March 17th 2022 - Holidays and Observances

 

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• Children's Day (Bangladesh)
• Christian feast day:
  • Alexius of Rome (Eastern Church)
  • Gertrude of Nivelles
  • John Sarkander
  • Joseph of Arimathea (Western Church)
  • Patrick of Ireland
  • March 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
• Evacuation Day (Suffolk County, Massachusetts)
• Saint Patrick's Day, a public holiday in Ireland, Montserrat and the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, widely celebrated in the English-speaking world and to a lesser degree in other parts of the world.

 

Observances

National Close the Gap Day

National Corned Beef and Cabbage Day

 

Fun Observances ( 2 )

 Absolutely Incredible Kid Day

Honor all the incredible kids in your life on Absolutely Incredible Kids Day, a holiday celebrated every year on the third Thursday in March.

The day inspires and encourages kids to do amazing things by letting them know how incredible they are.

Let Them Know

Created by Camp Fire, a multicultural and non-sectarian youth development organization, the unofficial holiday encourages parents and guardians to acknowledge and reward their children's achievements.

Boosts Self-Esteem

Researchers agree that encouragement from parents and family members can raise a young person's self-esteem and can help them become more responsible. Psychologists also warn that parents should not praise traits that the child cannot change. Instead, parents should reserve praise for efforts in areas that are in the control of the child, such as decision-making skills, behavior towards other people and animals, responsibility, and attitude.

How to Celebrate?

• Camp Fire encourages people to send letters of encouragement to kids to let them know how important they are.
• Inspire the children in your life by telling them that they are awesome and that they can do incredible things.

Did You Know...

…that the trampoline and the earmuffs were invented by children?

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 Submarine Day

March 17 is Submarine Day. The unofficial holiday celebrates the technological advances that make the use of the watercraft possible.

It is thought that the unofficial holiday commemorates the date in 1898 when Irish engineer John Philip Holland showed his submarine design to the U.S. Navy.

Modern Submarine

Called the Holland Type VI submarine, his prototype was the first modern submarine design to work successfully underwater. His submarines became the first vessels to be bought by the United States Navy and the British Royal Navy.

A similar holiday is celebrated on April 17 in the US as a way to honor the anniversary of the establishment of the U.S. Submarine Force in 1900.

Military Purposes

Submarines have primarily been used for offensive military purposes throughout the 20th century. During World War I and World War II, they were used to sink enemy ships. In the present day, while submarines are still used by the military, they are increasingly being put to use for civilian benefits. Their ability to go deep underwater have made it possible for scientists to research marine life and sea beds. They are also sometimes used for underwater tourism.

Most present-day military submarines run using nuclear power, though, in many parts of the world, diesel-electric submarines are also in common use.

Submarine the Sandwich

In many parts of the United States, a submarine is a type of sandwich. Usually made with a long roll of bread and filled with meats, vegetables, and spreads, this popular lunch dish is also called by other names like hero, hoagie, grinder, and sub. It is thought that the sandwich was named submarine because it resembles the shape of the underwater vessel.

How to Celebrate?

• Learn more about the art and science of submarines.
• Celebrate the day by consuming as many sub sandwiches as you can.
• Watch movies that feature submarines.

Did You Know...

...that the first known submarine was created in 1620 by Cornelius Drebbel?

Cornelis Drebbel - Wikipedia

 

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While reviewing math symbols with my second-grade pupils, I drew a greater-than (>) and a less-than (<) sign on the chalkboard and asked, "Does anyone remember what these mean?"

A few moments passed, and then a boy confidently raised his hand. "One means fast-forward," he exclaimed, "and the other means rewind!"

 

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After booking my 90-year-old mother on a flight from Florida to Nevada, I called the airline to go over her needs. The woman representative listened patiently as I requested a wheelchair and an attendant for my mother because of her arthritis and impaired vision. I also asked for a special meal and assistance in changing planes.

My apprehension lightened a bit when the woman assured me everything would be taken care of. I thanked her profusely.

"Why, you're welcome," she replied. I was about to hang up when she cheerfully asked, "And will your mother be needing a rental car?"

 

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My husband and I had been trying to have a third child for a while. Unfortunately, the day I was to take a home pregnancy test, he was called out of town on business. I had told our young daughters about the test, and they were excited. We decided if it was positive, we would buy a baby outfit to surprise their father when he got home. The three of us stood in the bathroom eagerly waiting for the telltale line to appear.

When it did not, my thoughtful seven-year-old gave me a hug. "It's okay, Mom," she said. "The next time Daddy goes out of town, you can try and get pregnant again."

 

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The Outrageous Length Of A Woodpecker's Tongue Reveals It To Be For Much More Than Taste Alone

 

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