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February 3rd 2026 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Aaron the Illustrious (Syriac Orthodox Church) Ansgar Berlinda of Meerbeke Blaise Celsa and Nona Claudine Thévenet Dom Justo Takayama (Philippines and Japan) Hadelin Margaret of England Werburgh February 3 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Day of the Virgin of Suyapa (Honduras) Earliest day on which Shrove Tuesday can fall, while March 9 is the latest; celebrated on Tuesday before Ash Wednesday (Christianity) Four Chaplains Day (United States, also considered a Feast Day by the Episcopal Church) Communist Party of Vietnam Foundation Anniversary (Vietnam) Day of Finnish architecture and design, birthday of Alvar Aalto (Finland) Heroes' Day (Mozambique) Martyrs' Day (São Tomé and Príncipe) Setsubun (Japan) Veterans' Day (Thailand) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) African American Coaches Day American Painters Day Anniversary of the Liberation of the Battle of Manila Commemoration of the Batepá Massacre Doggy Date Night Elmo's Birthday Feed the Birds Day Lailatul Barat National Cordova Ice Worm Day National Golden Retriever Day National Missing Persons Day National Patient Recognition Day National Wedding Ring Day National Women Physicians Day Take a Cruise Day The Day the Music Died St. Blaise’s Day India Love’s Birthday Luis Coronel’s Birthday Taylor Caniff’s Birthday Elizabeth Holmes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tue 3rd Feb, 2026 - Sat 14th Feb, 2026 Tapati Rapa Nui Festival Fun Observances Carrot Cake Day Celebrated annually on February 3, the holiday celebrates this cake made with carrots. Eaten since the Middle Ages, it is thought that carrot cake came about because of the high prices and rarity of sugar. To get around this problem, inventive bakers and cooks used sweet vegetables to sweeten their cakes and voila, the humble, but oh, so delicious carrot cake was born. Healthier Cake Carrot cake is considered a tad bit healthier than your average sugary cake. Carrots are full of fiber and packed with health-promoting beta carotene, that promote good vision, especially night vision, and help combat health-damaging free radical activity. It is usually made with less sugar, healthy oils, and sometimes has healthy nuts in it. Similar holidays include Cake Day, Chocolate Cake Day, and National Cheesecake Day. How to Celebrate? With lots and lots of carrot cake, of course! Bake some carrot cake and share with family and friends. Did You Know... ...that according to the Food and Agriculture Organization, almost half of all carrots meant for human consumption come from China? *** Have You Ever Been Insulted And Complimented At The Same Time? It’s amazing how a person can compliment and insult you at the same time. Recently, when I greeted my coworker, she said, “You look so gorgeous, I didn’t recognize you.” *** I’ve been working on my PhD 
in engineering for the past five years, but my kids don’t necessarily see that as work. As we were driving past Walmart one day, my son spotted a Now Hiring sign and suggested that I could get 
a job there. Hoping to make a point, I asked, “Do you think they’re looking for an engineer?” “Oh, sure,” he said. “They’ll hire anybody.” *** The average age of people living in our military retirement community is 85. Recently, a neighbor turned 100, and a big birthday party was thrown. Even his son turned up. “How old are you?” a tenant asked. “I’m 81 years old,” he answered. The tenant shook her head. “They sure grow up fast, don’t they?” *** In the hardware store, a 
clerk asked, “Can I help you find 
anything?” “How about my misspent youth,” joked my husband. The clerk shot back, “We keep that in the back, between world peace and winning lottery tickets.” *** On a fishing trip to a remote lake in Northern Quebec, I asked the outfitter, “Do you stay here during the winter?” “No,” he said. “The snow gets too deep. We can’t get supplies in. Like many Canadians, I go south for the winter.” “Oh,” I said. “Where do you go?” “Vermont.” *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** You think you're having a bad day!?? *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

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February 2nd 2026 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Groundhog Day Anniversary of Treaty of Tartu (Estonia) Christian Feast Day: Adalbard Cornelius the Centurion Martyrs of Ebsdorf February 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Constitution Day (Philippines) Day of Youth (Azerbaijan) Earliest day on which Shrove Monday can fall, while March 8 is the latest; celebrated on Monday before Ash Wednesday (Christianity), and its related observances: Bun Day (Iceland) Fastelavn (Denmark/Norway) Nickanan Night (Cornwall) Rosenmontag (Germany) Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple or Candlemas (Western Christianity), and its related observances: A quarter day in the Christian liturgical calendar (due to Candlemas). (Scotland) Celebration of Yemanja or Our Lady of Navigators (Candomblé) Chandeleur (France) Liichtmëssdag (Luxembourg) Our Lady of the Candles (Filipino Catholics) Virgin of Candelaria (Tenerife, Spain) Victory of the Battle of Stalingrad (Russia) World Wetlands Day Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Ayn Rand Day California Kiwifruit Day Feast of Candelaria Groundhog Job Shadow Day Hedgehog Day Marmot Day National Brown Dog Day National Catchers Day National Heavenly Hash Day National River Day National Sickie Day National Tater Tot Day Nelson Anniversary Day Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day Self Renewal Day Sled Dog Day The Record of a Sneeze Day Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo The Festival of Lemanjá 2FA Day Shakira’s Birthday Farrah Fawcett Christie Brinkley Ayn Rand ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mon 2nd Feb, 2026 - Fri 6th Feb, 2026 National School Counseling Week Pride in Foodservice Week Mon 2nd Feb, 2026 - Sun 8th Feb, 2026 International Networking Week Publicity for Profit Week Tinnitus Awareness Week National Storytelling Week Mon 2nd Feb, 2026 - Mon 9th Feb, 2026 Tapati Festival Fun Observances ( 2 ) Day of the Crepe February 2 is celebrated as the Day of the Crêpe in France. Called jour des crêpes, the holiday is associated with the Catholic feast of Candlemas. On this day households all over France make crêpes. This is because it is believed that crêpes symbolize prosperity. Thin Pancakes Crêpes are thin pancakes made from a batter of flour, eggs, milk or water, and butter. Thought to have originated in Brittany, France, they were traditionally made with buckwheat flour, though these days they are made with a variety of different flours including white flour, chickpea flour, and almond flour. Don't Drop the Coin In many French households, it is customary to make crêpes while holding a coin in your hand. The belief is that if you flip the crêpe in the air and catch it in the pan without dropping the coin, the upcoming year will be a prosperous year for you. How to Celebrate? Make crepes, of course! Not French or Catholic? That shouldn’t stop you from celebrating this delicious dish which is perfect for any meal of the day. Have crêpes for all your meals of the day – sweet crêpes for breakfast and dessert and savory crêpes with savory fillings for lunch and dinner. Did You Know... ...that the word crêpe comes from the Latin word crispus, meaning wrinkled and curled? ~~~~~~~ Play Your Ukulele Day On February 2 bring out your ukulele and strum it all day long because it is Play Your Ukulele Day. The holiday was first celebrated in 2011. Since its inception, the holiday is celebrated all around the world under the slogan bring the world together, four strings at a time. Hawaiian Instrument A ukulele, also sometimes called a uke, is a four-stringed instrument that was first popularized in Hawaii in the late 19th century. The instrument was a version of the machete, a four-stringed instrument native to the Madeira region of in the Portugal. It is thought that the ukulele was created by Portuguese immigrants to Hawaii. Popular Again Today The ukulele found its way to mainland United States in the early 20th century, where it became an important instrument in the jazz music and dance scene during the 1920s. It fell out of favor as the instrument of choice for musicians until the early 2000s, when the proliferation of online music and instructional videos made the ukulele a popular musical instrument again. The holiday is also known by several other names including International Play Your Ukulele Day, World Play Your Ukulele Day and World Ukulele Day. It is sometimes also celebrated on May 2. How to Celebrate? Know how to play the instrument? Take out your ukulele and entertain friends and family by playing it. If you have always wanted to learn how to play one, now is the time to make a trip to the music instrument store and get one and start learning how to play it. Start a band that showcases your ukulele playing skills. Did You Know... ....that the word ukulele in Hawaiian means jumping flea? It is thought that the instrument was so named because of the way the players fingers jumped around the strings. *** Louie and his wife are listening to the radio when they hear the weather report: "A snow emergency has been declared. You must park your cars on the odd-numbered side of the street.” So Louie gets up and moves his car. Two days later—same thing. "A snow emergency has been declared,” blares the radio. "Park your cars on the even-numbered side of the street.” Louie gets up and does what he’s told. Three days later: "There will be a foot of snow today. Park your cars on the ...,” and then the power goes out. "What should I do?” a confused Louie asks his wife. "This time,” she says, "why don’t you just leave the car in the garage?” *** A coworker stormed into my friend's office, yelling, "Did you tell Joan I was a witch?!" Stunned, my friend sputtered, "No! I don't know how she found out." *** One of our visiting Italian students at Sheppard Air Force Base said he wouldn't be able to fly that day. "Why?" his teacher asked. Marshaling all the English he knew, the student pointed to his ears and explained, "It's my fallopian tubes." *** When a body was brought to her funeral home, my friend contacted the next of kin. Per previous instructions, the deceased would be cremated, she told him, so he needed to come in to identify the body. Considering the task at hand, the relative asked, "Does this need to be done before or after the cremation?" *** A friend was due to give birth around the same time that her oldest daughter was due to give birth to her first baby. On the morning my friend went into labor, I happened to drive by her house, wondering what she’d had. A sign on the front porch gave me my answer: “It’s an Uncle!” *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** The great-great-great grandchildren of Dickens take a selfie with him on his 202nd birthday. *** *** *** This Is the Last Image the Spirit Mars Rover Ever Saw *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

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February 1st 2026 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Abolition of Slavery Day (Mauritius) Air Force Day (Nicaragua) Christian feast day: Blessed Candelaria of San José Brigid of Ireland (Saint Brigid's Day) Verdiana February 1 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Earliest day on which Constitution Day can fall, while February 7 is the latest; celebrated on the first Monday in February. (Mexico) Federal Territory Day (Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya, Malaysia) Foundation Day (of the Ryukyu Kingdom, celebrated in Okinawa Prefecture) Heroes Day (Rwanda) Saint Brigid's Day/Imbolc (Ireland, Scotland, Isle of Man, and some Neopagan groups in the Northern hemisphere) Memorial Day of the Republic (Hungary) National Freedom Day (United States) The start of Black History Month (United States and Canada) World Hijab Day Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) British Yorkshire Pudding Day Car Insurance Day Change Your Password Day Conservatorship and Guardianship Abuse Awareness Day Day of Remembrance and Respect to Victims of the Communist Regime Decorating With Candy Day Dump Your Significant Jerk Day G.I. Joe Day Grammy Awards Day Guru Ravidas Jayanti Holiday Hugs Day Hula in the Coola Day International Face and Body Art Day Maghi Purnima National Baked Alaska Day National Dark Chocolate Day National Get Up Day National Serpent Day Pork Rind Appreciation Day Robinson Crusoe Day Spunky Old Broads Day Texas Day Thaipusam World Aspergillosis Day Scout Sunday National Unclaimed Property Day Harry Styles’s Birthday Stormi Webster’s Birthday Ronda Rousey Brandon Lee Lisa Marie Presley Michael C. Hall Clark Gable ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sun 1st Feb, 2026 - Mon 2nd Feb, 2026 Tu BiShvat Sun 1st Feb, 2026 - Thu 5th Feb, 2026 Feeding Tube Awareness Week Sun 1st Feb, 2026 - Sat 7th Feb, 2026 Boy Scout Anniversary Week Burn Awareness Week La Poutine Week National Patient Recognition Week Pay Your Bills Week Shape Up With Pickles Time Solo Diners Eat Out Week Women's Heart Week World Interfaith Harmony Week International Networking Week African Heritage and Health Week Sun 1st Feb, 2026 - Mon 9th Feb, 2026 National Secondhand Wardrobe Week Sun 1st Feb, 2026 - Thu 30th Apr, 2026 National Green Week Observances (click on the month for details) Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month African American Heritage Month Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month African American Heritage Month African American Read-In AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month American Heart Month An Affair to Remember Month Barley Month Beat the Heat Month Berry Fresh Month Bike To Work Month Black History Month Canned Food Month Celebration of Chocolate Month Cholangiocarcinoma Awareness Month Creative Romance Month Declutter for a Cause Month Dog Training Education Month Ethnic Equality Month Exotic Vegetables and Star Fruit Month Fabulous Florida Strawberry Month Feline Fix by Five Month Financial Aid Awareness Month Free Open Source Software Month From Africa to Virginia Month Great American Pie Month Human Relations Month Humpback Whale Awareness Month International Boost Self Esteem Month International Expect Success Month International Friendship Month International Hoof Care Month International Month of Black Women in the Arts International Prenatal Infection Prevention Month Jobs in Golf Month LGBT+ History Month Library Lovers Month Love the Bus Month Marfan Syndrome Awareness Month Marijuana Awareness Month National Arts Month National Avocado and Banana Month National Bake For Family Fun Month National Bird Feeding Month National Blah Buster Month National Cancer Prevention Month National Care About Your Indoor Air Month National Cat Health Month National Cherry Month National Children’s Dental Health Month National Condom Month National Embroidery Month National Enrolled Agents Month National Fasting February National Fondue Month National Goat Yoga Month National Grapefruit Month National Haiku Writing Month National Heart Healthy Month National Hot Breakfast Month National Laugh-Friendly Month National Macadamia Nut Month National Mend a Broken Heart Month National Parent Leadership Month National Self-Check Month National Senior Independence Month National Snack Food Month National Sweet Potato Month National Therapeutic Recreation Month National Time Management Month National Wedding Month National Women Inventors Month North American Inclusion Month (NAIM) Pet Dental Health Month Plant the Seeds of Greatness Month Potato Lovers Month Pull Your Sofa Off the Wall Month Raynaud's Awareness Month Relationship Wellness Month Responsible Pet Owners Month Return Shopping Carts to the Supermarket Month Spay/Neuter Awareness Month Spiritual Teachers Month Spunky Old Broads Month Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Vegan Cuisine Month Wise Health Care Consumer Month Women’s Role in History Month Worldwide Renaissance of the Heart Month Youth Leadership Month *** Funny Things That Parents Say "You shouldn't be eating candy so early. We have doughnuts." "The key is to put the mousetrap outside the house. That way, the mice don't come in." "Your aunt couldn't make it, so I brought the cat." "Don't do drugs. They're hell on your body, and I may need one of your organs someday." *** Our 25-year-old son moved back home with an eye toward socking away money to buy a condo. We never bothered asking how long he'd planned to stay, but I got a pretty good idea when I walked into his room recently. In the corner was a milk jug with a few coins in it and a label that read "Condo down payment." *** People’s parents actually give them sage advice, like “Do what you love, and the money will follow” or “The early bird gets the worm.” All I remember is “Don’t fill up on bread.” *** When the new activities director for the rec center walked in, all us retirees quickly took notice. She was 20-something, statuesque, and gorgeous. My buddy whispered, “She makes me wish I was 30 years older.” “Don’t you mean 30 years younger?” I asked. “No. If I were 30 years younger, I’d still never have a chance with a woman like that. If I were 30 years older, it wouldn’t bother me so much.” *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

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January 31st 2026 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Domitius (Domice) of Amiens Francis Xavier Bianchi Geminianus John Bosco Julius of Novara Blessed Ludovica Máedóc (Mogue, Aiden) Marcella of Marseille Marcella of Rome Samuel Shoemaker (Episcopal Church (USA)) Tysul Ulphia Wilgils January 31 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Amartithi (Meherabad, India, followers of Meher Baba) Independence Day (Nauru), celebrates independence from Australia in 1968. Street Children's Day (Austria) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Appreciate Your Social Security Check Day Brandy Alexander Day Eat Brussel Sprouts Day Gorilla Suit Day Hell is Freezing Over Day Hug An Economist Day Inspire Your Heart with Art Day International Zebra Day National Hot Chocolate Day National Seed Swap Day Scotch Tape Day Support an Independent Pub Day Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day Fruit’s Birthday Jackie Robinson’s Birthday Josh Richards’s Birthday Justin Timberlake’s Birthday Mallory James Mahoney’s Birthday Nikita Dragun’s Birthday Nolan Ryan’s Birthday Portia de Rossi ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sat Jan 31st, 2026 - Tue Feb 3rd, 2026 Westminster Dog Show Sat Jan 31st, 2026 - Sat Feb 7th, 2026 Cordova Iceworm Festival Week Sat Jan 31st, 2026 - Tue Feb 17th, 2026 Venice Carnival Fun Observances Backwards Day Bored with doing the same thing in and out? On January 31, take a break from the rut by doing everything backwards, because it is Backwards Day. While it is unclear who created this holiday, it is evident that they wanted it to be a day for celebrators to break all rules and to do things their way. A popular fun holiday among school going children, it is also sometimes called National Backwards Day in the United States. How to Celebrate? Celebrating Backwards Day is easy—do everything backwards or sdrawkcab. Wear your outfit backwards and if you can, talk and write backwards. Go to bed in the morning and start working in the evening, have dinner in the morning and breakfast in the evening, and have dessert first during all your meals. Talk to people with your back towards them. Just make sure you let them know you are celebrating Backwards Day, so they don't think you are rude. Say goodbye to people when you meet them, and hello when you depart. Did You Know… …that penguins cannot walk backwards? *** Back at my high school for the tenth reunion, I met my old coach. Walking through the gym, we came upon a plaque on which I was still listed as the record holder for the longest softball throw. Noticing my surprise, the coach said, "That record will stand forever." I was about to make some modest disclaimer that records exist to be broken, when he added, "We stopped holding that event years ago." *** A friend of mine had resisted efforts to get him to run with our jogging group until his doctor told him he had to exercise. Soon thereafter, he reluctantly joined us for our 5:30 a.m. jogs on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. After a month of running, we decided that my friend might be hooked, especially when he said he had discovered what "runner's euphoria" was. "Runner's euphoria," he explained, "is what I feel at 5:30 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays."l *** As a high-school football coach, I'm aware that student athletes tend to focus too much on sports. A fellow coach, Bob, was talking about one such player, who called him at home one night. When his wife informed the kid that Bob wasn't home, he became frantic and said he had to speak to the coach right away. "Just calm down, and I'll have him call you as soon as he gets home," the coach's wife told him. "What's your number?" The flustered kid replied, "Three." *** I’m driving with this guy, and 
he runs right through a Stop sign. So 
I say, “Hey, that was a Stop sign.” And he says, “I drive like my brother!” A few blocks later, he plows right through a red light. I say, “You just ran a red light.” And he says, “I drive like my brother!” So now we’re coming up on a green light, and he slows down. I’m confused, so I say, “It’s green; why are you slowing down?” He says, “My brother might be coming.” *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

Same here, it is rather irritating isn't it. Anyone, please???

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January 30th 2026 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian Feast Day: Adelelmus of Burgos Aldegonde Anthony the Great (Coptic Church) Armentarius of Pavia Balthild Charles, King and Martyr (various provinces of the Anglican Communion) Hippolytus of Rome Hyacintha Mariscotti Martina Matthias of Jerusalem Mutien-Marie Wiaux Savina Three Holy Hierarchs (Eastern Orthodox), and its related observances: Teacher's Day (Greece) January 30 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Day of Azerbaijani customs (Azerbaijan) Day of Saudade (Brazil) Fred Korematsu Day (California, Florida, Hawaii, Virginia) Martyrdom of Mahatma Gandhi, and its related observances: Martyrs' Day (India) School Day of Non-violence and Peace (Spain) Start of the Season for Nonviolence (January 30 – April 4) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day National Big Wig Day National Draw A Dinosaur Day National Escape Day National Fun at Work Day National Inane Answering Message Day National Maxwell Day National Preschool Health and Fitness Day Yodel For Your Neighbors Day World Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) Day Becky Lynch’s Birthday Biggy Norris’s Birthday Christian Bale’s Birthday Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Birthday Kid Cudi’s Birthday Kirk Frost’s Birthday Phil Collins’s Birthday Phil Lester’s Birthday Dick Cheney Gene Hackman Wilmer Valderrama ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Fri Jan 30th, 2026 - Sat Feb 7th, 2026 National Storytelling Week Fun Observances Croissant Day On January 30 wake up and head straight to your favorite bakery to get a croissant for your breakfast, because it is Croissant Day. The crescent shaped flaky and buttery pastry made by layering and rolling out leavened dough. While it is usually consumed plain, many variations of the pastry exist. In many parts of the world, bakeries bake croissants with chocolate, fruits, meat, vegetables, and cheese. Many people use croissants to make sandwiches. Some popular croissant sandwiches include egg salad sandwich, tuna sandwich, and cheese and ham sandwich. Not French Contrary to popular belief, croissants are not French in origin. Food historians believe that the Austrian kipferl is the ancestor of the present-day croissant. Legend has it that kipeferl, which is the German word for crescent, was created by some Viennese bakers as a way to celebrate the defeat of Ottoman invaders by the soldiers of Vienna. The bakers according to the story, fashioned their new creation in the form of the crescent they saw on the enemies flag. It is thought that the pastry was popularized in France by Marie Antionette, the last queen of France. How to Celebrate? Have croissants for all your meals. Start with a plain croissant for breakfast, a croissant sandwich for lunch, and end the day with a chocolate or custard-filled croissant. Try making croissants at home from scratch. Don't forget to share with friends, family, and co-workers. Did You Know… …that a cronut is both a croissant and a doughnut? The pastry was created by New York Chef Dominique Ansel. *** Me: What’s the Wi-Fi password? Bartender: You need to buy a drink first. Me: OK, I’ll have a Coke. Bartender: Three dollars. Me: There you go. So what’s the Wi‑Fi password? Bartender: “You need to buy a drink first.” No spaces, all lowercase. *** One day, a fourteen-year-old weasel went down to the local dance hall. The bartender took one look at him and says, “You are under-aged. I can’t serve you beer.” The weasel asks, “What can I have?” The bartender replies, “I have bottled water, juice, energy drinks, and pop.” “Pop!” goes the weasel. *** Some Texans are mingling at the bar when an Oxford graduate walks in. "Howdy, stranger," one Texan says. "Where are you from?" The Oxford graduate answers, "I come from a place where we do not end our sentences in prepositions." "Oh, I'm sorry," replies the Texan. "Where are you from, jackass?" *** One of the shortest wills ever written: “Being of sound mind, I spent all the money.” *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** Sad Update Queen Elizabeth II was the last living head of state to have served in WWII. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

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January 29th 2026 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Gildas Sabinian of Troyes Sulpitius I of Bourges January 29 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Earliest day on which Fat Thursday can fall, while March 4 is the latest; celebrated on Thursday before Ash Wednesday. (Christianity) Kansas Day (Kansas, United States) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Auckland Anniversary Day Curmudgeons Day Freethinkers Day NASA's Day of Remembrance National Carnation Day National Corn Chip Day RNLI SOS day Seeing-Eye Guide Dog Anniversary Brian David Gilbert’s Birthday Charlie Wilson’s Birthday Oprah Winfrey’s Birthday Tom Selleck’s Birthday Katharine Ross Sara Gilbert Adam Lambert William McKinley Fun Observances Puzzle Day What is 24 hours long, all about solving problems, and is one of the best unofficial holidays of the year? Puzzle Day, of course. Celebrated every year on January 29, the holiday honors puzzles of all stripes - jigsaws, riddles, science, math, mechanical, and word puzzles, and of course, real life puzzles. Develops Skills Puzzles are problems that are difficult to solve or require special skills to resolve. They can take various forms and emphasize different expertise. For example, crosswords, word search, and anagrams put a person's vocabulary and skills with a language to test. Games like Sudoku and Rubik's Cube, on the other hand, test the player's logical thinking and mathematical skills. Jigsaws develop patience and visual skills. Beneficial to Health In addition to being entertaining and fun, puzzles have distinct health and social benefits, especially in early childhood. Collaborative puzzles help children learn how to work together while learning other spatial, motor, and problem-solving skills. Studies have shown that doing puzzles can help enhance brain activity in adults. It also increases creativity and concentration, and it improves memory. Puzzle Day is also known as National Puzzle Day in the United States. How to Celebrate? Host a puzzle party and solve puzzles with family and friends. Send out invites in the form of a crossword, decorate the venue with puzzles and serve a Rubik Cube shaped cake. Learn about the history of puzzles and about the science behind creating them. Spend the day solving puzzles of all kinds. Did You Know… …that the world’s first crossword was published on December 21, 1913 in the Sunday newspaper, New York World? The puzzle was created by journalist Arthur Wayne. *** My doctor took one look at 
my gut and refused to believe that 
I work out. So I listed the exercises 
I do every day: jump to conclusions, climb the walls, drag my heels, 
push my luck, make mountains out of molehills, bend over backward, run around in circles, put my foot 
in my mouth, go over the edge, and beat around the bush. *** Colonoscopies are important medical procedures that have saved lives. And yet they’re as popular 
as, well, a colonoscopy. Here are 
comments purportedly made by 
patients to physicians during their procedures. “Now I know how a Muppet feels!” “Could you write a note for my wife saying that my head is not up there?” “Any sign of the trapped miners, chief?” *** Phlebotomist: I’m here to draw some blood. Patient: But I just received blood yesterday. Phlebotomist: You didn’t think you’d get to keep it, did you? *** Three guys are fishing when an angel appears. The first guy says, “I’ve suffered from back pain for years. Can you help me?” The angel touches the man’s back, and he feels instant relief. The second guy points to 
his thick glasses and begs for 
a cure for his poor eyesight. When the angel tosses the lenses into the lake, the man 
gains 20/20 vision. As the angel turns to the third fellow, he instantly recoils and screams, “Don’t touch me! I’m on disability!” *** A customer walked into the post office wanting to mail a package. “Two-day shipping will cost $12.95 to get it there by Friday,” my coworker Billy told her. The customer, clearly looking to save a few bucks, said, “The package doesn’t have to get there till Saturday. Is there any way to make that happen?” Billy nodded. “Sure. You can bring it back tomorrow.” *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

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