Pam Gaulin
Pam Gaulin writes lifestyle, personal finance, news, and entertainment for major online publishers and brands. She is a full-time freelance writer with 20 years of professional experience in publishing. Editors have praised her for her conversational style.
More than 20 million online readers have read her content online. Pam was named Content Producer of the Year 2009 (Associated Content) for her vast library of compelling and useful content. She s been featured in First for Women magazine for her online work. She received awards for Best of AC Home Improvement (August 2009), and Best of AC Winter Holidays (December 2009).
Her work has appeared on Yahoo! News, Yahoo! Shine, NBC, Good Morning America, LiveStrong, Modern Mom, TheFrisky, VocalPoint, and WorldStart. She wrote weekly columns about celebrities and fashion for Zappos.com. She has created user-friendly content for major brands including Ballpark, Bank of America, Bounty, Butterfinger, Depend, Dodge Ram, Equifax, McCormick, P&G, Purina, Royal Caribbean, Visa and Walmart.
She is the editor of Web Site Source Book (2001). Previously she was the project leader for a K-12 database for school libraries, a business writer for corporate newsletters, and the Happenings Editor for the Valley Advocate. Currently she is working on a young adult novel, an online children s book app, and her Todayisaholiday.com blog. She also paints with watercolors and acrylics.
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More than 20 million online readers have read her content online. Pam was named Content Producer of the Year 2009 (Associated Content) for her vast library of compelling and useful content. She s been featured in First for Women magazine for her online work. She received awards for Best of AC Home Improvement (August 2009), and Best of AC Winter Holidays (December 2009).
Her work has appeared on Yahoo! News, Yahoo! Shine, NBC, Good Morning America, LiveStrong, Modern Mom, TheFrisky, VocalPoint, and WorldStart. She wrote weekly columns about celebrities and fashion for Zappos.com. She has created user-friendly content for major brands including Ballpark, Bank of America, Bounty, Butterfinger, Depend, Dodge Ram, Equifax, McCormick, P&G, Purina, Royal Caribbean, Visa and Walmart.
She is the editor of Web Site Source Book (2001). Previously she was the project leader for a K-12 database for school libraries, a business writer for corporate newsletters, and the Happenings Editor for the Valley Advocate. Currently she is working on a young adult novel, an online children s book app, and her Todayisaholiday.com blog. She also paints with watercolors and acrylics.
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Checklist for entertaining at New Year's EveHosting a memorable New Year's Eve party takes more than a few party hats, a couple bottles of champagne, and bowls of salty snacks.Also published on: -
‘The Vampire Diaries’ Recap of ‘We’ll Always Have Bourbon Street’Elena likes being sired, Stefan pouts, and Tyler dominates.Also published on: -
Decorate your Christmas tree like a proTurn your family's tree into a magazine-worthy living room centerpiece this Christmas, using tips from interior decorating experts.Also published on: -
Things no one told you about being pregnantWhen you're pregnant, friends, family and even strangers shower you with health tips and parenting advice. Yet, pregnancy holds surprises for every woman, even Kate Middleton.Also published on: -
Study says happy kids are more likely to become wealthy adultsMoney can't buy happiness, but happiness may be the key to more money according to a new study. Experts share tips on how to raise happy kids and put them on the path to success.Also published on: -
Complete checklist for entertaining at ChristmasThe hostess should be allowed some time to enjoy the holiday, and using a checklist can keep you on track to a happy holiday season.Also published on: -
Best box subscription services for everyone on your holiday gift listMove over, Fruit-of-the-Month Club. Curated, boxed subscription services have sprouted new gifts, for everyone, not just fruit lovers.Also published on: -
The End of Black Friday as We Know ItBlack Friday's popularity declines, thanks to Cyber Monday, Cyber Week, and the new retail sales holiday, Black Thursday.
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Frighteningly Free and Cheap Eats on HalloweenWhere to find free kid's meals, Halloween doughnuts and cheap eats on Oct. 31, 2012, Halloween.
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Ann Romney's Costco list: Tips to save money at CostcoAs the political season culminates, the candidates are using every last trick to sway public opinion.Also published on: -
Halloweenie: 2012 Events for Dogs and Pet ParentsHalloween is not just for kids, it's also for dogs. Pet parents get ready for some dog-friendly Halloween events near you in 2012. -
Britney Spears' new rainbow hair extensions: How to get the lookBrit Brit is seeing pink. And blue. Spears is always a colorful addition to any scene and this time she's brightening things up with hair extensions.Also published on:
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Shocking ways to hurt your credit scoreWe all know that paying credit card bills on time is a surefire way to keep credit scores in good standing. Here are eight shocking ways you can accidentally hurt your credit score.Also published on: -
Fireworks Facts for July 4You know it’s the Fourth of July when you hear the whistling and booming sounds of fireworks.
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Summer Celeb Hairstyle Trends to BorrowThe ponytail, showing off your bronzed cheek bones, is the star of summer hair. They also have a few other hair tricks that will keep you cool.Also published on:
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The Cat’s Meow: Celebs Embrace Their Inner KittensCelebs are heating up summer style with cat prints, styles and shades.Also published on:
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June 29: National Camera Day, Almond Butter Crunch Day, William James Mayo Birth Anniversary, Interstate Highway ActSnapshots, crunchy candy, famous surgeon, and summer travel takes on new meaning.
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June 28: National Handshake Day, Tapioca Day, Tyson Bites Holyfield Anniversary, Paul Bunyan Day, Insurance Awareness DayShaking hands, an odd plant, Mike Tyson's bite, a folk hero, and insurance.
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June 26: 'Harry Potter' 15th Anniversary, Chocolate Pudding Day, Bar Code IntroducedWizard madness, creamy chocolate, and bar codes.
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June 27: Sunglasses Day, Orange Blossom Day, National HIV Testing Day, ‘Happy Birthday to You’ BirthdayWearing shades, fragrant blooms, get tested, and a famous song.
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June 25: Leon Day, Please Take My Children to Work Day, Battle of Little Big Horn Anniversary, Strawberry Parfait DayHalfway there, wishful thinking, a decisive battle, and layered strawberry dessert.
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June 22: Take Your Dog to Work Day, Department of Justice Anniversary, Stupid Guy Thing Day, Chocolate Eclair DayCanines on the job, fighting crime, stupid guys, and chocolate-topped pastry.
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June 21: Recess at Work Day, Peaches and Cream Day, World Humanist Day, Hurricane Agnes 40th AnniversaryGo out and play, sweet peaches, humanism, and a destructive Agnes.
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June 20: First Day of Summer, Vanilla Milkshake Day, National Daylight Appreciation Day, ‘Jaws’ Anniversary, World Refugee DayHot days, don't go in the water, wholesome shake, yay daylight, refugee awareness.
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June 18: Go Fishing Day, War of 1812: 200th Declaration Anniversary, International Sushi Day, Meet a Mate Week BeginsFishing, war, raw fish, meeting someone special.
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June 15: Work@Home Father’s Day, Lobster Day, Magna Carta Day, Avon Heritage Duct Tape Festival, Great Smoky Mountains National Park AnniversaryChief home officers, delectable creatures, liberty on paper, hail duct tape, a mountainous range.
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June 14: Pop Goes the Weasel Day, Flag Day, Strawberry Shortcake Day, Harriet Beecher Stowe Birth AnniversaryMysterious rhymes, a patriotic symbol, summer strawberries, and an American writer.
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June 13: Kitchen Klutzes of America Day, Miranda Decision Anniversary, First Roller Coaster Opens, Weed Your Garden DayCareful in the kitchen, know your rights, take a fast ride and tend your garden.
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June 12: Crowded Nest Awareness Day, Loving Day, Peanut Butter Cookie Day, Big Bend National Park EstablishedHappy nesting, a loving tale, rich cookies, and a Texas park.
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June 11: 'American Idol' 10th Anniversary, German Chocolate Cake Day, Red Army Departs Berlin, Corn on the Cob Day, National Automotive Service Professionals WeekBeyond "The Gong Show," German cake, East Germany history, summer veggies, and mechanics we love.
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June 8: Upsy Daisy Day, World Oceans Day, Jelly-Filled Doughnut Day, Laki Volcano Eruption AnniversaryTaking it easy, celebrating the ocean, eating jelly-filled treats, and commemorating a monumental event.
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June 7: Superman Celebration, Chocolate Ice Cream Day, Gaugin Birth Anniversary, Ultrasound AdvancementsA super celebration, chocolate dessert, from stocks to paintbrushes, and advances in medicine.
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June 6: Yo-Yo Day, D-Day Anniversary, Applesauce Cake Day, First Drive-in MovieUps and downs of a popular toy, the second front, fruity cake, nostalgic flicks.
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June 5: Transit of Venus, Festival of Popular Delusions Day, Gingerbread DaySky high times, deluded, and reconsidering a holiday favorite.
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June 4: Hug Your Cat Day, Shopping Cart Debut, Cheese Day, International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression, Battle of Midway 70th AnniversaryFeline love, shopping changes forever, cheese, a United Nations observance, and a decisive battle.
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June 1: National Leave the Office Early Day, Heimlich Maneuver Introduced, and National Doughnut DayWork smarter not longer, saving lives, and free doughnuts.
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May 31: What You Think Upon Grows Day, Save Your Hearing Day, World No Tobacco Day, Macaroon Day, ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Survivor’ PremieresPower of positive thought, coconut cookies, kicking the habit, and Jerry Seinfeld and Jeff Probst take over.
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May 30: My Bucket's Got a Hole in it Day, National Senior Health and Fitness Day, World Trade Center Recovery and Clean Up Ends, Mint Julep DayOld bucket, senior fitness, a somber anniversary, a minty beverage.
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May 29: Learn About Composting Day, Coq Au Vin Day, JFK 95th Birth Anniversary, End of the Middle Ages DayFood scraps, wine and chicken, a celebrated president, welcome the Renaissance.
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May 28: Slugs Return from Capistrano Day, Amnesty International Day, Hamburger Day, Sierra Club FoundedSlimy gastropods, human rights, ground beef, and preserving the natural world.
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May 25: Geek Pride Day, National Missing Children's Day, National Tap Dance Day, Brown Bag it DayGeeking out, protecting children, tap dancing, and bring your lunch to work day.
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May 24: International Tiara Day, First U.S. Telegraph Line, Escargot Day, Scavenger Hunt Day, Brothers DayShiny crowns, early messaging system, slow food, and male siblings.
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May 23: Lucky Penny Day, International World Turtle Day, Taffy DayFinding shiny luck, saving turtles, and enjoying a sweet and salty mix.
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May 22: Buy a Musical Instrument Day, Vanilla Pudding Day, Toothpaste Tube Birthday, International Day for Biological DiversityMake some music, fragrant dessert, toothpaste, celebrating marine life.
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May 21: I Need a Patch for that Day, American Red Cross, Strawberries and Cream Day, Founded, National Waitstaff DayMedicine old and new, berries and cream, and big tippers.
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May 18: No Dirty Dishes Day, National Pizza Party Day, Mother's Whistler, Cheese Souffle Day, International Virtual Assistants DayEat without a mess, celebrating whistlers, fluffy cheese dish, and invisible support.
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May 17: Pack Rat Day, First U.S. Same-Sex Marriages Anniversary, Cherry Cobbler Day, USS Stark AttackedSaving stuff, gay marriage, cherry cobbler, and tragedy in the Persian Gulf.
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May 16: Wear Purple for Peace, Spam Debuted, Coquilles St. Jacques Day, First Woman to Climb EverestAliens like purple, canned meat, scallops, and reaching new heights.
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May 15: Over the Rainbow Day, Nylon Stockings Anniversary, Chocolate Chip Day, Peace Officer Memorial DayChasing rainbows, covering legs, chips of chocolate, and remembering peace officers.
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May 14: Dance like a Chicken Day, Underground America Day, Buttermilk Biscuit Day, WAAC 70th AnniversarySilly wedding dance, building underground like Hobbits, hot biscuits, and women in uniform.
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May 11: Twilight Zone Day, Eat What You Want Day, Dali Birth Anniversary, Military Spouse Appreciation DayRod Serling's mark, food freedom, surreal art, and strong spouses.
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May 10: Trust Your Intuition Day, Lag BaOmer, Shrimp Day, World Lupus DayYour sixth sense, a festive Jewish holiday, eating crustaceans, and recognizing Lupus.
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May 9: Lost Sock Memorial Day, National School Nurse Day, Butterscotch Brownie Day, Donate a Day's Wages to CharityLonely socks, school nurses, buttery brownies, a charitable cause.
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May 8: No Socks Day, Battle of the Coral Sea, Coconut Cream Pie Day, National Teacher DayBare toes, a naval air battle, creamy coconut, and celebrating teachers.
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May 7: Melanoma Monday, Fire Escape Ladder Patented, Beaufort Scale Day, Roast Leg of Lamb DaySkin cancer awareness, a useful ladder, wind force, and roasted lamb.
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May 4: No Pants Day, Orange Juice Day, International Respect for Chickens Day, Haymarket Square Riot AnniversaryBottomless fashion, citrus drinks, poultry protection, and workers' rights.
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May 3: National Two Different Colored Shoes Day, Raspberry Tart Day, Garden Meditation Day, National Specially Abled Pets DayTwo shoes, fruit dessert, calming gardens, and special pets.
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May 2: Great American Grump Out, Chocolate Truffles Day, Da Vinci Birth Anniversary, Baby DayGrumpiness is out, chocolate is in, celebrating an artist and a baby doctor.
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May 1: May Day, Lei Day, Amtrak Anniversary, School Principals' Day, Chcolate Parfait DayAn ancient festival evolves, flowered garlands, government trains, and school officials.
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April 30: Beltane, National Honesty Day, Bugs Bunny Debut, National Raisin DayA fire festival, honest abes, a happy rabbit, and dried grapes.
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April 27: Interstate Mullet Toss, Arbor Day, Prime Rib Day, National Dream HotlineTossing fish, planting trees, cooking quality beef, and discovering the meaning of your dreams.
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April 26: Hug an Australian Day, Jessie Redmon Fauset Birth Anniversary, Poem in Your Pocket Day, Montgomery Ward SeizedAussie affection, the Harlem Renaissance, portable poetry, union history.
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Top 10 female U.S. athletes to watch in LondonIndividually they’re determined and strong. Together, the women of Team USA are unstoppable.Also published on:
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April 25: Hairstylist Appreciation Day, East Meets West Day, Zucchini Bread Day, Hubble Telescope Deployed Anniversary, EbertfestLove your hair, east and west, healthy bread, eye on the world, and Roger Ebert strikes again.
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April 24: National Scoop of the Poop Week, Pigs in a Blanket, Teach Children to Save Day, Library of Congress AnniversaryDirty jobs, pigs in blankets, money and kids, and Happy Birthday to the Library of Congress.
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April 23: Take a Chance Day, Lover’s Day, Talk Like Shakespeare Day, Saint George’s Day, Picnic DayApril 23 is a day to take a chance on love or science, enjoy a picnic and talk like the bard.
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Record Store Day: April 21Break out the vinyl and celebrate the independents. It's Record Store Day.
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April 20: Look Alike Day, Lima Bean Respect Day, Daniel Chester French Birth Anniversary, Global Youth Service DayDoppelgangers, beans with tryptophan, a sculptor, and youth service.
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April 19: National High Five Day, Garlic Day, Oklahoma City Bombing Anniversary, John Parker Day, Netherlands-U.S. Diplomatic Relations AnniversaryHigh five for a cause, garlic's best qualities, and villains and heroes.
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April 18: Pet Owners' Independence Day, Animal Crackers Birthday, Adult Autism Awareness Day, National Stress Awareness Day, National Wear Your Pajamas to Work DaySwitching places, animal crackers, autism, stress awareness ad pajamas and the day after taxes.
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Tax Day Freebies and Deals on April 17Taxpayers, you can get a free lunch on April 17, 2012.
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April 17: Blah, Blah, Blah Day, Verrazano Day, National Haiku Poetry Day, Cheese Ball Day, Ellis Island Family History DayDo that thing you've been dreading, a New York harbor discovered, haiku for you, cheese balls, and family history.
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April 16: World Cow Chip Throwing Contest, London Book Fair, Day of the Mushroom, Apollo 16 Anniversary, Texas City Disaster 65th AnniversaryTossing dung, publishing world, tasty fungi, moon visit, and remembering a Texas disaster.
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April 13: Scrabble Day, Thomas Jefferson Day, National Peach Cobbler Day, Great Chicago Flood 20th AnniversarySpelling with friends, president number three, warm peaches, and a modern city floods.
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April 12: Walk on Your Wild Side Day, National Licorice Day, Polio Vaccine Anniversary, FDR Commemorative CeremonyGoing wild, black licorice, scientific breakthrough, and remembering a president.
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April 11: International ‘Louie Louie’ Day, Cheese Fondue Day, Civil Rights Act of 1968 Anniversary, National Bookmobile DayParty song, melting cheese, civil rights history, and libraries on wheels.
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April 10: National Be Kind to Lawyers Day, Cinnamon Crescent Day, Safety Pin Patented, One Day Without ShoesKindness and lawyers, fragrant cinnamon, a practical invention, and walking around barefoot.
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April 9: Name Yourself Day, Chinese Almond Cookie Day, Civil War Ends Anniversary, White House Easter Egg RollPicking a name, almond treats, the end of an era, and rolling eggs.
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April 6: Twinkies’ Birthday, Good Friday, Drowsy Drivers Awareness Day, Ghandi Makes SaltCelebrating cream-filled snacks, an old Christian holiday, wakefulness, and making salt as protest.
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April 5: Go for Broke Day, Caramel Day, Apple Cider Mill Patented, Tomb Sweeping DayTaking risks, gooey treats, pressing apples, and sweeping tombs.
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April 4: Tell a Lie Day, Cordon Bleu Day, Paraprofessional Appreciation Day, Vitamin C Isolated AnniversaryTelling lies, chicken and ham, professional helpers, and a scurvy prevention.
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April 3: Don't Go to Work Unless It's Fun Day, Find a Rainbow Day, Tweed Day, Inauguration of Pony Express, Chocolate Mousse DayHaving fun at home, chasing rainbows, tweed: the good and the corrupt, horse mail, and foamy chocolate.
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April 2: Reconciliation Day, Peanut Butter and Jelly Day, Pascua Florida DayForgiving and moving on, a winning combination, and discovering Florida.
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March 30: Grass is Always Browner on the Other Side of the Fence Day, Turkey Neck Soup Day, Doctor’s Day, Van Gogh Birth AnniversaryBrowner grass, soup parts, first do no harm, and a colorful artist.
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March 29: Mule Day, Lemon Chiffon Cake, Coca-Cola Brewed, Niagara Falls Runs Dry Day AnniversaryStubborn days, light cake, a medicinal drink, and the falls run dry.
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March 28: Eggsibit Day, Battle of La Glorieta Pass, Something on a Stick Day, Weed Appreciation DayDecorated eggs, protecting the gold, things on sticks, and weeds.
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March 27: National Joe Day, American Diabetes Association Alert Day, National Spanish Paella Day, Quirky Country Music Song Titles DayAverage Joe, type 2 diabetes, spicy rice, and funny song titles.
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March 26: Make Up Your Own Holiday Day, Legal Assistants Day, Spinach Day, Seward's DayMaking holidays, paralegals, Alaska comes home, and yummy leaves.
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March 23: OK Day, National Day of Unplugging, Chip and Dip Day, National Puppy DayCelebrating words, detoxing from tech, salty snacks, and man's best miniature friends.
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March 22: International Goof-Off Day, As Young as You Feel Day, Bavarian Crepes Day, World Water Day, Tuskegee Airmen Activated AnniversaryGoofing off, feeling young, creamy crepes, how much water, and pilots who made history.
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March 21: Kick Butts Day, International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, California Strawberry Day,Kicking butts, eliminating discrimination, and sweet fruit.
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March 20: Extraterrestrial Abductions Day, Great American Meatout Day, Ravioli Day, Won’t You Be My Neighbor DayWatch out for aliens, kicking the habit, stuffed pasta, a neighborly soul.
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March 16: Everything You Do is Right Day, Artichoke Hearts Day, Curlew Day, Rosa Bonhuer DayBeing right can't be wrong, eating thistles, and famous animal art.
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March 15: Everything You Think is Wrong Day, Ides of March, Brutus Day, Pears Helene DayYou're wrong, tasty pears, and beware the Ides of March.
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March 14: National Pi Day, Bake a Pie Day, Registered Dietitian Day, Einstein Birth AnniversaryPi and pie, nutrition professionals, and an award-winning physicist (not Sheldon Cooper).
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March 13: National Open an Umbrella Indoors Day, Ken Day, Coconut Torte Day, Planet Uranus Discovery, Organize Your Home Office DayTest your luck, Barbie gets a guy, nuts for coconut, a big planet discovered, and neatening up that work space.
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March 12: National Napping Day, Baked Scallops Day, Jack Kerouac 90th Birth Anniversary, FDR’s First Fireside ChatFind a lost hour of sleep, motile mollusk, a beat writer, a cozy chat with FDR.
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March 9: Panic Day, Barbie Debuts, Get Over it Day, National Crabmeat Day, Amerigo Vespucci Birth AnniversaryKeep calm and carry on, a controversial toy, moving on, tasty seafood, how America got it's name.
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March 8: Nametag Day, Peanut Cluster Day, Girls Write Now Day, World Kidney DaysWhat's your name, chocolate and peanuts, girls' words, and the all-important kidney.
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Jennifer Aniston Got a Star, Who's Next in 2012? Hint: Not AngieAngie has Brad, but Jen has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Who else will be honored in 2012? Is your favorite celeb on the list?Also published on: -
March 6: Unique Names Day, Michelangelo Birth Anniversary, Frozen Food Day, Fall of the AlamoClever names, a true Renaissance man, cold eats, and a Texas fort falls.
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March 7: National Be Heard Day, Cereal Day, Fast of Esther, Suez Canal, Discover What Your Name Means DaySay it again, convenient breakfast food, Mediterranean waterway, fasting, and meanings.
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March 5: Fun Facts About Names Day, Gerardus Mercator 500th Birth Anniversary, Cheese Doodle DayNames, latitude and longitude, and airy cheese snacks.
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March 2: Dress in Blue Day, Dr. Seuss' Birthday, Banana Creme Pie Day, Shabbat Across AmericaDress blues, oh the places you'll go, bananas for pie, and celebrating Shabbat.
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March 1: World Compliment Day, National Pig Day, Yellowstone National Park Established Anniversary, Peanut Butter Lovers' DayGive a compliment, praise the pig, a national park's birthday, and break out the peanut butter.
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Feb. 29: International Underlings Day, Deerfield Massacre Anniversary, Surf and Turf Day, Rare Disease DaySubordinates rule, French and Native Americans attack, beef and fish, and unusual diseases.
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Feb. 28: National Tooth Fairy Day, Chocolate Souffle Day, Spay Day, DNA DiscoveredMoney under the pillow, airy chocolate, animal population control, and DNA.
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Feb. 27: No Brainer Day, International Polar Bear Day, 100-Hour War Ends, Orthodox Green MondayGive your brain a rest, save the polar bears, the end of a war, and clean eating.
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Feb. 24: Sesame Street's Gordon's Birthday, Gregorian Calendar Day, Tortilla Chip Day, Winslow Homer Birth AnniversaryFictional birthday, a Boston painter is born, correcting the Julian calendar, and thank you, Rebecca!
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Feb. 23: Tootsie Roll Birthday, Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day, Curling is Cool Day, National Chili Day, Iwo Jima DayChewy chocolate, expanding horizons, curl away, hot stuff, and the raising of the U.S. flag.
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Feb. 22: Inconvenience Yourself Day, Ash Wednesday, Florida Acquired by U.S. Anniversary, Cook a Sweet Potato DayInconvenient and humble, Lent begins, JQA and Florida, and sweet potatoes.
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Origins, Traditions and Celebrations on Shrove TuesdayYou may be familiar with Mardi Gras, but what about Bursting Day or Pancake Day?
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Feb. 21: Single-Tasking Day, National Sticky Bun Day, the New Yorker Published Anniversary, Malcolm X Assassinated AnniversaryDo one thing, sticky buns, magazine publishing, and an assassination.
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Feb. 20: Northern Hemisphere Hoodie-Hoo Day, Presidents Day, Cherry Pie Day, Fasching and CarnivalScaring away winter, U.S. Presidents, fruity pie, and pre-Ash Wednesday celebrations.
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Feb. 17: Who Shall I Be Day, Geronimo Death Anniversary, World Human Spirit Day, National PTA Day, Cafe Au Lait DayThe courage to be yourself, Geronimo's death, meditating for good, the PTA, and hot coffee drinks.
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Feb. 16: Do a Grouch a Favor Day, 911 Birthday, Almond Day, Surrender of Fort Donaldson 150th AnniversaryCheering the grouchy, first 911 call, tasty almonds, and the Unconditional Surrender.
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Feb. 15: Lupercalia, National Gumdrop Day, Susan B. Anthony Day, Galileo Birth AnniversaryPagan ritual, gumdrops, women's rights, and go singles!
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Feb. 14: International Quirky Alone Day, National Creme-Filled Chocolates Day, Saint Valentine’s Day, National Have-A-Heart DaySelf love, creamy chocolates, saint of love, and a healthy heart.
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Feb 13: Get a Different Name Day, Clean Out Your Computer Day, Employee Legal Awareness Day, National Tortellini DayChanging names, digital organizing, employee rights, and little knots of yum-filled pasta.
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Feb 10: Umbrella Day, 'All the News That’s Fit to Print,' Cream Cheese Brownie DayRain protection, fitting news, cream cheese and chocolate.
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Feb. 9: Toothache Day, Bagels and Lox Day, War Time 70th Anniversary, Read in the Bathtub DayAching tooth and Apollonia, bread with holes, war time, and reading in the tub.
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Feb. 8: Extraterrestrial Culture Day, Laugh and Get Rich Day, Broken Needle Day, Molasses Bar DayE.T. culture, laugh it up, honoring the small things in life, and molasses bars.
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Feb. 7: Wave All Your Fingers at Your Neighbors Day, Ballet Introduced to U.S., Fettuccine Alfredo Day, Charles Dickens 200th Birth AnniversaryFriendly with the neighbors, ballet, creamy pasta, birth of a novelist.
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Feb. 6: Lame Duck Day, National Frozen Yogurt Day, Nutella Day, 60th Anniversary of the Accession of Queen Elizabeth IILame ducks, yogurt, Nutella, and the long reign of a queen.
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Feb. 3: Bubble Gum Day, Give Kids a Smile Day, Elmo’s Birthday, Carrot Cake Day, National Wear Red DayChewing gum, smiling kids, a monster's birthday, women's heart health, and carrot cake.
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Feb. 2: Job Shadow Day, Groundhog Day, Candlemas, Imbolc, Crepes DayShadows, groundhog, birth of the sun, and skinny pancakes.
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Feb. 1: Working Naked Day, Columbia Disaster Anniversary, Hula in the Coola Day, Baked AlaskaWorking naked, a space tragedy, fun in the winter, and cooking ice cream.
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Jan. 31: Backward Day, First Social Security Check Issued Anniversary, Brandy Alexander Day, Inspire Your Heart with the Arts DayNot forward, SSN, sweet drinks, and inspiration through the arts.
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Jan. 30: Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day, First Brawl in the U.S. House of Representatives Anniversary, Croissant DayBubble wrap, fighting politicians, and rich pastry.
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Jan. 27: Punch the Clock Day, Fun at Work Day, Auschwitz Liberated Anniversary, Chocolate Cake DayTime clocks and fun at work, prisoners freed, and chocolate cake.
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Jan. 26: Toad Hollow Day of Encouragement, Spouse's Day, National Pistachio DayEncouraging words, for better or for worse, and green nuts.
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Jan. 25: A Room of One's Own Day, 'Robot' is Born, National Irish Coffee Day, Macintosh Debuts, First Winter Olympics AnniversaryPrivate spaces, creamy coffee, an apple a day, and the ski jump.
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‘The Vampire Diaries:’ ‘The Ties that Bind’ - Where the Heart IsSome ties are stronger than others on “The Vampire Diaries:” “The Ties That Bind” aired on Jan. 19, 2012. Missed it? Here's the recap.Also published on: -
Jan. 24: Opposite Day, National Compliment Day, National Peanut Butter Day, Canned Beer DayOpposites, canned beer, good words, and peanut butter.
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Jan. 23: Measure Your Feet Day, National Pie Day, Chinese New Year, John Hancock 275th Birth AnniversaryFoot measuring, day of the pie, Year of the Dragon, and a big name.
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Jan. 20: Penguin Awareness Day, U.S. Hostages in Iran Released Anniversary, Granola Bar Day, Camcorder Developed 30th AnniversaryFlightless birds, Americans freed, healthy snacks, and remembering the VCR.
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Jan. 19: Tin Can Day, Get to Know Your Customer Day, Edgar Allen Poe Birth Anniversary, Popcorn DayTin cans, customer service, the Poe Toaster, and popping some corn.
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Jan. 18: Pooh Day, Thesaurus Day, Peking Duck Day, Lewis and Clark Expedition Commissioned AnniversaryA small bear, synonyms, duck, and new lands.
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Steps to Legally Change Your Name After MarriageCongratulations, you’re starting a new life. If you want to change your name after marriage or a civil union, there are certain steps you should take to make make the road to your new name an easy one. -
Jan. 17: Ditch New Year’s Resolutions Day, Kid Inventors’ Day, Hot Buttered Rum Day, Rid the World of Fad Diets and Gimmicks DayResolutions, inventions, hot rum, no more fad diets.
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Jan. 16: Appreciate a Dragon Day, National Fig Newton Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Observed, National Nothing DayDragons, figs, MLK Jr., and nothing!
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Jan. 13: National Rubber Duckie Day, Blame Someone Else Day, National Peach Melba Day, Public Radio Broadcasting Day"Rubber duckie, you're the one," placing blame, peachy dessert, and hello, radio!
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Jan. 12: Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day, Women Denied Vote, Marzipan Day, National Pharmacist DayWild men, suffrage, almond paste, and pharmacists.
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Jan. 11: Cuckoo Dancing Week, Milk Day, Cigarettes Are Hazardous to Your Health DayCrazy dance, bottled milk, dangerous cigarettes.
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Jan. 10: Peculiar People Day, Women's Suffrage Amendment Introduced, National Cut Your Energy Costs Day, Bittersweet ChocolateOdd folks, the women's vote, saving energy, and chocolate, how bittersweet it is!
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Jan. 9: Static Electricity Day, Aviation in America Anniversary, Clean Off Your Desk Day, National Apricot DayStatic charges, balloon flight, messy desks, and sweet apricots.
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Jan. 6: Cuddle Up Day, Shortbread Day, Joan of Arc 600th Birth Anniversary, Carnival Season StartsCuddling, buttery cookies, Joan of Arc, pre-lent festivals.
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Jan. 5: Five-Dollar-a-Day Minimum Wage Anniversary, Whipped Cream Day, Twelfth Night, Asarah B’TevetFive bucks a day, whipped cream, 12th Night, fasting.
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Jan. 4: Trivia Day, Dimpled Chad Day, National Spaghetti DayUseless knowledge, a controversial election, and long, thin strands of pasta.
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Jan. 3: Memento Mori, Drinking Straw Patented, J.R. Tolkien Birth Anniversary, Chocolate-Filled Cherry DaySeizing the day, straws, hobbits, fruit and chocolate, and to sleep, perchance to dream.
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Jan. 2: Happy Mew Year, Run it Up the Flagpole and See If Anyone Salutes Day, 55 MPH Speed Limit Anniversary, National Cream Puff Day, Isaac Asimov Birth AnniversaryKitty new year, Flagpoles, speed limits, pastry, and a prolific author.
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Dec. 30: No Interruptions Day, Bacon Day, Falling Needles Family Fest, Monitor Sinks, Rudyard Kipling Birth AnniversaryDo not disturb, falling needles, bacon!, just so author, a ship sinks.
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Dec. 28: Card Playing Day, Holy Innocents Day, National Chocolate Day, Pledge of Allegiance RecognizedCard games, young martyrs, chocolate and allegiance.
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Dec. 29: Tick Tock Day, YMCA Founded, Pepper Pot DayTick Tock Day, YMCA Founded, Pepper Pot Day
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Dec. 26: National Whiner’s Day, Thank You Note Day, Kwanzaa Begins, National Candy Cane DayWhining, saying thanks, Kwanzaa, candy canes
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Dec. 24: Last-Minute Shopper's Day, Christmas Eve, Guided Missile AnniversaryRush to shop, Christmas Eve, the first guided missile.
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Dec.27: Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day, Louis Pasteur Birth Anniversary, National Fruit Cake Day, Radio City Music Hall AnniversaryCut some snow, pasteurization, fruit cake, Rockefeller builds it.
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Dec. 25: A'phabet Day or No "L" Day, Christmas, National Pumpkin Pie Day, Washington Crosses the DelawareNo "L" Day, Christmas, pumpkin pie, General George Washington.
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Dec. 23: Festivus Appreciation Day, Pfeffernusse Day, Humanlight Celebration, Transistor AnniversaryFestivus for the rest of us, spicy cookies, humanist celebration, and the first transistor.
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Dec. 22: Yule, First Day of Winter, First Christmas Tree Lights, Egg Nog WeekYule have a great first day of winter, with a lighted tree and egg nog.
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Dec. 21: Don't Be a Scrooge Day, Humbug Day, Hamburger Day, Pilgrim Landing Anniversary, Flashlight DayScrooge, humbug, hamburgers, flashlights, and Pilgrims.
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Dec. 20: Mudd Day, Go Caroling Day, American Poet Laureate Established, Sangria DayYour name is mud, sing away, official poets, and wine punch.
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Dec. 19: Look for an Evergreen Day, One-Piece Bathing Suit Patent, Oatmeal Muffin Day, First Radio Broadcast from Space AnniversaryChristmas trees, one-piece bathing suits, muffins and space messages.
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Dec. 18: Flake Appreciation Day, Bake Cookies Day, Capitol Reef National Park EstablishedSnow flakes, baking cookies, and monoclines.
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Dec. 17: Saturnalia, Aztec Calendar Stone Discovered, Maple Syrup Day, Wright Brothers DaySaturnus, the Aztec calendar stone, sweet syrup, and brothers of flight.
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Dec. 16: Barbie and Barney Backlash Day, Boston Tea Party, Chocolate-Covered Anything Day, Las Posadas BeginsBarbie and Barney, Sons of Liberty, chocolate coatings, and Las Posadas.
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Dec. 15: Cat Herder's Day, Bill of Rights Day, Halcyon Days Begin, Lemon Cupcake DayHerding casts, first constitutional amendments, tranquil days, and refreshing citrus cupcakes.
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Dec. 14: Monkey Day, South Pole Discovered Anniversary, Nostradamus Birthday, National Bouillabaisse DayMonkey around, the elusive South Pole, as astronomer's birth anniversary, and fish stew.
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Dec. 13: Ice Cream and Violins Day, 20th Anniversary, North and South Korea End War, Pick a Pathologist Pal Day, National Cocoa DayIce Cream and Violins Day, the end of a war, pathologist pals, and hot cocoa.
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Dec. 12: Ding-A-Ling Day, Our Lady of Guadalupe Day, Gingerbread House Day, Poinsettia DayBells go "ding-a-ling, gingerbread houses, holiday plants, and the patroness of Mexico City.
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Dec. 9: Christmas Card Day, Birdseye Birth Anniversary, Pastry Day, Petrified Forest AnniversarySeason's greetings, cremation, pastries, petrified trees, and no more corruption.
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Dec. 8: Take it in the Ear Day, Chocolate Brownie Day, Soviet Union DissolvedTaking it in the ear, chocolate brownies, and hello, Commonwealth of Independent States
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Dec. 7: Letter Writing Day, Civil Aviation Day, Pearl Harbor Day, Cotton Candy DayThe art of letter writing, civil aviation, Pearl Harbor, and cotton candy.
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Dec. 6: Put on Your Own Shoes Day, National Miners Day, Microwave Oven DaySelf-sufficiency and shoes, honoring miners, the microwave oven.
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Dec. 5: Bathtub Party Day, Repeal Day, Sacher Torte Day, Grant's Speech of ApologyBathtub parties, toasting to repeal day, rich chocolate, and a president apologizes.
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Dec. 2: National Mutt Day, Fritters Day, Special Education Day, McCarthy SilencedLovable mutts, fried stuff, special education, and censuring a senator.
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Dec. 1: Eat a Red Apple Day, Basketball Anniversary, World AIDS Day, Marie Tussaud 250th Birth AnniversaryRed apples, basketball birthday, AIDS awareness and a world without art.
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Nov. 30: Stay Home Because You're Well Day, National Mousse Day, Computer Security Day, Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree LightingWellness day, mousse, feeling secure, and a tree lighting ceremony.
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Nov. 29: Electronic Greetings Day, National Lemon Cream Pie Day, Square Dance Day, International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian PeopleSquare dancing, lemon cream pie, ecards, and solidarity.
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Nov. 28: Make Your Own Head Day, Red Planet Day, French Toast Day, Cyber MondayHead making, Mars, leftover bread, and the annual online shopping frenzy.
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Nov. 27: Pins and Needles Day, Bank Bailout Bill Anniversary, Bavarian Cream Pie Day, First Face Transplant AnniversaryPins and needles, bailing out, Bavarian cream, face transplant.
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Nov. 26: Charles Schulz Birth Anniversary, National Cake Day, 'Alice in Wonderland' Anniversary, First U.S. HolidaySnoopy is born, eating cake, Alice explores, and the first U.S. holiday.
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Nov. 25: Buy Nothing Day, Black Friday, National Parfait Day, Native American Heritage Day, JFK Jr. Birth AnniversaryTo shop or not to shop, that is the question.
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Nov. 24: Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day, U.S. Marines Leaves Philippines Anniversary, National Sardines Day, Toulouse Lautrec Birth Anniversary, Turkey-Free ThanksgivingGot talent, military occupation, sardines, Post-Impressionism makes and impression, and a turkey-free holiday.
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Nov. 23: Fibonacci Day, ‘Doctor Who’ TV Premiere Anniversary, National Espresso Day, Tie One on DayNumbers, The Doctor, espresso and putting the give back in Thanksgiving.
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Nov. 22: Go for a Ride Day, National Cashew Day, Saint Cecilia Feast Day, Humane Society AnniversaryRide it, nuts for cashews, a martyr, go animals!
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Nov. 21: World Hello Day, Gingerbread Day, False Confession Day, Dow Jones Tops 5,000 AnniversaryGreetings, gingerbread, faking it, the Dow Jones makes history.
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Nov. 20: Alascattalo Day, National Peanut Butter Fudge Day, Name Your PC Day, Absurdity Day, Transgender Day of RemembranceImaginary animals, peanut butter, naming electronics, that's absurd, and a memorial day.
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Alex Morse, 22, Makes History as Youngest Mayor of Holyoke, Mass.Alex Morse, 22, was elected Mayor of Holyoke, Mass. on Nov. 8, 2011, beating incumbent Mayor Elaine Pluta, 67.
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Nov. 10: Forget Me Not Day, Vanilla Cupcake Day, Area Codes Turn 60Blue flowers, vanilla cupcakes, and area codes.
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Nov. 19: Have a Bad Day Day, Carbonated Beverage with Caffeine Day, Family Volunteer Day, First Automatic Toll CollectionBad days, caffeine drinks, volunteerism, and automatic tolls.
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Nov. 18: Married to a Scorpio Support Day, National Vichyssoise Day, Mickey Mouse Day, Push Button Phone DebutsScorpio spouses, cold soup, Mickey Mouse, and push button phones.
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Nov. 17: Take a Hike Day, Homemade Bread Day, E-Card Day, Great American SmokeoutHiking, warm bread, e-greetings and kicking the habit.
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Nov. 16: Fast Food Day, Corn Discovered in the New World, International Day for Tolerance, Button DayFast and tasty, corn, tolerance, and buttons.
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Nov. 15: Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day, America Recycles Day, National Bundt Day, I Love to Write DayClean it, recycle it, write it, bake it.
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Nov. 14: National Pickle Day, Louise Brooks Birth Anniversary, World Orphans Day, International Girls DaySourness, "It" girl, orphans and "She Can Do Anything"
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Nov. 11: World Origami Day, Death/Duty Day, Veterans Day, Sundae DayFolding paper, honoring soldiers, eating sundaes.
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Nov. 9: Chaos Never Dies Day, Carl Sagan Birth Anniversary, Scrapple DayChaos reigns, Scrapple, the Cold War warms up, and child safety.