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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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Adopt-a-Pet, a non-profit organization based in Los Angeles, California, created Social Petworking Month to house the 30,000 homeless pets in local shelters nationwide. The organization taps into social...
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Take Your Pet to Work Week is held annually by Pet Sitters International in the US and encourages Americans to bring their animal friends to work during this time.
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Stephanie West Allen created Upsy Daisy Day in 2003 to uplift and encourage a positive attitude all day. The duo “upsy daisy” originally meant helping people and originated in England around 1861.
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International Widow's Day commemorates the plight of widows and children amidst poverty and injustice across the world. Recognized by the United Nations in 2010, International Widow's Day often includes a...
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Juggling children, work, and home—a father's work is never done, doubly so when he works from home. This week is about honoring all the dads who make money from home while juggling family and house. Annua...
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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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Created in 2017, Baby Sleep Day reminds everyone, especially children, of the health benefits of a good night's sleep. Sleep is essential to a child's growth, mental health, and learning ability. Most chi...
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Black Marriage Day, observed annually on the fourth Sunday of March, was established in 2003 by Nisa Muhammad of the Wedded Bliss Foundation to celebrate and promote the value of marriage within the Afric...
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Brother and Sister Day focuses attention on siblings and encourages all siblings to let each other know how much each cares for the other. The event was born of deep regret when a woman realized too lat...
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The first whole week of each March is Celebrate Your Name Week. Every year it's meant to remind us to honor our names and their significance. Each day has its focus. Sunday is the Namesake Day; Monday...
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Texas Loves Children Day each year raises awareness of the hidden child abuse epidemic and the shortage of resources needed to care for these children legally. In 2013 over 66,000 children were confirme...
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Chinchilla Day celebrates the small rodents native to the Andes mountains in South America. There are two species of chinchillas: Chinchilla chinchilla (formerly known as Chinchilla brevicaudata) and Chin...
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Newborns and Colic: Colic Awareness Month in the United Kingdom Colic Awareness Month, observed annually, is a health initiative aimed at increasing understanding and awareness of colic in infants. Colic...
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World Compliment Day began in The Netherlands in 2011 and has quickly spread worldwide to make March 1 the most joyful day of the year. "A sincere and personal compliment costs nothing, but the impact o...
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Common Courtesy Day is an unofficial holiday with no set sponsor. The word "courtesy" evolved from the English word "curtsey," a form of bowing first practiced with enthusiasm in the 16th century. Commo...
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Japan's Doll Festival (Hinamatsuri) is an annual celebration of girls and daughters. Dolls representing the ancient imperial court are displayed, special treats are prepared, and girls are honored. The Ja...
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Eid al-Fitr (the festival of breaking fast) is one of the most important holidays in Islam. This three-day event celebrates the end of the month of Ramadan. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from food, water...
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The European Action Week Against Racism is a significant event that mobilizes people across Europe to participate in actions that challenge racism and promote a more inclusive society. UNITED primarily co...
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Every culture has its tales and fables. For centuries, oral histories and legends were communicated through stories and myths. Classic folklore teaches about other cultures and languages, generally capped...
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This day reflects on whether it's worth continuing a strained relationship with one's parents or instead 'letting it go' and enjoy as much time we have with them as possible. Is there a parent alive who...