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What began as a single Sunday in January has expanded to the whole month. The Sunday Supper Movement seeks to bring families together for dinner on Sunday during January. The second Sunday is set aside for those unable to be together during the entire month. This movement began in 2012.

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Toffee, English Toffee Day, Ntl.: January 8

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National English Toffee Day in the United States and the United Kingdom celebrates the sweet made from molasses, butter, sugar, and almonds. The candy rose in popularity during the 1800s and quickly became a favorite on both sides of the pond. National English Toffee Day is an unofficial event with no sponsor.

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War on Poverty Day (1964): January 8

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It was on this day in 1964 that President Lyndon B Johnson officially declared war on poverty in the United States with these words: "Unfortunately, many Americans live on the outskirts of hope -- some because of their poverty, and some because of theft color, and all too many because of both. Our task is to help replace their despair with opportunity. This administration today, here and now, declares unconditional war on poverty in America. I urge this Congress and all Americans to join with me in that effort. It will not be a short or easy struggle, no single weapon or strategy will suffice, but we shall not rest until that war is won. The richest Nation on earth can afford to win it. We cannot afford to lose it. One thousand dollars invested in salvaging an unemployable youth today can return $40,000 or more in his lifetime. Poverty is a national problem, requiring improved national organization and support. But this attack, to be effective, must also be organized at the State and the local level and must be supported and directed by State and local efforts. For the war against poverty will not be won here in Washington. It must be won in the field, in every private home, in every public office, from the courthouse to the White House." _____________ The war continues to this day, with over 45 million people (15%) still living below the poverty line in the United States, according to the latest census report in 2014. At the time, the annual income threshold was $11,490 for a single person and $23,550 for a family of four.

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Apricot Day, Ntl.: January 9

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The apricot or Armenian plum is a superfood. High in iron with properties and nutrients believed to protect against inflammation and improve eyesight, the apricot has been a favorite summer treat for centuries. Originally from China, it was in Armenia where the apricot first gained popularity. By the 18th century, it had made its way across the pond to the new world, first with colonialists in Virginia and later with the Spanish missionaries colonizing the west coast in 1792. Delicious off the tree, canned or dehydrated, National Apricot Day is all about enjoying this super fruit.

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Clean Off Your Desk Day, Ntl.: January 9

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National Clean Off Your Desk Day encourages people to organize their desks and office space. How many mystery piles do you have? When was the last time you saw the bottom of a drawer? Has your inbox ever gone down, or does it keep growing and growing? These are all signs that it is time to clean off your desk. And now, you have a holiday as an excuse on the second Monday of January each year. Get to it! Created by AC Vierow of Clio, Michigan, who founded International Goof-off Day in March, Blame Someone Else Day, and National Boss-Employee Exchange Day.

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College Football Playoff National Championship: January 9

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College Football Playoff National Championship is a bowl game that determines the national champion of the NCAA Division I FBS college football for the playing season. The two participating teams will be the winners of the Peach Bowl and the Fiesta Bowl of this year’s season.

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Coming-of-Age Day (JP): January 9

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For all the children who reach the age of 20 during the previous year, Seiji-no-hi or Coming-of-Age Day is their national holiday. In Japan, people officially reach adulthood at the age of twenty. Seiji-no-hi allows society to welcome each year's new adults to the freedoms and responsibilities that come with reaching the majority. Annually on the second Monday in January.

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Home Office Safety & Security Week: January 9-13

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Home Office Safety & Security Week occurs each year and focuses on people who work out of their homes. Many precautions taken in corporations or workplaces to safeguard employees (and the company's bottom line from lawsuits) remain absent in home office environments. Home Office Safety & Security Week teaches the dangers in home offices and how to avoid them.

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Law Enforcement Officers Appreciation Day, Ntl: January 9

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In light of recent negativity directed toward law enforcement nationally, we need to show law enforcement officers that our citizens recognize the complex and sometimes impossible career they have chosen in public service to us all. On January 9 of each year, we will call our nation’s citizens to action in support of law enforcement. Those citizens who appreciate law enforcement and are discouraged by the negative attention are encouraged to take time on January 9 to show their support. This event first ran in 2015.

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Martyrs Day (PA)(1964): January 9

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Today is a national day of remembrance in Panama called Día de Los Mártires. On January 9, 1964, Panamanians rose against American sovereignty over the Panama Canal Zone. Over three days of fighting with students against the US military, 22 Panamanians and four US soldiers died.

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Play God Day: January 9

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Play God Day is based on the idea of playing God. However, while "playing God" is a phrase that usually has a negative connotation and can be considered blasphemous in many faiths, in this case, it's meant to encourage people to think about what they would do if they had the power of a god. What would they do for humanity? How would they help people? Once you know what you would do, find a way to make it happen, even if it's something as simple as holding the door.

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Plough (Plow) Monday (UK): January 9

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Epiphany has passed, closing out the Twelve days of Christmas for another year. On the Monday following Epiphany, it's back to work and time to plow the fields for this year's crop. Plows are blessed, parades are held, and farmers go back to work in England.

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PPAI (Promotional Products Association Intl) Expo Las Vegas: January 9-12

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The Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) Expo, Las Vegas, is North America's most prominent international promotional products trade show. It features more than 11,000 distributors from nearly 4,000 companies worldwide, resulting in over a quarter million different products gathered together under one roof.

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Smart Phone Day, Intl. (2007): January 9

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International Smart Phone Day marks the anniversary of the premiere of the iPhone by Steve Jobs of Apple Computer on January 9, 2007.

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Static Electricity Day: January 9

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Static Electricity Day celebrates static electricity's oft-amusing and somewhat annoying physical effect. Whether you've zapped your hand on a doorknob or had your hair flip out after removing a scarf or a hat, we've all experienced this interesting phenomenon. Check Science Made Simple's article on static electricity to see how exactly this works and why it happens: http://www.sciencemadesimple.com/static.html

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