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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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World Day for African and Afro-descendant Culture is celebrated annually on January 24. This UNESCO-proclaimed day acknowledges the many vibrant cultures of the African continent and the African diaspora...
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<h2>Each year Alzheimer’s Canada hosts </h2><h1>National Alzheimer’s month. </h1><span><br>Nearly one million Canadians are living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias today, a number expecte...
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World Breast Pumping Day, created in 2017, raises awareness and support for breast pumping, a vital aspect of many new mothers' lives. The day is rooted in the desire to normalize breast pumping and provi...
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Celebration of Life Month originated to create an upbeat mood following the holidays. January can be a difficult month for many people. In the northern hemisphere, it is dark and cold, often uneventful (e...
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If you’re a parent coping with divorce-related issues, professionals worldwide are here to provide free products and services to you all through January. Recognizing International Child-Centered Divorce M...
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Children Impacted by a Parent's Cancer Month seeks to support children and families where one or more parent is undergoing cancer treatment, living in remission, or has died. This impact on a young life c...
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Global Community Engagement Day promotes active community engagement and addresses societal challenges that enhance communities' well-being. The event began in South Australia, a state known for its progr...
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National Compliment Day was created in 1998 by two women, Debby Hoffman and Kathy Chamberlin of New Hampshire, to demonstrate that there is more to happiness in giving than receiving. The objective of the...
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National Conscience Month celebrates and raises awareness about the value of using your conscience to guide better decisions. Created by American Meditation Institute founders Leonard and Jenness Perlm...
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<h2>UNITED NATIONS' </h2><h1>INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF COOPERATIVES</h1><span><br>The United Nations declared 2025 the International Year of Cooperatives (IYC) to highlight cooperatives' role in socio-economi...
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National Cuddle Up Day is your day to put the non-cuddling types in your life on notice and get them to step up their game. Or, you could cuddle up with a blanket on the porch before a fire or wherever yo...
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The United States Department of Agriculture wishes to remind all families about the importance of eating healthy, avoiding canned and processed foods, and sitting down for family dinners. With globaliza...
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Family Literacy Day in Canada focuses on parents and their role in improving reading and writing skills within their families. Parents keep their skills sharp by reading to children and engaging in fun li...
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First Foot Day, Scottish in origin, celebrates the first foot to cross the threshold of a home on New Year’s Day. This person is the bringer of good fortune for the coming year. According to traditio...
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Global Family Day is recognized by the US Congress, UN General Assembly, and a variety of governments and organizations the world over. Global Family Day originated with Linda Grover, who passed away...
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Every January, the mentoring movement unites in celebration of National Mentoring Month. Within the month are several awareness days, including today's event: I am a Mentor Day. Mentors are critical to o...
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International Day of Women in Multilateralism is an observance that recognizes and celebrates the contributions of women in multilateral forums and their roles in diplomacy, international negotiations, an...
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Extroverts, who love attention and are easy to spot in a crowd, are approximately 60% of the population. Introverts tend to be quiet in public and are often unseen. Through quiet observation, introverts s...
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Created in 1981 by Joan White, Joygerm Day is a play on words (Joy + Germ). The holidays are over, and it's time to "infect the world with kindness, courtesy, civility, encouragement, respect and respon...
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The Greeks know how to make a celebration fun. The Day of Agia Domnikes, Midwife's or Women's Day in Greece, is an annual celebration for women of childbearing age. Women own the town and spend the day di...