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Conflict Resolution Day – October 21, 2021~International
Conflict Resolution Day is observed on the third Thursday of October every year, falling on October 21 this year. Conflicts tend to arise in many areas of our lives, such as workplaces, relationships, and families. It is an unavoidable process of life. What is important, however, is how we resolve it. Conflict resolution does not have to be nasty; it can be resolved through peaceful methods.
HISTORY OF CONFLICT RESOLUTION DAY In any relationship, disagreement is unavoidable, and possessing the ability to peacefully resolve it when it arises becomes necessary. Conflicts arise because humans have needs, and in a bid to satisfy their individual needs and interests, disputes occur because of clashes of interests. These conflicts can arise between or friends. It is in consideration of the above that the Association for Conflict Resolution (A.C.R.) established in 2005 what we now know as Conflict Resolution Day.
In inaugurating this important day, A.C.R. highlighted promoting awareness of mediation, arbitration, conciliation, and other creative, peaceful methods of resolving conflict as the motive behind its formation. Also, promoting conflict resolution in schools, families, businesses, communities, governments, and the legal system. The day also seeks to recognize the significant contributions of peaceful conflict resolvers and to obtain national synergy by having celebrations happen across the country and around the world on the same day.
Conflict Resolution Day, which has now been celebrated for over 15 years, coincides with the ABA Mediation Week of the American Bar Association. The week was created to build on the efforts of many other national, state, and local organizations, including the Association for Conflict Resolution. The ABA and A.C.R., along with other organizations, raise awareness of the importance of mediation and conflict resolution.
Actively contribute to spreading the message on the importance of peaceful methods of conflict resolution. Small steps can lead to a great deal of peace in our lives and even the world.
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Back to the Future Day – October 21, 2021~U.S.
Throw on your Nikes, pop in a VHS and rev up your DeLorean because October 21 is Back to the Future Day! First celebrated in 2015 (a significant year for serious fans), the original “Back to the Future” is a 1985 sci-fi classic that grossed nearly $400 million worldwide!
HISTORY OF BACK TO THE FUTURE DAY Today, where we’re going, we don’t need roads. The iconic, nay, epic Back to the Future series gave millions of people in 1985 a glimpse of what the future could be like. Sure, we didn’t invent time travel (or hoverboards for that matter, we’re still salty about that one) but we did get an interesting look at the future that has actually come to pass. More on that later. Back to the Future day is celebrated on October 21, because that is the date Marty McFly originally travels to the past and sets in motion his undoubtedly existential adventure.
In the original film, there are various plot twists and turns but what really makes the film worthy of its own honorary day, is the vision of early prototypes of today’s tech, like large flat screens, virtual reality eyewear, video conferencing, computer tablets and biometric scanners.
A 2015 CNN Back to the Future Day anniversary article tells us that, ironically, the most innovative part of the film was the VistaGlide motion-control system which allowed Fox to share scenes with himself. Bottom line, Back to the Future Day not only gives the audience of 1985 a glimpse into our current techno-packed lives; but “Back to the Future” lets you time-trip with a very cool movie!
The date for Back to the Future Day, is itself, doubly significant. According to the “Business Insider”, October 21, 2015 is the day the screenwriter, Bob Gale, chose for the Chicago Cubs to win the World Series, something, Gales says, “was the most absurd thing we could think of” in 1985 (turns out he was a year off, the Cubs won the series in 2016). The idea of the Cubs’ winning the Series gives Marty McFly something to bet on as a “hook” for the film’s second story line. In the sequel, “Back to the Future Part II,” Fox’s character, Marty McFly, travels to the future in 2015 to save the children that aren’t even a “twinkle in their dad’s eye.”
Back to the Future is required viewing for nearly every science fiction fan and continually holds up as a fun, energetic jaunt through time with some memorable characters and truly great catch phrases. So this October 21, pop in this film and say “Great Scott.”
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National Apple Day – October 21, 2021~U.S.
National Apple Day falls on October 21 and is a day dedicated entirely to celebrating all things apple: apple pie, apple sauce, apple crisp… The list goes on and on. This holiday reminds us to appreciate the apple in its myriad forms. On October 21st, pick out your favorite variety and celebrate with apple lovers across the world.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL APPLE DAY Studies have shown that the earliest known wild apple trees cropped up in regions of central Asia anywhere between 10 and 20 million years ago. Though initially their flavor skewed toward sour, apple trees would evolve to produce sweeter fruits. This development would make them a more attractive food for wild animals and thereby assist with their diffusion throughout the continent. The apple would eventually spread to Europe as early as the 17th century BC; some historians believe it was during this time that the Roman populous cultivated and developed the apple into the larger, sweeter, more edible fruits that we are familiar with today.
Since then, the apple has found its way to the forefront of parts of American consciousness and identity (the iconic story of Johnny Appleseed, the phrase “as American as apple pie,” and the nickname “The Big Apple” all come to mind). In fact, though, the United States plays a small part in the worldwide history of the apple; the only native variety to the country is the crabapple, often dismissed as too bitter to enjoy naturally.
Furthermore, though also observed in America, National Apple Day actually has its roots in Europe. It was created by the U.K.-based charity organization Common Ground on October 21st of 1990 in an effort to raise awareness about the importance of diversity in different communities. Though the initial meaning of the holiday has been somewhat forgotten, apple-lovers everywhere still enthusiastically use the holiday as a chance to rave about their love for the more than 7,500 different varieties of apple grown across the globe!
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National Nut Day – October 22, 2021~U.S.
National Nut Day is celebrated annually on October 22. It was created by by Liberation Foods Company to encourage the public to choose healthier snack options. This is your day for nutty fun!
WHEN IS NATIONAL NUT DAY 2021? National Nut Day is celebrated annually on October 22. The Liberation Foods Company chose the day as when we should be celebrating nuts as a healthier snack option.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL NUT DAY National Nut Day was created by Liberation Foods Company as a way to do the right thing by the collectives of small nut farmers around the world. It was important to the company to stress to the public that their nuts were not only sustainably-grown, but that the company was committed to giving their nut farmers a fair minimum wage for their labor and their crops. Farmers growing Brazil nuts, peanuts and cashews from Malawi, Brazil, India, El Salvador and other Third World countries came together to form a Fair Trade collective under Liberation Foods’ umbrella.
National Nut Day appeared in 2015 on Liberation Foods website. Although the company is based in the United Kingdom, this holiday has spread far and wide, especially in the United States. The day is devoted to all things nuts-related including recipes and cooking tips. Many African countries infuse their daily meals with peanuts on a regular basis in stews and soups.
According to the Nutcracker Museum, nuts were a regular part of the human diet from as far back as almost 800,000 years ago! Early man used “nutting tools” to crack stones. Pecan remains from 6100 B.C. were discovered in a Texas cave. Early Europeans ate pistachios while Greeks and Romans believed that walnuts were a gift from the gods.
Eventually, the English sailed the Mediterranean with walnuts onboard ships. The nuts were used for trading. By the 18th century, walnuts arrived in the New World, specifically, California, when the Franciscan monks set foot on these new shores.
So, no matter what you eat today; include a healthy helping of nuts. They have lots of health benefits and they make you happy. That’s important to remember on National Nut Day!
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Smart is Cool Day – October 22, 2021~U.S.
Smart is Cool Day on October 22 recognizes, appreciates, and celebrates being smart. For decades, mainstream media has portrayed smart people as being weird individuals with thick glasses and no personality. However, a smart person is so much more than a sidekick who only exists to provide some last-minute advice. They are people with rich, interesting lives and stories worth sharing.
HISTORY OF SMART IS COOL DAY The mainstream media does a poor job of portraying smart people. Oftentimes, they are used as punching bags or shown as annoying know-it-alls. Smart kids are often made fun of, they’re called nerds, and they feel they have to play down their intelligence to avoid being teased.
There’s so much more to being smart than topping the class or getting into an Ivy League school. Smart people are generally more empathetic, open-minded, and funny. It’s time to break the stereotypes.
Smart is Cool Day is observed to change the perception about smart people. It’s cool to be smart, and it’s fun to know things. Dedicating a day to all the smart folks amongst us is a great way to celebrate their gift. It also serves as a motivation for everyone to become the best version of themselves.
The origins of the day remain unclear, but the cause for celebration is not. Smart is Cool Day is the perfect opportunity for you to embrace the perks of being smart, shamelessly.
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International Caps Lock Day – October 22, 2021~World
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International Caps Lock Day, October 22 and June 28, is a holiday that needs two days on the calendar to be given its due. Software developer Derek Arnold created the original day to poke fun at “typographical conventions.” But it became the day we provoke Internet friends and colleagues and raise awareness that writing in all caps is not proper etiquette. Arnold added the second day in honor of boardwalk-bred Billy Mays, the “As Seen on TV” pitchman, who worked with his volume up. So push the Caps Lock key down and give somebody a shout out.
HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL CAPS LOCK DAY It was 2000 when Derek Arnold, a software developer in Iowa, chose October 22 as the day when everyone should press the Caps Lock key and type only in upper case letters. He said, “International Caps Lock Day is in fact a testament to the small-mindedness of certain Western individuals: the majority of the world’s population writes in scripts which have no concept of letter casing. Therefore it is advised not to laugh at anyone who invokes this day as an excuse to dismiss local typographical conventions: they are simply making an ass out of themselves.”
Arnold sent a tongue-in-cheek message to everyone who accidentally fat-fingers the Caps Lock key in daily life (U GONNA WEAR THE SAME THING U WORE TO BECKY’S WEDDING TO MADISON’S WEDDING??) or in professional communications on the job (JUST CHECKING IN TO SEE WHETHER YOU’RE GOING TO HAVE THE AMALGAMATED MARSHMALLOW SYSTEMS PROPOSAL READY BY 10 AM THIS MORNING?).
He wanted to remind us that upper case letters look like shouting, which is not nice. Because the recipients of our communications can’t gauge our volume or see our facial expression or body language, they can easily interpret our caps as ANGER, which is also not considered nice.
Before computers and shift-lock, most typewriters only produced capital letters way back in the olden days. During the 1870s, typewriter manufacturer Remington figured out an economical way to type both upper and lowercase letters. It did so by placing two symbols or letters, such as upper and lower case, on each typebar — the piece of metal that struck the letters onto the paper. To switch between the two symbols, writers used a Shift key, which physically moved the entire type bar apparatus.
Now, some people call the Caps Lock key, “the Billy Mays key” — a reference to the infomercial icon with the booming voice who exhorted us to call the 800 number and BUY NOW! So when Mays died on June 28, 2009, Arnold paid homage by adding a second, albeit secondary, day for celebrating International Caps Lock Day to the calendar.
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National Color Day – October 22, 2021~U.S.
National Color Day on October 22 gives you a chance to stop and reflect on the relationship we share with the colors that surround us and the innumerable ways in which they impact us. How long has it been since you stopped by a garden to admire a yellow sunflower, or gazed at the deep blue sky? We invite you to celebrate the power of colors today!
HISTORY OF NATIONAL COLOR DAY National Color Day celebrates and enlightens people about the significance attached to each color. Humans have always shared a deep relationship with the colors that surround them. As we grow up, our tastes evolve and so does our association with the things that we once liked. But this omnipresent element of nature hardly gets its due recognition.
National Color Day is celebrated to recognize the duality of our relationship with colors. We often use colors to our benefit but we seldom talk about the power and influence that our chosen color has on our mood, state of mind, and attention span.
The right color can enhance your beauty and the wrong one can ruin a photograph. Our brains associate colors with memories and shape our experiences of melancholy and trauma. Much of the impact that a color can have on us is based on our biology, and then there’s our personal relationship with colors. The advertising industry reaps great benefits from the color theory, which illustrates our predisposition to some colors. For example, a combination of red and yellow can stimulate our brain — a concept that reflects on the logos of McDonald’s, Netflix, KFC, and Target.
Launched by General Motors in 2009 as a part of a promotion for a brand new Chevrolet, National Color Day has been celebrated ever since.
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International Stuttering Awareness Day – October 22, 2021~International
International Stuttering Awareness Day is observed annually on October 22. Stuttering is a communication disorder in which repetitions — or abnormal stoppages of sounds and syllables — break the flow of speech. There may also be unusual facial and body movements associated with speaking. International Stuttering Awareness Day shines a helpful spotlight on stutterers and educates the public about the causes.
HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL STUTTERING AWARENESS DAY Established in 1998, International Stuttering Awareness Day brings attention to the millions of people around the world living with this specific communication disorder. Usually when people refer to stuttering, they imagine the repetition of a specific word; however stuttering comes in many other forms, including elongation of a vowel or syllable. This condition is also variable, meaning that the severity of the stutter is inconsistent. Some days a person might only stutter a few times while others the stutter may affect most of their interactions.
Stuttering has been around longer than people have been able to record their interactions involving the condition, but a lack of understanding for the disorder resulted in years of unfair treatment. Passages in the Bible are written to indicate that Moses spoke with a stammer. Claudius, who would later become a Roman emperor, was originally shunned and excluded from public office because people believed that stuttering was a sign of unintelligence.
In 19 century Europe, surgery was recommended for people impacted by the speech disorder. Surgeons would use scissors to remove a triangular wedge from the back of the tongue, as well as cutting nerves and muscles in the neck and lips. Other surgeons practiced shorting the uvula or removing the tonsils. These practices were later abandoned as patients were bleeding to death, and those who survived still had their stutter.
Though it is now understood that stuttering is a neurological disorder that can be developmental (obtained as a child) or acquired (developed as an adult due to trauma or drug abuse), there is still an air of stigma that follows those who live with it. This International Stuttering Awareness Day, take the time to learn about the 1% of humanity affected and what you can do to help others stay educated on the condition.
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National Mole Day – October 23, 2021~World
October 23 between 6.02 am and 6:02pm is National Mole Day. It’s a basic chemistry algorithm, and not about those funny looking creatures called moles. It commemorates chemistry’s measuring unit called “Avogadro’s Number”. The day is celebrated as a means to bring awareness and create interest in the study of Chemistry. The day is celebrated by schools around the USA by doing mole and chemistry themed activities. In scientific terms, a mole is in relation to the molar mass of a given molecule. A mole is literally a unit of measurement to reflect an amount of a chemical substance.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL MOLE DAY National Mole Day commemorates the hypothesis of an Italian scientist named Amadeo Avogadro. Born in 1776, he was one of the noted founders of physical chemistry and was only really given his dues fifty years after his hypothesis was created and after his death. He is known for his hypothesis called ‘‘Avogadro’s Law’’ in which pressure and a fixed temperature, equals volumes of gases which hold the same number of molecules.
A high school science teacher appeared in “The Science Teacher” in the 1980’s explaining her reasoning for wanting a National Mole Day. Maurice Oehler, a high school chemistry teacher read this and was inspired. He created National Mole Day. After this, on May 15, 1991, an organization called the National Mole Day Foundation (NMDF) was created. The foundation’s opening was announced through news releases to alert the media.
The idea was to gain members who were signed up to the foundation. These were usually students or simply those with an interest in chemistry, teachers and chemists most likely. Then ideas would be collected from high school chemistry teachers, especially those who were members of the foundation and who celebrated National Mole Day, and those ideas would be assembled into a newsletter which would be distributed to members of the foundation. By 1992, the foundation was no longer a foundation but rather a non-profit corporation in Wisconsin with a 9 person board of directors.
The day also falls during National Chemistry Week and does a great job of fostering interest in Chemistry amongst students. The day also has a theme every year starting in 1991 with ‘‘The Mole the Merrier’’, 2001’s ‘‘Molar Odyssey’’ and 2012’s ‘‘Animole Kingdom.’’ The day has also been called ‘‘Molemorial Day.’’
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T.V. Talk Show Host Day – October 23, 2021~U.S.
T.V. Talk Show Host Day on October 23 is celebrated as a tribute to the king of late-night television, Johnny Carson. America’s love for talk shows goes back to the 1950s. Generations come and go, hosts change, but the conversation keeps flowing. A charming host, interviewing an array of A-list celebrities, and a home delivery of some scalding-hot gossip is a package made in heaven — and today is the day we celebrate it all.
HISTORY OF T.V. TALK SHOW HOST DAY For 30 years, Johnny Carson was an integral part of our lives. His crisp monologues, non-partisan political satire, self-deprecating jokes, and a sensitive style of questioning kept us glued to our screens from Monday to Friday.
Born in Corning, Iowa, on October 23, 1925, Carson studied at the University of Nebraska and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in radio and speech. After a short stint as a television writer for “The Red Skelton Show” in Los Angeles, he moved to New York City to pursue a bigger audience.
After a couple of failed stints across several major networks, he was offered the chance to take over “The Tonight Show” at NBC. Following weeks of hesitation, he finally agreed to the gig in 1962, and the rest is history. Even after earning six Emmys, being inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 1987, and receiving a Presidential Medal of Freedom award in 1992 for a career spanning decades, Johnny remained humble to his Iowan roots.
At age 66, Carson stepped down as host of “The Tonight Show” on May 22, 1992, and entered into retirement. On January 23, 2005, he passed away at the age of 79 due to respiratory failure caused by emphysema.
A T.V. talk show host wields immense influence over their loyal audience. When delivering news, they are allowed to let their zingy opinions penetrate the objective reporting — making it all the more fun for their viewers. October 23 is a great day to celebrate this challenging yet fulfilling profession.
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Slap Your Annoying Coworker Day – October 23, 2021~U.S.
Your co-worker in the next cube is at it again — yakking it up nonstop, clipping her nails, popping her gum and sucking up to the boss. Normally, you just grin and bear it, but today is different because it is National Slap Your Annoying Coworker Day. This annual event takes place every October 23 — so if someone at work is bugging you, don’t be shy — take advantage.
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National Paralegal Day – October 23, 2021~U.S.
National Paralegal Day, an annual event on October 23, celebrates those who do the legal research (and mountains of paperwork) that enables law firms to function. Attorneys, who are ultimately responsible for a paralegal’s work, depend greatly on these men and women to get things right. That means having a firm grasp on the facts and the law.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL PARALEGAL DAY Whether you call yourself a paralegal or a legal assistant, the work is basically the same — to be an essential part of an attorney’s administrative team. As the need for attorneys continues to grow, skilled paralegals are increasingly in demand. If you’re currently working in the profession or considering working as a paralegal in the future, National Paralegal Day has abundant information to get you up to speed on what the job entails and what kinds of certifications (if any) are required.
As far back as the early 1970s, interest was stirred about the need for an organized group of paralegals and legal assistants. This challenging job involves preparing and copying boatloads of legal documents like wills, real estate closings, affidavits and more, assisting attorneys with cases and trial prep and working with clients. But in the 70s, there was a general feeling among the workers that despite their expertise, attorneys didn’t always respect that work.
In 1973, the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) produced a series of seminars and workshops for people who helped lawyers in law offices. Eventually, the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA) brought in about 15 other member organizations, established a code of ethics for paralegals and created a task force on credentialing criteria. Today the NFPA is comprised of 50 member organizations and 9000 individual members.
Although it’s difficult to find an American source for National Paralegal Day, you can get a specific card from Hallmark. Bottom line, the next time you find yourself in a law office, smile nicely to the worker bees who make it all happen, the certified paralegals.
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National Pit Bull Awareness Day – October 23, 2021~U.S.
For those who think it’s only the retrievers and labs of the world that are the sweetest and cutest, National Pit Bull Awareness Day is for you, on the last Saturday of October, falling on October 23 this year. For those who believe American pit bull terriers are menacing, dangerous animals, this day is for you. For anyone who hasn’t taken the time to learn that pit bulls are in fact loving, caring pets, National Pit Bull Awareness Day is for you; a day in which we celebrate how loving, kind, and compassionate these dogs truly are and finally put to bed those terrible misconceptions.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL PIT BULL AWARENESS DAY In 2007, National Pit Bull Awareness Day was created to help raise awareness on the truth about Pit Bulls. For nearly 100 years, these four-legged friends were considered “Nanny Dogs,” because they were so loyal, docile, and loving that parents would often leave their babies or toddlers with their pit bulls while they ran to the store.
Over the decades, pitties have unfortunately garnered a reputation as being ferocious, malicious, and dangerous beasts. An image far from the truth and based on the actions of maligned humans, not the animals themselves.
Pit bulls were born out of a mixture of a bulldog and a terrier in England in the 18th century, partly to help with much-needed rodent and vermin regulation from the Industrial Revolution, but also because dog fighting was, unfortunately, popular at the time. That being said, as the now-extinct Bull and Terrier breed evolved into the American Staffordshire Pit Bull we now know and love, these pups were always considered affectionate, loyal, and great dogs by breeders and owners alike.
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National iPod Day – October 23, 2021~U.S.
National iPod Day is celebrated on October 23 to mark one of our greatest innovations — the iPod. With the promise of mobility, storage, and impeccable sound, Steve Jobs introduced the world to the very first iPod on October 23, 2001. After selling 400 million units, generating billions of dollars in revenue, and changing the landscape of the music industry, the iPod has silently disappeared from the public eye — but it will never be forgotten.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL IPOD DAY If you are a Millennial, the evolution of your music listening experience has been dramatic, to say the least. You started with the cassette, moved on to CDs, dabbled with the walkman, and finally gravitated towards the iPod, and now you get all your music from Spotify. This intense progression is a privilege not many generations can claim.
The iPod stands out from the rest as it revolutionized the way we listen to and store our music. Moving on from physically owning the labels for the first time, the iPod was the beginning of streaming as we know it.
Disappointed by the large and clunky size of Mp3 players of the 1990s, Steve Jobs began fielding ideas for developing a compact audio device with Macintosh software. In 2001, he hired Anthony Michael Fadell to bring his vision to life. Within a year, Fadell, now known as ‘the Father of the iPod’, was ready with the finished product.
Priced at $399, the iPod went live on November 10, 2001, with a simple promise: “1000 songs in your pocket.”
It’s been decades since Apple single-handedly changed the future of music. We celebrate National iPod Day to honor this game-changer and the everlasting impact it had on our lives.
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National Croc Day – October 23, 2021~U.S.
National Croc Day sneaks up on us every October 23. Crocs are making a big comeback, everywhere from college campuses to fashion runways, celebrity feet to the comedy stage. And why not? They’re versatile, vibrant, and most of all, comfortable.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL CROC DAY Some folks love them and some folks don’t but no matter how you feel, National Crocs Day is an annual event on October 23. Believe it or not, Crocs were originally designed as a boating shoe. The “Beach” design launched in 2002 at a perfect event, the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. The shoes were such a hit that 200 sold that day and, over the course of time, 300 million pairs of Crocs have been sold. Bottom line, at any given time somebody somewhere is showing off their Crocs!
The Crocs company started out under different management with the main idea of producing a foam clog. In 2004, Crocs bought out the Foam Creations Company in order to secure the rights to make a foam-based resin called Croslite. Apparently, lots of podiatrists touted foam as helping feet because of the way the foam nestled itself according to the wearer’s exact foot proportions.
Since that time, Crocs have taken on a life all their own. Crocs are an international phenomenon selling in over 90 countries world-wide. If you wear Crocs, you probably have them in several colors. Crocs actually come in almost every color in the rainbow and the styles are easy-peasy.
National Croc Day isn’t just about the shoe. It’s also about keeping life simple but enjoyable. Think about that the next time you’re strolling around in your lavender Crocs!
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Hungarian Republic Day – October 23, 2021~Hungary
Hungarian Republic Day is celebrated every year on October 23. This day is honored in remembrance of two great events in Hungary’s history. First, when the people of Hungary stood up against the Soviet Union, and second, the creation of Hungary in 1989. The Hungarian Revolution was an impulsive revolt that spread throughout the whole of Hungary. The nation revolted against the local government and the policies that were imposed on it by the Soviets. The revolution lasted from October 23 till November 10, 1956. Despite the revolution’s failure, it played a great role in the fall of the Soviet Union many years later.
HISTORY OF HUNGARIAN REPUBLIC DAY Hungary had been under the control of the Soviet Union after the Second World War ended. Later on, when the democratic changes occurred in Austria, the Hungarians were hopeful of the same adjustments.
Unfortunately, the hopes of the people of Hungary were shattered after the establishment of the Warsaw Pact in 1955. To demand democratic changes in Hungary and to gain freedom from the rule of the Soviet Union, the students of Hungary held a protest in Budapest in 1956. It was supported by most people and the number of protestors grew, resulting in many protests across Hungary.
The Soviets tried to take back control by deploying tanks on the streets of Budapest. As a result, the people of Hungary rebelled against the local government and until the Soviets called for a ceasefire and announced to carry out fair elections.
The above event is remembered as the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. To honor this event, the Hungarians declared the Third Hungarian Republic on October 23, 1989. The Hungarians demanded some changes be made in the constitution of Hungary, which included permitting multi-party politics, public assembly, and the establishment of a power separation in the government.
The official celebration for this day was declared on October 23 in 1991 by the National Assembly.
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Post by pennmom on Oct 23, 2021 15:24:58 GMT
National Boston Cream Pie Day – October 23, 2021~U.S.
National Boston Cream Pie Day arrives on October 23. If you’ve never heard of Boston cream pie before, it’s a yellow butter cake, filled with custard or cream and topped with chocolate glaze. (Yum!) Now, we know what you’re thinking: Why is it called a pie, when it’s actually a cake?
HISTORY OF NATIONAL BOSTON CREAM PIE DAY Well, when the Boston cream pie was first invented, cakes and pies were baked with the same kinds of pans, and even the words were used interchangeably. As a result, the Boston cream pie kept its old-fashioned name, in addition to its delicious flavor. It was first invented in 1856, by an Armenian-French chef named Sanzian. At the time, chocolate frosting was a fairly new idea, so the delicious dessert took the world by storm. And to this day, it remains a popular menu selection. It’s even the official dessert of Massachusetts! So get your fork at the ready—let’s eat!
Back then the dish consisted of French butter sponge cake filled with thick custard and brushed with a rum syrup. The same custard overlaid with toasted sliced almonds coated the sides, while chocolate fondant topped it all off. While other custard cakes may have existed at that time, baking chocolate as a coating was a new process, making it unique and a popular choice on the menu.
According to the website, What’s Cooking America,: “Cooks in New England and Pennsylvania Dutch regions were known for their cakes and pies and the dividing line between them was very thin. This cake was probably called a pie because in the mid-19th century, pie tins were more common than cake pans. The first versions might have been baked in pie tins. Boston Cream Pie is a remake of the early American ”Pudding-cake pie.”
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Post by pennmom on Oct 23, 2021 15:27:05 GMT
Make a Difference Day – October 23, 2021~International
Make a Difference Day is celebrated annually on the fourth Saturday of October, on October 23 this year. If you have ever wondered if your actions can make a difference, the answer is yes. And if you have wondered where to start, the answer is Make a Difference Day. We come together to volunteer, raise funds, offer support, and learn about the most urgent needs of our society. You don’t have to join an N.G.O. or travel to another country — you can start by cleaning your own backyard (literally and figuratively) because volunteering is all about becoming the change you wish to see in the world.
HISTORY OF MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY So many people think that their lone efforts will never make a difference. We are here to tell you they do. Make a Difference Day makes a case for the power of individual contribution to the greater good.
Make a Difference Day was created by “USA Weekend” magazine in 1992 to offer community support and encourage volunteerism across the country. Points of Light, a non-profit organization founded by former U.S. President George H. W. Bush, is the official co-sponsor of Make a Difference Day. Ever since its inception, Make a Difference Day has echoed in 30 countries and has inspired over 30 million volunteer hours.
For decades, “USA Weekend” served as the central location for interested volunteers to gather information about volunteering for Make a Difference Day. This service has now been taken over by “USA Today”.
From gathering stuffed toys for firefighters to organizing a nationwide relief effort in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, Make a Difference Day has offered instrumental humanitarian aid to the country.
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Post by pennmom on Oct 24, 2021 13:38:47 GMT
Drake's Birthday – October 24, 2021~Canada-U.S.
WHAT IS DRAKE’S BIRTHDAY? Aubrey Drake Graham, known around the world as Drake, is a hip hop superstar with a birthday on October 24. Since his breakout debut at age 21, he’s been challenging expectations about what a rapper and a celebrity should be. On his birthday, let’s celebrate his life, artistry, and huge cultural impact. After all, he gets credit for turning the phrase “YOLO” into a worldwide phenomenon.
DRAKE’S BIRTHDAY RELATED HOLIDAYS
Rihanna’s Birthday The on-again off-again relationship has been so publicly played out, it’s made an appearance on every single one of Drake’s albums. Will they ever get back together? Do we want them to get back together? These questions puzzle even the best pop-culture scholars.
Justin Bieber’s Birthday Canada produces a lot more than just bacon, maple syrup, and Labatt Blue. Fellow pop-star Justin Bieber is also from the Great White North. While Bieber may have never had the TV career Drake did, he was discovered through videos of him performing covers on YouTube.
National DJ Day What is Drake without DJs? Celebrate the disc jockeys who make sure that Drake’s hottest songs are blasted through club speakers throughout the world. Without DJs so many of us may have never heard of artists like Drake.
HISTORY OF DRAKE'S BIRTHDAY Drake was born on October 24, 1986 in Toronto. His father is Dennis Graham, a drummer who played alongside country star Jerry Lee Lewis and was based out of Memphis. His mother, Sandra Graham, was a school teacher in Toronto. After Drake’s parents divorced when he was around the age of five, Drake stayed in Toronto as his father went back to Memphis and, unfortunately, spent time incarcerated due to drug-related charges.
In 2001, Drake began acting on Degrassi, which premiered on Canadian television just ten days before his birthday on October 14. Five years later, Drake would go on to release his first mixtape, Room for Improvement, on Valentine’s day. The mixtape sold 6,000 copies that year. A year later he released Comeback Season on his own label (aptly named, October’s Very Own), which got the attention of Lil’ Wayne and earned him a spot on The Carter III tour. Then in 2009 he released So Far Gone, which charted at number two on Billboard and entrenched him in a bidding war, ultimately signing with Lil’ Wayne’s label, Young Money Entertainment. The rest of Drake’s life “is history,” as they say, since he was then thrusted into our pop-culture lexicon as a household name.
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Post by pennmom on Oct 24, 2021 13:40:55 GMT
Karva Chauth – October 24, 2021~India
Karva Chauth is a popular Hindu festival celebrated on October 24 this year. It is always held on the fourth day after the full moon in this month and nine days before Diwali. On this day, married women, especially in Northern India, take time to fast from sunrise to moonrise. During this fast they pray for the safety, health and long life of their husbands. They have traditions from preparing various foods, decorating the dishes to break the fast with, which clothing to wear and even the gifts they give one another. Women begin preparing for Karwa Chauth a few days ahead of time by buying adornments, jewelry, lamps and henna. Local bazaars look festive as shopkeepers put their colorful Karwa Chauth products on display.
HISTORY OF KARVA CHAUTH Karva is another word for ‘pot’ and Chauth means ‘fourth’. Big earthen pots to store wheat are sometimes called Karwas, so the fast may have begun as a prayer for a good harvest in the wheat-eating Northwestern region of India. It is said that this festival began when women started praying for the safe return of their husbands, who went to fight wars in distant lands. It is also believed that it is celebrated to mark the end of the harvest season. Whatever the origins, the festival offers an occasion to strengthen familial ties.
There are various mythological tales related to Karva Chauth. One of the most popular ones is that of Queen Veervati, the only sister of seven brothers who tricked her about the rise of the moon, causing her to break her fast ahead of time. This later led to her husband, the king, dying. However, upon her persistent crying, a goddess told her to repeat the fast. When she did this, her husband’s life was restored.
On the day of Karva Chauth, married women wake up early in the morning before sunrise to eat ‘sargi’ — a meal usually prepared by their mothers-in-law (if they live together) and mostly consisting of vermicelli, milk, vegetables, and dried fruits. After this, they neither eat nor drink anything from sunrise until the moon appears. Fasting women choose to wear Karva Chauth special dresses like a traditional ‘sari’ to look their best. In some regions, women wear the traditional dresses of their states.
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