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Born in 2020 in the wake of the Black Lives Matter global protest, Black Pound Day in the United Kingdom is a monthly event occurring on the first Saturday of each month. The purpose is to ask consumers to support Black-owned businesses on this day by shopping at them or giving their patronage. Created by musician DJ Swiss.

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Blonde Brownie Day, Ntl.: January 22

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National Blonde Brownie Day recognizes the blonde brownie, the first brownie ever included in a cookbook, The Boston Cooking-School Cookbook by Fanny Merrit Farmer, in 1896. This book changed the way American families cook. It was written in a teaching format rather than simply recipes. The day chosen for Blond Brownie Day may coincide with the book's release date. We are unable to confirm that. It was in 1898 that the words chocolate and brownie would finally appear together in an advertisement in the Kansas City Journal, and in 1899 before a chocolate brownie recipe would be published. Blonde brownies contain zero chocolate and are cookies baked in a pan and cut into rectangles. Today we often do this with chocolate chip cookie dough to shorten the time it takes to cook the cookies one sheet at a time. Technically, these pan chocolate chip cookies would be brownies. What differentiates a brownie from cookies and cake is the density of the finished product. Cookies tend to be flat and dense. Cake is high and light. Brownies are high and dense.

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Blood Donor Month, Ntl.: January

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Each year the American Red Cross sponsors National Blood Donor Month to restock the nation's supply of blood. You don't need a particular reason to give blood. Some of us give blood because a friend asked us, and some know that a family member or a friend might need blood some day. Others believe it is the right thing to do. Whatever your reason, the need is constant, and your donation is vital for maintaining a healthy and reliable blood supply. You'll feel good knowing you've helped change a life!

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Bloody Mary Day: January 1

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The 18th Amendment and the Russian Revolution are responsible for the favorite hangover cocktail cure, the Bloody Mary. The 18th Amendment forced Americans who enjoyed libations overseas to find relief from Prohibition. Meanwhile, a revolution was in full swing on the other side of the world. People escaping Russia arrived in Europe with their favorite distilled spirit, and both groups of refugees converged in Paris. During this time, Harry Mac Elhone built an authentic New York bar in Paris, complete with the original bar from the States. The French found this novelty delightful; Americans sought it out as a taste of home, and the Russians just wanted to have a good time. Mac Elhone found vodka to be rather tasteless and bland. His bartender Ferdinand "Pet" Petiot, spent months fooling around with the liquor, attempting to make something novel. Then one day, he combined it with a tomato juice cocktail and spices. Bam! The Bloody Mary was born, except it was called Bucket of Blood. Then, the Red Snapper. To get to the name Bloody Mary would require the end of Prohibition and a trip back to New York, specifically at the King Cole Bar in the St. Regis Hotel. Petiot was lured back by the Astors. There are several stories about why the Red Snapper morphed into Bloody Mary. Some say it pays homage to Mary Tudor I of England, Queen Elizabeth I's half-sister, who was famous for killing Protestants. Or possibly after actor George Jessel's friend, Mary Geraghty. Or simply because it was easier to remember than Red Snapper and more appealing than a bucket of blood. However, the drink received its name. By 1946 the drink was thus called in print. Bloody Mary Day falls on January 1 because on New Year's Eve, people tend to drink too much and thus need this hangover cure first thing in the morning.

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Blueberry Pancake Day: January 28

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Blueberries are native to the United States, but they’ve only been part of the American diet for the past 100 years. Blueberries are packed with antioxidants, low in calories, and blend well with several flavors, including oats, salads, and pancakes! Blueberry pancakes substitute blueberry syrup with whole blueberries for maple syrup, providing a feast for your senses in color, smell, and taste. Or, blueberries can be baked inside the pancake batter for a tart and sweet treat. Blueberry Pancake Day is your excuse to enjoy this all-American flapjack version of a breakfast favorite.

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Bobblehead Day, Ntl: January 7

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First run in 2015, National Bobblehead Day is a celebration of this enduring German toy created in the 1700s based upon Asian (China and Japan) string dolls of the time. Their heads are enormous and dance above small bodies, bobbing back and forth. Originally they were made of porcelain, and today, they're plastic. In the 1990s, these whimsical moving dolls entered sports marketing via Alexander Malcolm, who was looking for a promotional toy to market the San Francisco Giants. He produced nearly 50 million bobbleheads and built a global company that creates bobbleheads of various sports and cultural figures. Today many of these promotional items are coveted collector's items.

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Bodhi Day (B)(CN)(532 BC): January 13

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Bodhi Day celebrates the enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism. Japan celebrates this event annually on December 8th. People following the Chinese religious calendar celebrate it on the 8th day of the 12th lunar (as opposed to solar) month in the Chinese Calendar. This day is the anniversary of his becoming the Buddha. A common misconception is that Siddhartha Gautama was born in India. He was born in Nepal, and the tiny Himalayan country takes great pride in this fact!

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Bonza Bottler Day™, Intl: January 1

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When the number of the month matches the number of the day, that's Bonza Bottler Day. It is a play on numbers, and there are twelve Bonza Bottler Days a year. This event began in 1985. Bonza is Australian for "Super," and bottler is slang for "something excellent."

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Book Blitz Month, Ntl.: January

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January is National Book Blitz Month, a national campaign designed to promote reading and facilitate the relationship between authors and the media. Libraries often support the event by recommending their favorite books. It is an excellent time for librarians, media specialists, and teachers to promote reading and introduce students to new authors.

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Bootlegger's Day, Ntl.(1899/1920): January 17

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Bootleggers are smugglers, sometimes distillers, who bring in alcoholic beverages where they are either taxed or prohibited. National Bootlegger's Day marks two special anniversaries on January 17. The birthday of bootlegger Al Capone: January 17, 1899 18th Amendment (Prohibition) goes into effect: January 17, 1920 The term 'bootlegger' refers to the flask smugglers used to hide in the top of their boots. In the age of the Old West, bootleggers smuggled liquor to Native Americans. With the advent of prohibition in the 1920s, it took on a whole new meaning.

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Braille Day, World (1809): January 4

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Promoted by multiple organizations, including the World Blind Union, World Braille Day celebrates the birthday of Louis Braille on January 4, 1809. Braille was a Frenchman who lost his sight at a very early age. Braille learned to read using the Haüy system using Latin letters embossed on thick paper or leather. The Haüy system was complex and didn't allow for writing. Frustrated, Braille came up with a new code when he was only 15. Touch made this system of dots in small rectangular blocks far easier to read. More importantly, it allowed for writing. Today Braille's original code exists in several variations that accommodate different languages. His new language revolutionized communication for millions of people and opened up a world of learning, opportunity, and independence.

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Braille Literacy Month, Ntl. (1809): January

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January is the National Braille Literacy Month in the U.S., and it marks the anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille on January 4, 1809. Inventing the Braille code at the age of 15, Braille has changed the lives of millions of people by giving those without sight the means to read and write. Even in today’s day and age of digital information, with audiobooks and recording Braille is used across the globe. National Braille Literacy Month is supported by several organizations servicing the blind.

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Break-up Day, Intl.: January 20

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International Break-up Day marks the single day each year when more romantic couples will split than any other. On January 20th, the holiday season has been over for three weeks, and the next significant stressor on relationships, Valentine's Day, is still three weeks off.

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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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Bubble Bath Day: January 8

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Bubble Bath Day is an unofficial holiday that celebrates the sexy fun that is a bubble bath. With a loved one or by yourself, with a glass of wine on the side and maybe even a good book, bubble baths are a great experience, especially after a long day of work or when it’s cold outside.

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