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The Family and Friends category includes events that focus on the beautiful mess you were born into (aka family), parenting, and the circle of people you choose to populate your life (aka friends, acquaintances, and co-workers)
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National Senior Independence Month, observed annually in February in the United States, is dedicated to celebrating and promoting the independence of senior citizens. This month-long observance focuses on...
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The Women in Blue Jeans Conference, a notable event focusing on rural women, commenced as a grassroots effort in 2001 in Mitchell, South Dakota. This conference offers a supportive space for education, ne...
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World Day for African and Afro-descendant Culture is celebrated annually on January 24. This UNESCO-proclaimed day acknowledges the many vibrant cultures of the African continent and the African diaspora...
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World Breast Pumping Day, created in 2017, raises awareness and support for breast pumping, a vital aspect of many new mothers' lives. The day is rooted in the desire to normalize breast pumping and provi...
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Celebration of Life Month originated to create an upbeat mood following the holidays. January can be a difficult month for many people. In the northern hemisphere, it is dark and cold, often uneventful (e...
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Children Impacted by a Parent's Cancer Month seeks to support children and families where one or more parent is undergoing cancer treatment, living in remission, or has died. This impact on a young life c...
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National Compliment Day was created in 1998 by two women, Debby Hoffman and Kathy Chamberlin of New Hampshire, to demonstrate that there is more to happiness in giving than receiving. The objective of the...
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<h2>2025, THE UNITED NATIONS'</h2><h1><span><br>INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF COOPERATIVES</span></h1><span><br>The United Nations declared 2025 the International Year of Cooperatives (IYC) to highlight cooperati...
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National Cuddle Up Day is your day to put the non-cuddling types in your life on notice and get them to step up their game. Or, you could cuddle up with a blanket on the porch before a fire or wherever yo...
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Coaches help you excel in many areas, whether sports and business or life and love. With the new year starting, Dating and Life Coaches Recognition Week raises awareness among people considering a career...
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Family Literacy Day in Canada focuses on parents and their role in improving reading and writing skills within their families. Parents keep their skills sharp by reading to children and engaging in fun li...
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Global Family Day is recognized by the US Congress, UN General Assembly, and a variety of governments and organizations the world over. Global Family Day originated with Linda Grover, who passed away in...
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Every January, the mentoring movement unites in celebration of National Mentoring Month. Within the month are several awareness days, including today's event: I am a Mentor Day. Mentors are critical to o...
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International Day of Women in Multilateralism is an observance that recognizes and celebrates the contributions of women in multilateral forums and their roles in diplomacy, international negotiations, an...