Groundhog Day (Pennsylvania German: Grundsaudaag, Murmeltiertag) is a day celebrated on February 2. According to folklore, if it is cloudy when a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day, then spring will come early; if it is sunny, the groundhog will supposedly see its shadow and retreat back...
Tell a Fairy Tale Day is a day to celebrate those beloved stories that we all loved as children, those fictional stories that told about characters such as fairies, talking animals, princesses, elves, witches, trolls, and giants. Though we are unable to find the history behind this holiday, it is a...
Yuri's Night is an international celebration held on April 12 every year to commemorate space exploration milestones. The event is named for the first human to launch into space, Yuri Gagarin, who flew the Vostok 1 spaceship on April 12, 1961. The launch of STS-1, the first Space Shuttle mission,...
Hug Your Cat Day is one of those pleasingly straightforward holidays. Quite simply, it is a day in which cat owners everywhere are encouraged to hug their cats. The more dedicated amongst them will not need this encouragement, of course, but it is always good to be reminded of our feline...
We talk about it all the time how guys do stupid things. Now there's a holiday to celebrate that. Most of the funny home videos shown on TV show men/boys doing stupid things. Since today is Stupid Guy Thing Day make a list of all the things you've seen or heard guys do and share it with your...
It’s a beautiful summer, so take today off and go to the beach (or at least find yourself a sandbox). It’s Play in the Sand Day! So, whether you want to build a castle, bury a friend, write in it, or simply wiggle your toes in it, today’s the day. Ideas: -Visit a playground to...