Category: Culture and the Arts

Tooth Fairy Day, Intl.: February 28

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The first known accounts of the idea of a Tooth Fairy originated in Arabia in the 1300s. To this day, in Islamic countries, parents continue to toss lost teeth in the air, a practice dating well before th...

January

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Kindness, National Day of (CA)(1920): Febr...

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National Day of Kindness is for our members and clubs to celebrate our founding (February 20, 1920) and commitment to serving the community's greatest need. Every community needs kindness and people perfo...

January

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NAACP Day (1909): February 12

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February 12, 1909, is the anniversary of the creation of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People). It is the nation's oldest, largest, and most widely recognized grassroots...

January

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Black History Month (US/CA): February

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Black History Month focuses on the African American experience in the United States, its history, triumphs, and stories. This specific demographic is unique in American culture, forced to come here in cha...

January

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Extraterrestrial Culture Day: February 11

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In 1947 a UFO was reported sighted over Roswell, New Mexico, making Roswell a mecca for UFO seekers and shrouded in mystery. Playing into the comedy, the New Mexico legislature passed a memorial recognizi...

January

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Mardi Gras (US-LA): February 28 - March 4

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Mardi Gras is a celebration during the five days leading up to Lent. Technically, Mardi Gras is the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. The date range given covers the major festivities leading up to Lent. Eur...

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African Heritage and Health Week: February...

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As part of the annual Black History Month celebration, African Heritage and Health Week focus on the foods, flavors, and culinary skills that define Southern, Caribbean, African, and South America cuisine...

January

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Peace Corps Week (1961): February 23 - Mar...

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Peace Corps Week celebrates President Kennedy’s establishment of the Peace Corps on March 1, 1961. During this annual event, the Peace Corps community works to raise awareness about Peace Corps activities...

January

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Jaya Ekadashi (H): February 8

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Hindus believe fasting (vrat) on Jaya Ekadashi assists in eradicating one's sins and brings them closer to achieving salvation (Moksha). While pious devotees observe a complete fast on this day, some op...

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Floral Design Day (1914): February 28

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The original idea behind Floral Design Day marked Carl Rittner's birthday. Mr. "R," as his students affectionately called him, founded The Rittners School of Floral Design in Boston over sixty years ago...

January

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Date Festival, Ntl. (US-CA): February 14-2...

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A celebration of Arabia and Arabic culture, the National Date Festival at the Riverside County Fairgrounds features Arabic-themed music, ostrich races, camel rides, exhibits, shopping, and of course, lots...

January

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Flirting Week, Intl.: February 9-15

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Created by best-selling relationship author Robin Gorman Newman, International Flirting Week celebrates this ancient art. It recognizes its role in the lives of singles seeking a mate, couples looking to...

January

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Sapporo Snow Festival (JP): February 4-11

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Initiated in 1950, the Sapporo Snow Festival is an annual event in Japan that features snow-related activities, including a world-class snow sculpture contest. Additional activities include light shows, f...

January

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Black Pound Day (UK): February 1

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Initiated in 2020 in response to the Black Lives Matter global protest, Black Pound Day occurs on the first Saturday of each month in the United Kingdom. The purpose is to ask consumers to support Black-o...

January

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Read in the Bathtub Day, Ntl.: February 9

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Christine Rogers created this event some time ago to have an excuse to spend the day reading her favorite novel in the tub. We did a little research and were surprised to find that there are waterproof b...

January

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Bartender Day, World: February 24

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Bartending originated in Rome, Greece, and Asia. It is a profession that, in its infancy, required the barkeeper to be skilled at brewing spirits, ales, and wines. Beginning in the 20th century, cocktails...

January

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Grammy Awards (US-CA): February 2

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The recording industry's most prestigious award, the GRAMMY, is presented annually by The Recording Academy. The Recording Academy's voting membership awards a GRAMMY to honor excellence in the recordin...

January

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Fiesta de los Vaqueros and Tucson Rodeo (U...

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The first La Fiesta de Los Vaqueros (Celebration of the Cowboys) originated in 1925. Today, the event has grown to a nine-day celebration centered on the Tucson Rodeo, one of North America's top 25 profes...

January

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Mother Language Day, Intl. (1952): Februar...

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International Mother Language Day was proclaimed by the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in November 1999 (30C/62) to promote the preserv...

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Human Fraternity, Intl. Day of: February 4

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The United Nations was established after World War II to promote international cooperation and respect for human rights. In 1999, the General Assembly adopted the Declaration and Programme of Action on a...

January

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