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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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Until the 21st Century, Baby Boomers, those born between 1946 and 1964, were the largest generation the world had ever seen. They earned their name due to the 'baby boom' ensuing as soldiers worldwide ret...
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CHILD SUPPORT AWARENESS MONTH: ADVOCATING FOR FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. August marks Child Support Awareness Month in the United States, an initiative designed to raise awareness about the importance of...
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NATIONAL CIVILITY MONTH: PROMOTING RESPECT AND COURTESY Every August, the United States observes National Civility Month, a campaign that fosters respect, courtesy, and polite behavior in all aspects of...
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Family Fun Month encourages getting outside, spending time with your kids, and enjoying all there is to explore in your community. Families use the long and warm days to do activities together. Family Fu...
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National Girlfriends Day celebrates your BFF of the female kind. National Girlfriends' Day isn't a romantic or lesbian holiday; it celebrates the unique relationships women create when they bond togethe...
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Created in 2011 to focus on lung cancer survivors, World Lung Cancer Day recognizes and remembers all those affected by the disease.
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August is Relationship Awareness Month, a month to focus on your romantic relationship before the holiday craziness arrives. During this month, couples engage in relationship-building activities, plan for...
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National Respect for Parents Day was created by Marilyn Dalrymple of Lancaster, California, as a reminder that parents should be respected and valued by their children and the community.
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August is the Romance Awareness Month. During this month, couples put more emphasis on their relationships via small gestures that help improve their relationship. Foreign currency, actions that increase...
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National Twins Days occurs every year in Twinsburg, Ohio. Founded by Charles R. DeHaven, this yearly gathering draws the largest crowds of twins all around the globe. During this three-day celebration,...
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International Social Media Holiday endeavors to protect and educate youth and other vulnerable people about the pitfalls and dangers lurking online in chatrooms, social media, and digital media. Observe b...
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Let's Move! This day aims to increase opportunities for kids to be physically active, both in and out of school, and to create new opportunities for families to move together. Over the past three decades...
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First observed in Arizona in 1977, American Family Day is an officially recognized state event within Arizona and, due to the internet, widely recognized throughout the United States. This day is a cel...
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World Friendship Day was first proposed by Hallmark in 1919 as part of a marketing campaign to celebrate friendship by sending out cards of appreciation. In 1935, the first Sunday of August was declared...
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National Sisters' Day occurs on the first Sunday in August and coincides with World Friendship Day. This celebration honors the bond between sisters, whether genetically linked, step, or through shared...
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NATIONAL SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE WEEK: EMBRACING SIMPLICITY Observed annually during the first week of August, National Simplify Your Life Week encourages individuals to declutter their lives, reduce stress,...
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Youth Day is set aside each year on the first Monday of August in Zambia to celebrate all things related to children.
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GIVE A DOG A BONE WEEK: SUPPORTING PETS OF THE HOMELESS AND POOR Every August, animal lovers and advocates across the United States participate in Give a Dog a Bone Week, a fundraising event to support...
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Today is the day to show off your inherited jewelry and tell the story behind it. Wear Your Mother's Jewelry Day was created in 2017 by lifestyle publishing company Feldman Publishing.
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Varalakshmi Vrata celebrates the reincarnation of the goddess Lakshmi. Reincarnation is a central belief in Hinduism. Married women fast on this day, praying for their family's well-being and, specifical...