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World Asthma Day is an annual event organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) to improve asthma awareness and care around the world. World Asthma Day occurs on the first Tuesday in May. GINA...
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Greenery Day is a national holiday in Japan originating from the celebration of Emperor Sh_wa's birthday on April 29. In 1989 the name of the holiday was changed from "Birthday of the Emperor" to "Green...
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Often flowers are used to represent specific events: the daffodil in England for the coast guard, orchids for prostate cancer, roses for childhood cancer. The iris is associated with faith, wisdom, cher...
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The Brussels Capital Region celebrates the Iris Day (May 8) each year at the beginning of May with a festival. The Iris Festival occurs over a weekend and includes free concerts and activities. The iri...
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The carnation has long been associated with hope and finding a cure to the disease of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Canadians have one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis in the world and it is the most...
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National Shrimp Day focuses on eating shrimp, but it is also an opportunity to consider the environmental impact of pollution, including oil spills, on the habitat of shrimp and the effect it has on the l...
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The New Moon occurs when the Moon and the Sun have the same elliptical longitude. This happens when the moon is at its closest point to the sun in its orbit. From earth we usually cannot see it. The New M...
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Prepare for a noisy spring and summer if you live in Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, West Virginia,...
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Carabao is the Tagalog word for water buffalo. This two day festival is a tribute by farmers to their patron saint, San Isidro. Throughout the country farmers dress themselves and their carabao in festive...
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Sharks may be the most feared fish in the sea, but they're also very misunderstood. Fintastic Friday gives a voice to sharks and seeks to educate people on this necessary and beautiful creature. Each ye...
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Underground America Day celebrates the more than 6,000 North Americans who live not just on Earth, but in it. Their homes are built in or underground, rather than above it. Architect Malcolm Wells was th...
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<p>If you've ever wished you didn't have to go to sleep when the sun goes down, head to North Cape in Norway. Between May 14 and July 30 each year, the sun never sets below the horizon. It is trul...
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First run in 2007, Go Topless Day began as a Jeep owners ode to Summer with the first official 'put the top down and get out and drive day' annually on the third Saturday in May. It has since become a glo...
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Kids to Parks Day is a national day of play that connects kids and families with their local, state, and national parks. By discovering our public lands, kids across the country are learning about park st...
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Saint Isidro (1082-1172AD) is the patron saint of Madrid and the patron saint of farmers. Each year in Hispanic nations, including Mexico and Spain, festivities are held in the day leading up to this feas...