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Qixi Qingren Jie, Chinese Valentines Day or Double Seven Day always on the 7th Day of the 7th month of the Chinese calendar; this festival originated during the Han Dynasty (206 BC-220AD). Chinese Valentines Day, or the Qixi Festival, celebrates the union of two star-crossed lovers in Chinese mythology who, through the help of magpies creating a bridge between them, now form the Milky Way in the stars. In China, this is a festival for young girls and newlywed couples, and it ultimately symbolizes sexual happiness and marital devotion.

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, Ntl.: August 4

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National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day celebrates chocolate chip cookies. Ruth Graves Wakefield created chocolate chip cookies in Massachusetts in 1938. She broke a Nestle chocolate bar into pieces and added the chips to her cookie recipe. Because of the recipe's popularity, Nestle agreed to print the recipe on the back of the chocolate bar. By 1940, Nestle began selling chocolate chip packs.

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Coast Guard Day, Ntl. (1790): August 4

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National Coast Guard Day honors the branch of the defense department responsible for protecting the waters and the territories of the United States. National Coast Guard Day marks the anniversary of the creation of the US Coast Guard in 1790.

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English-Style India Pale Ale Day, Ntl.: August 4

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National English Style India Pale Ale Day is the perfect opportunity to go to your local pub and order India pale ale. English Style India Pale Ale has a more defined malt taste due to the English hops and yeast used to brew it. English style contains less alcohol-by-volume(ABV) than similar Pale Ales made in the US. Founded in 2011 by beer evangelists and social media personalities Ashley Routson and Ryan Ross, IPA Day is a universal movement created to unite the voices of craft beer enthusiasts, bloggers, and brewers worldwide, using social media as the arena for connecting conversations. IPA Day is not the brainchild of a corporate marketing machine, nor is it meant to serve any particular beer brand. IPA Day is an opportunity for all breweries, bloggers, businesses, and consumers to connect and share their love of craft beer. It is an opportunity for the entire craft beer culture to combine forces and advocate craft beer through increased education and global awareness.

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Aug

Revolution Day, (BF)(1983): August 4

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Revolution Day in Burkina Faso (Translates to the "Land of Honest People") marks the anniversary of August 4, 1983, the day of the coup and when Captain Thomas Sankara returned to power. Revolution Day is a national holiday.

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Single Working Women's Day: August 4

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Single Working Women's Day and Single Working Women's Week honor women who work, bringing home their bacon without support. Often single women face casual discrimination such as being judged on their looks, their age, and statements like: "She doesn't have a family to support; therefore, she doesn't need __________ like so and so." "She will get married, so there is no need to promote her." "She's in one of her moods today. Probably that time of the month." Discrimination includes actions like the sales team going to a strip club, playing golf when she doesn't, or using references to sports or sex that exclude or shame her in team building. Barbara Payne realized that there is no celebration to commemorate working single women. She created this day to provide support, advice, and encouragement for single women in the workplace. Fifty-one percent of women in the United States are single. Working is a challenge for anyone; however, women who work and are part of a recognized couple tend to benefit more than their single counterparts in many ways. These include lower taxes, taking advantage of bulk pricing, better restaurant seating, support after a rough day, and someone to share child-rearing. Then there are the everyday tasks like running to the dry cleaner and picking up milk after work. When you're single, you do it all. And if you lose your job, no one can help with the expenses until you get a new one. Of course, being a single working woman also has advantages (if you don't have children). You keep your paycheck. Networking is much easier if you don't have to be home after work and your time is your own. You do what you want. Everything has its perks. Still, anyone who has been a single working woman will tell you that it's demanding but rewarding. This week is a time to applaud your single female friends born without trust funds and show how much you appreciate them. Send a card, give a gift, buy a drink, or write a blog post. Mani/Pedi, anyone? Just don't forget to include yourself.

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Aug

Wisconsin State Fair (US-WI): August 4-14

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State Fairs are an American tradition and feature carnival rides, livestock competitions, baking competitions, live music and vendors from all over the state demonstrating products and services. The Wisconsin State Fair draws over 1 million people annually and is the summer's highlight.

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Beer Day, Intl.: August 5

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International Beer Day kicks off the hottest month in the Northern Hemisphere. It is about enjoying a beer with friends, acknowledging brewers, and celebrating beer worldwide. International Beer Day began in Santa Cruz, California, in 2008. Check your local bars and pubs for specials.

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Braham Pie Day (US-MN): August 5

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Braham is the homemade pie capitol of Minnesota, and Pie Day is how the state shows off. You'll find baking competitions, a lot of pies, a car show, live music and vendors from all over the state demonstrating products and services. The Braham Pie day draws over 5,000 people 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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Aug

C2E2 (US-IL): August 5-7

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C2E2 first ran in 2010. The Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo attracts over 85,000 people annually. Celebrities, unique exhibitors, comic artists, and literary authors are at the event, and it is a celebration of pop culture, Chicago Style. 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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Czech Festival, Ntl (US-NE): August 5-7

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The National Czech Festival in Wilber, Nebraska, is an annual. Nearly 50,000 people attend each year to celebrate Czech culture with food, dance, handicrafts, completions, and music. Annually the first weekend of August, the festival originated in 1962.

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Edinburgh International Fringe Festival (UK): August 5-29

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Over 3000 events in 299 locations throughout Edinburgh, Scotland, Edinburgh International Fringe Festival is the world's largest arts and entertainment festival. Annually in August.

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Homeland Thanksgiving, (HR)(1995): August 5

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Thanksgiving, or Victory Day, in Croatia marks the August 4-5, 1995 victory in Operation Storm over Serbian rebels. The victory marked the beginning of a free and independent Croatia. Thanksgiving is a national holiday.

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Jeans for Genes Day (AU): August 5

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Jeans for Genes Day is a national fundraising effort supporting the Children's Medical Research Institute's mission to find cures for children's genetic diseases. Volunteers across the country sell merchandise, collect donations, and spread the word about Jeans for Genes on the day. Register your event on the website.

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Moon-1st Quarter: August 5

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The first quarter moon occurs when the moon is one-half illuminated by the sun. Each day forward increases the amount of the moon you can see. The 1st quarter typically occurs seven days after the New Moon.

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