Category: United States

Room of Your Own Day: January 25

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Room of One's Own Day was created by the folks at Wellcat.com. It's a day to appreciate thethe importance of having one's own room, whether for work or leisure. It is especially important for people who...

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Rose Bowl (US-CA): January 1

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THE FRAGRANT FOOTBALL GAME: THE ROSE BOWL Often referred to as "The Granddaddy of Them All," the Rose Bowl stands as the oldest and one of the most prestigious bowl games in college football. Its rich hi...

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Rubber Ducky Day (1970): January 13

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Peter Ganine patented his sculpture of what would become the 'rubber duck' in the 1940s and chose to reproduce it as a floating toy, resulting in over 50 million sales. Rubber Ducky day honors the charac...

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Run-up-the-Flagpole Day: January 2

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Saint Paul Winter Carnival (US-MN): Janua...

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Created in 1886, the Saint Paul Winter Carnival is one of the most significant events in the Twin Cities metro area. This city-wide indoor and outdoor event attracts over 200,000 people a year. PLEASE N...

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Sanctity of Human Life Day (1973): Januar...

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Sanctity of Human Life Day in the United States symbolizes the sacredness of human life and is meant to fight for the lives of the unborn and against abortion. Today is the anniversary of the 1973 Supre...

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Saranac Lake Winter Carnival (US-NY): Jan...

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The longest-running winter carnival in the eastern United States, New York's Saranac Lake Winter Carnival first ran in 1897. The event features an ice castle, winter sports, food, music, parades, and fire...

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Save the Eagles Day: January 10

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The story of "Save the Eagles Day" is a tale of two birds, a community, and a grove of cottonwood trees in one of the more unlikely states, New Jersey. Why unlikely? Well, New Jersey is often the butt o...

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School Choice Week, Ntl.: January 26 - Feb...

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National School Choice Week is part of a movement to promote charter schools, homeschooling, vouchers for religious private schools, and public school privatization under the banner of choice. National Sc...

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Screenwriters Day, Ntl.: January 5

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If you live in Los Angeles, you know the joke: Everyone has a business plan or screenplay in their back pocket. Screenwriters create the films and television programs we've come to love. National Screenwr...

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Seed Swap Day, Ntl.: January 25

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Seed swapping is an ancient tradition going back thousands of years. It allows farmers to diversify their crops and saves money. Throughout the nation, seed swaps take place. See the website for a Seed Sw...

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Self-help Group Awareness Month: January

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Self-help Group Awareness Month in the United States kicks off the new year. After the exhausting winter holidays and as most people prepare their goals for the new year, Self-help Group Month encourages...

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Shape Up US Month: January

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January is the Shape Up United States Month. Organized and promoted by Shape Up United States, this month's goal is to build a healthy future for America. It encourages children to gain knowledge and he...

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Show and Tell Day at Work: January 8

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Show & Tell Day at Work comes from the minds of Thomas & Ruth Roy of Wellcat Holidays. Based on the elementary school tradition of Show & Tell Day, adults can bring a pet, a toy, or an award to work, and...

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Skating Month, Ntl.: January

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National Skating Month in the United States includes on-ice and off-ice activities. It is an opportunity to learn to ice skate, exercise, and spend quality time with your favorite people.

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Skeptics Day, Ntl.: January 13*

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Ski and Snowboard Month, Ntl.: January

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National Ski & Snowboard Month in the United States encourages people to go out, learn to snowboard or ski, and have fun! See local resorts and shops for discounts on skiing and snowboarding items.

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Skin Relief Day, Winter: January 8

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Created by the brand managers of CeraVe skincare products, National Winter Skin Relief Day reminds people to take extra care of their skin during these cold months. Whether exposed to internal heat and dr...

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Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention M...

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National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month is January in the United States. Proclaimed by President Barack Obama on December 31, 2012, it aims to remind people about the vital role they can a...

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Snow Plow Mailbox Hockey Day: January 23

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Snowplow Mailbox Hockey Day is created by Thomas and Ruth Roy of Wellcat Holidays & Herbs. The day demonstrates appreciation for snowplow drivers who spend the entire winter plowing streets and avoiding m...

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