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Veganuary is a charity inspiring people to try vegan for January and throughout the rest of the year in the United Kingdom. Recipes and activities are available on the event's website. This event first ran in 2014. What does it mean to go vegan? Vegan is not vegetarian, which simply means you do not eat meat. Vegans refrain from eating, using or enjoying any of the following: 1) No Meat, dairy, fish, or eggs. 2) No clothing made from animals including leather, fur, wool, or silk. 3) No products tested on animals. 4) No attending or watching entertainment that uses animals including film, TV, circuses, zoos, rodeos, hunting, and wild animal parks.

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Jan

Vision Board Day, Ntl.: January 11

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Vision Boards are a pictorial representation of goals. Vision Board Day encourages everyone to define their goals for the upcoming year and create a visual reminder of these goals you can see. Vision boards can be done with cutting and pasting from magazines and pictures, or virtually done on websites and social media. This event was first held in 2016 and created by actor Kellan Lutz and manager Ryan Daly.

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Jan

War on Poverty Day (1964): January 8

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It was on this day in 1964 that President Lyndon B Johnson officially declared war on Poverty in the United States with these words: "Unfortunately, many Americans live on the outskirts of hope -- some because of their poverty, and some because of theft color, and all too many because of both. Our task is to help replace their despair with opportunity. This administration today, here and now, declares unconditional war on poverty in America. I urge this Congress and all Americans to join with me in that effort. It will not be a short or easy struggle, no single weapon or strategy will suffice, but we shall not rest until that war is won. The richest Nation on earth can afford to win it. We cannot afford to lose it. One thousand dollars invested in salvaging an unemployable youth today can return $40,000 or more in his lifetime. Poverty is a national problem, requiring improved national organization and support. But this attack, to be effective, must also be organized at the State and the local level and must be supported and directed by State and local efforts. For the war against poverty will not be won here in Washington. It must be won in the field, in every private home, in every public office, from the courthouse to the White House." _____________ The war continues to this day with over 45 million people (15%) still living below the poverty line in the United States according to the latest census report in 2014. At the time, the annual income threshold was $11,490 for a single person and $23,550 for a family of four.

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Jan

Water for Sustainable Development, Intl. Decade: 2018 - 2028

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Water is essential to all life, and without it, nothing lives. To highlight the importance of water and its use and conservation, the United Nations has set aside an entire decade to achieve the following objectives: ·

Sustainable development and integrated management of water resources to achieve social, economic, and environmental objectives.

Implementation and promotion of related programs and projects.

Furtherance of cooperation and partnerships at all levels to achieve internationally agreed water-related goals and targets, including those in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

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Jan

Whipped Cream Day: January 5

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National Whipped Cream Day is an unofficial event with no sponsor. It celebrates the light cream topping, served to kings in the 17th century, that has come to top everything from fresh fruits to cakes and pies.

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Jan

Whittlesea Straw Bear Festival (UK): January 17-19

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First held in 1980, this whimsical British festival features a straw bear leading a parade and ushering in the upcoming planting season with a decorated plough. Throughout the weekend music, food and fun are featured with the straw bear burned on the final day.

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Jan

Winnie-the-Pooh Day (1882): January 18

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Winnie-the-Pooh Day marks the anniversary of Alan Alexander Milne's birth on January 18, 1882. He first wrote of Christopher Robin (his son and one of the characters in Winnie-the-Pooh) in the poem 'Vespers' for Vanity Fair in 1923. This led to his first illustrated children's book in 1924. This book featured a story about a Teddy Bear, but it wouldn't be until Christmas Eve 1925 when Winnie-the-Pooh would make his official debut in a bedtime story published in the Evening News. That bedtime story became chapter one of his 1926 book, Winnie-the-Pooh and the rest is history. Happy Winnie-the-Pooh Day!

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Jan

Winter Sports TBI Awareness Month, Ntl: January

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Thunder and lighting, snow, ice, hypothermia and extreme cold are just some of the weather related hazards occurring during the winter. National Winter Weather Safety Day is the annual day the National Weather Service seeks to educate the public about the hazards ahead and how to prepare for them. This is one of four seasonal Safety campaigns sponsored by the National Weather Service each year.

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Jan

Winterlude (CA-ON/QC): January 31-February 17

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A celebration of all things Canadian, culture and winter sports, Winterlude is attended by over 635,000 people a year. Held in two cities, Ottawa in Ontario and Gatineau in Quebec. This festival was first held in 1978.

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Jan

Work from Home Week, Ntl.: January 20-26*

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National Work from Home Week in the United Kingdom was first held in 2003. As the climate crisis escalates, many companies and workers are opting to swap out one or more days a week to work from home and save on the commute. It’s also a viable option for people in creative and tech fields where being in the office isn’t necessary on a day-to-day basis. It’s also where many companies begin, whether on a kitchen table or in a home office. This is one of two known National Work From Home Weeks in LEEP Calendar. The second is in October and takes place in the United States.

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Year of Beethoven (DE)(1770): 2020

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The nation of Germany is sharing its pride and love of a national treasure with the world through a year-long celebration of Ludwig van Beethoven during the 250th anniversary of his birth. Tourists to Germany between December 16, 2019 and December 17, 2020 can expect to be delighted with multiple venues throughout the year featuring the music of the world's most played composer/musician. Classic music lovers globally are expected to add even more events in their home country to celebrate this amazing anniversary. Image: Joseph Karl Stieler [Public domain]

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Jan

Year of the Census (US): 2020

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Every 10 years the United States does a census to determine the population and its characteristics within the US and its territories. The outcome affects funds given for schools, infrastructure, social programs, voting districts and nearly every other touchpoint between government and people. It’s not about whether a person is a citizen. It is about making sure services and infrastructure are adequate for the population present. 2020 is the first time residents of the United States (up to 80%) will be able to fill out their census form online instead of by paper or through the mail. Those without adequate internet services will still be able to ask for assistance and receive a paper copy. Results are typically compiled over the following year with the report generated used as the foundation for planning over the upcoming decade.

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Jan

Year of the Non-commissioned Officer (NCO): 2020

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The Year of the Non-commissioned Officer (NCO) is declared on occasion by the US military to highlight the achievements, professionalism and focus training on the needs of NCOs throughout the year. The last time an NCO year was held was in 2009. A non-commissioned officer is a person in a leadership position within the US military who did not come by their rank via Service Academy, the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC), or an Officer Candidate School. NCOs include specialists, corporals, and sergeants. This year focuses on their needs, training and advancement both within the military and via the civilian services and communities to which they belong. Image: Sgt. Lisa Morales, (C) US Army

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Youth Day, Ntl.(IN) (1863): January 12

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First celebrated and declared by the government of India in 1984, National Youth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of Swami Vivekananda on January 12, 1863. Vivekananda was a prolific lecturer and teacher of philosophy during his life and is seen as an ideal aspiration for India's youth.

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Jan

Youth Olympic Games (CH): January 9-22

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The Lausanne 2020 Youth Olympic Games are the winter games for youth. Sponsored by the International Olympic Committee, this event engages youth in competitive sports, cultural and educational programs. Similar to the Summer Olympics, the Youth Olympic Games also follows a four-year cycle. Participated in by 206 countries with representatives aging from 15 to 18, these young athletes will compete in 31 different disciplines. Lionel Messi is the ambassador for the 2018 Youth Olympic Games.

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