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117th CONGRESS, 1st Session, S. RES. 469 Designating December 3, 2021, as "National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day." Whereas phenylketonuria (in this preamble referred to as "PKU'' is a rare, inherited m...
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National Thank You Note Day is the day after Christmas and is designed to provide an opportunity to follow etiquette and thank people for the gifts you received. Thank you notes are a tradition and etiqu...
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On December 12, 2012, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed a resolution urging countries to work towards achieving universal health coverage (UHC), which aims to ensure that everyone has access to...
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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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Wreaths Across America is an annual December event dedicated to remembering and honoring United States military veterans during the holiday season. This tribute involves laying wreaths on the graves of fa...
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National Write a Friend Month is popular with school teachers and bloggers as it provides a chance to develop writing skills and connect with people using more than shorthand and texts. Take this opportun...
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Inaugurated in 1985, the Janadriya Festival is Saudi Arabia’s most prominent cultural and heritage event showcasing entertainment, art, history, and exhibits from throughout the Kingdom. One of the most p...
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World Optimists Day, created in 2013, is a global celebration promoting positivity and an optimistic outlook, is observed annually. The event is a reminder to focus on the bright side of life and a call t...
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Created in 2006 to mark the anniversary of the PTA Charter of February 17, 1897, Take your Family to School Week encourages parents to visit their children's schools and take an active part in their educa...
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The Women in Blue Jeans Conference, a notable event focusing on rural women, commenced as a grassroots effort in 2001 in Mitchell, South Dakota. This conference offers a supportive space for education, ne...
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World Anthropology Day explores the 250,000-year history of the movement of people worldwide through migration, immigration, and emigration. Anthropology is the study of what makes people human, including...
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Bake at Home for Family Fun Month promotes home baking. It provides tools and knowledge to perpetuate generations of home bakers. The purpose of this month is to reach influencers in the industry, includ...
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International Book Giving Day seeks to get books into the hands of children worldwide on Valentine's Day each year. This event was first held in 2012 and is active in more than 44 countries. Activities in...
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Greeting cards first appeared in China and Egypt over 2,000 years ago to send greetings during celebrations like the Chinese New Year. By the 15th century, Europeans began exchanging cards made of paper,...
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Send a Card to a Friend Day is an unofficial holiday that encourages people to drop a note to a friend either by post or electronically. Is there someone you’ve been thinking about but haven’t spoken wi...
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Chastity Week promotes abstinence and purity for young Christians during Valentine's Day. The American Life League, an organization that believes sexual relations should only occur within the bonds of het...
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International Childhood Cancer Day brings attention to childhood cancers, supporting their families and focusing on finding a cure. Within the United States, approximately 12 million cancer survivors ar...
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International Children of Alcoholics Week celebrates recovery. Thousands of children (of all ages) have received the help they needed to recover from the pain and losses suffered in their childhood due to...
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Children’s Mental Health Week occurs annually in the United Kingdom, featuring a different theme each year. Schools, charities, and organizations nationwide come together to help children and families cre...