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Today, on October 3, 2024 is

"Mean Girls Day"

It's October 3rd, so if you are a ""Mean Girls"" fan, you probably know why we are celebrating. Watching the iconic movie is essential today, presumably together with some kind of pink-themed party 👚 (even if it's not Wednesday).\n\nIf you don't know why today's date is significant, please watch ""Mean Girls"" - you won't regret it.

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October 4, 2024

(Tomorrow)

World Animal Day

A day to celebrate animals 🦧 🦌 🐼 and our relationship with them.

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October 5, 2024

World Teacher's Day

Today is the day devoted to all people that participate in our education 🏫.

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October 6, 2024

Mad Hatter Day

Today is a great day to be silly…weird…crazy… extravagant…foolish…irrational or absurd.\n\nWhy today you ask? Mad Hatter wears a top hat 🎩 with a ""10/6"" label in ""Alice in Wonderland"".

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October 7, 2024

National Frappe Day

It’s time for your favorite frappe.\nDid you know that frappe was invented in 1957 in Greece 🇬🇷 during International Trade Fair? Nestle representative was so desperate for his coffee that when he couldn't find hot water he simply mixed the coffee with cold water and ice cubes in a shaker.

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October 8, 2024

National Pierogi Day

The name is Polish, the origins are Eastern European and the popularity of this tasty, simple, and filling meal is worldwide 🥟🥟🥟.

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October 9, 2024

Leif Erikson Day

Who was the first European who landed in North America 🌎? The Norse Explorer Leif Erikson, 400 years before Christopher Columbus.

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October 10, 2024

World Mental Health Day

Did you know that fifty percent of mental illnesses begin by the age of 14?\nWorld Mental Health day was established by World Health Organization to ""raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilize efforts in support of mental health"".

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October 11, 2024

It's My Party Day

Do you want to throw a party 🎉, but you’re not sure if people will like it? Today is the perfect day to be a little selfish about it. Or a little selfish in general.

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October 12, 2024

Cookbook Launch Day

There will be no better time to start your own cookbook 📓. Find all your favorite recipes and try to put them in one place. It could be a collection of paper sheets, as well as a digital compilation of links or documents.

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October 13, 2024

National Yorkshire Pudding Day

To celebrate this iconic British pastry, make a delicious homemade batch to enjoy with your family!

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October 14, 2024

national lowercase day

in honor of e.e. cummings, who was born on October 14, let’s get rid of all those unnecessary upper case letters for just one day 🔤.

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October 15, 2024

National Grouch Day

Give a big hug to all the grouches you know and wish them a Happy Grouch Day. Then, let them complain about the quality of your hugs. If you happen to be a grouch – just let yourself go 😠.

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October 16, 2024

National Dictionary Day

Celebrated on the birthday of Noah Webster. How to celebrate? Try to look at your dictionary 📗 as an interesting book, and browse through it in your free time. Or, learn a new word to impress your friends.

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October 17, 2024

National Pasta Day

Most people eat pasta at least once per week, so how to celebrate today if you are a regular pasta enthusiast 🍝? Pay attention to various pasta-related deals or experiment with some pasta dish that you've always wanted to try.\n\nThere will also be ""World Pasta Day"" on October 25 - a whole new occasion to consume even more pasta.

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October 18, 2024

National Chocolate Cupcake Day

Who doesn’t like cupcakes? Make sure to sneak a nice chocolate cupcake into your lunchbox today.

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October 19, 2024

National Seafood Bisque Day

This seafood French 🇫🇷 soup has its official holiday today. The name origin is believed to either come from the French ""bis cuites"" (which means ""twice cooked""), or from the Bay of Biscay.

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October 20, 2024

World Osteoporosis Day

Organized by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), WOD has been created to raise global awareness of the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoporosis.

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October 21, 2024

National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day

It’s pumpkin season! And what’s a better way to celebrate it than with a pumpkin fiesta graced with a delicious pumpkin cheesecake 🥧?

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October 22, 2024

International Stuttering Awareness Day

Stuttering usually begins in childhood, typically between the ages of 2 and 6. It is estimated that around 1% of the global population stutters, with males being more affected than females.\n\nThis day was created to raise awareness about stuttering, promote understanding and acceptance, and support individuals who stutter worldwide.

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October 23, 2024

National iPod Day

The first iPod was revealed to the public on this day in 2001 by Apple's founder, Steve Jobs.

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October 24, 2024

National Bologna Day

Contrary to Lonely Whale’s belief, this holiday does not celebrate the city in Italy but a sausage. Take a traditional Bologna Sandwich 🥪 to work or school today. And… consider a trip to Italy.

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October 25, 2024

Sourest Day

A day dedicated to those sour individuals who can never make a tiny sip of lemonade of their lemons 🍋.

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October 26, 2024

National Pumpkin Day

They come in different shapes and sizes, can be eaten as a main meal or a dessert. Their seeds are delicious too. And you can carve them! 🎃

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October 27, 2024

National American Beer Day

Beer is the most popular alcoholic drink in the United States. \n\nDid you know that Americans drink more than 50 billion pints of beer 🍺 each year? This is enough to fill 1 out of every 25 residential in-ground pools in the U.S.!

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October 28, 2024

Plush Animal Lovers Day

Are you plush animals lover? 🧸 If you are, today is a day to celebrate the ultimate children and adult toy.

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October 29, 2024

National Cat Day

All the proud cat owners and lovers join today in the celebration of National Cat Day 🐱🐈.

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October 30, 2024

Mischief Night

It appeared in England back in the XIX century and the usual forms of tricks include soaping windows or wrapping trees in toilet paper. No harm included! Time for some traditional, innocent, and harmless mischief! 😈

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October 31, 2024

Halloween

Halloween

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November 1, 2024

World Vegan Day

Enjoy vegetables on Vegan Day! 🥬 🥦 🍅 Appreciate some delicious meals and discover the benefits of a vegan diet.

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November 2, 2024

Cookie Monster Day

Today is the birthday of one of the most popular characters from Sesame Street: The Cookie Monster 🍪.

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November 3, 2024

National Sandwich Day

Most of us eat them every day in some form, but did you know that today is their special day? Make yourself your favorite sandwich 🥪 or add something extra to make them more interesting.

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November 4, 2024

Use Your Common Sense Day

On the birthday of Will Rogers, we are encouraged to use our common sense once in a while, because ""Common sense ain't common.

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November 5, 2024

Guy Fawkes Day

A historical excuse for some fireworks 🎆 and bonfires 🔥.

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November 6, 2024

National Saxophone Day

Celebrate this day by listening to some great sax music. Or playing some, if you do 🎷.

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November 7, 2024

Hug-a-bear Day

Give your teddy bear 🧸 a big hug for always being there for you. We strongly discourage you from trying to hug a real bear, no matter how cute it seems.

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November 8, 2024

X-Ray Day

We hope that you're healthy and don't need an x-ray. But anyway, it's a very useful invention discovered in 1895 by German 🇩🇪 physics professor Wilhelm Röntgen.

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November 9, 2024

Chaos Never Dies Day

It’s time to realize that we are unable to control the chaos in our lives and the only smart thing we can do is embrace it.

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November 10, 2024

The United States Marine Corps Birthday

One of the most respected branches of the U.S. Armed Forces was established on this day in 1775, during the American Revolutionary War 🇺🇸.

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November 11, 2024

Veterans Day

A day dedicated to those who fought in wars. It is also a day when WWI ended (Armistice Day).

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November 12, 2024

Fancy Rat & Mouse Day

Despite their bad reputation, rats and mice 🐭 are very sweet animals and have lots of lovers.

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November 13, 2024

Symphonic Metal Day

Symphonic metal is an interesting combination of heavy metal 🎸 and orchestral music 🎼. Even if you are not familiar with it, you've probably heard a few songs in the movie soundtracks or on the radio. Maybe it's time to dig deeper into the genre?

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November 14, 2024

Loosen Up, Lighten Up Day!

Breathe in, breathe out. The world is not going to collapse if you stop stressing so much. Relax. It’s going to be just fine. And smile. See – that’s better.

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November 15, 2024

America Recycles Day

A day dedicated to our environment and the importance of recycling ♻️.

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November 16, 2024

Button Day

Button up! 🔘 It’s a great day to collect buttons, sew on this button you need to sew and check on the buttons in your winter clothes.

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November 17, 2024

Homemade Bread Day

Nothing tastes like a homemade loaf of bread 🍞 with crispy skin. Whether you baked some before or not, today is a great day to try.

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November 18, 2024

National Princess Day

Today every girl, no matter the age, can feel and act like a princess 👸.

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November 19, 2024

World Toilet Day

Although it sounds funny, it is actually an awareness day dedicated to improving sanitation conditions 🚽 worldwide.

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November 20, 2024

National Peanut Butter Fudge Day

If you're a fan of peanut butter 🥜 and fudge this is a holiday for you. How about some homemade fudge?

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November 21, 2024

World Hello Day

The object of the day is to simply say hello to ten 🔟 people. It was created to promote world peace.

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November 22, 2024

Go For A Ride Day

It's a good day to go for a ride 🛣️ - any vehicle and direction are permitted!

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November 23, 2024

National Eat a Cranberry Day

Get a real health boost with this little fruit. Did you know that Wisconsin is leading in the U.S cranberry production, with 62 percent of all produced crops?

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November 24, 2024

D.B. Cooper Day

On this day in 1971 unidentified man hijacked a plane ✈️ and, upon receiving a ransom 💰, bailed out over Washington state.\n\nTo this day, his true identity is not known, making it one of the most famous unsolved cases in FBI history.

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November 25, 2024

National Parfait Day

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November 26, 2024

National Cake Day

Indulge in your favorite cake today. You don't have to wait for your birthday to have a slice. Or two.

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November 27, 2024

National Craft Jerky Day

Today, thanks to Long Beach Jerky Co. which founded ""Craft Jerky Day"", we receive a perfect opportunity to taste some quality jerky made with love and care.

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November 28, 2024

Red Planet Day

On November 28, 1964, spacecraft Mariner 4 was launched 🚀. After a 228 day mission, it sent us the first close-up photos of Mars.\n\nNowadays, we anticipate to see the first humans landing on the red planet.

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November 29, 2024

Throw Out Your Leftovers Day

It's time to get rid of those leftovers 🥘 that you have in your fridge. It is also awareness to plan your food keeping and waste as little food as possible. Leftovers can make a perfect dinner and they only require reheating.

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November 30, 2024

Computer Security Day

Are you sure that your personal information is safe and secure? This is the day designed to raise awareness and promote the best safety practices in IT 💻.

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December 1, 2024

Day Without Art (DWA)

DWA started in 1989 when art groups joined for a day of mourning in response to the issue of AIDS.

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December 2, 2024

National Mutt Day

Dedicated to all those unwanted, mixed-breed dogs 🐶 who are in desperate need of a new home.

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December 3, 2024

National Roof over Your Head Day

A great day to appreciate the fact that we have a place to live 🏠. Not everyone is that lucky.

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December 4, 2024

National Cookie Day

Today we celebrate National Cookie Day – a day to enjoy all kinds of cookies 🍪. What about turning into a cookie monster or having a nice cookie party?

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December 5, 2024

National Sachertorte Day

Did you know that this delicacy has been created by a 16-year-old chef apprentice 👨‍🍳 in Vienna in 1832?

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December 6, 2024

National Microwave Oven Day

Whether you use it to cook dinner every night or just for making popcorn 🍿, today is a day to celebrate the creation that allows you to have a hot meal in less than a minute.

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December 7, 2024

International Civil Aviation Day

Established in 1994 to improve awareness about the importance of international civil aviation. This is a good day to think about and thank all the people who make your flights possible: airplane crew and technicians, airport management, and air traffic controllers.

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December 8, 2024

National Brownie Day

What’s the better time to enjoy a nice, chocolate sweetness of a brownie than on a cold ❄️ December evening? It sure can put anyone in a better mood.

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December 9, 2024

Christmas Card Day

Honors Henry Cole, who created and sent the first Christmas 🎄 card. It’s a great day to start browsing for Christmas cards, traditional or electronic.

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December 10, 2024

Human Rights Day

A day to celebrate those who fight against human discrimination.

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December 11, 2024

National Have A Bagel Day

Bagels originated from Jewish communities in Poland 🇵🇱 in the 17th century. If you ever visit Cracov, you will find bagel street vendors everywhere around the city center.\n\nThe hole in the center makes bagels easily transportable - bakers and vendors can thread multiple bagels on a dowel.

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December 12, 2024

Gingerbread House Day

A lovely day to construct and bake your own gingerbread house.

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December 13, 2024

National Cocoa Day

In December, when the days are short and cold, a cup of hot cocoa is exactly what we need to make us happier and warmer ♨️.

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December 14, 2024

Monkey Day

Celebrates primates and those who decide to act like monkeys 🐵 today.

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December 15, 2024

National Cupcake Day

Sweeten up your day with this popular treat 🧁. Which flavor is your favorite? If you can't decide - well, today we also celebrate ""National Lemon Cupcake Day"", so...\nAnyway, check out this recipe if you feel like baking:

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December 16, 2024

Boston Tea Party

An important event in the American Revolution 🇺🇸 history. On this day in 1773, a group of disguised colonists dumped 342 chests of tea into the harbor in protest against the British Parliament taxation bill.

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December 17, 2024

Wright Brothers Day

To the brothers Orville and Wilbur Wright, American inventors, aviation pioneers ✈️.

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December 18, 2024

International Migrants Day

This day is dedicated to those who left their own countries to work elsewhere. It is not only to celebrate but to assure that their rights are respected worldwide 🌎🌍🌏.

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December 19, 2024

National Hard Candy Day

Mints, caramels, fruit candies – we all have our favorites. Did you know that hard candies 🍬 were already known in ancient Egypt?

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December 20, 2024

Go Caroling Day

Join your friends to celebrate caroling today! If you’re too shy to go around your neighborhood, at least get together and sing 🎶.

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December 21, 2024

Look on the Bright Side Day

Even if it is the shortest day of the year – never forget to look on a bright side!

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December 22, 2024

National Cookie Exchange Day

Time to host a cookie exchange party - invite your friends and family and share some baked goods.

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December 23, 2024

National Roots Day

What do you know about your roots? Take some time to find out about your ancestors. It might give you some insight about yourself, too!

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December 24, 2024

National Egg Nog Day

Celebrate Christmas Eve with this traditional Christmas beverage.

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December 25, 2024

Christmas Day

You wait for it for the entire year. You prepare for at least a month. Now it is safe to say that Christmas is already here. 🎄🎁🎅

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December 26, 2024

National Whiners Day

Because Christmas is almost over and your stomach hurts from too much food 🥘. Because you just feel like whining for whatever reason and today is a great day as any.

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December 27, 2024

National Fruitcake Day

Another delicious Christmas treat. Share your fruit cake with your family and friends.

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December 28, 2024

National Card Playing Day

It’s winter, it’s dark and cold outside, so why don’t you sit with your friends and play cards? ♥️♠️♦️♣️

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December 29, 2024

Pepper Pot Day

Pepper pot is a real historic dish. It was created on December 29, 1777, during the Revolutionary War 🇺🇸. It was made from scraps of meat and peppercorn to feed the weak soldiers.

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December 30, 2024

Festival Of Enormous Changes At The Last Minute

Do you have your New Year Resolutions ready? No? Make them big this year! No, make them enormous.

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December 31, 2024

No Interruptions Day

Whether you work in an office 🏢 or from home 🏠, you know too well how it is to be interrupted. try to be assertive today. It’s the last business day of the year so you have to get things done. So – no interruptions today!",

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