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    My DailyBread Crumbs 20 Jul

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 8
    July 20th - Holidays and Observances
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    Birthday of Crown Prince Haakon Magnus (Norway) Christian feast day: Ansegisus Apollinaris of Ravenna Aurelius Ealhswith (or Elswith) Elijah Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Amelia Bloomer, Sojourner Truth, and Harriet Ross Tubman (Episcopal Church (USA)) John Baptist Yi (one of The Korean Martyrs) Margaret the Virgin Thorlac (relic translation) Wilgefortis (cult suppressed) July 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Día del Amigo (Argentina, Brazil) Engineer's Day (Costa Rica) Independence Day, celebrates the independence declaration of Colombia from Spain in 1810. International Chess Day Lempira Day (Honduras) Tree Planting Day (Central African Republic)  
    Observances (click on the day or week for details)
    Moon Day
    World Jump Day
    Lollipop Day
     
    Fun Observances
    Space Exploration Day
    On July 20, look up at the sky and think back on all the advances humankind has made in exploring and understanding space because it is Space Exploration Day.

    The annual holiday commemorates the anniversary of the first manned mission to the Moon. On July 20, 1969, Americans astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to step foot on the surface of the Moon.
    In 1984, the day was proclaimed a holiday by United States President Ronald Reagan. The fifth manned mission of NASA's Apollo program, Apollo 11 was launched from Florida on July 16. It returned to Earth with the 3 astronauts - Armstrong, Aldrin, and Michael Collins on July 24.
    Moon Day
    The holiday, which is also sometimes called Moon Day, encourages people to learn more about space exploration. It attempts to inspire young adults to consider space sciences and space exploration as careers.
    Everything you need to know about the Moon
    How to Celebrate?
    Visit your local space and science museums and spend the day there learning about space and our astronomical neighbors. Join an astronomy club and participate in their Space Exploration Day activities. If you have young children in your life, get them interested in space and related fields by reading them books about space and space technology. Did You Know...
    ...that 12 people, including Armstrong and Aldrin, have walked on the surface of the Moon?
     
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    Spouse #1: Honey, this coffee tastes like dirt.
    Spouse #2: That's not surprising, dear, it was just ground this morning.
     
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    Q: What’s the technical name for a pot of coffee at work?
    A: Break fluid
     
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    Football finally makes sense. A guy took his girlfriend to her first football game. They had great seats right behind their team's bench. After the game, he asked her how she liked the experience.

    "Oh, I really liked it," she replied, "especially the tight pants and all the big muscles, but I just couldn't understand why they were killing each other over 25 cents."

    Dumbfounded, her date asked, "What do you mean?"

    "Well, they flipped a coin. One team got it, and then for the rest of the game, all they kept screaming was, 'Get the quarter back! Get the quarter back!' I'm like, Hello-o-o? It's only 25 cents!"
     
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    That's for now,
    goodnite
    sandrewn
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    Bread Crumbs Try 6

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs Try 6
    July 18th - Holidays and Observances
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    Christian feast day: Arnulf of Metz[52] Bruno of Segni[53] Camillus de Lellis (optional memorial, United States only)[53] Eadburh (or Edburga) of Bicester[54] Elizabeth Ferard (Church of England)[55] Frederick of Utrecht[56] Maternus of Milan[57] Pambo[58] Philastrius[59] Symphorosa[53] Theodosia of Constantinople[60] July 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Constitution Day (Uruguay)[61] Nelson Mandela International Day[62]  
    Observances (click on the day or week for details)
    Moth Week
     
    Fun Observances (3)
    Insurance Nerd Day
    Insurance Nerd Day on July 18 celebrates the insurance industry and helps raise awareness about the importance of insurance in our daily lives.

    It was created in 2016 by an insurance company in the United States as a way to showcase the profession and dispel general misconceptions about how staid and boring the field can be.
    Risk Management
    Insurance is a form of risk management, where a person or company agrees to pay out financial compensation in case of accidents, disability, natural disasters, ill health, or death. To receive the payouts, the insured has to buy the insurance by paying the insurer premiums, usually monthly.
    There are different kinds of insurance, including life, health, automobile, business, home, travel, and credit insurance.
    While insurance does not reduce risks, it can help mitigate the financial losses and hardships that accompany unexpected adverse events
    Complicated Calculations
    The cost of insurance depends on the number of insured entities—the more people pay into the pool, the lower the premium. The calculations of how much to charge people are so complicated that it is a field of study known as actuarial science.
    Actuarial scientists calculate the premiums based on a variety of statistical factors. For example, the amount a company can charge for automobile insurance depends on the age and health of the driver, the condition of the car, and their history of driving.
    Not a Boring Profession
    Due to the complicated nature of the industry and the strict educational requirements for entering it, many people think that an insurance company is a boring and staid place to work. It is this image of insurance workers that this holiday is trying to change.
    Insurance professionals play an important role in society and help people during some of the worst times of their lives.
    How to Celebrate?
    If you know an insurance agent, use this day to thank them for all the work they do. If you know a mathematically-inclined young person, encourage them to learn more about actuarial science as a field of study and future profession. Take the day to make sure you are adequately insured so that in case of an accident, you and your loved ones are covered and protected. Did You Know...
    ...that ancient Greeks and Romans had a form of health and life insurance? Thiasoi or benevolent societies were set up to help the sick and the bereaved.
     
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    Caviar Day
    On July 18, take out your best vodka and pair it with some top-of-the-shelf caviar because it is Caviar Day. The unofficial holiday of unknown origins encourages people to try out the delicacy while promoting environmentally friendly and humane fishing practices.

    Considered to be a delicacy in many parts of the world, caviar is salt-cured roe or fish eggs, usually from sturgeon. Traditionally, the term caviar was used to refer to roe from sturgeons from the Caspian Sea, though in recent years the roe of other fish found elsewhere are also commonly called caviar.
    From Pig Feed to Luxury Food
    Derived from the Persian word khaya meaning egg, caviar did not gain its status as a food for the rich and famous until the 1800s. Before that, even though sturgeon was a commonly eaten fish, its roe was considered worthless and routinely used as pig and other animal feed. By the end of the 18th century, however, caviar had found its way on the dinner tables of royals around the world and had become a coveted food item. Today, caviar is considered to be a luxury food.
    How to Celebrate?
    If you have never tried caviar before, today is the day to take the plunge and try it. What is the worst that can happen? You may not like it, but at least you will know what it tastes like. If you like caviar, why not have a caviar tasting party for your friends? Did You Know…
    …that the rarest and the most expensive caviar comes from the beluga sturgeon found in the Caspian Sea?
     
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    Ice Cream Day
    Cool down with a scoop (or two) of refreshing ice cream on Ice Cream Day. Celebrated annually since 1984 on the third Sunday of July in the United States, the unofficial holiday celebrates everyone’s favorite sweet treat.

    The holiday was created by an official proclamation by President Ronald Reagan in 1984. At the time, the holiday was supposed to be only celebrated once - on July 15, 1984. The ice cream industry, however, decided to continue the tradition every year since. In addition to observing a National Ice Cream Day, the proclamation also designated July as National Ice Cream Month. This too has now become a tradition.
    Chinese Origin
    Traditionally made by freezing a mixture of cream or milk, sugar, and some kind of flavoring, ice cream is often eaten after a meal as a dessert or as a mid-meal snack. As a treat, ice cream has a long and varied history, though very little is known about its origins. Some historians believed that the Chinese were responsible for inventing the earliest versions of this dessert, while others suggest that the Romans mixed snow with honey and fruits to create the first prototype of ice cream. Either way, the early types of ice cream were nothing like the ice cream we are familiar with today.
    Only for Royals
    In the old days before refrigerators became common kitchen equipment, ice cream was a food reserved for the royals and the rich and it was only eaten during special occasions. The development of refrigeration technology quickly made ice cream a commonly enjoyed dessert around the world. Today, people can easily make ice cream at home with the help of portable ice cream makers.
    How to Celebrate?
    Many ice cream parlors and stores have sales and specials on their products on this day. Visit one of them to celebrate this fun holiday. Have ice cream for all your meals. It can be considered as a nutritious food group for this one day. Don’t live in the United States? We suggest that that shouldn’t stop you from celebrating this awesome holiday. After all, ice cream is a delicious treat in every culture. Make your own ice cream and serve it to family and friends. Tired of the usual vanilla or strawberry ice cream? Get creative with your flavorings. What about adding mint to your strawberry ice cream? Or bacon bits to your caramel ice cream? Don't like to have just plain ice cream? What about making some ice cream sandwiches or an ice cream cake instead? Did You Know...
    ...that some studies have shown that people buy and consume more ice cream on a Sunday than any other day of the week?
     
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    Headlines around America
    • County to Pay $250,000 to Advertise Lack of Funds (Register-Guard, Eugene, Oregon) • 4-H Training Scheduled for Shooting Instructors    (Pine City Pioneer, Minnesota) • Study Shows Frequent Sex Enhances Pregnancy Chances (Winchester Star, Virginia) • Police: DUI Charge for Woman Celebrating End of Earlier DUI 
Suspension (Chicago Tribune) • Federal Agents Raid Gun Shop, Find Weapons (Tulsa World, Oklahoma)  
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    Here’s the news:
    A Rhode Island man was arrested for passing a counterfeit $100 bill.
    What gave him away? Lincoln’s face: It’s supposed to be on the $5 bill.
    Here’s the laugh:
    A counterfeiter drives to a small town, enters a store, and hands the rube behind the counter an $18 bill. “Mind making change?” he asks.
    “Sure,” says the clerk. “Ya want two nines or three sixes?”
     
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    This is still a test, so no two or three hour efforts.
    sandrewn
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    MDBCs 31 Jul 2024

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 1096
    July 31st 2024 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Christian feast day: Abanoub Germanus of Auxerre Ignatius of Loyola Neot July 31 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Earliest day on which the Feast of Kamál (Perfection) can fall, while August 1 is the latest; observed on the first day of the eighth month of the Baháʼí calendar. (Baháʼí Faith) End of the Trinity term (sitting of the High Court of Justice of England) Ka Hae Hawaiʻi Day (Hawaii, United States), and its related observance: Sovereignty Restoration Day (Hawaiian sovereignty movement) Martyrdom Day of Shahid Udham Singh (Haryana and Punjab, India) Treasury Day (Poland) Warriors' Day (Malaysia)  
    Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details)
    Harry Potter Birthday
    Lifeguard Appreciation Day
    National Avocado Day
    National Jump for Jelly Beans Day
    National Mutt Day
    National Raspberry Cake Day
    Shredded Wheat Day
    World Ranger Day
    Black Tot Day
     
    Mark Cuban’s Birthday
    Lil Uzi Vert’s Birthday
    J.K. Rowling’s Birthday
    B. J. Novak
    Wesley Snipes
     
    Fun Observances
    Uncommon Musical Instrument Day
    July 31 is Uncommon Musical Instrument Awareness Day, a day to celebrate odd, rare, experimental, and well, uncommon musical instruments.

    Throughout human history, musicians have tried to push the boundary of sounds and music by inventing newer and innovative ways of creating music.
    This day aims to encourage people to not only learn to play some of these uncommon instruments but also to make their own contributions to the world of music by making their own musical instruments.
    How to Celebrate?
    Learn about uncommon instruments. Some examples include the Xaphoon, Daxophone, and Bowfrideaphone. Start learning how to play an uncommon musical instrument. Did You Know…
    …that the earliest recorded music instruments are about 42,000 years old? Found in a cave in Germany, these flutes were made of bird bones and mammoth ivory.
     
     
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    Traveling through the Midwest, I stopped at an Ohio welcome center to pick up a state map. I found plenty of brochures but no maps. Then I spotted two employees and asked whether they had any.
    “Sure,” said the first guy. “I’ll get you one.”
    As he walked to the back, the second guy explained, “We keep them in the storage room. If we leave them out on the counter, people just come in and take them.”
     
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    Delta Airlines is infusing its cabins with a lavender-and-chamomile scent called Calm. The Week asked its readers to come up with a better name to match
    “the ambience of the packed economy cabin.”
    “Eau the Humanity”
    “Giorgio’s Arm-on-me”
    “Chanel No. 5 Inches of Legroom” 
    “Claustrophobique” 
    “Mist Connection”
    “The 99 Per-scent” 
     
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    Q: What do you get when you combine an insomniac, an agnostic, and a dyslexic?
    A: Someone who lays awake at night wondering the true meaning of Dog.
     
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    If you stop eating doughnuts you will live three years longer, but it's just three more years that you'll want a doughnut.
     
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 06 Mar 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 217
    March 6th 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Christian feast day: Chrodegang Colette Fridolin Kyneburga, Kyneswide and Tibba Marcian of Tortona William W. Mayo and Charles Frederick Menninger (Episcopal Church (USA)) Olegarius March 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) European Day of the Righteous, commemorates those who have stood up against crimes against humanity and totalitarianism with their own moral responsibility. (Europe) Foundation Day (Norfolk Island), the founding of Norfolk Island in 1788. Independence Day (Ghana), celebrates the independence of Ghana from the UK in 1957.  
    Observances
    National Dentist’s Day
    National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day
    Hospitality Workers in HealthCare Day
    National Frozen Food Day
    Namesake Day
    National Dress Day
    National Oreo Cookie Day
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    Sun Mar 6th, 2022 - Sat Mar 12th, 2022
    No More Week
    Women in Construction Week
    Return Borrowed Books Week
    Read an E-Book Week
    National School Social Work Week
    Dental Assistant Recognition Week
    National Groundwater Awareness Week
    National Procrastination Week
    National Consumer Protection Week
    World Orphan Week
    National Professional Pet Sitters Week
     
    Fun Observances
     Dentist's Day
    Celebrate dentists all over the world and honor their role in keeping us healthy and smiling on March 6 or Dentist’s Day.

    Dentists tend to get a bad rap, but they are essential for keeping us and our communities healthy.
    Old Job
    Dentistry is one of the oldest medical specialization. Oral health has always been a source of trouble for people and a subject matter of great interest to physicians throughout human history. The first dentist in recorded history - Hesy Ra - is thought to have lived and practiced his dentistry in Egypt around 2600 BCE.
    Barbers as Dentists
    Before dentistry became an organized professional branch of medicine, barbers were part-time dentists, usually entrusted with the unsavory job of extracting teeth. Modern dentistry emerged during the late 17th century, though the lack of anesthesia and sophisticated equipment made going to the dentist a painful proposition.
    Today, dentists are an important part of any country's medical and health system. In addition to caring for people with tooth problems, dentists also perform surgeries to correct misaligned teeth and other problems affecting the jaw and the oral cavity.
    How to Celebrate?
    If you haven’t been to see your dentist in a while, use this day to make an appointment with them. Thank your dentist by sending them a thank you note or maybe some home baked goods – just make sure there isn’t too much sugar in them. Did You Know…
    …that the world's first dental school was opened by Dr. John M. Harris in Bainbridge, Ohio, on February 21, 1828?
     
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    While I was serving as a juror, I chanced to share the elevator one morning with a visiting judge. He asked me where the jurors parked, and I informed him that we had our own lot several blocks away.

    Then it occurred to me that he might be having a problem finding a place for his car, so I continued, "but, Your Honor, they have a special place reserved for judges down below."

    "Yes," he said dryly, "I'm sure they do."     ***
     
    Phil was driving down a country road late one night when he felt a big thud. He got out of the car and looked around, but the road was empty. Since there was nothing else to be done, Phil drove on home. In the morning the sheriff was standing at his doorstep.
    "You're under arrest for hitting a pig and leaving the scene," the lawman told him with a frown. "Please come with me."
    Phil couldn't believe his ears. "But how could you possibly know that's what happened?" he asked.
    "It wasn't hard," the sheriff replied. "The pig squealed."
     
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    One afternoon I was walking on a trail with my newborn daughter, chatting to her about the scenery. When a man and his dog approached, I leaned into the baby carriage and said, "See the doggy?"

    Suddenly I felt a little silly talking to my baby as if she understood me.
    But just as the man passed, I noticed he reached down, patted his dog and said, "See the baby?"
     
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    Meanwhile...in Japan
     
    sandrewn
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 05 Mar 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 216
    March 5th 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Christian feast day: Ciarán of Saigir John Joseph of the Cross Piran Theophilus, bishop of Caesarea Thietmar of Minden March 5 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Day of Physical Culture and Sport (Azerbaijan) Learn from Lei Feng Day (China) St Piran's Day (Cornwall)  
    Observances
    National Cheese Doodle Day
    Dissociative Identity Disorder Awareness Day
    National Absinthe Day
    Open Data Day
    Multiple Personality Day
    Reel Film Day
     
    Fun Observances ( 2 )
     Learn What Your Name Means Day
    On March 5, or Learn What Your Name Means Day, do some research to find out the out the origin and history of your name - first and last. Maybe you'll find a great tale behind your name!

    The holiday is part of Celebrate Your Name Week created by American Jerry Hill in 1997. The purpose of the week is to encourage people to celebrate and appreciate their unique names.
    Types of Names
    A name is a word used to identify people, places, and things. A person is identified by their name or full name, and this usually consists of at least two words - the given name, which is also known as the first name, and the surname, which is also known as the family name or last name.
    The purpose of the surname or family name is to indicate that the person belongs to a specific family or clan. In many cultures, people are identified by a single name.
    Tracing History
    Because of different naming conventions around the world, a person's name, while not unique, can tell a lot of the person's heritage and family history. For example, many societies in the world use patronymic names - at least one part of a person's name comes from the father's family.
    By following the chain of shared names back, one can find, if records exist, a lot about one's ancestors. Similarly, some cultures follow a matronymic tradition where part of a person's name comes from the mother's side of the family.
    How to Celebrate?
    Talk to your parents or family members about your name. Ask them why they gave you your name and what it means. With a little bit of research you may be able to find out about the lives of your ancestors. How about learning your name in Morse code? Did You Know…
    …that the study of the history, origin, and meaning of proper names is called onomatology?
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     Cinco de Marcho Day
    A play on Cinco de Mayo, Cinco de Marcho is an unofficial holiday celebrated annually on March 5. The made-up holiday encourages people to get ready for St. Patrick’s Day on March 17.

    According to the official Cinco de Marcho website, the day was created in 2007 in the United States. It marks the beginning of a 12-day period when "people train their livers for drinking huge amounts of alcohol on St. Patrick’s Day."
    A Celebration of Irish Culture
    Also colloquially known as St. Paddy's Day, St. Patrick’s Day is an annual celebration of Irish culture. It commemorates St. Patrick, one of Ireland’s patron saints, who was responsible for spreading Christianity in Ireland during the 5th century.
    Associated with Irish Beer
    In recent years, with the spread of Irish immigrants around the world, St. Patrick's Day has become a holiday celebrated worldwide. In many parts of the world, people celebrate the day by drinking lots of Irish beer and participating in St. Patrick Day parades. Cinco de Marcho is a way to extend these celebrations to the previous weeks and encourage people to start consuming Irish beers days before the actual event.
    How to Celebrate?
    Host a party for your friends and organize drinking games. Visit your favorite bars with your friends and spend the evening drinking your favorite adult beverages. Do not drink? What about just getting together with friends and having a good time? Someone wise once did say that you don’t need alcohol to have fun. Did You Know...
    ...that Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday celebrated every year on May 5? The holiday celebrates the anniversary of the defeat of the French army during the Battle of Puebla in Mexico on May 5, 1862.
     
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    My mother, a meticulous housekeeper, often lectured my father about tracking dirt into the house. One day he came in to find her furiously scrubbing away at a spot on the floor and launching into a lecture. "I don't know what you've brought in," she said, "but I can't seem to get this out."

    He studied the situation for a moment and, without a word, moved a figurine on the window-sill where the sun was streaming in. The spot immediately disappeared.
     
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    Over the years, my husband and I have usually managed to decode the cute but confusing gender signs they sometimes put on restroom doors in restaurants (Buoys & Gulls, Laddies & Lassies, etc.), but every so often we get stumped. Recently my husband, Dave, wandered off in search of the men’s room and found himself confronted by two marked doors. One was labeled 'Bronco' and the other was designated 'Cactus.'

    Completely baffled, he stopped a restaurant employee passing by. "Excuse me, I need to use the restroom," Dave said. Gesturing toward the doors, he asked, "Which one should I use?"

    "Actually, we would prefer you to go there," the employee said, pointing to a door down the hall marked 'Men.' "Bronco and Cactus are private dining rooms."
     
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    For years I had been telling my friend Pete that he ate too much fast food, but he always denied it. One day he admitted I was right.

    "What changed your mind?"

    "My grandson. When my daughter told him I was coming to visit, he asked, 'Grandpa from Florida, or Grandpa from Pizza Hut?' "
     
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    sandrewn
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 04 Mar 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 215
    March 4th 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Christian feast day: Adrian of Nicomedia Casimir Felix of Rhuys Giovanni Antonio Farina (Catholic Church) Blessed Humbert III, Count of Savoy (Roman Catholic Church) Paul Cuffee (Episcopal Church) Peter of Pappacarbone Blessed Zoltán Meszlényi March 4 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) St Casimir's Day (Poland and Lithuania) World Obesity Day[36]  
    Observances
    National Day of Unplugging
    National Grammar Day
    National Employee Appreciation Day
    Overseas NHS Workers Day
    Marching Band Day
    Toy Soldier Day
    National Dress in Blue Day
    National Pound Cake Day
    International Scrapbooking Industry Day
    National Salesperson Day
    National Hug a G.I. Day
    National Sons Day
    Benjamin Harrison Day
    Holy Experiment Day
    National Safety Day
    National Tartar Sauce Day
    Old Inauguration Day
    World Day of Prayer
     
    Fun Observances
     March Forth and Do Something Day
    March Forth and Do Something Day is a made-up holiday celebrated each year on March 4.

    The holiday encourages people to do something new that enriches their own lives or the lives of people in their community.
    March Fourth
    The name of this unofficial holiday plays on the words, march fourth, which when spoken out loud sounds like march forth - an expression used to convey action and moving forward.
    Homonyms
    March fourth and march forth are homophones - words or expressions that are pronounced alike, but have different meanings. Homographs, on the other hand, are words or expressions that are spelled the same way but have different meanings. Examples of such words include bass (a deep sound and a type of fish) and bow (to bend, the front of a ship and a type of knot). Homophones and homographs are both types of homonyms.
    How to Celebrate?
    March forth and do something. Volunteer in your community. Start something that you have always wanted to do, but have never had the chance to. Did You Know…
    …that the word March is a capitonym? Capitonyms are words or expressions whose meaning changes depending on where it's capitalized or not. March refers to the month, while march refers to a walking in a measured way.
     
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    The family was viewing old slides and one flashed on the screen that caught everyone's attention. My father, wearing his favorite golf shirt, was holding me at the tender age of three weeks. The look on his face told all. "There's my prize possession," my father said.
    Touched, I smiled at him as he continued, "I wonder whatever happened to that golf shirt?"    
     
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    Traditional Chinese drugstores are always filled with bizarre remedies for everyday ailments. So while traveling in the Far East, I couldn't resist going into a drugstore to look around. There were rows and rows of jars filled with dried herbs, powders, and exotic oils. But one jar really caught my attention. The label said it was a guaranteed cure for stomachache.

    The jar was filled with chocolate chip cookies.
     
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    To mail a big package of cookies to my two Air Force sons, both of whom were serving in Saudi Arabia, I was required to attach a label describing the contents. I carefully marked the box "Cookies" and sent it off, but after a month my sons said they had yet to receive my package.

    Suspicious, I baked another batch, only this time I labeled the contents "Health Food." Within a week my sons reported they had received the goodies.   ***
     
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    "Support Your Local Coast Guard…Get Lost."
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 03 Mar 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 214
    March 3rd 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
    (click on the day for details)
    Christian feast day: Anselm, Duke of Friuli Arthelais Cunigunde of Luxembourg Katharine Drexel John and Charles Wesley (Episcopal Church (USA)) Marinus and Asterius of Caesarea[40] Winwaloe March 3 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Hinamatsuri or "Girl's Day" (Japan) Liberation and Freedom Day (Charlottesville, Virginia, USA) Liberation Day (Bulgaria)[41] Martyrs' Day (Malawi) Mother's Day (Georgia) Sportsmen's Day (Egypt) Teacher's Day (Lebanon) World Hearing Day World Wildlife Day[42]  
    Observances (click on the day or week for details)
    World Book Day
    What If Cats and Dogs Had Opposable Thumbs Day
    National Anthem Day
    National Canadian Bacon Day
    International Irish Whiskey Day
    National Cold Cuts Day
    National Mulled Wine Day
    33 Flavors Day
    Missouri Compromise Day
    National Anthem Day
    National Cold Cuts Day
    National Hospitalist Day
    National Soup it Forward Day
    Peach Blossom Day
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    Thu Mar 3rd, 2022 - Wed Mar 9th, 2022
     Endometriosis Awareness Week
     
    Fun Observances
     I Want You to be Happy Day
    March 3 is I Want You to be Happy Day, a day to set aside selfish thoughts and to make someone feel special and happy.

    The anonymous creators of the unofficial holiday wanted to encourage people to do things that cheer up people around them.
    A Universal Emotion
    Even though happiness is a universal emotion, it can mean different things to different people. In today's busy world, it is easy to forget this and take on a more self-centric view of happiness. I Want You to be Happy Day inspires people set aside their definition of happiness and to find out what makes their loved ones happy and do those things for them.
    Happy Days
    The day is also known as National I Want You to be Happy Day in the United States.
    Other happy holidays are Let's Laugh Day, Random Act of Kindness Day, International Moment of Laughter Day, and Laugh and Get Rich Day.
    How to Celebrate?
    Make someone’s day special. Compliment them or just do something special to make them happy. Tell your loved ones how much they mean to you and that you will do everything to ensure that they are happy. Having troubles with a friend or a family member? Sit down with them and clear things up and tell them that you want them to be happy. Did You Know…
    …that many believe that the phrase "happy as a clam" originates from the fact that open clams give an impression of a smiling clam? Other sources, however, suggest that the fuller version of the phrase - happy as a clam at high water - explains why a clam may be happy. At high water, clams tend to have no predators including humans.
     
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    Pointing to a pan of chicken wings and legs disguised in the classic mess-hall manner, a young airman asked the mess sergeant, "What's for chow?"

    "Air Force chicken," replied the sergeant. "You want wings or landing gear?"
     
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    A couple we know were in Lamaze class, where they had an activity requiring the husband to wear a bag of sand—to give him an idea of what it feels like to be pregnant. The husband stood up and shrugged, saying, "This doesn't feel so bad."

    The teacher then dropped a pen and asked him to pick it up.

    "You want me to pick up the pen as if I were pregnant?" he asked.

    "Exactly," replied the instructor.

    To the delight of the other husbands, he turned to his wife and said, "Honey, pick up that pen for me."
     
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    After being at sea in the Persian Gulf for 90 straight days, I went to the squadron command master chief to complain. "Chief, I joined the Navy to see the world," I said, "but for the past three months all I've seen is water."

    "Lieutenant," he replied, "three-quarters of the earth is covered with water, and the Navy has been showing you that. If you wanted to see the other quarter, you should have joined the Army."
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 02 Mar 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 213
    March 2nd 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Air Force Day (Sri Lanka) Baloch Culture Day (Balochistan) Christian feast day: Agnes of Bohemia Angela of the Cross Blessed Charles the Good, Count of Flanders Chad of Mercia (Catholic Church, Anglican Communion, Eastern Orthodox Church) John Maron March 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Feast of 'Alá (Loftiness), First day of the 19th month of the Baháʼí calendar (Baháʼí Faith) and first day of the Baháʼí Nineteen Day Fast Jamahiriya Day (Libya) National Read Across America Day (United States)[29][30] Peasants' Day (Myanmar) Texas Independence Day Victory at Adwa Day (Ethiopia)  
    Observances (click on the day or week for details)
    National Old Stuff Day
    National Banana Cream Pie Day
    Dr. Seuss Day
    Ash Wednesday
    American Citizenship Day
    International Rescue Cat Day
    National Egg McMuffin Day
    Stop Bad Service Day
    World Teen Mental Wellness Day
     
    Fun Observances
     Old Stuff Day
    March 2 is Old Stuff Day. Take some time on this made-up holiday to appreciate the beauty of all things old and vintage.

    Or you can reflect on the same old, and sometimes boring, things that you do every day and take the opportunity to change things up.
    The holiday is also sometimes called National Old Stuff Day in the United States.
    Increased Value
    While people often see old things as something to be replaced by newer, shinier things, not all of them are useless. Wines, for example, are more valuable and tastier as they grow older.
    Many old items like maps, books, jewelry, furniture, clothes, and artifacts also gain value as they age. This is because they represent workmanship and aesthetics of a previous historical era, as well as technology that may not exist in present times.
    Much more valuable than old inanimate items is the wisdom and knowledge we can get from old people. From old family members, one can learn their family history, their genealogy, and their origins. Old people can provide us a richer and more colorful account of the past than any history book can.
    Antique Versus Vintage
    Not all old things are created equal. Those who study history divide historical items into two groups based on their age. Antiques are items that are at least 100 years old, while vintage items usually have to be at least 30 years or more old.
    How to Celebrate?
    Sort out that crammed attic or basement, and throw away any old things you have no use for anymore. Or, start a vintage collection. Visit thrift stores and flea markets - who knows what treasures you may come across? Get together with your grandparents or someone older than you and ask them to tell you stories about their childhood and youth. Learn about what was going on in the world when they were growing up. Take a bit of time today to contemplate your life and to add a few new activities or hobbies to spice up your routine. Continuing on the theme of old things, perhaps you could pick up collecting old rocks? Did You Know…
    …that earliest known pieces of jewelry made by humans are thought to be about 100,000 years old? Found in a cave in Israel, the pieces were made from mollusk shells.
     
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    I called a video shop to order the war movie Battle of the Bulge.

    "Hold on," said the clerk. "I'll check our aerobics tapes."
     
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    I was hospitalized with an awful sinus infection that caused the entire left side of my face to swell. On the third day, the nurse led me to believe that I was finally recovering when she announced excitedly,
    "Look, your wrinkles are coming back!"
     
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    My wife received a credit-card application in the mail that she had not requested. She didn't want it, but I did. So I crossed off my wife's name on the form, entered my own and returned the application. I soon got a phone call from a woman saying my application had been rejected.

    I asked her why, and she told me the card could only be issued to the person originally solicited by the offer. However, she invited me to reapply, which I did during the same telephone call.

    A few days later I got another call to tell me my second application had been rejected.

    Why? The woman told me their files showed that I had previously applied for a card and had been denied.
     
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    At his 103rd birthday party, my grandfather was asked if he thought that he'd be around for his 104th.

    "I certainly do," he replied. "Statistics show that very few people die between the ages of 103 and 104."
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 01 Mar 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 212
    March 1st 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
    (click on the day for details)
    Beer Day, marked the end of beer prohibition in 1989 (Iceland) Christian feast day: Agnes Tsao Kou Ying (one of the Martyr Saints of China) Albin David Eudokia of Heliopolis Pope Felix III[53] Leoluca Luperculus Monan Rudesind Suitbert March 1 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Commemoration of Mustafa Barzani's Death (Iraqi Kurdistan) Disability Day of Mourning[60] Earliest day on which Laetare Sunday can fall, while April 4 is the latest; celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent. (Western Christianity), and its related observances: Carnaval de la Laetare (Stavelot) Mothering Sunday (United Kingdom) Heroes' Day (Paraguay) Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina from Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in 1992. National "Cursed Soldiers" Remembrance Day (Poland) Remembrance Day (Marshall Islands) Saint David's Day or Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Sant (Wales and Welsh communities) Samiljeol (South Korea) Southeastern Europe celebration of the beginning of spring: Baba Marta Day (Bulgaria) Mărțișor (Romania and Moldova) The final day (fourth or fifth) of Ayyám-i-Há (Baháʼí Faith) World Civil Defence Day Yap Day (Yap State) Zero Discrimination Day[61] Self-injury Awareness Day (international)  
    Observances (click on the day or week for details)
    National Barista Day
    National Pig Day
    National Wedding Planning Day
    Refired, Not Retired Day
    Plan A Solo Vacation Day
    World Compliment Day
    National Fruit Compote Day
    National Horse Protection Day
    Pancake Day
    National Peanut Butter Lover's Day
    Baby Sleep Day
    Fat Tuesday
    Independence Movement Day
    Isra and Mi'raj
    Maha Shivaratri
    Mardi Gras
    National Black Women in Jazz and the Arts Day
    National Dadgum That's Good Day
    National Sportsmanship Day
    Paczki Day
    Share a Smile Day
    World Compliment Day
    World Music Therapy Day
    Justin Bieber's Birthday
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    Tue Mar 1st, 2022 - Mon Mar 7th, 2022
    Will Eisner Week
    Universal Human Beings Week
     
    Observances (click on the month for details)
     
    Endometriosis Awareness Month
    National Social Work Month
    National Small Press Month
    Rising Star Month
    National Hemophilia Awareness Month
    National Kidney Month
    National Peanut Month
    Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
    National Nutrition Month
    National Women’s History Month
    National Craft Month
    International Ideas Month
    National Credit Education Month
    National Caffeine Awareness Month
    National Cheerleading Safety Month
    National Umbrella Month
    National Music in Our Schools Month
     
    Fun Observances ( 2 )
     World Compliment Day
    March 1 is celebrated as World Compliment Day, a day that aims to address the “basic human need for recognition and appreciation.”

    Started in the Netherlands by Hans Poortvliet in 2001, the day is now celebrated in many European countries including Norway and Belgium.
    Spread Joy and Positivity
    According to the official website of the unofficial holiday, Poortvliet created the day as a way to spread happiness and increase productivity. The website encourages people to use words instead of gifts as a way to praise and appreciate people. The idea is to create the “most positive day in the world.”
    How to Celebrate?
    Pay compliments to everyone you meet. Appreciate family, coworkers, and friends for their hard work and for being there in your life. Did You Know...
    ...there is a similar holiday, Compliment Day that is annually celebrated on January 24?
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     Plan a Solo Vacation Day
    Need a vacation and don’t have a traveling companion? Then March 1 or Plan a Solo Vacation Day is the unofficial holiday for you.

    On this day treat yourself to that vacation you have always wanted, without having to wait for someone to join you on your adventures.
    Advantages
    Planning a solo vacation can be intimidating and overwhelming. But traveling alone can have many advantages. Informal studies have shown that those who travel by themselves tend to be more spontaneous and adventurous. Facing unknown situations in new and strange places can help people overcome their fears and anxieties.
    Friendlier
    Those who travel solo are forced to interact with locals and fellow travelers, instead of just hanging out with a small group of people. This translates into social benefits in real life - solo travelers can easily mold themselves to fit into any social group and situation.
    Do Whatever You Want
    Finally, taking a solo vacation means you can be your own master. You don't have to stick to a plan or follow someone else's lead - you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, and do whatever you want to do. No more boring museums or spending countless hours shopping.
    How to Celebrate?
    Go on, plan your dream holiday all for yourself! You don’t need a traveling partner to have fun! Don't want to travel? What about a solo staycation? Stay at home, explore your city, catch up on your reading, meet with friends and enjoy your time off from work. Did You Know…
    …that the earliest guidebooks were called periplus? They were Roman and Greek documents that listed ports and landmarks that ships could encounter on their voyages.
     
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    I had just had my 50th birthday and found the decade marker traumatic. When I went to get my driver's license renewed, a matter-of-fact woman typed out the information, tested my vision, snapped the camera and handed me a laminated card with my picture on it.

    "You mean I have to look at this for the next four years?" I jokingly said to her.

    "Don't worry about it," she replied. "In four years it'll look good to you."
     
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    I am a first-grade teacher and a new empty nester. One night I was trying out an art project: making a person with simple materials. I took a coat hanger, attached a paper-plate face, put a shirt on the hanger and stuffed it. Then I sat it on the couch to see how it looked.

    Later that evening my son walked in the door, home for a surprise visit. Taking one look at my coat-hanger friend sitting on the couch, he said, "Mom, it's not that bad, is it?"
     
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    At 82 years old, my husband applied for his first passport. He was told he would need a birth certificate, but his birth had never been officially registered. When he explained his dilemma to the passport agent, the response was less than helpful.

    "In lieu of a birth certificate," the agent said, "you can bring a notarized affidavit from the doctor who delivered you."
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 28 Feb 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 211
    February 28th 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
    (click on the day for details)
    Christian feast day:International Sword Swallowers Day February 28 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Kalevala Day, also known as the Finnish Culture Day (Finland)[15  
    Observances (click on the day or week for details)
    National Tooth Fairy Day
    National Floral Design Day
    National Chocolate Souffle Day
    Rare Disease Day
    Global Scouse Day
    International Sword Swallowers Day
    Linus Pauling Day
    Peace Memorial Day (228 Memorial Day)
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    Mon Feb 28th, 2022 - Fri Mar 4th, 2022 National Invasive Species Awareness Week
      Mon Feb 28th, 2022 - Sun Mar 6th, 2022 Telecommuter Appreciation Week
     
    Fun Observances
     Public Sleeping Day
    Catch a few winks or take a long nap in public to celebrate Public Sleeping Day on February 28.

    Definitely one of the more quirky made-up holidays we have seen, Public Sleeping Day or National Public Sleeping Day as it is also known, encourages people to commune with nature by sleeping outdoors in public.
    Cold in the North
    Cold temperatures in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere may make observing this holiday a foolhardy venture so make sure you have a sleeping bag. And if you are looking for a restful adventure, this may be the perfect holiday for you to participate in.
    How to Celebrate?
    Get your favorite pillow and blanket and find a safe and clean place in public to take a nap. Make sure you layer up if it is still winter in your part of the world. You don't even need to find a special place to take a nap. If you have long commute why not take that time to catch a few winks? Get together with friends and organize a large pajama party at a park. Have everyone bring their sleeping bags, set up an outdoor movie screen, have a picnic and then take a nap. Did You Know…
    …that humans are the only mammals that can willingly delay sleep?
     
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    In good weather, my friend Mark always let his yellow-naped Amazon parrot, Nicky, sit on the balcony of his tenth-floor apartment. One morning, Nicky flew away, much to Mark’s dismay. He searched and called for the bird, with no luck.

    The next day when Mark returned from work, the phone rang. “Is this Mark?” The caller asked. “You’re going to think this is crazy, but there’s a bird outside on my balcony saying, ‘Hello, this is Mark.’ Then it recites this phone number and says, ‘I can’t come to the phone right now, but if you will leave a message at the tone, I will call you back.’”

    Nicky’s cage had been kept in the same room as Mark’s answering machine.
     
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    We brought our newborn son, Adam, to the pediatrician for his first checkup. As he finished, the doctor told us, "You have a cute baby."

    Smiling, I said, "I bet you say that to all new parents."

    "No," he replied, "just to those whose babies really are good-looking."

    "So what do you say to the others?" I asked.

    "He looks just like you."
     
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    Neighbors of ours had a terrible disagreement over a patio they wanted for their backyard. The wife had rather grand ideas, while the husband wanted costs kept to a minimum. The wife won out, and the construction bill climbed higher and higher.

    I dropped by one day, when the patio was near completion, and was surprised to find the husband smiling from ear to ear as the workmen smoothed over the surface. I remarked how nice it was to see a grin replace the frown he had been wearing lately.

    “You see where they’re smoothing that cement?” he replied. “I just threw my wife’s credit cards in there.”
     
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