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Highlighting events, holidays, and awareness days celebrating the art of entertaining, being entertained, and the entertainment industry.

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Barbie and Barney Backlash Day: December 1...

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Barbie & Barney Backlash Day is a day for parents. You're in luck if you've had enough of Barney's "I Love You" song and the impossible dimensions of Malibu Barbie and friends. Today is the day to trash,...

January

Bingo Month, Ntl. (1929): December

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International Bingo Month marks the anniversary of the promotion of the modern game of bingo (the one now associated with church basements), in December 1929, by toy salesman Edwin S. Lowe. First seen a...

January

Card Playing Day: December 28

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Card Playing Day is celebrated in the U.S. each year. Organized by several different groups, including the International Playing Card Society, this is a day to honor and celebrate one of the most promin...

January

Cookie Day, Ntl.: December 4

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National Cookie Day was first proclaimed by Jim Henson's creation of the Cookie Monster (Sesame Street in the 1980 book "The Sesame Street Dictionary." If the Cookie Monster had something to do with it, y...

January

Cotton Bowl, Goodyear (US-TX): December 31

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THE SOFTER SIDE OF FOOTBALL: THE COTTON BOWL The Cotton Bowl, a revered institution in American college football, boasts a storied history that traces back to its founding in 1937. The brainchild of Dall...

January

Festivus: December 23

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Festivus originated in a 1997 episode of "Seinfeld," an American television show. It's celebrated within multi-faith cultures and large cities and provides a reason for people of various faiths to celebra...

January

Galveston Dickens on the Strand (US-TX): D...

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With a nod to the ghost of Dickens' past and an eye toward the future, the world-famous Victorian holiday festival returns to Galveston Island. The annual holiday street festival, based on 19th-century...

January

Iffy Piffy Biffy Boo Day (1901): December...

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Iffy Piffy Biffy Boo Day celebrates the work of psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and expert on hypnosis Milton H. Erickson (December 5, 1901 - March 25, 1980). Iffy piffy biffy boo is a nonsense string of w...

January

King Abdulaziz Camel Festival (SA): Decemb...

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The dates of this event have not been confirmed. Created in 2015, the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival outside Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is a 40-day event of camel races, pageants, and various entertainment and...

January

King's College Christmas Carols and Festiv...

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Held annually at Cambridge's Kings College in England, the Kings College Christmas Carols & Festival of Nine Lessons has been a Christmas Eve tradition since 1918 and a live broadcast since 1928. Each yea...

January

Ninja, Day of the (2003): December 5

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Ninjas existed in feudal Japan (12th - 19th centuries) and were spies, similar to national spy organizations today, including MI-6, Mossad, and the CIA. Day of the Ninja celebrates this early form of or...

January

Short Film Day, Intl. (1895): December 28

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On December 28, 1865, two brothers from Paris, Auguste and Louis Lumière introduced 33 people to the future: film. They showcased to the crowd ten short films, each less than a minute, and changed the wor...

January

Sock Day (1954): December 4

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National Sock Day, an initiative founded by the apparel brand Pair of Thieves, is observed annually on December 4. The day was established in 2016 to celebrate the "noble, hardworking sock" and coincides...

January

Techno Music Day, World (1962): December 9

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World Techno Music Day, celebrated annually on December 9, is a global observance that honors techno music's rich history and cultural significance. This genre has left an indelible mark on the landscape...

January

The Game Awards: December 11 (est)

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Amid the glitz and glamour of red carpets and celebrity appearances, The Game Awards is a testament to the soaring heights and cultural relevance of the video game industry. This annual event honors the y...

January

Time Traveler's Day: December 8

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Time Traveler's Day pays homage to the fascinating concept of time travel, a theme that has captivated the imagination of many. The event encourages enthusiasts to delve into stories and discussions about...

January

Trick-shot Day, World: December 2

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World Trick Shot Day, created in 2016, is the inspiration of The Harlem Globetrotters, an exhibition basketball team renowned for their remarkable abilities. The Harlem Globetrotters, founded by Abe Sape...

January

Walter Plinge Day (UK): December 2

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What do all these people have in common with Walter Plinge, George Spelvin, David Agnew, and Alan Smithee? They are all theater names, or pseudonyms, for uncast parts or when an actor wishes to hide his...

January

Weary Willie Day (1898): December 9

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Weary Willie Day, observed annually on December 9, celebrates the memory and legacy of one of the most iconic figures in American circus history, the clown character Weary Willie, created by Emmett Kelly....

January

Date Festival, Ntl. (US-CA): February 13-...

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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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