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The American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA), the American Head & Neck Society (AHNS), the Global Initiative Against HPV & Cervical Cancer, The American Cancer Society, and the World Health Organization are collaborating to educate North Americans about HPV. Us vs. HPV Prevention Week seeks to increase public and practitioner awareness of HPV, HPV-related diseases, and the importance of HPV vaccination. The Thursday of this week is set aside for education on Oropharyngeal Cancer in women. This event first ran in 2019.

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Babinden (RU/BG): January 23

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Babinden is a traditional Bulgarian observance celebrated in Russia and known as the Day of the Midwives. At dawn, women, and children under three rise and head to the local well, where they draw water and infuse it with basil or geranium. Drinking the infusion, they make their way to the midwife's house, where she is bathed by the mothers and presented with a bouquet of geraniums tied in red and white ribbon. The ribbons symbolize a healthy child with rosy cheeks. The midwife removes the ribbons to secure a silver coin. Each coined ribbon then embellishes each child born with the midwife's help, along with a gift of new socks and shirts. Next, another pitcher of water is drawn, infused with basil or geraniums, and taken to the local church, where it is blessed. Mothers will use the blessed water a little bit each day to bathe for the next forty. At noon, the party returns to the midwife's house, where the mothers and their female relatives prepare a feast exclusively for women. Upon its conclusion, the town's men join the festivities, usually dressed as oxen and pulling a cart. Their job is to parade the midwife through the village. Should the men encounter any women, a fee to pass is paid. Babinden's elaborate customs celebrate motherhood and the essential services of midwifery. It's a celebration of life and an assurance that the midwife blesses each child during its first three years to ensure a long, healthy life.

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Breckenridge Snow Sculpture Championships, Intl. (US-CO): January 23 - February 1

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Organized by Breckenridge Brewery, the Breckenridge Snow Sculpture Championships is an annual event in which teams worldwide compete in sculpting giant figures from 20 tons of ice. Attendees witness the fantastic skill and speed of the sculptors and see their majestic works. 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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Clean Out Your Inbox Weeks: January 23 - 27

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Clean Out Your Inbox Week is about getting rid of the clutter in your inbox, organizing what you need to keep, and starting the year fresh and new. Marsha Egan started this event in 2007.

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Handwriting Day, Ntl. (1737): January 23

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National Handwriting Day celebrates the art of handwriting, be your script cute, elegant, beautiful, or doctor-like illegible. WIMA sponsors National Handwriting Day every year on the anniversary of John Hancock’s birthday, January 23, 1737. Hancock was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence and is famous for his large, bold signature.

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Measure Your Feet Day: January 23

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Measure Your Feet Day commemorates how we measure feet, though why it is not on the birthday (May 16, 1903) of the device’s inventor or the day patent US1682366 was approved (August 28, 1928) or filed (November 4, 1925), or even his death (November 22, 1992) is unknown. There seems to be nothing significant about this date, historically. The Brannock Device® was revolutionary, simple to use, and increased the wear and comfort of shoes. Charles F. Brannock invented the device to attract more customers to his store. The US Army took notice in the 1940s, and it became the standard for determining shoe size and fit. We still use his invention today. Brannock was inducted into the Inventor’s Hall of Fame in 2007.

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Pie Day, Ntl.: January 23

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Created in 1975, National Pie Day celebrates the pastry called 'pie.' Cherry, apple, pumpkin, key lime, pecan, or mince; choose your favorite and have a slice today.

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Rhubarb Pie Day, Ntl.: January 23

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Rhubarb is a perennial plant that arrived in Europe via Marco Polo’s expeditions to China. This tart plant was later cultivated during the 1600s in England and became a popular base for today’s celebrated food, rhubarb pie.

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Sh'vat (J): January 23 - February 21

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Sh'vat or Shevat is the fifth month of the civil year and the eleventh month of the ecclesiastical year on the Hebrew calendar. The name Shevat comes from the Akkadian language used during the Babylonian captivity of the Hebrew people. The word's meaning in its original language is 'strike' and references the season's heavy rains. PLEASE NOTE: All Hebrew calendar months and celebrations begin and end at sundown. LEEP Calendar marks Jewish months and events on their first full day. Observant people of the faith will observe the beginning at sunset the day prior.

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Snow Plow Mailbox Hockey Day: January 23

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Snowplow Mailbox Hockey Day is created by Thomas and Ruth Roy of Wellcat Holidays & Herbs. The day demonstrates appreciation for snowplow drivers who spend the entire winter plowing streets and avoiding mailboxes. Snowplow mailbox hockey is a made-up game in which snowplow drivers hit mailboxes. The farther away a driver can fling a mailbox after hitting it, the more points are rewarded. Make-believe game, remember? Please note that attacking mailboxes is a crime, vandalism. Practice at your own risk.

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Snowcare for Troops Awareness Week: January 23-29

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Snowcare for the Troops week (Previously in November) encourages volunteers to help clear snow and ice from the homes of families of deployed, deceased, elderly, or injured veterans. Call (888) 611.2955 to participate in your area, either as someone needing help or volunteering. Greencare for the Troops is the summer initiative.

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Suits & Sneakers for Cancer Week: January 23 - 29

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Coaches vs. Cancer Suits And Sneakers Week is a nationwide event uniting athletic coaches behind the American Cancer Society's lifesaving mission. During the week, coaches wear sneakers with suits as a visible reminder of nutrition and physical activity's role in reducing cancer risk.

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24 Karat Day (1848): January 24

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International 24 Karat Day marks the anniversary of the discovery of gold on January 24, 1848, by James W Marshal at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California. Dubbed the California Gold Rush in 1849, this single event was responsible for massive migration in the United States across the country to the Western States. Those chasing gold in California were affectionately referred to as Forty-niners.

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Alasitas Festival (BO)(1781): January 24

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Making a little deal out of big dreams, Alasitas is a unique festival found only in Bolivia. The pre-Columbian (before 1492) Aymara people of Bolivia ushered in the fall harvest season with a pagan festival celebrating the goddess of abundance, Ekeko. Prayers with offerings of miniaturized objects to the goddess informed the ritual, with hopes of being blessed with abundance in the coming year. With the arrival of Christianity, the festival folded into the pre-Lent celebrations. Later, the anniversary of the January 24, 1781 battle between the Bolivians and imperial Spain marked its beginning, making it a civic holiday. Today Alasitas is held annually beginning on the battle's anniversary in the city of La Paz and continues for a month, usually until the first day of Lent. Priests and shamans perform blessings. Everything in the town goes small, from fun-size food to tiny bicycles, dolls, and plants. Even money and houses are miniaturized for those wishing for either in the upcoming year. These little dreams and indulgences are part of the celebration. Bolivians purchase and collect miniature dolls, furniture, plants, and other collectibles to represent their hopes and wishes for the coming year and eat mini meals of itty bitty foods. Globally, Alasitas is often referred to as The Festival of Miniatures, bringing the festival and traditions full circle to their cultural origins.

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Beer Can Appreciation Day (1935): January 24

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On January 24, 1935, the beer can we know today went on sale. Before, beer was only available in bottles, and Beer Can Appreciation Day marks this anniversary. Krueger's Finest Beer created the packaging concept.

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