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August, 2015 Holidays and Unique Holidays
Month:
Admit You're Happy Month
Family Fun Month
National Catfish Month
National Eye Exam Month
National Golf Month
Peach Month
Romance Awareness Month
Water Quality Month
National Picnic Month
Weekly Events:
Week 1 National Simplify your Life Week
Week 2 National Smile Week
Week 3 Friendship Week
Week 4 Be Kind to Humankind Week
August, 2015 Daily Holidays, Special and Wacky Days:
1 National Mustard Day first Saturday ( The King of Condiments.This special day was created by the National Mustard Museum in Mount Horeb, Wi. It was created as an annual event in 1991. When it comes to longevity, mustard is unrivaled. It has literally been in use to spice up meals for thousands of years.)
1 National Raspberry Cream Pie Day (National Raspberry Cream Pie Day is perfect for raspberry lovers. Raspberries are one of the gems of summer. Sweet and tasty, it is loved by millions of people (and birds, too!) With the arrival of ripe berries, it is time to make and enjoy some of your favorite dessert treats. High on the list for raspberry lovers, is raspberry cream pie.)
2 Friendship Day -( First Sunday in August. Friendship Day is a day to nurture relationships, new and old.)
2 Sisters Day - (First Sunday in August. Sister's Day celebrates being or having a sister. Make special plans and spend time with your sister(s).).
3 National Watermelon Day. (This big fruit deserves it's own big day. So, we give pause to celebrate watermelons on National Watermelon Day. Sweet and tasty, watermelons, are one of summer's favorite fruit. It's standard fare at picnics. While watermelon is over 90% water, it sure tastes good. And, what picnic would be complete without a seed spitting contest?)
4 U.S. Coast Guard Day. (On August 4, 1790, the Revenue Cutter Service was created by the U.S. Congress. Congress authorized the construction of ten cutters. These ships were built to to enforce U.S. tariff laws. The Revenue Cutter Service was the predecessor the U.S. Coast Guard. The name "Coast Guard" was first used in 1915.)
5 Work Like a Dog Day. (Today is a day to show appreciation for those who carry more than their load, and work like a dog. You can also honor them by working like a dog today.)
6 Wiggle Your Toes Day (It feels good! Did you Know? Not all toes are alike. Like people, toes come in all shapes and sizes. There is a small percentage of the population who have two or more toes partially joined together....web like toes!)
7 National Lighthouse Day (On this day in 1789, the U.S. Congress enacted legislation allowing the federal government control over the creation and maintenance of lighthouses. This special day evolved out of this event, and in recent years, through efforts to preserve lighthouses as a important historical symbol in America.)
8 Sneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbor's Porch Day (By the time August arrives, gardeners are reaping far more zucchini than they can possibly use. They use it daily in an untold number of recipes, from soups and stews, to breads and dips. Still, the fruit matures on the vine faster than anyone can even pick it. Zucchini growers become desperate, as they try to give zucchini away to family, friends and everyone they encounter. By August, even non-gardeners have had enough. Everyone avoids you, with your arms laden with giveaway fruit. Desperate times calls for desperate measure. It's time to sneak over, under the cover of darkness, to your neighbors porch, and unload some zucchini. Today is that day. This may solve your problem for today. But, what will you do with the harvest tomorrow!?!)
9 Book Lover's Day. (Celebrated August 9th and/or first Saturday in November. Book Lovers Day encourages you to find a place in the shade to relax with a good book.)
10 National S'mores Day. (The origin of S'mores dates back to the 1920's. It's believed the recipe was created by the Campfire Girls. Girl Scouts soon discovered it, and found it to be choclatey delicious. Before long, S'mores became a campfire staple for everyone. S'more folklore suggests that S'mores got its name right by the campfire. After eating one, young kids chanted "gimme some more!")
11 Presidential Joke Day (Presidential Joke day began on August 11, 1984)
11 Son and Daughter Day
12 Middle Child's (Always August 12th; Middle Child's Day gives a little well deserved recognition to the wonderful and special middle child in the family.)
13 Left Hander's Day. (Left Handers International created this special day, and first celebrated it on August 13, 1976.)
14 NEW MOON
14 Creamsicle Day. (Beat the heat with a delicious Creamsicle!)
14/15 V-J Day - which date do you mark the end of WWII?
(The confusion over three dates:
* There is some confusion over what date is V-J Day. You can consider any (or all) of three dates as V-J Day. President Harry S. Truman caused some of this confusion........
* On August 14, 1945, the Japanese government cabled to the U.S. their surrender. This is the date of most modern observances.
* On August 15, 1945, news of the surrender was announced to the world. This sparked spontaneous celebrations over the final ending of World War II.
* On September 2, 1945, a formal surrender ceremony was held in Tokyo Bay aboard the USS Missouri. At the time, President Truman declared September 2 to be VJ Day.
Regardless of which day you view as VJ Day, World War II was finally over.)
15 Relaxation Day (Relaxation Day is a day to kick back and do nothing. Ahhhh! What a great day.)
16 National Tell a Joke Day. (Date When Celebrated: Always August 16th. Today is National Tell a Joke Day. We hope your day is filled with chuckles and laughs.)
17 National Thriftshop Day. (No kidding! : Always August 17th. Watch for sales and specials today at Thriftshops in celebration of National Thriftshop Day.)
18 Bad Poetry Day. (So, you're a poet, But you don't know it. Try writing some verse, But don't be terse. After it's writ, It will read like..........Walt Whitman is probably turning in his grave.)
19 Aviation Day. (This special day was created by a presidential proclamation by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1939.)
20 Chinese Valentine's Day/Daughter's Day - (7th day of 7th Lunar Month. ~ This holiday is celebrated in China. It comes from a Chinese legend that has been handed down for thousands of years. There are several variations of this legend.)
21 Senior Citizen's Day. (In his Presidential Proclamation #5847 (August 19, 1988), President Ronald Reagan said "For all they have achieved throughout life and for all they continue to accomplish, we owe older citizens our thanks and a heartfelt salute. We can best demonstrate our gratitude and esteem by making sure that our communities are good places in which to mature and grow older."
On National Senior Citizens Day, we should:
Spend some time with senior citizens
Show our appreciation for senior citizens
Do volunteer work in support of the elderly
If you are a senior citizen, enjoy your day any way you desire. After all, this is your day! Make sure to take advantage of senior citizens specials and discounts. There's bound to be plenty offers today.)
22 Be an Angel Day. (Be An Angel Day was first celebrated on August 22, 1993, making it a fairly new holiday. Be an Angel Day encourages us to do acts of kindness, and to help others.)
23 Ride the Wind Day. (Here are some great ways to enjoy Ride the Wind Day : Fly in an airplane; Fly a kite; Parachute; Hang glide; Take a motorcycle ride; Hop in a sailboat, and go for a ride; Just kick back and enjoy one of the last days of summer.)
24 Vesuvius Day. (Vesuvius Day marks the date in 79 A.D. that Mount Vesuvius exploded; 3,360 people died. Mount Vesuvius also exploded a second time in 1631. At that time, it killed approximately 3,500 people.)
25 Kiss and Make Up Day. (Kiss and Make up Day might be a good day to send flowers.)
26 Women's Equality Day (Women's Equality Day commemorates the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote. This special day was created by a Joint Resolution of Congress in 1971. It designates August 26 of each year as Women's Equality Day.)
27 Just Because Day (Today is Just Because Day. Finally, you have a chance to do something without a rhyme or reason. Most often in life, we do things because we have to, or we want to, or it's expected of us. None of those reasons apply today.)
28 Race Your Mouse Day (What kind of mouse are we talking about? Is it the computer mouse, and we're supposed to race it around the mouse pad? Well, the folks who created this day, want you to race your mouse around the icons on your screen. They suggest you do so while waiting for "whatever it is you're waiting for to come up on the screen".). :roll eyes:
29 FULL STURGEON MOON
29 More Herbs, Less Salt Day (More Herbs, Less Salt Day promotes use of healthy herbs over salts.)
30 Toasted Marshmallow Day. (Summer is good. Let's enjoy it while it is still here. Toast a marshmallow and forget about everything else and, don't forget to make a few S'mores.)
31 National Trail Mix Day. (National Trail Mix Day features a high energy, tasty treat for the trail or snacks. You can buy packages of trail mix at a store. Or, you can make up your own, using the ingredients you like best. Tips: When making your own trail mix, avoid messy items that leave your hands sticky. Also avoid too many salty items. For example, unsalted nuts is better than salted ones.)
August, 2015 Holidays and Unique Holidays
Month:
Admit You're Happy Month
Family Fun Month
National Catfish Month
National Eye Exam Month
National Golf Month
Peach Month
Romance Awareness Month
Water Quality Month
National Picnic Month
Weekly Events:
Week 1 National Simplify your Life Week
Week 2 National Smile Week
Week 3 Friendship Week
Week 4 Be Kind to Humankind Week
August, 2015 Daily Holidays, Special and Wacky Days:
1 National Mustard Day first Saturday ( The King of Condiments.This special day was created by the National Mustard Museum in Mount Horeb, Wi. It was created as an annual event in 1991. When it comes to longevity, mustard is unrivaled. It has literally been in use to spice up meals for thousands of years.)
1 National Raspberry Cream Pie Day (National Raspberry Cream Pie Day is perfect for raspberry lovers. Raspberries are one of the gems of summer. Sweet and tasty, it is loved by millions of people (and birds, too!) With the arrival of ripe berries, it is time to make and enjoy some of your favorite dessert treats. High on the list for raspberry lovers, is raspberry cream pie.)
2 Friendship Day -( First Sunday in August. Friendship Day is a day to nurture relationships, new and old.)
2 Sisters Day - (First Sunday in August. Sister's Day celebrates being or having a sister. Make special plans and spend time with your sister(s).).
3 National Watermelon Day. (This big fruit deserves it's own big day. So, we give pause to celebrate watermelons on National Watermelon Day. Sweet and tasty, watermelons, are one of summer's favorite fruit. It's standard fare at picnics. While watermelon is over 90% water, it sure tastes good. And, what picnic would be complete without a seed spitting contest?)
4 U.S. Coast Guard Day. (On August 4, 1790, the Revenue Cutter Service was created by the U.S. Congress. Congress authorized the construction of ten cutters. These ships were built to to enforce U.S. tariff laws. The Revenue Cutter Service was the predecessor the U.S. Coast Guard. The name "Coast Guard" was first used in 1915.)
5 Work Like a Dog Day. (Today is a day to show appreciation for those who carry more than their load, and work like a dog. You can also honor them by working like a dog today.)
6 Wiggle Your Toes Day (It feels good! Did you Know? Not all toes are alike. Like people, toes come in all shapes and sizes. There is a small percentage of the population who have two or more toes partially joined together....web like toes!)
7 National Lighthouse Day (On this day in 1789, the U.S. Congress enacted legislation allowing the federal government control over the creation and maintenance of lighthouses. This special day evolved out of this event, and in recent years, through efforts to preserve lighthouses as a important historical symbol in America.)
8 Sneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbor's Porch Day (By the time August arrives, gardeners are reaping far more zucchini than they can possibly use. They use it daily in an untold number of recipes, from soups and stews, to breads and dips. Still, the fruit matures on the vine faster than anyone can even pick it. Zucchini growers become desperate, as they try to give zucchini away to family, friends and everyone they encounter. By August, even non-gardeners have had enough. Everyone avoids you, with your arms laden with giveaway fruit. Desperate times calls for desperate measure. It's time to sneak over, under the cover of darkness, to your neighbors porch, and unload some zucchini. Today is that day. This may solve your problem for today. But, what will you do with the harvest tomorrow!?!)
9 Book Lover's Day. (Celebrated August 9th and/or first Saturday in November. Book Lovers Day encourages you to find a place in the shade to relax with a good book.)
10 National S'mores Day. (The origin of S'mores dates back to the 1920's. It's believed the recipe was created by the Campfire Girls. Girl Scouts soon discovered it, and found it to be choclatey delicious. Before long, S'mores became a campfire staple for everyone. S'more folklore suggests that S'mores got its name right by the campfire. After eating one, young kids chanted "gimme some more!")
11 Presidential Joke Day (Presidential Joke day began on August 11, 1984)
11 Son and Daughter Day
12 Middle Child's (Always August 12th; Middle Child's Day gives a little well deserved recognition to the wonderful and special middle child in the family.)
13 Left Hander's Day. (Left Handers International created this special day, and first celebrated it on August 13, 1976.)
14 NEW MOON
14 Creamsicle Day. (Beat the heat with a delicious Creamsicle!)
14/15 V-J Day - which date do you mark the end of WWII?
(The confusion over three dates:
* There is some confusion over what date is V-J Day. You can consider any (or all) of three dates as V-J Day. President Harry S. Truman caused some of this confusion........
* On August 14, 1945, the Japanese government cabled to the U.S. their surrender. This is the date of most modern observances.
* On August 15, 1945, news of the surrender was announced to the world. This sparked spontaneous celebrations over the final ending of World War II.
* On September 2, 1945, a formal surrender ceremony was held in Tokyo Bay aboard the USS Missouri. At the time, President Truman declared September 2 to be VJ Day.
Regardless of which day you view as VJ Day, World War II was finally over.)
15 Relaxation Day (Relaxation Day is a day to kick back and do nothing. Ahhhh! What a great day.)
16 National Tell a Joke Day. (Date When Celebrated: Always August 16th. Today is National Tell a Joke Day. We hope your day is filled with chuckles and laughs.)
17 National Thriftshop Day. (No kidding! : Always August 17th. Watch for sales and specials today at Thriftshops in celebration of National Thriftshop Day.)
18 Bad Poetry Day. (So, you're a poet, But you don't know it. Try writing some verse, But don't be terse. After it's writ, It will read like..........Walt Whitman is probably turning in his grave.)
19 Aviation Day. (This special day was created by a presidential proclamation by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1939.)
20 Chinese Valentine's Day/Daughter's Day - (7th day of 7th Lunar Month. ~ This holiday is celebrated in China. It comes from a Chinese legend that has been handed down for thousands of years. There are several variations of this legend.)
21 Senior Citizen's Day. (In his Presidential Proclamation #5847 (August 19, 1988), President Ronald Reagan said "For all they have achieved throughout life and for all they continue to accomplish, we owe older citizens our thanks and a heartfelt salute. We can best demonstrate our gratitude and esteem by making sure that our communities are good places in which to mature and grow older."
On National Senior Citizens Day, we should:
Spend some time with senior citizens
Show our appreciation for senior citizens
Do volunteer work in support of the elderly
If you are a senior citizen, enjoy your day any way you desire. After all, this is your day! Make sure to take advantage of senior citizens specials and discounts. There's bound to be plenty offers today.)
22 Be an Angel Day. (Be An Angel Day was first celebrated on August 22, 1993, making it a fairly new holiday. Be an Angel Day encourages us to do acts of kindness, and to help others.)
23 Ride the Wind Day. (Here are some great ways to enjoy Ride the Wind Day : Fly in an airplane; Fly a kite; Parachute; Hang glide; Take a motorcycle ride; Hop in a sailboat, and go for a ride; Just kick back and enjoy one of the last days of summer.)
24 Vesuvius Day. (Vesuvius Day marks the date in 79 A.D. that Mount Vesuvius exploded; 3,360 people died. Mount Vesuvius also exploded a second time in 1631. At that time, it killed approximately 3,500 people.)
25 Kiss and Make Up Day. (Kiss and Make up Day might be a good day to send flowers.)
26 Women's Equality Day (Women's Equality Day commemorates the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote. This special day was created by a Joint Resolution of Congress in 1971. It designates August 26 of each year as Women's Equality Day.)
27 Just Because Day (Today is Just Because Day. Finally, you have a chance to do something without a rhyme or reason. Most often in life, we do things because we have to, or we want to, or it's expected of us. None of those reasons apply today.)
28 Race Your Mouse Day (What kind of mouse are we talking about? Is it the computer mouse, and we're supposed to race it around the mouse pad? Well, the folks who created this day, want you to race your mouse around the icons on your screen. They suggest you do so while waiting for "whatever it is you're waiting for to come up on the screen".). :roll eyes:
29 FULL STURGEON MOON
29 More Herbs, Less Salt Day (More Herbs, Less Salt Day promotes use of healthy herbs over salts.)
30 Toasted Marshmallow Day. (Summer is good. Let's enjoy it while it is still here. Toast a marshmallow and forget about everything else and, don't forget to make a few S'mores.)
31 National Trail Mix Day. (National Trail Mix Day features a high energy, tasty treat for the trail or snacks. You can buy packages of trail mix at a store. Or, you can make up your own, using the ingredients you like best. Tips: When making your own trail mix, avoid messy items that leave your hands sticky. Also avoid too many salty items. For example, unsalted nuts is better than salted ones.)
