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Peking Duck (Roast Duck), a dish originating in Beijing (formerly called Peking) China, could be considered a diplomatic dish. It was served to then Secretary of State Henry Kissinger on July 10, 1971. He immediately fell in love with the dish and it marked the beginning of US/China relations. The delicacy first appeared during the Yuan Dynasty under Kublai Khan (1279–1368 AD), and was popularized during the Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644 AD) through the imperial court.

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Penguin Day, Ntl.: January 20

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National Penguin Day in the United States raises awareness of their plight, especially several species of penguins that are threatened by climate change. There are 17 different species of penguins, all native to the Southern Hemisphere.

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Perihelion Day: January 5

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Perihelion Day is the day of the year when the Earth is closest to the Sun. This day changes from year-to-year, but it's usually in early January. The world "perihelion" comes from the Ancient Greek words "peri" meaning "near" or "close", and "helios" which translates to "the Sun". Perihelion is the opposite of Aphelion, when the Earth is at its furthest point from the Sun. "Apo" means "away, off, apart".

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Personal Self-defense Awareness Month, Ntl: January

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A promotion of the SAFE program for women and teenage girls, National Personal Self-defense Awareness Month focuses on teaching awareness and risk avoidance in addition to defensive tactics that can save lives.

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Personal Trainer Awareness Day: January 2

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Personal Trainer Awareness Day coincides with the majority of us making New Year's resolutions to get in shape and exercise. From their 2005 press release on the day: PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA (PRWEB) DECEMBER 9, 2005 The co-founders of January 2nd's National Personal Trainer Appreciation Day, Jim Labadie and Joey Atlas, know the holidays can be a calorically challenging time of year. To avoid putting on extra weight this season, they advocate starting a fitness plan before the festivities begin. Most people realize getting more physical activity and eating a nutritious diet of small, frequent and nutritious meals six days a week is critical to keeping weight off. However, to keep ones sanity, especially around the holidays, it's a good idea for people to give themselves one ""cheat"" or "guilt-free" day per week. Atlas explains, "The 'guilt-free' day should be one day out of the week when you allow yourself to eat anything you really, really want. During the holidays it is a good idea to have your guilt-free day on either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, for example. At the same time it's important to understand the splurging must be limited to that one day. Behaving yourself at other holiday functions, such as office parties, will be made easier knowing your day is coming." Other tips include: 1-Walking extra laps around the mall when shopping. 2-Taking a 10-minute walk after a large holiday meal to burn calories and improve digestion. 3-Limiting alcohol consumption due to the fact it often leads to making poor food choices. 4-Writing down fitness goals and sticking to them. 5-Having a clear picture in your mind of how great you're going to feel after the holidays having kept the weight off. The website no longer exists for this event and it is currently unsponsored."

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Pet Travel Safety Day, Ntl.: January 2

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National Pet Travel Safety Day might sound like a redundant holiday, but it addresses a serious issue. Unfortunately, statistics show that for too many pet owners, including most of those whom believe they are doing everything right, pet travel safety is a mystery. And the real bad news? Pets pay the price of our ignorance. Take some time during this day to read, think and talk about your pet's safety when traveling. They will thank you later!

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Pet, Walk Your Pet Month: January

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Walk Your Pet Month encourages pet owners to incorporate pet exercise into their New Years resolutions. Just like people, domestic pets are struggling increasingly with obesity and a sedentary lifestyle. This month is an opportunity to work regular exercise into your life and that of your pets for the health of both of you!

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Pharmacist Day, Ntl.: January 12*

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On National Pharmacist Day, we're encouraged to show our appreciation for the important work pharmacist do. This is an unofficial event with no sponsor. Also see World Pharmacists Day and American Pharmacist Month.

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Pie Day, Ntl.: January 23

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Created in 1975, National Pie Day celebrates the pastry called 'pie'. Cherry, apple, pumpkin, key lime, pecan or mince, choose your favorite and have a slice today.

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Plan Your Vacation Day: January 28

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Simply created to encourage Americans to begin planning their summer vacations, Plan Your Vacation Day is promoted by the US Travel Association. Tool kits available on their website for the next year beginning in fall.

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Plant Health, 2020 Intl. Year of: 2020

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Plants form the foundation for all life on Earth. They create ecosystem functions and food security, clean the air, keep hillsides in place, provide shelter, safety and joy. The health of plants is as essential to feeding the world as it is to allowing it to breathe and prosper. The United Nations declares 2020 as the Year of Plant Health and will focus on a variety of issues including protecting the environment, forests and biodiversity from plant pests; addressing the effects of climate change on plants and ecosystems as well as supporting efforts to end hunger, malnutrition and poverty.

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Play God Day: January 9

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Play God Day is based on the idea of playing God. However, while "playing God" is a phrase that usually has a negative connotation and can be considered blasphemous in many faiths, in this case it's meant to encourage people to think what would they do if they had the power of a god. What would they do for humanity? How would they help people? Once you have an idea of what you would do, find a way to make it happen, even if it’s something as simple as holding the door. This is an unofficial holiday with no sponsor.

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Plough Monday (UK): January 13

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Epiphany has passed, closing out the Twelve days of Christmas for another year. On the Monday following Epiphany, it's back to work and time to plow the fields for this year's crop. Ploughs are blessed. Parades are held and England's farmers go back to work.

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Poetry at Work Day: January 14

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Poetry at Work Day seeks to promote creativity in the office and spread a little culture and cheer post holidays. Celebrating is as simple as posting your favorite poem on the wall, or leaving a copy in the lunch room. See the Tweetspeak website for ideas, poems and templates.

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Polka Dot Day, Ntl.: January 22

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National Polka Dot Day celebrates the fabric pattern of dots on a solid background. The term ‘polka dot’ first appeared in Godey’s Lady’s Book in 1857 describing the pattern on a muslin scarf as “for light summer wear, surrounded by a scalloped edge, embroidered in rows of round polka dots.” The word 'polka' is a descriptor for Polish women. The pattern of dots on fabric hit its height in the 1930s and 1940s following its debut on Minnie Mouse's dress in 1926. Other popular culture references to the pattern include Marilyn Monroe's 1951 bikini, The song by Brian Hyland "Its Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" and the Marvel comic hero Polka Dot Man. For more on the history of polka dots see: https://www.thehairpin.com/2013/06/a-brief-history-of-polka-dots/

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