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Gnome week is celebrated in early June and honors Brasserie d'Achouffe breweries and beers rather than actual gnomes. Belgium legend states that gnomes (or chouffes) brewed beers in Belgium called Brass...
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The James Beard Awards recognizes exceptional talent and achievement in the culinary arts, hospitality, media, and broader food system, as well as a demonstrated commitment to racial and gender equity, co...
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National Martini Day celebrates the iconic cocktail, the martini. In 1911 Martini di Arma di Taggia mixed a cocktail with gin, orange bitters, and vermouth, then garnished it with olives to create the i...
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Dedicated to removing the stigma surrounding alcoholism that keeps so many people from getting the treatment they need, Pharmacists Declare War on Alcoholism is a month-long awareness campaign and educati...
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English Wine Week seeks to raise awareness of English wine across the United Kingdom. Retailers, bars, restaurants, and vineyards participate in this event, introducing people to the best British wines....
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Absinthe Day: Celebrating a Storied Spirit Absinthe Day, observed annually on March 5th, celebrates the enigmatic and historically controversial spirit known as absinthe. This day is not just a toast to...
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Anesthesia Tech Day: Recognizing the Unsung Heroes of Surgical Care Anesthesia Tech Day is an annual observance dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating the vital role of anesthesia technicians and tec...
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Each year the ASPCA sponsors National Animal Poison Prevention Week in March. Pets are highly susceptible to poison, many of which we don't consider harmful because they are benign to us. According to he...
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Après Day: Embracing the Joy of Ski Culture Beyond the Slopes Après Ski Day, celebrated in various ski regions worldwide, is an informal observance that embraces the concept of 'après-ski,' a term synony...
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Beer Day in Iceland marks the anniversary of the end of 75 years of prohibition regarding beer on the island nation, March 1, 1989. Other alcohol was available after 1921, but beer was tied to the colonia...
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German Black Forest Cake or Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte is a layered sponge cake soaked in cherry schnapps, stuffed with whipped cream and whole cherries, and topped with frosting and dark chocolate shaving...
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While not a widely recognized holiday, Bock Beer Day would celebrate the rich, malty, and somewhat strong tradition of Bock beer, a type of lager originating from Germany. Bock beer has a long history, tr...
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Caffeine Awareness Month seeks objective, evidence-based information, and advice to reduce caffeine abuse and addiction's health, social, and economic harm. The Caffeine Awareness Association, a non-pro...
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NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION OF SYRINGE EXCHANGE The National Day of Action on Syringe Exchange raises awareness about the importance of syringe exchange programs (SEPs) as a public health measure. This day ai...
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National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® links students with scientists and other experts to counteract the myths about drugs and alcohol teens get from the internet, social media, TV, movies, music, or frie...
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Fat Tuesday is the nickname given to Shrove Tuesday, a day of repentance in the Christian faith (1 Corinthians 9:27), marking the end of Epiphany. It is part of the Carnaval celebration, leading up to Len...
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National Problem Gambling Awareness Month (NPGAM) is a grassroots public awareness and outreach campaign to educate the general public and health care professionals about the warning signs of problem gamb...
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Inhalants & Poisons Awareness Week raises awareness of the dangers of inhalants and poisons in our society. One in five students in the US today uses an inhalant to get high. Most of the public is unawar...
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National Help Fight Liver Disease Month in Canada aims to promote liver health and reduce the incidence and impact of all liver diseases. The most common contributors to Liver disease are: Viral hepatit...
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National Mulled Wine Day celebrates heated wine steeped in spices, referred to as mulled wine. The Romans were the first to heat wine and add spices to keep warm during the long winters. Today mulled win...