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<h2>CELEBRATING PERU'S NATIONAL DRINK</h2><h1>CHILCANO WEEK</h1><span><br>Chilcano Week in Peru is a celebration dedicated to one of the country's most beloved cocktails, the Chilcano. The event gained po...
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Cigarettes Are Hazardous To Your Health Day marks the anniversary of Surgeon General Luther L. Terry's issuance of a report on January 11, 1964, that declared cigarettes to be hazardous to health. In his...
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Formerly Sober January, this event began in the United Kingdom in 1942 and has since become popular in the United States. The objective of Dry January is to abstain from alcohol for the entire month.
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First Foot Day, Scottish in origin, celebrates the first foot to cross the threshold of a home on New Year’s Day. This person is the bringer of good fortune for the coming year. According to traditio...
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Ginuary is a celebration of all things gin worldwide, each day set aside for a new way to enjoy gin. The month celebration seems to have come out of nowhere with no specific origin. Aussie Mem Rynne has t...
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<h1>INTERNATIONAL HANGOVER DAY</h1><span><br>After drinking a lot of alcohol on New Year's Eve, New Year's Day is traditionally considered "Hangover Day." A hangover is experienced after excessive alcohol...
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Hot Buttered Rum Day celebrates the classic cocktail craved for its warmth, richness, and indulgent flavor. This drink, traditionally enjoyed during the colder months, especially around the holidays, comb...
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Irish Coffee Day in January is one of two such events. The second is November 10 and marks the 1952 anniversary of Irish Coffee arriving in the United States and becoming one of the world’s most beloved c...
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Kombucha or 'Booch' is a fermented tea that has become to millennials what the martini is to the Great Generation and coolers to GenX. It's the 'it' alcoholic beverage. And like all things millennial, it'...
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National Non-Smoking Week (NNSW) is one of Canada's longest-running public health education efforts. The week helps those who want to quit smoking, quit. See the Canadian Council for Tobacco Control (CCTC...
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On National Pharmacist Day, we're encouraged to show our appreciation for the vital work of pharmacists. Also, see World Pharmacists Day and American Pharmacist Month.
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If the sun is shining today, viticulturists (winegrowers) rejoice. Legend states that if the sun is shining on Saint Vincent's Day, that year's grapes will yield excellent wine. Saint Vincent of Saragossa...
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Self-help Group Awareness Month in the United States kicks off the new year. After the exhausting winter holidays and as most people prepare their goals for the new year, Self-help Group Month encourages...
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Sugar should be classified as a drug under current FDA schemes. It affects your mind and your body. Sugar Awareness Week's challenge is abstaining from sugar for five days and taking note of how your body...
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Weedless Wednesday occurs during National Non-Smoking Week (NNSW). It refers to abstaining from cannabis for the day to encourage Canadians to quit. NNSW is one of the longest-running initiatives in Canad...
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Dry July is a fundraising event for people affected by cancer. To participate, register, pledge to give up alcohol for a month, and ask your friends and family to sponsor you for a Dry July. If you don't...
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The Pharmacists Planning Service, Inc. sponsors Herbal Prescription Awareness Month. With the rise in over-the-counter supplements and the increased reliance on prescription drugs, hospitals and doctors...
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National Anisette Day celebrates anisette, an anise-based liquor. Though it is not advisable to drink anisette on its own, this liqueur provides a sweet tinge when mixed with other spirits. Anisette is...
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Promoted and featuring the organic beer and sustainability industries, this annual celebration raises awareness about organic beer and sustainable living. A family event features over 50 organic beers, ci...
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Dive Bars are little bars and pubs the locals usually know. They are a part of American culture, like apple pie and baseball. Like many small businesses, dive bars are disappearing in the gig economy. Nat...