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Today Hindus mark the Bhadra Pad Purnima Pratipada Shraddha. Pratipada Shraddha is a ritual for deceased family members who died on Pratipada Tithi, including Shukla and Krishna Paksha Pratipada. Special...
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Salami Day honors the cured sausage called salami, which has existed for more than 2,000 years. This Mediterranean delicacy morphed into several varieties as it spread from country to country. Salami is...
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Substitute Teachers have a tough job. They take over classes for regular teachers when they are sick or unable to come in. It can be a thankless job but also rewarding. Substitute Teacher Appreciation Wee...
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Suicide Prevention Week in the United States includes World Suicide Prevention Day. This awareness campaign seeks to prevent suicide and teach the warning signs of suicide while reducing the social stig...
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The Waffle House's National Waffle Week celebrates the nook and cranny food and its contribution to American culture. The first viable patent for a waffle iron was granted on August 24, 1869, to Cornelius...
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TO & OR NOT TO & NATIONAL AMPERSAND DAY National Ampersand Day, celebrated annually on September 8, honors one of the most recognizable symbols in the English language: the ampersand (&). This quirky cha...
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The Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus, is said to have been born on this day in 20 BC, making her approximately 20 years old when she gave birth. The date comes from the Protoevangelium of James. On this...
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National Boss Employee Exchange Day is the day in a “Freaky Friday“ tradition each year. Bosses and employees swap roles to understand better where improvements can be implemented to allow employees to wo...
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Created in 2016, National Dog Walker Appreciation Day honors the people who make a living walking other people's dogs. The day is celebrated by dog owners and their walkers wearing green. Annually on Sep...
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Fairtrade Fortnight is when campaigners, businesses, schools, and places of worship show their support for the farmers and workers who grow the United Kingdom's food in developing countries. From breakfa...
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Independence Day in Macedonia marks the anniversary of September 8, 1991, the day the nation gained its independence from the Yugoslav Union. Independence Day is a national holiday.
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Line Dancing, as we see it today, began in the 1970s with the Disco movement. The most famous line dance at the time was "The Hustle." Line dancing gained popularity in Country Western clubs during the...
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International Literacy Day is a UNESCO initiative empowering people with the literacy skills necessary for navigating an increasingly digitally-mediated society. This event includes an international con...
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A devastating 6.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Morocco on Friday, September 8, 2023, shortly after 23:00. Less than 14 hours later, the quake already claimed over 1,000 lives, making it the most lethal ear...
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National Day in Andorra marks the anniversary of September 8, 1278, the official day the Pareatges (constitutional powers document) was signed. Also called Our Lady of Meritxell Day, National Day is a nat...