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There are few things better than an ice-cold three-bean salad on a hot summer day, and National Eat Your Beans Day is a great day to revisit this classic. Beans are pulses. Pulses are leguminous crops yielding between 1 and 12 grains or seeds of variable size, shape, and color within a pod. Examples of pulses include beans, peas, and lentils. Pulses are far cheaper and more sustainable than meat and animal products, especially in developing countries. Use this day to discover some new beans and add some variety to your diet.

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Eat Your Jell-O Day, Ntl.: July 12

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Eat your Jell-o Day is simply a day to eat the gelatin dessert trademarked as Jell-o in 1899 by May David Wait. There is no trademark application, patent, or birthday/death day tied to this event; we can only assume that someone wanted an excuse to eat one of their favorite summer treats and thus created the day. After that, it became a traditional celebration that proliferated on the Internet.

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Eid al-Adha (M): July 9/10

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Eid al-Adha is one of the two religious holidays observed by Muslims worldwide. It commemorates the obedience of Abraham to God when He commanded Abraham to sacrifice his son Ishmael at Mount Moriah. But, the angel Jibra’il (Gabrial) stopped him at the last minute. Eid al-Adha is a significant holiday in Islamic majority nations and often lasts five days. The celebration begins with a prayer and then with a sermon. Eid al-Adha is part of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Also called the Feast of Sacrifice, it is on this day that Muslims buy udhiya or asqurbani, usually a goat or a sheep, for the sacrifice. The animal is killed, and the meat is divided into three parts. One part is given to relatives, the second to neighbors, and the family keeps the third. If you are Christian or Jewish, you’re probably doing a double-take at those mentioned above. Rest assured, the above is not a typo. In Islam, it is Ishmael portrayed in the story. In Christianity and Judaism, it is Isaac. The importance of this goes to lineage and the prophet Mohammed. Jesus is descended from Abraham through Isaac. Mohammed from Abraham through Ishmael. Isaac and Ishmael have the same father but different mothers. The story of the sacrifice, which Eid al-Adha celebrates, is one of the key departure points of the three faiths of the Book. How Jesus Christ is defined, and the resurrection is another. The Jewish faith believes Jesus was simply a rabbi (teacher), nothing more. The Muslims believe He was a prophet but was not killed on the cross; instead, God replaced Him with another man before He died, which means He was not resurrected. Christians believe Jesus is the Messiah promised to Abraham and the Israelites and the fulfillment of biblical prophecy. He was sacrificed on the cross and resurrected three days later. All three faiths follow the first five books of the Old Testament. Each, however, has its different interpretations of it. Eid al-Adha is an example of an event interpreted differently by the three faiths, and it is celebrated in Islam, but not Christianity or Judaism.

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Elevator Day, Ntl. Talk in an: July 29

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National Talk in an Elevator Day supports those with the courage to break the silence in the elevator. It is a day encouraging shy people to challenge their comfort zone by talking to someone unfamiliar. Who knows, it may turn into the relationship of a lifetime!

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Embrace your Geekness Day: July 13

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Geeks are those lovable members of our society who think a little differently, tend to be more studious than the rest, and often confound us with their ingenuity. Generally not overly social outside their circles, geeks don't have time for superfluous activities, as they're too busy thinking, creating, inventing, and doing something. Geeks bring us modern advances in science and art and are generators of many revolutionary ideas and processes. Today is the day to be proud of being different. Wear your geekiness proudly! Embrace Your Geekness Day is a Wellcat holiday.

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Emoji Day, World (2002): July 17

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Apple launched its first emoji calendar on July 17, 2002. Emojis have become central to our communication and derived from computer shorthand used in the early days of the Internet. Currently, tens of thousands of emojis are in use worldwide. Jeremy Burge, the founder of Emojipedia, created World Emoji day in 2014 to mark the 2002 anniversary. Each year since the launch of World Emoji Day, Emojipedia runs the World Emoji Awards, recognizing the best and most popular emojis of the past year.

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Environment Day, World: July 5

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Created by the United Nations, each year, World Environment Day features a different focus and theme impacting different areas, ranging from pollution to sustainability. Held annually on July 5.

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European Athletics Championships (DE): August 15-22

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This bi-annual sporting competition event features athletes from Eurasia aged 18 and under competing in various sports. Each country participating may send up to two athletes per event. Its purpose is to promote sport and competition within Europe and the Near East. The European Athletics U18 Championships first ran in 2016.

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Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Award (ESPY)(US-CA): July 20

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The ESPYS gather top celebrities from sports and entertainment to commemorate the past year in sports by recognizing major sports achievements, reliving unforgettable moments, and saluting the leading performers and performances. The show recognizes achievements in categories such as "Best MLB Player," "Best Team," "Best Female Athlete," and "Best Upset." Inspiring human stories garner three awards: the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage, the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance, and the Pat Tillman Award for Service. The ESPYS support ESPN's ongoing commitment to the V Foundation for Cancer Research, launched by ESPN with the late Jim Valvano in 1993. Header Image: Entry to 2019 ESPY Awards, Los Angeles. ESPN Images (C) 2019 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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Family Golf Month: July

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Family Golf Month occurs each July. Each year features a new focus. This month features activities all over the country designed to help kids get involved in golf. Activities include Take Your Daughter to the Course Week; Bring Your Kids to the Golf Range Day; Family Golf Play Days; Family Golf Clinics; PGA Family Courses, and special junior rates. For a list of facilities participating in Family Golf Month, visit PlayGolfAmerica.com.

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Family Reunion Month: July

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With summer upon us and the kids out of school, many families use vacation time to visit and meet with their extended families. Family reunions are a social and valuable means for cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents to mingle, get to know each other, and create lasting memories. Another way to celebrate Family Reunion Month focuses on safety. Do you and your family have a plan of what to do in the event of a fire, earthquake, tornado, or other disasters that might cause you to become temporarily separated? Do your children know where to find emergency supplies? Do you have a family rendezvous point? Use the month to place an emergency family reunion plan that helps keep you and your family safe in the event of a disaster. Family Reunion Month in July (or August, depending upon who you ask) is an unofficial monthly observance in the United States with no sponsor. Tradition forms its origin.

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Farriers Appreciation Week: July 5-11

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Farriers work hard year-round to provide quality hoof care for horses worldwide. American Farriers Journal created National Farriers Appreciation Week to honor their dedication and service. Horse owners, riders, trainers, grooms, veterinarians, and others in the equine community are asked and encouraged to submit photos, videos, and stories about their farrier to the journal on this day.

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Father-Daughter Take A Walk Together Day: July 7

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Father-Daughter Take a Walk Together Day celebrates the special bond between fathers and daughters. It’s an opportunity to spend time together and enjoy each other’s company.

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Father-in-Law Day, Ntl.: July 30

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Father-in-Law Day focuses on the men who are part of the family a woman marries into and serve to guide and protect the married couple through life. Today is a day to thank your father-in-law for all he does in helping to build and maintain a family, generation to generation.

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Feast of the Redeemer (IT)(1577): July 16

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In 1575, a plague ripped through Venice, in today's Italy, killing over 50,000 people or one-third of the population. In fear and panic, the Venetians prayed and vowed to build a new church for the Redeemer once the plague passed. On July 20, 1577, they laid the foundation for the city's Church of the Redeemer. Today, Venice celebrates the end of this plague with the Redeemer Festival each year, including a colorful parade of gondolas through the canals of Venice.

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