****NOTE- Still a work in progress.........
FEBRUARY- Everyday is a Holiday Worth Celebrating!
1st
National Freedom Day - The purpose of this holiday is to promote good feelings, harmony, and equal opportunity among all citizens and to remember that the United States is a nation dedicated to the ideal of freedom. http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/ ... /pa/free_1
National Baked Alaska Day - for a history, recipe and activities check out: http://homeschooling.about.com/od/units ... /feb1b.htm or a mini baked "snowball version http://jas.familyfun.go.com/recipefinde ... y?id=40948
2nd
Heavenly Hash Day--Try a new recipe for Hash - here is link to Ina Garten's Chicken Hash recipe http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes ... 93,00.html
Groundhog Day
Candlemas Day--- http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/year/february.htm
National Wear Red Day (Awareness of heart disease)- http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/hearttr ... /index.htm
3rd
Norman Rockwell's Birthday
Elmo's birthday
National Carrot Cake Day - try a new recipe!
4th
Halfway Point in Winter
Rosa Parks' birthday (1913)
Hank Aaron's birthday (1934)
Homemade Soup Day - try a new recipe!
National Stuffed Mushroom Day- try a new recipe!
5th
Weatherman's Day -
National Chocolate Fondue Day - No fondue set- just melt some chocolate in the microwave and celebrate anyway!
6th
Pay A Compliment Day - find ideas for better complimenting at http://www.complimentday.com/
Food Checkout Day- http://www.mofb.org/PE_FCD.htm - interesting!
Waitangi Day- it is the national day of New Zealand. It is a public holiday held each year on February 6 to celebrate the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand's founding document, on that date in 1840. Eat a Kiwi in celebration!
7th
Love your Robot Day
National Fettuccine Alfredo Day - not up for the full alfredo- just make a dish with fettuccine today!
Laura Ingalls Wilder's Birthday (1867)
Charles Dickens' Birthday (1812)
The Beatles come to the U.S. for the first time. (1964)- who was your favorite Beatle?
8th
Boy Scouts Day-The Boy Scouts were founded. (1910)
Kite Flying Day- might be a little cold to fly a kite - but check and see if they are out in stores yet!
Molasses Bar Day- do you have a jar of half used molasses in the cupboard that is beging to be used? - here is your chance!
9th
Hershey's Chocolate founded 1894- no suggestions needed here?
The Beatles appear on the Ed Sullivan show. (1964) - play or downoad your favorite or a new Beatles song in honor!
Toothache Day-- have you been needing to make a dentist appointment? Do it today! Or do an extra job at flossing!
National Bagels and Lox Day- have a new flavor of bagel, or lox, or both!
Pizza Pie Day --- so many pizza recipes- so little time...
10th
Umbrella Day-- take out your umbrellas and give them a once over for spring or maybe it is time for a new one!
Cream Cheese Brownie Day- Yum!
Glenn Miller receives the first ever gold record for selling a million copies of a song. And the song....."The Chattanooga Choo Choo"
11th
Don't Cry Over Spilled Milk Day--- today commit to letting go of something that has been bothering you.
Peppermint Patty Day-- When was the last time you ate a peppermint patty?
12th
National Plum Pudding Day
Abraham Lincoln's birthday (1809) - commit to being totally honest- no matter what today!
First Barbie dolls for sale -- have you looked at Barbie lately browse the toy aisle and remember your childhood!
National Pancake Day (free IHOP Pancakes) http://www.ihoppancakeday.com/
Freedom To Marry Day - http://www.freedomtomarry.org/
13th
National Tortellini Day - try a new kind of tortellini today- fresh, frozen or dried!
14th
Read To Your Child Day- even older children like to be read aloud to!
Clean Out Your Computer Day - http://www.onlineorganizing.com/Calenda ... ?holiday=3
Valentine's Day
National Creme-Filled Chocolates Day
Ferris Wheel Day :The first Ferris Wheel was the highlight of the1893 World's Fair. It was created by Pittsburgh, PA bridge builder, George W. Ferris. Supported by two 140 foot steel towers, its 45 foot axle was the largest single piece of forged steel in the world at the time. The wheel itself was 264 feet high. It had 36 wooden cars that could each hold 60 people. It cost 50 cents per ride - a high price in 1893.
National Organ Donor Day- in my state you can have your request to be an organ donor right on your driver's license- can you in yours? http://www.organdonor.gov/get_involved/ ... norday.htm
National Condom Day
15th
Do A Grouch A Favor Day- if someone is grumpy to you today, go out of your way to say Have a nice day!
National Gum Drop Day- JuJuBees, Spiced, Orange slices, Cinnamon - whatever your pleasure!
Singles Awareness Day- call a single friend and ask them out for coffee or over for a home cooked meal!
The Post Office uses adhesive postage stamps for the first time. (1842)- write your mail carrier a nice note telling them Thanks for all they do!
16th
National Almond Day - have a few, they are great for you!
17th
National Indian Pudding Day
18th
Crab-Stuffed Flounder Day
Drink Wine Day- use this day to try a wine you have never tried before, maker, label or varietal!
National Battery Day- check stash of batteries to see what is low, have your car battery checked or change the batteries in something vital to your everyday use- just in case! Did you know that alkaline batteries can go in the trash but all other batteries shouldn't?
19th
Will Keith Kellogg founds the Battle Creek Toasted Cornflake Company in 1906 - eat a bowl of your favorite cereal!
Mr. Roger's Neighborhood debuted in 1968
A prize is inserted into a Crackerjacks box for the first time (1913)- go buy a box of Cracker Jacks!
International Friendship Day- tell a friend how much you enjoy their company or call a friend you haven't seen in a while!
National Chocolate Mint Day- Andes, Junior Mints or gourmet!
20th
National Hoodie-Hoo Day
National Margarita Day
Cherry Pie Day
Love Your Pet Day - brush your cat, play with your dog, sing to your bird!
21st
National Sticky Bun Day
Card Reading Day
22nd
National Chili Day
Be Humble Day
Walk Your Dog Day
Frank Woolworth opens the first "Five Cent Store in Utica,N.Y. (1879)
23rd
First bathtub installed in White House 1851- take a bath today!
The Tootsie Roll rolls into stores in America--- have a few- they only have a few calories each!
National Banana Bread Day- Try a new Banana bread recipe
Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day—bake your dog some homemade treats!
Tennis Day
24th
National Tortilla Chip Day- Try a new brand or flavor and have some with your favorite salsa or guacamole!
25th
National Clam Chowder Day- make some from scratch or buy your favorite canned version and have it for lunch today!
National Chocolate-Covered Nuts Day- chocolate covered peanuts anyone?
Samuel Colt patents the revolver
26th
Tell A Fairy Tale Day – What was your favorite fairy tale as a child- find a book or movie and enjoy it again!
National Pistachio Day- try a new pistachio recipe or just eat a handful!
Levi Strauss' birthday- Put on your favorite pair of jeans- dirty or clean!
27th
International Polar Bear Day
National Chocolate Cake Day
National Strawberry Day
National Kahlua Day
No Brainer Day
28th
Floral Design Day
National Chocolate Souffle Day.
Public Sleeping Day
The final episode of M.A.S.H. is aired. (1983)
29th
Leap Day
Save the Rhino Day
Surf and Turf Day
FEBRUARY- Everyday is a Holiday Worth Celebrating!
1st
National Freedom Day - The purpose of this holiday is to promote good feelings, harmony, and equal opportunity among all citizens and to remember that the United States is a nation dedicated to the ideal of freedom. http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/ ... /pa/free_1
National Baked Alaska Day - for a history, recipe and activities check out: http://homeschooling.about.com/od/units ... /feb1b.htm or a mini baked "snowball version http://jas.familyfun.go.com/recipefinde ... y?id=40948
2nd
Heavenly Hash Day--Try a new recipe for Hash - here is link to Ina Garten's Chicken Hash recipe http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes ... 93,00.html
Groundhog Day
Candlemas Day--- http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/year/february.htm
National Wear Red Day (Awareness of heart disease)- http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/hearttr ... /index.htm
3rd
Norman Rockwell's Birthday
Elmo's birthday
National Carrot Cake Day - try a new recipe!
4th
Halfway Point in Winter
Rosa Parks' birthday (1913)
Hank Aaron's birthday (1934)
Homemade Soup Day - try a new recipe!
National Stuffed Mushroom Day- try a new recipe!
5th
Weatherman's Day -
National Chocolate Fondue Day - No fondue set- just melt some chocolate in the microwave and celebrate anyway!
6th
Pay A Compliment Day - find ideas for better complimenting at http://www.complimentday.com/
Food Checkout Day- http://www.mofb.org/PE_FCD.htm - interesting!
Waitangi Day- it is the national day of New Zealand. It is a public holiday held each year on February 6 to celebrate the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand's founding document, on that date in 1840. Eat a Kiwi in celebration!
7th
Love your Robot Day
National Fettuccine Alfredo Day - not up for the full alfredo- just make a dish with fettuccine today!
Laura Ingalls Wilder's Birthday (1867)
Charles Dickens' Birthday (1812)
The Beatles come to the U.S. for the first time. (1964)- who was your favorite Beatle?
8th
Boy Scouts Day-The Boy Scouts were founded. (1910)
Kite Flying Day- might be a little cold to fly a kite - but check and see if they are out in stores yet!
Molasses Bar Day- do you have a jar of half used molasses in the cupboard that is beging to be used? - here is your chance!
9th
Hershey's Chocolate founded 1894- no suggestions needed here?
The Beatles appear on the Ed Sullivan show. (1964) - play or downoad your favorite or a new Beatles song in honor!
Toothache Day-- have you been needing to make a dentist appointment? Do it today! Or do an extra job at flossing!
National Bagels and Lox Day- have a new flavor of bagel, or lox, or both!
Pizza Pie Day --- so many pizza recipes- so little time...
10th
Umbrella Day-- take out your umbrellas and give them a once over for spring or maybe it is time for a new one!
Cream Cheese Brownie Day- Yum!
Glenn Miller receives the first ever gold record for selling a million copies of a song. And the song....."The Chattanooga Choo Choo"
11th
Don't Cry Over Spilled Milk Day--- today commit to letting go of something that has been bothering you.
Peppermint Patty Day-- When was the last time you ate a peppermint patty?
12th
National Plum Pudding Day
Abraham Lincoln's birthday (1809) - commit to being totally honest- no matter what today!
First Barbie dolls for sale -- have you looked at Barbie lately browse the toy aisle and remember your childhood!
National Pancake Day (free IHOP Pancakes) http://www.ihoppancakeday.com/
Freedom To Marry Day - http://www.freedomtomarry.org/
13th
National Tortellini Day - try a new kind of tortellini today- fresh, frozen or dried!
14th
Read To Your Child Day- even older children like to be read aloud to!
Clean Out Your Computer Day - http://www.onlineorganizing.com/Calenda ... ?holiday=3
Valentine's Day
National Creme-Filled Chocolates Day
Ferris Wheel Day :The first Ferris Wheel was the highlight of the1893 World's Fair. It was created by Pittsburgh, PA bridge builder, George W. Ferris. Supported by two 140 foot steel towers, its 45 foot axle was the largest single piece of forged steel in the world at the time. The wheel itself was 264 feet high. It had 36 wooden cars that could each hold 60 people. It cost 50 cents per ride - a high price in 1893.
National Organ Donor Day- in my state you can have your request to be an organ donor right on your driver's license- can you in yours? http://www.organdonor.gov/get_involved/ ... norday.htm
National Condom Day
15th
Do A Grouch A Favor Day- if someone is grumpy to you today, go out of your way to say Have a nice day!
National Gum Drop Day- JuJuBees, Spiced, Orange slices, Cinnamon - whatever your pleasure!
Singles Awareness Day- call a single friend and ask them out for coffee or over for a home cooked meal!
The Post Office uses adhesive postage stamps for the first time. (1842)- write your mail carrier a nice note telling them Thanks for all they do!
16th
National Almond Day - have a few, they are great for you!
17th
National Indian Pudding Day
18th
Crab-Stuffed Flounder Day
Drink Wine Day- use this day to try a wine you have never tried before, maker, label or varietal!
National Battery Day- check stash of batteries to see what is low, have your car battery checked or change the batteries in something vital to your everyday use- just in case! Did you know that alkaline batteries can go in the trash but all other batteries shouldn't?
19th
Will Keith Kellogg founds the Battle Creek Toasted Cornflake Company in 1906 - eat a bowl of your favorite cereal!
Mr. Roger's Neighborhood debuted in 1968
A prize is inserted into a Crackerjacks box for the first time (1913)- go buy a box of Cracker Jacks!
International Friendship Day- tell a friend how much you enjoy their company or call a friend you haven't seen in a while!
National Chocolate Mint Day- Andes, Junior Mints or gourmet!
20th
National Hoodie-Hoo Day
National Margarita Day
Cherry Pie Day
Love Your Pet Day - brush your cat, play with your dog, sing to your bird!
21st
National Sticky Bun Day
Card Reading Day
22nd
National Chili Day
Be Humble Day
Walk Your Dog Day
Frank Woolworth opens the first "Five Cent Store in Utica,N.Y. (1879)
23rd
First bathtub installed in White House 1851- take a bath today!
The Tootsie Roll rolls into stores in America--- have a few- they only have a few calories each!
National Banana Bread Day- Try a new Banana bread recipe
Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day—bake your dog some homemade treats!
Tennis Day
24th
National Tortilla Chip Day- Try a new brand or flavor and have some with your favorite salsa or guacamole!
25th
National Clam Chowder Day- make some from scratch or buy your favorite canned version and have it for lunch today!
National Chocolate-Covered Nuts Day- chocolate covered peanuts anyone?
Samuel Colt patents the revolver
26th
Tell A Fairy Tale Day – What was your favorite fairy tale as a child- find a book or movie and enjoy it again!
National Pistachio Day- try a new pistachio recipe or just eat a handful!
Levi Strauss' birthday- Put on your favorite pair of jeans- dirty or clean!
27th
International Polar Bear Day
National Chocolate Cake Day
National Strawberry Day
National Kahlua Day
No Brainer Day
28th
Floral Design Day
National Chocolate Souffle Day.
Public Sleeping Day
The final episode of M.A.S.H. is aired. (1983)
29th
Leap Day
Save the Rhino Day
Surf and Turf Day
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