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Discovery Day in Haiti marks the anniversary of December 5, 1492, when Columbus discovered the island nation. Discovery Day is a public holiday.
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Iffy Piffy Biffy Boo Day celebrates the work of psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and expert on hypnosis Milton H. Erickson (December 5, 1901 - March 25, 1980). Iffy piffy biffy boo is a nonsense string of w...
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Set aside each year to recognize the extraordinary abilities of children with mental or physical disabilities, Special Kids Day is sponsored by Special Kids Day. See the source website for details.
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Have you been naughty or nice this past year? On the eve of St. Nicholas Day in Europe, children enjoy wearing masks and chasing the devil (Krampuslauf) out of town. It's a colorful tradition of fun and p...
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Ninjas existed in feudal Japan and were spies, similar to national spy organizations today, including MI-6, Mossad, and the CIA. Day of the Ninja celebrates this early form of organized espionage, bel...
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National Coral Reef Day is an annual event promoted by the government of Columbia since 2008. Its objectives are: <br><br><ol><li>Development and implementation of conservation</li><li> Rehabilitation</li...
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Repeal Day celebrates the end of Prohibition in the United States on December 5, 1933. The thirteen years of Prohibition were marked by a rise in civil delinquency and organized crime, but also the lo...
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One of the first days of the most holiday-packed month of the year, today is Sachertorte Day. Invented by Austrian Franz Sacher in 1832 for Prince Wenzel von Metternich in Vienna, Sachertorte is a ric...
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World Soil Day connects people to the soil and raises awareness of its critical importance in our lives. This event first ran in 2013. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Confere...
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Considered the top gaming awards competition, The Game Awards were created in 2014 by Geoff Keighley. Attendees and honorees include game developers, game players, and celebrities. The purpose of the "Aca...
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International Volunteer Day for Social and Economic Development, also referred to as International Volunteer Day (IVD), is mandated by the UN General Assembly. It is a unique chance for volunteers and org...
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Christmas and Hanukah cookies are a big part of the holiday season. Cookie Exchange Week is a chance to share your family recipes and traditions with friends and coworkers and learn about theirs. Annually...
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It is a fact of life that people grow older every day. With increasing age come changes in physical, mental, and sensory abilities that can challenge a person's ability to drive safely. But there are vari...
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Constitution Day in Spain marks the anniversary of December 6, 1978, when the people of Spain approved a new constitution. Constitution Day is a national holiday.
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Day of Quito in Ecuador marks the anniversary of December 6, 1534, when Spanish explorers founded the city of Quito.