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Real Bread Week: February 15-23

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A vital component of the Real Bread Campaign, Real Bread Week began in 2009. The international awareness campaign celebrates authentic bread and the people who make it. The campaign encourages bakeries a...

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Break with Your Wireless Carrier Day: Febr...

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Created by the global wireless provider T-Mobile, Break with your Wireless Carrier Day is a promotion designed to encourage people to review their cellular contracts. If you seek to pay less or get what y...

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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...

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Chopsticks Day, Ntl.: February 6

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Chopsticks have been around for some time and are believed to have originated during the Shang Dynasty (1766 - 1122 BC) and were initially used for cooking. The pointed end of the chopsticks will tell you...

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Frozen Yogurt Day, Ntl: February 6

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Originally called Frogurt, HP Hood invented frozen yogurt in 1970. With the health food craze of the 1970s, it quickly gained popularity as an alternative to ice cream. In the 1980s, seizing upon the dema...

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Pizza Day, Ntl.: February 9

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Fourteen percent of all restaurants in the US are either Italian or serve pizza. It is one of the world's most common and beloved foods, which began as a street food, sold from a cart in Naples, Italy, ci...

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Tailor Day, World: February 28

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World Tailor Day is rumored to mark the birthday of Elias Howe, Jr., the man who invented the first sewing machine. At least, that is what LEEP's competitors say. There's a problem with that. Mr. Howe...

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Wine Day, Drink: February 18

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There is no official origin for this particular holiday, and it has grown out of custom and fun. However, it does provide an opportunity to enjoy one of the world’s favorite (and oldest) beverages. Take a...

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Customized Wheel and Tire Day, Ntl.: Febru...

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It's all about the wheels on your ride! National Customized Wheel and Tire Day is a day to take pride in your custom wheels or try an upgrade on your car. Wheel art is one type of self-expression that is...

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Skip the Straw Day: February 28

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Most of the world was horrified by the picture of the turtle with a plastic straw jammed up its nose. Single-use straws continue to add to the abundance of plastic waste worldwide. The students of White...

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Barley Month: February

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February is National Barley Month. Barley is one of the world's oldest and most versatile grains, with a history spanning thousands of years and continents. Originating in West Asia's Fertile Crescent an...

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Black Saturday (2009): February 7 

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Black Saturday is a series of devastating bushfires that swept through Victoria, Australia, on February 7, 2009. The day is considered one of the darkest moments in Australia's history due to the extensiv...

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Café au Lait Day, Ntl: February 17

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"Café au Lait Day" is an annual celebration dedicated to one of the world's most beloved coffee drinks, café au lait. This day is marked by coffee enthusiasts and connoisseurs indulging in this traditiona...

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Car Keys and Small Change (Pocket) Day: Fe...

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"Car Keys and Small Change Day," also fondly known as "Pocket Day," is an observance that highlights the often-overlooked features of our everyday clothing: pockets. This day reminds us of the convenience...

January

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Embroidery Month, Ntl.: February

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National Embroidery Month offers a platform for enthusiasts and artisans to showcase their skills, share techniques, and keep the rich embroidery traditions alive. Workshops, exhibitions, and social media...

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Flannel Day, Ntl.: February 10

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National Flannel Day is an unofficial event dedicated to the appreciation and recognition of flannel, the warm, soft fabric known for its comfort and plaid patterns. This day encourages people to don thei...

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Fondue Month, Ntl.: February

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National Fondue Month is celebrated annually in February in the United States to celebrate fondue's joy and communal experience. February, a cold and often dreary month, presents the perfect backdrop for...

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Free Open Source Software Month (FOSS)(199...

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Free and Open Source Software Month (FOSS February) was initiated in 2017 by Onyx Point, Inc. to create awareness and celebrate the principles of open source software. February marks founding the Open Sou...

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Great American Pizza Bake: February 9-15

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The Great American Pizza Bake, celebrated during the second week of February, is an annual event dedicated to the beloved culinary staple, pizza. This week-long celebration encourages people across the Un...

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La Poutine Week (CA): February 1-7 (est)

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La Poutine Week is an annual celebration dedicated to Quebec's iconic dish, poutine, which originated in Canada's predominantly French-speaking province. This gastronomic event, launched in 2012, was conc...

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