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Paul Bunyan Day honors the character of literary legend. Paul Bunyan is the giant lumberjack in American folklore. He and his companion, Babe the Blue Ox, are characters in numerous songs and stories popularized by just as many authors. The first known printed story about Bunyan, "Caught on the Run," ran in the Duluth News Tribune on August 4, 1904. Its author is unknown. One of the more notable authors is James MacGillivray, who wrote about Paul Bunyan in "Round River" in the July 24, 1910 edition of the Detroit News. Round River was an expanded version of his first story on Bunyan, which appeared on August 10, 1906, Oscoda Press. Today marks the anniversary of that story.

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S'mores Day, Ntl.: August 10

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National S'mores Day honors the three-ingredient camping treat made of graham crackers, toasted marshmallows, and melted chocolate. The recipe was first published 1927 in the Camping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts, the Girl Scout Handbook. Since that first publishing, s'mores have ascended to the status of campfire cooking legend. A personal story from Laura (LEEP’s founder): "I love s'mores, and thankfully they are halal. Soon after arriving in Saudi Arabia, I had about twenty co-workers over to my home for a party. In the weeks leading up, I collected supplies. After a lot of hunting, I found graham crackers in Bahrain, flat chocolate bars (Swiss), and to my surprise, jumbo marshmallows. Luckily, the company commissary had these in stock temporarily; I bought five bags. Supplied, I was ready to try out my new firepit! None of my international friends (Saudi, South Korea, Egypt, Portugal, Australia, United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa) knew what a s'more was. I trotted out the ingredients, converted several wire hangers into skewers, and started roasting marshmallows. Soon a crowd gathered. "What are you doing, Laura?" Mona, an Egyptian, asked. "Something American you are going to love. Grab the graham crackers and cut that chocolate bar in thirds," I instructed, pointing to the box and bars. Mona cut the bar, broke the graham cracker in half, placed the chocolate on top of one of the two pieces, and then motioned her to bring it to me on a plate. On my wire hanger, the giant marshmallow was turning golden brown. Motioning to the plate with the graham cracker halves and chocolate, I asked, "Bring that here." Removing the marshmallow from the flame, I used the top graham cracker to slide the toasted marshmallow off the wire onto the bottom cracker and chocolate. Viola! Graham cracker, chocolate, toasted marshmallow, graham cracker, or a s’more. “Taste it,” I suggested. She did, and…” Mash’allah! This is so good!” Very quickly, the rest of my wire hanger skewers were sporting large marshmallows over the flame. S’mores were a hit in every language you can imagine, and my five bags, chocolate, and graham crackers quickly disappeared. Food is the best ambassador. I think I might also be responsible for the Eastern Province peanut butter cookie addiction. That’s another story. I never was able to get giant marshmallows at the company commissary again. For some reason, Lulu sold out as soon as they came in.”

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Shapewear Day, Ntl.: August 10

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Created by shapewear retailer The Pinkroom, National Shapewear Day celebrates the undergarments men and women use to create the perfect silhouette and minimize jostles and jiggles. Undergarments have been used for thousands of years to create the illusion of beauty or provide support during physically demanding activities. Their use and purpose ebbed and flowed with popular culture and the definitions of beauty at the time. National Shapewear Day is a nationally observed event. See your local and online retailers for specials on this day.

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Aug

Hip-Hop's Birthday (1973): August 11

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August 11 marks the anniversary of the birth of Hip-Hop. In 1973, DJ Kool Herc (Clive Campbell) and a sibling created a jam session in one of the rooms of their apartment at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the West Bronx. The first hip-hop party had a cover charge of $.25 for women and $.50 for men. Hip-hop's inspiration is urban renewal, which emerged from the neglect of the Nixon administration toward poor Hispanic and black communities. The 70s generation of youth expressed themselves by DJing, breakdancing, MCing, and graffiti, all elements of hip-hop. Fab Five Freddy first coined the term hip-hop to define the four pillars of the said movement.

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Aug

Ingersoll Day (1833): August 11

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ngersoll Day is a historical anniversary commemorating the birth of Robert Green “Bob” Ingersoll, a political leader and a staunch defender of agnosticism in 1833. The Madison Trial of his father led Ingersoll to become a critic of Christianity. Being an attorney, he became involved with the Star Route Trials. He defended James Reavis, a famous con artist. Ingersoll was a noted public speaker whose more famous speeches touched on agnosticism, although he also orated many issues. Ingersoll died of heart disease at age 65 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

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Aug

Jazz, Long Beach Jazz Festival (US-CA): August 11-13

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The Long Beach Jazz Festival is a three-day event celebrating Jazz Music in Long Beach, California. Features classic, R&B, contemporary jazz concerts, food, and art. The festival is held annually. 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 unknown until 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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Mountain Day, (JP): August 11

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Mountain Day became an official state holiday in Japan in 2016. It's a celebration of mountains, their ecosystem, and the impact they have on Japanese culture. It's also a day off work. How great is that?

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Obon Festival (JP): August 11-16

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Buddhist cultures respect their ancestors, and the Bon Festival, Obon Festival, or Feast of Lanterns is one of the more spectacular tributes in the culture. Depending on location, this three-day celebration occurs on the fifteenth of August or July. Festivities include bonfires on hills and lanterns lit throughout the towns. Buddhists believe the spirits of the dead come back to earth during this time, and the lanterns and bonfires guide them home. The Bon Festival week in mid-August is one of Japan's three major holiday seasons.

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Play in the Sand Day: August 11

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Play in the Sand Day is an excuse to head to the beach. Build sandcastles, bury their friends in the sand, and make sand angels. Whatever you do, make sure you’re having fun. Beaches throughout the United States observe this event. Check with your local beach for activities.

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Presidential Joke Day (1984): August 11

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Presidential Joke Day marks the anniversary of a presidential comic faux pax. On August 11, 1983, the late President Ronald Reagan was doing a voice test using a microphone, and he did not realize it was hot. Ever the great communicator, Reagan laughed it off and declared August 11 henceforth to be a day for presidential humor. Celebrate by telling your best political joke.

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Aug

Raspberry Bombe Day, Ntl.: August 11

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National Raspberry Bombe Day is a food holiday to celebrate the frozen dessert that is delicious and visually pleasing. Raspberry bombe consists of heavy cream, sugar, rum, sherbet, candied fruit, nuts, and frozen nuts.

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Son & Daughter Day, Intl.: August 11

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International Son & Daughter Day is a day for parents to appreciate their children. The opposite of Father's Day and Mother's Day, today, kids rule.

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Bowling Day, Ntl.: August 12

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National Bowling Day in the U.S. celebrates bowling, a game involving lanes, balls, and pins. Various forms of bowling have existed since ancient times. However, the country that invented bowling as we know it today is Germany. Whether you’re a bowling enthusiast, a fan, or haven’t ever bowled, there is one great way to mark this day. Go bowling!

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Garage Sale Day, Ntl.: August 12

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National Garage Sale Day is traditionally done on the second Saturday of August. Garage sales grew out of the port custom of ships captains that used to sell off excess and unclaimed cargo on the docks at a discount. These were called ‘rummage sales’. Around the turn of the last century, charities and churches began using the concept of selling second hand goods in a centralized location to raise money. These were technically ‘yard sales’. The US army got into the picture using a similar approach to unload surplus gear and supplies. Post WWII, with the mass exodus from the cities to the suburbs, individual families began selling off what they couldn’t move from their garages…and an American institution was born. National Garage Sale Day is a grassroots effort in the US. The largest garage sale of the year occurs over an entire weekend and covers the entire nation of Australia. That event is called the Great Garage Sale Trail.

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Middle Child's Day: August 12

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Elizabeth Walker created Middle Child’s Day in 1986 to highlight children often left out. The eldest gets attention because they are the first, and the youngest, quite precocious, gets away with much, leaving the middle child feeling like a footnote. Parents treat their middle children with attention, affection, and honor today, and it is all about the middle.

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