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Haru-No-Yabuiri is similar to the English tradition of Boxing Day, where the gentry gave servants a day off to visit their families during the Christmas holiday. In Japan, all the workers who had to work through the holidays are given a day off in January, and that day is Haru-No-Yabuiri.

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Hot and Spicy Food Day, Intl.: January 16

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International Hot and Spicy Food Day honor all the unique hot and spicy foods, whether they are part of Mexican cuisine, Indian cuisine, and many others.

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John Chilembwe Day (MW)(1995): January 16

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John Chilembwe was a Baptist pastor who helped lead an uprising against British colonial rule in now Malawi (Nyasaland). The rebellion lasted from January 23 through the 26th, 1915. Though the revolt would fail, Chilembwe was shot by the police and died on February 3, 1915—his efforts, however, did not die. January 16 is set aside each year as a day of remembrance of him. Chilembwe is a national holiday ordained on January 16, 1995.

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Nothing Day, Ntl.: January 16

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Today is National Nothing Day. Proposed in 1972 by San Francisco Examiner columnist Harold Pullman Coffin, it is the day to provide Americans with one National day when they can sit without celebrating, observing, or honoring anything. In other words, it is a day when it is perfectly okay to do absolutely nothing today!

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Peace, National Day of (SV)(1992): January 16

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Today marks the anniversary of the signing of the peace treaty between the military-led government of El Salvador and the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN). The treaty ended a 12-year civil war that cost over 75,000 lives and was signed in Mexico City on January 16, 1992.

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Quinoa Day, Ntl.: January 16

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Though this ancient grain has been cultivated for over 4000 years in South America, it arrived in the United States in 1983. Today, quinoa is a popular side dish in salads or on its own and is often used as a substitute for rice or potatoes.

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Religious Freedom Day, Ntl. (1786): January 16

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National Religious Freedom Day marks the anniversary of the drafting of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom by Thomas Jefferson on January 16, 1786. The statute was ratified three days later and became the standard for the US Constitution's first amendment, approved on December 15, 1791.

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Calibash (US-CA): January 17

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Calibash is an annual music festival featuring Latin American and Hispanic artists. First held in 2007, attendance has increased year-on-year, making it one of the most anticipated music festivals of the year.

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Conconully Outhouse Races (US-WA): January 17

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The Conconully Outhouse Races are the original wooden privy races and an annual winter event in the town of Conconully, Washington. They offer a unique, whimsical take on traditional winter sports. Characterized by camaraderie, competition, and a good dose of humor, the event is as much a part of the town's identity as its mining history. The tradition started in 1983 and continues annually over the Martin Luther King weekend. In this peculiar race, teams consisting of two pushers and one rider compete against each other on a snow-covered Main Street, propelling homemade outhouses mounted on skis. The outhouses are uniquely designed and decorated according to specific rules. Each racing privy must have a toilet seat and a roll of toilet paper and be at least six feet tall from the base to the structure's highest point. However, these requirements leave room for creativity, creating various colorful and imaginative outhouses. The race is split into several categories: Men's, Women's, and Co-Ed, with trophies and bragging rights up for grabs. The pushers' speed, the rider's skill, and the quality of the outhouse's construction all play a role in determining the victors. Despite the chilly weather, spectators line the race route, enjoying the spectacle, local food, and winter festivities. 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 only 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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Bald Eagle Appreciation Days (US-IA): January 17-18

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During the late fall and winter months, bald eagles flock to Iowa, a warmer home than their summer residences in Alaska and Canada. In Alaska and Canada, the rivers freeze over, so over 1,400 bald eagles follow the river south and spend the coldest months of the year along the Mississippi River between Saint Paul and Saint Louis. The highest percentage live in the area of Keokuk. Each year US Army Corps of Engineers, Non-game Wildlife programs within the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Illinois Department of Conservation, Lee County Conservation Board, Keosippi Mall, and The Keokuk Area Convention and Tourism Bureau host Bald Eagle Appreciation Days, the third weekend of January. Thousands of people flock to Keokuk to view firsthand the national symbol of the United States of America in its natural surroundings. Bald Eagle Appreciation Days feature many free indoor and outdoor programs, including: • Hourly seminars featuring live Bald Eagles • Lectures • Exhibits • Films • Special events • Manned observation areas along the Mississippi Riverfront • Spotting scopes available • Conservation officials and biologists on hand for questions Tips for finding and viewing eagles: The best time to view eagles is in the early morning when they feed. Eagles can be seen soaring and diving for fish; the colder, the better. When eagles are not feeding, observe them sitting in large, mature trees closer to the river or on river ice near openings. Be sure to bring strong binoculars!

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Take a Kid Ice Fishing Weekend (US-MN): January 17-19

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Take-A-Kid Ice Fishing Weekend by the state of Minnesota provides free ice fishing for a whole weekend to residents. It generally occurs during the Martin Luther King Weekend in January. 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 only 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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Use Your Gift Card Day, Ntl.: January 17

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Initiated in 2020, National Use Your Gift Card Day encourages people who received gift cards over the holidays and previous to get out and redeem the total amount. Each year, over $500 million in gift card expenditures go unused, which is 2% of the nearly $26 billion spent on gift cards. Put that money where it belongs: in your gift rather than the issuer's pocket. Redeem!

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Bootlegger's Day, Ntl.(1899/1920): January 17

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Bootleggers are smugglers, sometimes distillers, who bring in alcoholic beverages where they are either taxed or prohibited. National Bootlegger's Day marks two special anniversaries on January 17. The birthday of bootlegger Al Capone: January 17, 1899 18th Amendment (Prohibition) goes into effect: January 17, 1920 The term 'bootlegger' refers to the flask smugglers used to hide in the top of their boots. In the age of the Old West, bootleggers smuggled liquor to Native Americans. With the advent of prohibition in the 1920s, it took on a whole new meaning.

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EM Forster Day (1879): January 1

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EM Forster was born on January 1, 1879, and lived until June 7, 1970. The English author is best known for his novels: Where Angels Fear to Tread (1905), The Longest Journey (1907), Room with a View (1908), Howard's End (1910), and A Passage to India (1924).

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Euro Day (EU)(2002): January 1

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On this day in 2002, the twelve countries of the European Union signed an agreement to adopt the single currency, the Euro. Today, 19 states within the European Union use the Euro. Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Spain.

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