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National Pay Back a Friend Day – October 17, 2021~U.S.
After conducting an in-depth study on how money affects relationships, Bank of America designated October 17 as National Pay Back a Friend Day. This study, which is called the “Friends Again Report,” found that 53% of its participants have ended a friendship after they loaned a friend money and were never paid back. As a way to combat this issue, National Pay Back a Friend Day was created. So on October 17, put away the bad feelings, pull up your mobile payment apps, and start paying your (ex) friends back.
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National Retirement Security Week – October 17-23, 2021~U.S.
According to a recent survey released by Ubiquity Retirement + Savings — a leading fintech company whose mission is to help every small business employee save for retirement — 80% of Americans say that saving for retirement is critically important. However, only 56% of Americans actually are. National Retirement Security Week, held during the third week in October, is a dedicated effort to raising awareness and helping individuals take concrete steps towards a secure retirement. The weeklong observance was initiated in 2006 after U.S. Senators Gordon Smith (R-OR) and Kent Conrad (D-ND) introduced a resolution for its creation. Beyond elevating public knowledge on the subject, those leading National Retirement Security Week (October 17-23 this year) encourages employees to speak to a retirement plan consultant or expert, and participate in an employer-sponsored retirement plan if available.
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Health Care Aide Day – October 18, 2021~Canada
Health Care Aide Day on October 18 was first created by the government of Manitoba, Canada, to honor healthcare aides. Since these talented professionals work around the clock and in a variety of situations (from acute care to home-, community-, and residential care), they are ever-present caregivers for the sickest and neediest portions of the population. There were over 8,000 healthcare aides in Manitoba, but that number has grown much larger in recent years. In any public healthcare system, healthcare aides are indispensable.
HISTORY OF HEALTH CARE AIDE DAY In the 19th century, hospitals were the only source of care for the sick or disabled. It wasn’t until the early 20th century that the concept of sending trained health professionals into the places where sick individuals were confined picked up speed. In 1909, MetLife offered their first home health insurance policy, which changed the face of healthcare. In the following 15 years, over a million home health visits took place with the insurance. Communicable disease incidence decreased and it was clear that this new form of healthcare promoted both quality and length of life.
In 1963, when Dame Cicely Saunders gave a lecture at Yale University on the idea of specialized care for those at the end of their lives, further kicked off the home healthcare profession. Only two years later, Dr. Saunders was invited to become a faculty member of Yale School of Nursing by the dean, Florence Wald. Dr. Saunders later established the first hospice center, St. Christopher’s Hospice, in the U.K. in 1967 and Florence Wald created the first hospice center in 1974 in Branford, CT.
In 1975, the first National Symposium on Hospice Care was convened in Connecticut, and in 1979 the National Hospice Organization (NHO) was established to promote hospice care as a concept. 1982 saw big gains for hospice care as Congress passed a provision to create a Medicare hospice benefit, and the NHO’s first television PSA was aired. In 1992, the National Hospice Foundation was established.
1997 saw some losses for healthcare workers, and healthcare aides particularly, when the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 passed. The Act slashed Medicare home benefits, eliminating access to healthcare aides for many needy individuals. As a result, over 3000 home care agencies closed their doors, and there were fewer home health visits. Since then, however, there have been new payment initiatives and plans to make the service more accessible for those in need.
Today, it’s clear that healthcare aides have revolutionized healthcare. Being able to care for the sick and disabled in their own home is infinitely safer, more comfortable, and more dignified than in a hospital. One 2004 study found that around 23 million U.S. households (so, one in five) were caring for a sick or needy individual over the age of 18. This care is expensive — valued by the National Association for Home Care at around $257 billion! Trained, professional healthcare aides can help
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National Chocolate Cupcake Day – October 18, 2021~U.S.
WHAT IS NATIONAL CHOCOLATE CUPCAKE DAY? National Chocolate Cupcake Day is every year on October 18 – a day where office break rooms everywhere fill with a special kind of joy only brought by chocolate cupcakes (thanks Jan). Chocolate cupcakes were born out of a 1796 cookbook called American Cookery and have since grown into a worldwide craze and dessert staple. So let’s appreciate all there is about deliciously chocolate cupcakes and the happiness they bring to everyone who enjoys them.
NATIONAL CHOCOLATE CUPCAKE DAY RELATED HOLIDAYS
National Chocolate Cake Day The big brothers of chocolate cupcakes, you get the same deliciousness in a larger, richer, denser, decadent method on national chocolate cake day. Consider this an opportunity to show off your baking skills and treat your friends and to something special, scrumptious, and full of chocolatey goodness.
National Hot Chocolate Day We’re not saying you should melt down that chocolate cupcake and drink it, but what would go better with a delicious chocolate cupcake on a cold, winter’s day? Hot chocolate. This day is an appreciation of that warm, contentment that a nice, steaming cup of hot chocolate brings us all.
National Cupcake Day National cupcake day is a nationwide celebration of every and all kinds of cupcakes. Yes, that means red velvet, vanilla, caramel, carrot, you name it – this is for all the cupcakes out there. And, of course, this also includes chocolate cupcakes. They’re so special they get two days.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL CHOCOLATE CUPCAKE DAY Chocolate cupcakes made their first written appearance in what was also the first cookbook to be penned by an American. That American was Amelia Simmons who, in 1796, simply titled her book American Cookery, and featured novel, individual-sized cakes. But these delicious delicacies weren’t called cupcakes until about 1828, when another cookbook first coined the phrase. In fact, before muffin tins were more widely available, people baked cupcakes in whatever small vessels they could find – ceramic cups, ramekins, vases. What initially started as a new, American idea has since spread into a worldwide, confectionery darling.
The cupcake craze may have ultimately peaked in the mid-00s, with a famous Manhattan bakery making a cameo in the Sex and the City movie, but chocolate cupcakes make appearances in every baking show, contest, or competition and are a staple at the vast majority of office birthday or holiday parties. Whether you’re dozing off to the Great British Bake-Off or trying to impress your friends, chocolate cupcakes have so joyously woven their way into our lives they deserve their own holiday.
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National No Beard Day – October 18, 2021~U.S.
WHAT IS NATIONAL NO BEARD DAY? For those men who are part of the “no beard resistance” in a bearded world; there’s National No Beard Day on October 18. Shaving off your facial hair is a fast way to change your look. Going clean shaven could give you a totally new outlook on life, land you that job or completely change your dating pool!
NATIONAL NO BEARD DAY RELATED HOLIDAYS
National Hair Day Every October 1 lets you work that weave, that ponytail, those cornrows and braids or whatever else you do to express your personality through your hairstyle. Today is a day to celebrate your personality as personified by your hair and to explore ways to keep it lustrous and healthy. It’s okay to be hair-crazed today!
National Emo Day On each December 19, rock skinny jeans, tight T-shirts and studded belts. Dye your hair jet-black hair and don’t forget the long bangs! For some, the word “emo” describes a sad teenager who dresses in a very deliberate way. But the emo subculture has a history that reaches back to the 1980s and continues to resonate today.
National Dental Hygiene Month National Dental Hygiene Month lets you congratulate yourself on having beautiful teeth throughout the month of October. This month is dedicated to promoting healthy mouths all across the country, and celebrating the hard work your favorite dental hygienist does to keep your pearly whites squeaky clean.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL NO BEARD DAY It appears that National No Beard Day is one of those internet-generated holidays which we have all come to love (or in the case of bearded men, really really hate!) But this day, which is an annual event every October 18, does open up the discussion on the history of hair removal in general and beards, specifically.
In the 1800s, barbers used straight razors to remove beards from patrons. Though that was a standard practice, most men wore beards as the fashion of the day. But according to the National Museum of American History, beard removal came into vogue in the United States around the early 1900s.
There were numerous reasons for cutting those beards. It sounds gross today, but those large, lush beards that were commonplace in paintings and photographs, were also “breeding grounds” for parasites like lice. Beards also trapped bad odors from perspiration, especially for those men who worked together in close quarters without an opportunity to regularly take a bath. So, when a man sported a clean look sans beard; women took that as a sign that this person practiced good hygiene and could be marriage material.
Enter the Gillette Company in 1904 with its “safety razor” which encouraged men to take their beards in their own shaky hands to remove excess facial hair. (No need to find a barber, when you could do the job yourself!) Eventually, men were looking for ways to keep the hair off for longer periods of time. By 1930, Jacob Schick introduces the electric razor as the “Schick Dry Shaver” and another milestone in the hairy history of men’s hygiene was surpassed!
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World Menopause Day – October 18, 2021~International
World Menopause Day is observed on October 18 every year to raise awareness about the impact the condition has on the lives of women around the world. Despite affecting about half of the world’s population, menopause isn’t talked about as much as it should be. Observing the day is also an opportunity to encourage further medical research on the condition.
HISTORY OF WORLD MENOPAUSE DAY World Menopause Day was established in 1984 by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Menopause Society (IMS) with the intention of spreading awareness about this condition that affects women as they age.
Menopause is a term used to describe the natural decline of a woman’s reproductive hormones, beginning between the ages of 45 and 55, when the body experiences its last menstrual cycle.
Common symptoms of menopause include hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, and sleep disturbances. All of these symptoms can result in an increase in anxiety and depression. After menopause, women are more at risk of developing conditions like heart disease and osteoporosis.
Most treatments for menopause focus on symptomatic relief as it’s a normal part of aging, and, as such, is not a curable condition.
The condition has not been studied as much as it should be and is not discussed openly. Having a World Menopause Day was seen as a solution to these problems by encouraging conversation and research on menopause and its effects.
As people worldwide are living longer, more and more women are likely to undergo menopause. It’s important that we are prepared for the effects that might happen as a result of menopause so that we can live better, healthier lives.
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National Health Education Week – October 18-22, 2021~U.S.
WHAT IS NATIONAL HEALTH EDUCATION WEEK? Observed on the third full week of October, National Health Education Week (NHEW) promotes health education and the role it plays in keeping us strong. The Society for Public Health Education co-sponsors the week along with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
NATIONAL HEALTH EDUCATION WEEK RELATED HOLIDAYS Health and Fitness Day USA Get up and get moving, Health and Fitness Day USA is celebrated annually on the last Saturday of September. Created in 1996 by the Health and Information Resource Center, this day was made to encourage people of all ages to get physically active not only for their health but also to have fun with the people they love.
National Depression Education and Awareness Month Every October is National Depression Education and Awareness Month. Depression comes in many forms and people cope in different ways, sometimes without even knowing they have depression. This month was made to raise awareness of the stigmas surrounding depression and encourage those suffering to reach out and ask for help.
National Impotency Month Every November is National Impotency Month. Impotency, or erectile dysfunction, is often seen as taboo but over 50% of men aged 50 and up have reported experiencing it. It’s important to take this time to realize that erectile dysfunction is not a failure, and shouldn’t be treated as such. Consult your doctor if you’ve been experiencing constant moments of impotency as it may be caused by an underlying health issue.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL HEALTH EDUCATION WEEK Created in 1995, National Health Education Week has worked to raise awareness of the importance of health education specialists and their contribution to consumer wellness as well as educate the next generation of students. People in this profession provide knowledge, skills, and training to complement health providers, policy makers, human resource personnel, educators, and other professionals that impact human wellness.
The purpose of health education is to improve the health status of people, communities, and the nation. Educators work to strengthen the quality of life for all individuals and reduce premature deaths and disabilities. When health education specifically focuses on prevention, it helps lower the financial burden spent on medical treatment. Chronic conditions, like diabetes, Crohn’s disease, and cancer make up more than 75% of all money spent on health care in the United States alone each year. Educating the masses in health literacy is a large component of health status within the country. Without this subject being taught by education specialists, members of omitted communities can be negatively affected.
Each day of National Health Education Week focuses on a different health education topic. The first day ensures that the week starts out on a strong note. Monday, October 21 is dedicated to championing health for vulnerable populations through advocacy. This first day focuses on groups who are historically ignored and silenced and had their trust violated in regards to their economic status, educational opportunities, environmental safety, and lack of health care access. Trauma, socio-economic status, and discrimination are all factors that can lead to the risk of developing a chronic disease.
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National Seafood Bisque Day – October 19, 2021~U.S.
National Seafood Bisque Day comes up every year on October 19 and we’re excited to help you celebrate. Originating in France, bisque is a thick and creamy soup, seasoned with any choice of seafood, including crab, shrimp, and crayfish.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL SEAFOOD BISQUE DAY Little is known about the history of National Seafood Bisque Day, but the history of the bisque dish itself is a little fishy. According to historians, the word “bisque” is derived from the French phrase, ‘bis cuites,’ which means ‘twice-cooked.’ The method for cooking a bisque is a reflection of this, as it must be cooked twice, the first time with stock and again, with cream.
However, there is a dispute surrounding the name as another set of people believe the word originates from the Bay of Biscay, a gulf along the coast of France and Spain. Indeed, the meals from that region have very similar ingredients to those of bisque.
The first use of the word “bisque” is traceable to the 17th century. Although today the bisque has been accorded the status of a fancy soup, this wasn’t always the case. In fact, it was the opposite. The soup was mostly eaten by fishermen, who used finely crushed shells, derived from whatever fish was available at the time. It was when shellfish became a scarcity that prices of seafood went up, driving bisque to the top of the food chain and earning it a cushy reputation. Bisque is now one of the few dishes at the top of the culinary pecking order.
The basic ingredients used in a bisque are shellfish broth, cream, spices, and, occasionally, a dash of cognac, sherry, or brandy. The main choices of seafood used are shrimp, crab, and lobster, though recently, people have begun using clam and crayfish as well. An even more daring twist involves the use of mushrooms, tomatoes, or even pumpkins as a replacement for shellfish. Whatever you prefer to use, National Seafood Bisque Day is surely the most fitting day to enjoy this aromatic meal.
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World Pediatric Bone and Joint Day – October 19, 2021~World
WHAT IS WORLD PEDIATRIC BONE AND JOINT DAY? World Pediatric Bone and Joint Day occurs every October 19. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, more than 126 million Americans are impacted by musculoskeletal conditions. Many cases are brought on by obesity developed during childhood. World Pediatric Bone and Joint Day highlights obesity, screening, and prevention. The day also looks at symptoms, treatment, and economic impact.
WORLD PEDIATRIC BONE AND JOINT DAY RELATED HOLIDAYS
National School Backpack Awareness Day Every third Wednesday of September is National School Backpack Awareness Day. This day was created to ensure children are wearing their backpacks properly and safely. Improper use of backpacks can cause back pain, discomfort, and even permanent injury. A simple backpack adjustment can prevent lifelong pain in children and also increase focus in the classroom.
National Walk and Bike to School Day National Walk and Bike to School Day comes around yearly on the first Wednesday of October. The purpose of this day is not only to encourage children to get up and get moving before they’re stuck in class for hours, but also to develop a sense of confidence in themselves and their communities.
National Children’s Dental Health Month National Children’s Dental Health Month comes around every February. Several children see brushing their teeth as a torturous chore, while many parents struggle to get their children to brush their teeth properly. February is all about teaching kids how important dental hygiene is for their health now so that it doesn’t develop into a toothache later.
HISTORY OF WORLD PEDIATRIC BONE AND JOINT DAY While the first Pediatric Bone and Joint Day — or PB&J Day — wasn’t celebrated until 2012, orthopedic medicine has far longer roots. Originally, the term “orthopedic” referred specifically to the correction of musculoskeletal deformities in children. Nicolas Andry, who was a professor of medicine at the University of Paris, coined the term in his textbook published in 1741. This book, which was directed towards parents, advocated for exercise, manipulation, and splinting to treat child bone deformities. 40 years later, In 1780, Jean-Andre Venel opened the first orthopedic institute, which was dedicated to treating children’s skeletal deformities.
The modern hip replacement was introduced in the 1960s by English tribologist Sir John Charnley, who made the connection that implants can be used to replace joint surfaces. He designed a one piece stainless steel femoral stem & head and an acetabular component, both of which were used to fix the bone along with bone cement. The Charnley Low Friction Arthroplasty and designs that evolved from it were used for over two decades for hip replacement procedures. In the 1970s knee replacements, using similar technology, commenced for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
USSR doctor, Gavril Abramovich Ilizarov, made a major contribution to orthopedic procedures without much training in the specialized field. Sent to look after Russian soldiers in 1950s Siberia, he came face to face with crippling conditions, infections, and bone malalignments. Employing the assistance of a nearby bicycle shop, he invented external ring fixators, similar to the spokes on a bike. With this, he was able to heal, realign, and lengthen to an unprecedented degree. The Ilizarov appartus is still used by surgeons to this day.
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Pro-Life Day of Silent Solidarity – October 19, 2021~U.S.
Pro-Life Day of Silent Solidarity takes place every year on the third Tuesday of October, falling on October 19 this year. It’s a day for us to remain silent in remembrance of the children who have lost their voices as a result of abortion.
HISTORY OF PRO-LIFE DAY OF SILENT SOLIDARITY Pro-Life Day of Silent Solidarity began in 2004 by Bryan Kemper. According to his account, a student of McNeese State University posed the question, “What can I do to work with other students around the country, in solidarity, to help end abortion?” A lightbulb went on in Kemper’s head and the idea occurred to him to rally students to not only stand in solidarity with others, but also with the lives that are lost to abortion every day.
On this day, students and other interested parties are encouraged to wear red duct tape with the word “life” written on it and remain silent in solidarity with aborted children. In order to explain the objective of the day without breaking silence, participants distribute flyers explaining why they are silent and what the pro-life day is all about.
The idea to use duct tape came about when Kemper was speaking at an event and some young people, whom he later discovered were supporters of pro-life organization Bound4LIFE, walked in with duct tape over their mouths.
Pro-Life Day of Silent Solidarity is sponsored by the Stand True organization, a non-profit also founded by Bryan Kemper that stands against abortion. Today, the day is celebrated by thousands of students of all ages across America.
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LGBT Center Awareness Day – October 19, 2021~U.S.
LGBT Center Awareness Day is observed on October 19 of every year to celebrate the assistance and facilities provided by L.G.B.T.Q. community centers throughout the country. The Awareness Day, inaugurated by CenterLink in 1994, is an initiative to support the development of queer-friendly community centers. The centers are essential to the L.G.B.T.Q community because they provide freely accessible community services to members. These services include mental health counseling, cultural and educational programs, recreational activities, libraries, support groups, etc. This day was conceived to draw attention to the importance of community centers, which became a significant part of the L.G.B.T.Q movement.
HISTORY OF LGBT CENTER AWARENESS DAY That homosexual people deserved equal access to essential services and resources, and deserved to live without discrimination, is what instigated the creation of L.G.B.T.Q community centers. Accordingly, the L.G.B.T.Q community in different cities decided to launch community centers, and in 1971, the first lesbian and gay community centers were established in Los Angeles; Albany, CA; and New York. The centers provided services such as support groups, safe spaces for conversation, health clinics, and legal support. Community centers thus became what inspired community action and social change.
In the 1980s, AIDS spread in the gay community. During this time, L.G.B.T.Q community centers assisted in HIV caregiving, awareness, and prevention. Even affected heterosexual or non-gay couples benefited from these services.
And in the 1990s, the community center movement gained momentum and spread to even smaller cities and towns in the country, so that by the year 2000, nearly 50% of the 100 community centers were their locale’s only L.G.B.T.Q space. These centers acted as the first points of contact for people looking for information, coming out, seeking safe spaces, or gearing up for political change.
Also, in 1987, a group of lesbian and gay community center leaders gathered in an annual conference to discuss the need for a central network that would help provide support and technical assistance to all community centers in the country. Consequently, in June 1994, the National Association of LGBT Community Centers was launched, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion. And, in 2008, the name of the association was changed to CenterLink. Currently, CenterLink has the support of over 250 member centers.
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National Pharmacy Technician Day – October 19, 2021~U.S.
Pharmacies are busy places. Pharmacy technicians perform vital duties in support of pharmacists — counting pills, entering patient data, waiting on customers, and explaining the use and effects of drugs and medical devices. Pharmacies couldn’t run without them, and they deserve a day of appreciation for all their tireless work! So on October 19, we celebrate the women and men behind the counter. And yes — we need their help!
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National New Friends Day – October 19, 2021~U.S.
WHAT IS NATIONAL NEW FRIENDS DAY? National New Friends Day rolls around annually on October 19. This holiday is all about making room for new connections in your life, and celebrating the potential for friendship everywhere you go. Research has found time and time again that strong social support is a key to living your happiest, most fulfilled life. So get out there and add some new friends to your docket!
NATIONAL NEW FRIEND DAY RELATED HOLIDAYS
National Make A Friend Day You need your friends, both old and new. National Make a Friend Day arrives annually on February 11. It’s a day for taking stock of all your friendships and looking for ways to add to your personal universe. A new friendship can open you up to new experiences. Friends provide us with the comfort of a safe emotional space where we can be ourselves. Good friends are our biggest treasure.
National Friendship Day Friendship matters. On National Friendship Day every August 4, you have a chance to reflect on the friendships that improve your quality of life. One of the great things about friends, is that you can discuss important things with them that you might never share with your . That’s because good friends are the that you choose. Celebrate them on National Friendship Day.
International Day of Friendship We have a question for you—would you say your friendships enrich your life? The United Nations General Assembly puts such a high value on the power of friendships that they proclaimed July 30 as International Day of Friendship. The internet has enabled people to reach out across the Digital Divide to connect with those who may live a life completely different from our own. Developing international friendships helps our humanity.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL NEW FRIENDS DAY National New Friends Day seems to have developed out of several existing holidays built around friends and friendship. Generally, there are several variations on a theme with National Make a Friend Day on February 11, Friendship Day and International Friendship Day both celebrated annually either on July 30 or August 1. However, National New Friends Day, seems to be an internet-generated holiday. There’s no actual date of first appearance but there are several related days with interesting origins. So, read on.
All of these days seem to spring out of a promotional effort by Hallmark Cards’ founder, Joyce Hall in the 1920s as a marketing tool to consumers. Unfortunately, a skeptical public never really embraced the idea of a friendship day. By the 1920s, consumers were influenced by evolving movements in art and film and probably the promotion of friendship was viewed as a bit gimmicky. This started a downward spiral for a Friendship Day resulting in little interest in the 1930s. By the 1940s, Friendship Day all but disappeared. Still, Paraguay initiated World Friendship Day in 1958. Everybody needs friends.
Then, something strange happened. Friendship Day became a “thing” in Asia with lots of interest and strong popularity. With the rise of the internet, GIFS and memes, it’s easy to cross physical boundaries to make friends across countries and even continents. By 2011, the General Assembly of the United Nations got in on the action with another day, International Friendship Day, declaring its annual observance on July 30. This day is also celebrated on the first Sunday in August.
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Milad an-Nabi (Mawlid) – October 19, 2021~World
Milad an-Nabi, also known as Mawlid, is celebrated by Muslims as the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad. Even though the Muslim religion doesn’t usually celebrate birthdays, as there’s no evidence of the Prophet doing so, the accepted birthdate of the Prophet himself started being celebrated early in Islam’s history and is accepted as a national holiday in many Muslim countries today.
HISTORY OF MILAD AN-NABI (MAWLID) Derived from the Arabic for “to give birth,” Mawlid now refers to the Prophet’s birthday as well as the text recited at the day’s celebrations. Although Muhammad’s birthday is disputed, many Muslims honor this holiday.
Celebrated in most Muslim countries and others with large Muslim populations like India, Milad an-Nabi honors the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday. This holiday falls in the third month of the Islamic calendar and has its possible origins in the 8th century.
The celebrations of Milad an-Nabi became more popular during the 11th century and it was first celebrated as an official festival in Egypt. During this period, only Shia Muslim, who were the ruling tribe in the region could celebrate the festival and the festivities were not extended to the general public. During the 12th century, countries other than Egypt such as Syria, Morocco, Turkey and Spain, started celebrating Milad an-Nabi. And soon, Sunni Muslims too started celebrating the day.
The festival was performed much differently in ancient times in comparison to modern times. As it was first started in the 11th century in Egypt by the leading clan, they played an important role in the celebration. People started their day by offering prayers. After this, people from the ruling clan gave speeches and verses from the Holy Quran were recited. The festivities would come together with a large public feast. Over the years, practices were modified with a heavy influence of some Sufi practices like animal sacrifices, public discourses and torchlight processions during nightfall.
Mawlid is celebrated in different ways by Muslims in different places. In Pakistan, the holiday highlights national pride with the raising of the flag and ceremonies at national monuments. In other places, the holiday takes on a more festive, carnival-like atmosphere. Some Muslims choose to exchange gifts or give to the poor, and flock to mosques for prayer. Unlike other holidays that are celebrated in the home, Mawlid brings Muslims together in a public display of respect and celebration of the Prophet.
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Evaluate Your Life Day – October 19, 2021~International
Evaluate Your Life Day comes up every year on October 19, offering a time to reflect on our lives with the aim of becoming better versions of ourselves. It gives us the opportunity to check in with ourselves and assess whether we’re still on the right track.
HISTORY OF EVALUATE YOUR LIFE DAY Evaluate Your Life Day was created by Thomas and Ruth Roy, founders of Wellcat Holidays. The website specializes in creating quirky and fun holidays for celebrating life. So far, they’ve created about 80 existing holidays, including “For the Love of Mike Day” and “A Room of One’s Own Day”.
Evaluate Your Life Day is all about self-evaluation and self-assessment, which involves assessing yourself in terms of what goals you’ve achieved. This assessment is carried out with the aim of becoming better and not for the purpose of self-judgment or criticism.
In 1988, the Self-Evaluation Maintenance (SEM) model was formulated by Abraham Tesser, a distinguished professor of research at the University of Georgia. The theory posits that two people who are in a relationship boost their psychological contentment by carrying out comparisons to each other. The theory assumes two standpoints: one, that a person will attempt to boost or enhance their own self-evaluation and two, that this self-evaluation is influenced by one’s relationship with others.
The theory also advances that a person’s self-evaluation may increase when a person close to him/her also has a positive experience. This balance goes both ways and is referred to as reflection or comparison. In reflection, the closer the relationship, the greater the success. However, in comparison, the success of a close other may decrease the person’s self-evaluation as a result of negative comparison.
So on Evaluate Your Life Day, it’s important, even when faced with unpleasant aspects of life, to maintain a positive outlook. Evaluate your life through a lens of kindness, and not judgment.
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Post by pennmom on Oct 20, 2021 12:39:43 GMT
National Brandied Fruit Day – October 20, 2021~U.S.
National Brandied Fruit Day is celebrated on October 20 each year. Brandied fruit is the perfect snack for those who want something spicy along with the delicious sweetness of fruits. You get your fill of alcohol as well as the healthy nutrients of fruits. What’s not to love? Wine is distilled to get brandy, then once the spirit is ready, sugar, spices, and fruits are added to it and heated. This mixture is then stored in a container and preserved for a while before it is ready to be eaten. The fruit of one’s labor is indeed sweet with this treat.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL BRANDIED FRUIT DAY In 1313, people began to distill brandy in France as medicine. It was called ‘eau de vie,’ literally ‘water of life,’ because of its brilliant strengthening and sanitary powers. Brandy, because of its antibacterial components and high volume of alcohol, helps with cold and flu, among several other health benefits.
In 1797, George Washington began the commercial distilling of brandy to be sold as liquor, at the persuasion of his Scottish farm manager, James Anderson. Washington adopted the distilling technique that Anderson learned in Scotland. With Anderson’s help, Washington became the owner of one of the largest distilleries in America. Competing against him was Robert Liard, America’s oldest distiller, with his Applejack distillery founded in 1780 (a few years before Washington’s Mount Vernon distillery). Soon, brandy as a liquor grew in popularity in America.
In the 19th century, brandied fruit became popular around the world. Because there were no refrigerators, fruits easily decomposed. Adding brandy to fruits was discovered to be an easy way to preserve them. Apples, grapes, cherries, blueberries, and even peaches — any kind of fruit could be preserved with brandy. And because brandy enhances the flavor and taste of fruits, the combo turned out to be a delicious dessert for adults. It also serves as the perfect snack in winter to warm oneself up.
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World Osteoporosis Day – October 20, 2021~World
Make no bones about it, World Osteoporosis Day on October 20, is the time to learn about osteoporosis. Celebrate good health and educate yourself and others about the value of taking care of your body and protecting your bones and muscles from disabling and life-threatening fractures.
HISTORY OF WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY World Osteoporosis Day (WOD) is the annual highpoint of activities sponsored by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), which is deeply involved in educating the public about this devastating bone disease. Osteoporosis renders bones so frail and brittle that any slight action including even a sneeze or a fall can be life-threatening, causing never-ending pain and discomfort from entire bone breaks and fractures.
World Osteoporosis Day began in the United Kingdom. With support by the European Commission, World Osteoporosis Day became a project of the National Osteoporosis Society in the United Kingdom on October 20, 1996.
It’s interesting to note that prior to 1994, osteoporosis wasn’t even considered a major disease. But in 1998, two prominent organizations committed to educating the public about osteoporosis, combined to create the International Osteoporosis Foundation.
The founding of the IOF was a combination of the joint efforts of the European Foundation for Osteoporosis (EFFO) created in 1987 and the International Federation of Societies on Skeletal Diseases (IFSSD), which was initiated in 1995. By bringing both organizations together under a single umbrella, there was a better focus and a co-mingling of resources for the world’s scientists, doctors and other health advocacy organizations who were fighting osteoporosis.
By the late 90s, the UN’s World Health Organization (WHO) co-sponsored World Osteoporosis Day events with the IOF. Since that time, the IOF has taken over much of the leadership in sponsoring awareness-raising events all over the world.
One of the most important events for WOD is checking bone density. Bones that are less dense are more liable to easily break or fracture at sudden movement or during minor falls. These bone density tests are available on WOD all over the world. But there are events taking place globally
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Valmiki Jayanti – October 20, 2021~India
Valmiki Jayanti, celebrated on the full moon night or Purnima of the Ashwin month, which falls on October 20 this year, sees the Hindu community worldwide celebrating the birth of the great sage-poet Valmiki. Also known as ‘Pragat Diwas,’ the day is marked with processions or ‘Shobha Yatras,’ in which devotees of the sage sing hymns and songs to celebrate his legend. India, especially the northern part, is a sight to behold on this day as it is completely immersed in devotional festivities.
HISTORY OF VALMIKI JAYANTI Lord Rama inspires and is revered by Hindus across the world, and the story of his life is celebrated in Indian homes. On Valmiki Jayanti, Hindus pay respects to the person who brought Lord Rama’s story to the world. The title ‘Maharishi,’ meaning ‘great monk’ in Sanskrit, is bestowed on sage Valmiki for composing the epic “Ramayana.” Around the 5th century B.C., he encapsulated Lord Rama’s story in the immortal epic “Ramayana.” He compiled the epic in the Sanskrit language across 24,000 ‘shlokas’ or verses and 7 ‘kandas’ or cantos.
Even though there is no known record of his exact birth date, Valmiki Jayanti is celebrated annually on the full moon day during the Ashwin month of the Hindu lunar calendar. This is because legend has it that the sage’s face had a glow resembling the shine of the full moon. The day falls between September and October on the Gregorian calendar.
On this day every year, Hindus partake in the ‘Shobha Yatras’ as devotees and followers of the Valmiki sect sing songs extolling the sage and Lord Rama’s virtues. At many Rama temples across India, verses from the “Ramayana” are recited. A portrait of Valmiki, depicting a monk with a glowing face clad in saffron-colored robes, and busily writing on a leaf with a quill, grace the festivities. The atmosphere is steeped in devotion.
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Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day – October 20, 2021~U.S.
Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day is observed on the third Wednesday of October every year, falling on October 20 this year. The aim is to spread awareness about local businesses and convey our gratitude to our local chambers of commerce for supporting the growth of entrepreneurs and local businesses. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce was established in 1912, following the proposal made by President William Howard Taft and his secretary of commerce and labor, Charles Nagel, to Congress. Taft believed that there needed to be a representative group of professionals that could speak with authority to the government on behalf of entrepreneurs and small businesses.
HISTORY OF SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DAY The idea of joining several businesses together in a shared initiative to boost commerce started in Europe many years ago. Traders would band together and establish trade policies that would protect them against the foreign bourgeoisie. The term ‘chamber of commerce’ was first recorded in 1599 in Marseilles, France, when various businesses came together to form an organization. This idea was adopted by Germany and eventually spread throughout Europe.
In America, the oldest Chamber of Commerce is the New York State Chamber. The Chamber was established in 1768 and chartered by King George III in 1770, predating even the Declaration of Independence.
In 1773, the first local chamber was established in Charleston, South Carolina. This structure was then adopted by several other states and, soon, there were local chambers all across the country.
Upon the written request of President William Howard Taft, the National Chamber of Commerce was formed in 1912. The Chamber of Commerce concept also functions as an international body called the International Chamber of Commerce (I.C.C.). Established in 1919, the I.C.C. is the largest business organization in the world, with thousands of companies from more than 130 countries under it. The I.C.C. has its headquarters in Paris and supports overseas international trade, open markets, and free flow of capital.
While there were 40 local chambers of commerce in the United States by 1870, today, that number has surpassed 5,000 — each of them working toward promoting and supporting local business initiatives and addressing the needs of the changing market.
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National Medical Assistants Day – October 20, 2021~U.S.
October 20 is Medical Assistants Day, a great time to explore this important, fast-growing career. Medical assistants provide clinical and administrative support for physicians and other medical professionals by running the front office, drawing blood, administering vaccinations, taking patients’ vital signs and more.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL MEDICAL ASSISTANTS DAY Medical Assistants Day recognizes the contributions and important work of our nation’s over 190,000 medical assistants according to the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). It’s hard to believe that there was a time when all the work that medical assistants do, both administratively and clinically, was not considered a credentialed profession. But in 2016, the AAMA celebrated 60 years of achievements in the groundbreaking field of medical assisting.
Using our “way back machine,” we find that in 1955, the Kansas Medical Assistants gathered to create a national organization to get official recognition as a fully-credentialed medical profession. The group settled on the name, American Association of Medical Assistants, with 78 representatives from 15 states chipping in $5 to start their memberships to help with educational support. But the biggest push for the fledgling organization came with the work of Maxine Williams.
Williams co-founded the AAMA and became its first president in 1956. She’s appreciated today as the powerhouse behind the organization. Williams believed that the entire health care industry would be greatly enhanced by the work of certified medical assistants. To help with this effort, in 1959 Williams donated $200 out of her own pocket to assist needy students who wanted to enter the field. That seed money has turned into the Maxine Williams Scholarship Fund, an annual scholarship that helps worthy students to this day. Medical Assistants Day is actually part of an entire week devoted to not only informing the public about the critical work that medical assistants do daily, but the day is also used to recruit interested people who want to know more about one of America’s fastest-growing medical professions. There are panel discussions on taking the exams, certification, internships and more. To get more information, log onto the AAMA website.
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