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Pigeon Forge Wilderness Wildlife Week occurs in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee yearly. It includes educational programs (classes, history, art, and music) and guided hikes focused on the interests of children. This event is free and open to the public, and seminars and workshops are offered daily at the LeConte Center.

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Burns Night Supper (UK) (1759): January 25

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Burns Night Supper is celebrated every year on January 25 in Scotland and among poetry lovers worldwide. On this night, people honor the life, art, and satire of Robert Burns, considered one of the greatest poets and bards ever produced in Scotland. Burns was born on January 25, 1759, and died on July 21, 1796, at age 37. His closest friends organized the first Burns Night Supper six years after his death in 1802. They gathered, read his poems, sang his songs, ate haggis, and drank to his memory. Lovers of Burns' poetry have been doing the same every year. His most famous works include the following: Auld Lang Syne (The New Year's Song) To a Mouse (Which inspired Steinbeck's title of "Mice and Men") And the collection "Poems, Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect." Oh, and if you ever take the citizenship test for the United Kingdom, you will do well to know who Robert Burns is. Yes, you will be tested!

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Irish Coffee Day, Ntl: January 25*

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Irish Coffee Day in January is one of two such events. The second is November 10 and marks the 1952 anniversary of Irish Coffee arriving in the United States and becoming one of the world’s most beloved cocktails. The original recipe for Irish Coffee goes like this: “Cream as rich as an Irish brogue; coffee as strong as a friendly hand; sugar sweet as the tongue of a rogue; and whiskey smooth as the wit of the land.” Buena Vista Cafe in San Francisco was the first to serve Irish Coffee on November 10, 1952. Joe Sheridan, a bartender, is the mixologist. Stanton Delaplane is the journalist who discovered the drink in Ireland and brought the secret formula back to the US. The original Irish Coffee is believed to have been first served at the flying boat terminal in Foynes, Ireland, sometime during the winter of 1943. Read more about the history of the original Irish Coffee: https://www.flyingboatmuseum.com/irish-coffee-center.

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Library Selfie Day: January 25

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Selfies are self-portraits taken with a cell phone, something quite difficult to do before 2008. Inevitably, organizations would eventually tap into this trend and find ways to celebrate and promote their products and services. Library Selfie Day, created in 2014, encourages people to enter their local library and take a selfie with the books and other services offered for posting on Social Media. Throughout the nation, thousands of public and private libraries hold special events on this day, including photography competitions for the best and most creative selfies. Annually on the fourth Wednesday of January.

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Macintosh Day (1984): January 25

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Macintosh Day marks the anniversary of the first Macintosh personal computer and operating system developed by Apple Inc. The computer was introduced on January 25, 1984.

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Mentoring Summit, Ntl.: January 25-27

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The National Mentoring Summit first ran in 2010. This event features case studies, networking opportunities, success stories, tools, resources, and best practices in a fun and informative three-day event. Register to attend online via the source URL.

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Opposites Day: January 25

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Opposites Day on January 25 in the United States is about not saying what you mean or meaning what you say. In other words, if it is hot outside, you would say the opposite: cold. It’s a fun day for kids, but it could get adults in a lot of trouble. Practice at your own risk!

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Room of One's Own Day: January 25

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Room of One's Own Day was created by the folks at Wellcat.com. It's a day to appreciate thethe importance of having one's own room, whether for work or leisure. It is especially important for people who are married and have children and vital to one's health and sanity to have a personal space.

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Saint Dwynwen's Day (UK): January 25

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Saint Dwynwen is the Welsh saint of love and friendship who died in 460 AD, and he is one of several saints who lived a secluded life in the famous Abby at Llanddwyn Island. For the Welsh, this is an annual celebration of love and friendship and a revered local custom.

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Zehnder's Snowfest (US-MI): January 25 - 29

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Snow sculptures, ice carvings, fireworks, a petting zoo, and children's activities, the Zehnder's Snowfest hosts a world-class double and single block snow sculpting championships, State of Michigan Snow Sculpting Competition, High School Snow Sculpting Competition, 100-Block Ice Carving Exhibition, U.S. National Collegiate Ice Carving Competition and far more for the art and snow enthusiast. 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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Australia Day Holiday (AU): January 26

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As the anniversary falls on the weekend, today is the workday holiday. Australia Day is a national holiday marking the official proclamation by the British government on January 26, 1788, of sovereignty over the Australian continent. On this day in history, the British ships docked at Port Jackson in New South Wales and hoisted the British flag at Sydney Cove. This day can also be called Anniversary Day, Foundation Day, or ANA Day.

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Australian Open (AU-VIC): January 26 - 29

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First played in 1905, Melbourne's Australian Open is one of the big four tennis tournaments each year: French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. The tournament occurs during the last two weeks of January and sometimes bleeds into early February. 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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Cockroach Races (AU-QLD), Brisbane: January 26

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Leave it to the Aussies to make sport of one of the most reviled insects in the world, the cockroach. Each year on Australia Day, Brisbane Australia celebrates with the Cockroach Races, cockroach beauty contests, and cockroach fashion shows. All proceeds go to charities. This event first ran in 1982.

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Customs Day, World: January 26

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Leave it to the Aussies to make sport of one of the most reviled insects in the world, the cockroach. Each year on Australia Day, Brisbane, Australia, celebrates with the Cockroach Races, cockroach beauty contests, and cockroach fashion shows. All proceeds go to charities. This event first ran in 1982.

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Dental Drill Day (1875): January 26

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Today is the anniversary of the patenting of the electric dental drill by George F. Green from Kalamazoo on January 26, 1875. Although there were other patented dental drills before this, Green’s drill was the first to be powered by an electromagnetic motor, making it unique to dentistry.

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