Health Awareness Week (UK): May 15-21

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Mental Health Awareness Week in the United Kingdom occurs the second week of May. Each year there is a new theme. Everyone has anxiety at some point in their lives, whether preparing for a job interview or bringing up a child. It is normal to experience stress in everyday situations; however, persistent and excessive anxiety can cause serious mental health and physical issues. Anxiety is one of the most common mental health problems in nearly every country. While a low level of stress can be a beneficial motivating force, it can sometimes take over your life. The success of Mental Health Awareness Week is mainly due to the generous support of organizations and individuals throughout the UK who get involved by publicizing the week, organizing activities and events, and having some fun.

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MPS (Mucopolysaccharidosis) Awareness Day, Intl.: May 15

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Nakba Day (PS/IL)(1948): May 15

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Peace Officers Memorial Day: May 15

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Peace Officers Memorial Day is a national observance in the United States that pays tribute to local, state, and federal peace officers who have died or received an injury in the line of duty. It is observed annually on May 15 and is part of National Police Week. The observance began on October 1, 1961, when Congress authorized President John F. Kennedy to designate May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day through a joint resolution (Public Law 87-726). In honor of the fallen officers throughout the United States, flags fly at half-staff. Various memorial services, candlelight vigils, and other events pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C., serves as the focal point for many of these events, featuring the engraved names of over 22,000 officers who have lost their lives while serving their communities since the first recorded police death in 1791.

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Road Safety Week (NZ): May 15-21

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Road Safety Week is a community event in New Zealand promoted by Brake to raise awareness about road safety on a local level. Road crash statistics in New Zealand include national hospital, breath and blood alcohol, road user behavior, and comparative international statistics related to road crashes. For the most recent numbers, see the Ministry of Transportation website at: http://www.transport.govt.nz/research/roadcrashstatistics/motorvehiclecrashesinnewzealand/ New Zealanders are encouraged to use Road Safety Week to communicate important road safety messages to neighbors, colleagues, children, and friends.

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