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The Friday of Memorial Weekend is also known as Don't Fry in the Sun Day. Promoted by the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention, the day seeks to educate the public about the dangers of sun overexposure and skin cancer.

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May

Florida Folk Festival, White Springs (US-FL): May 28-30

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The Florida Folk Festival is a three-day celebration of the music, dance, stories, crafts and food highlighting the uniqueness of Florida. From Irish fiddle tunes, techno contra dancing and chocolate covered Key Lime pie, to the wide varieties of music brought by immigrants, the state's cultural heritage reflects the lives of generations of Florida families and communities. This event occurs over Memorial Day weekend and features over 300 performances illustrating Florida's heritage.

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May

Great British Spring Clean (UK): May 28 - June 13

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Great British Spring Clean was postponed in 2021 due to COVID-19 to May. Generally it occurs in the Spring. This date is estimated based upon the originally schedule date. This event brings people together towards one goal and that it to clean up garbage in their respective communities. Started by Melissa Murdoch in 2015, it was later collaborated with Adrian Evans, Keep Britain Tidy, Country Life Magazine, among others. Now in its second year, more than 200, 000 people participate in this yearly even. You can be a part of this by signing up in their website.

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May

Hamburger Day, Ntl.: May 28

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National Hamburger Day celebrates the world's favorite sandwich. The Library of Congress states the first hamburger sold in America was in 1900 by Louis Lassen, a Danish immigrant and restaurateur in New Haven, Connecticut. White Castle hamburger chain states the hamburger is the invention of Otto Kuase of Hamburg, Germany. Who actually created the ground meat sandwich may never be known. Lassen is given official credit by the US government because the first sale can be proved. What is known is that in 1904 at the St. Louis World's Fair, the humble hamburger sandwich caught the attention of the New York Tribune, gaining it instant celebrity in American culture. Later, Roy Kroc would make the hamburger the definition of fast food and make it affordable to the masses. During both World Wars, due to Germany being the enemy, restaurants referred to the beef patties as Salisbury steak, which is a hamburger patty without the buns drenched in gravy. Regardless of what you want to call it, enjoy your burger this month in style.

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May

Menstrual Hygiene Day, Global: May 28

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Menstruation is a normal biological process, wherein about 800 million women and girls menstruates on any given day. Yet, periods continue to be shrouded in taboos and myths. Women and girls continue to be stigmatized and excluded. The combination of negative social norms, poor education, lack of access to hygiene products, inadequate sanitation infrastructure and disposal options have severe consequences on the health, education and employment opportunities, and on overall social status of women and girls. In order to change this, WASH United started Menstrual Hygiene Day in 2014. Since then, it has grown into a veritable movement, with more than 420 partner organizations globally. In 2017, there were 350 MH Day events in 54 countries of which 67 were in India alone. MH Day reached more than 160 million people through digital campaigning alone. In India, 50% of girls have no knowledge about menstruation and when they get their period, it leads to fear and poor menstrual hygiene practices. Education about menstruation and menstrual hygiene management (MHM) is critical to empower girls to manage their menstruation safely, hygienically, with confidence and without stigma.

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May

Sankashti Chaturthi (H): May 28

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In Hindu faith, Chaturthi is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Sankashti Chaturthi (Sankata Chaturthi) is observed on the fourth day of Krishna Paksha (dark lunar phase or the waning phase of the moon). If this Chaturthi falls on a Tuesday, it is called Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi. Devotees observe strict fasting during daylight until darshan (sight of the moon). The breaking of the fast is preceded by prayers to Lord Ganesha. PLEASE NOTE: We use the Indian Civil Calendar, which is the official holiday calendar in India, the largest Hindu nation. The Hindu faith has many calendars, each specific to different regions and tribes with dates and celebrations marked by differing positions of the sun, moon and stars. Names of months and holidays, as well as the corresponding dates in the Gregorian Calendar, vary widely from one calendar to the next. Use our dates as a baseline. Find out which of the dozens of Hindu calendars is used in the region you live or plan to visit if you are looking to attend or witness a specific observance.

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May

Slugs Return from Capistrano Day: May 28

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Here is one of those curious holidays created by Thomas and Ruth Roy from Wellcat Holidays & Herbs - Slugs Return from Capistrano Day. In typical Wellcat fashion, this day is a parody of the Swallows Return to Capistrano Day. Swallows Day is celebrated with a big festival and a parade, to celebrate the return of the swallows, even though, well... there are almost no swallows left in Capistrano. Slugs on the other hand - there's plenty of them. And Thomas and Ruth decided that "speciesism" is not OK, and slugs should have their own holiday as well. Because, why not?

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May

Beer Week, Philadelphia (US-PA): May 28 - June 6

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Over 2,000 locations through out the Philadelphia metro area in Pennsylvania take part in Philadelphia Beer Week. This 10 day celebration of all things beer includes prizes, discussions, happy hours and various themed parties throughout the city and suburbs. If you love beer, Philadelphia puts on its party shine during this annual celebration.

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May

Ascension of Baha'u'llah (1892): May 29

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May 29, 1892, Baha'u'llah, the founder of the Baha'i faith died and is believed to have ascended to heaven. This is one of nine key holidays in the Baha'i faith.

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May

Learn About Composting Day: May 29

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Compost is humus. Not hummus, the chickpea paste so popular in Middle Eastern cuisine, but a mixture of organic matter created from the decomposition of food, plants and soil that is rich in nutrients and mixed in with the soil. A rich compost adds significantly the quality of the soil and the quality of the plants grown in it. Today is a day to learn about composting and make it a part of your gardening endeavors.

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May

Peacekeepers' Day, International United Nations: May 29

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International United Nations Peacekeepers Day acknowledges vital role of peacekeepers in the many hotspots around the globe. If war is the most horrible human invention, and it is, then peacekeepers are the first line of defense we have against it.

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May

Renaissance Period Officially Begins (1453): May 29

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May

UEFA Champions League Final: May 29

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The Union of European Football Association Champions League Finals will be held at Gazprom Arena, Saint Petersburg, Russia this year. PLEASE NOTE: All televised and venue specific events (sporting, concerts, trade shows, etc.) should be treated as estimated, even if the dates are set. Several factors can cause an event to change dates at the last minute including weather, strikes, natural disasters, political upheaval, conflicting programming and current events. Because of this, always verify the event with the promotor prior to committing resources. In many cases we must estimate the dates based upon previous years' schedules, as the final dates are not set until a few months or weeks prior to 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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May

White Wreath Day (AU): May 29

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White Wreaths are the symbol for those whom died by suicide. White Wreath Day in Australia aims to support the survivors, their families and acknowledge the impact of mental illness and disorders on society. Participate by wearing white to work today.

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