Holiday Soup - Commemorative Holidays

Winnie the Pooh Day

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 16:59:33 -0500

Start: Jan 18 2008 - 12:00am

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Winnie the Pooh – Remembering Alan Alexander Milne

Everybody wants to be remembered in this world. An artwork or invention, when recognized throughout generations is the true immortality that people hope to achieve. Immortality lies in the hearts of men. Who would have thought that the character Winnie the Pooh, would not only entertain children but would sing to the hearts and touch the lives of adults?

Inventor’s Day

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 16:20:39 -0500

Start: Feb 11 2008 - 12:00am

Timezone: US/Eastern

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Inventor’s Day: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

The Inventor’s Day was created to remind us of our debt of gratitude to the inventors of the present and the past who have served to make mankind’s existence a lot easier. Without the perseverance and determination of these inventors, most everyday objects such as the television, the computer, cell phones, and shopping carts would not have become a reality. Without inventors to blaze new paths for development, mankind would’ve found it hard to get to where it is today.

Confederate Heroes Day in Texas

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 10:54:45 -0500

Start: Jan 19 2008 - 12:00am

Timezone: US/Eastern

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Confederate Heroes Day – A Tribute to the Unsung Heroes of War

Confederate Memorial commemorates the soldiers of the Civil War in the United States. In Tennessee, the day is called Confederate Decoration Day while in Texas, on Jan. 19th is called Confederate Heroes Day. May 5, 1968 was the day it was established by the head of Grand Army Republic (GAR).

Bob Marley Day

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 10:03:40 -0500

Start: Feb 6 2008 - 12:00am

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Bob Marley Day: The Reggae Tradition Continues

Bob Marley is a legend in the music industry who popularized reggae music (a style of music that emerged in Jamaica) and has inspired and captivated people from all cultures and walks of life through his songs. In 1991, Bob Marley Day was officially set on his birthday, February 6 to commemorate and give tribute to this great man.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 21:08:35 -0500

Start: Jan 27 2008 - 12:00am

Timezone: US/Eastern

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Remembering Evil: International Holocaust Remembrance Day

On November 1, 2005, the United Nations Genera Assembly declared through an official resolution that January 27 is to become the International Holocaust Remembrance Day. On this day, every member country of the United Nations is required to commemorate the effect of the evil that befell more than a million Jews. This day is to stand witness for all time, about the culpability that humans are capable of inflicting on their fellow humans.

Imbolc

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 20:48:29 -0500

Start: Feb 2 2008 - 12:01am

Timezone: US/Eastern

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Imbolc: The First Day of Spring in the Irish Calendar

Imbolc is an Irish tradition celebrated during the first day of spring. This is usually held at the beginning of February but it is celebrated in August by those in the southern hemisphere. This is only one of the four major celebrations in the Irish calendar, and Imbolc is said to have been dedicated to the goddess Brighid (goddess of poetry, healing, and witchcraft).

National Polar Bear Day

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 20:35:50 -0500

Start: Feb 27 2008 - 12:00am

Timezone: US/Eastern

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Celebrating National Polar Bear Day

What is white, lives in the north pole, sleepy, cuddly, incredibly large, and has a whole day dedicated to its name? Why, a Polar Bear, of course.

The Polar Bear:

As you probably have seen in a million pictures before, the polar bear seems to be covered in white fur. This stark white fur is probably what earned them the nickname “White Bear”. But few people know that the polar bear’s fur is not really white but translucent. Their translucent fur makes them look like they’re either white or cream-colored. This translucent fur is actually what camouflages them from any of their natural enemies. It is also what makes them such excellent predators. Their prey wouldn’t be able to distinguish their large forms from the heaps of snow.

Burns Supper

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 20:22:51 -0500

Start: Jan 25 2008 - 12:00am

Timezone: US/Eastern

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Burns Supper: The Poetry of the Scots

Burns supper or Burns Night is a Scotland celebration usually held on or close to Robert Burns’ birthday January 25. Burns is best known for his poem version of Auld Lang Syne. This practice was started by the poet’s friends to commemorate his death. Nowadays, it is being celebrated by the admirers of his work or those who merely followed on their parents’ traditions.

World Leprosy Day

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 22:30:58 -0500

Start: Jan 31 2008 - 12:00am

Timezone: US/Eastern

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Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is highly infectious and caused by an organism identified as Mycobacterium leprae in the year 1873 by Dr. Gerhard Amauer Hansen. It causes skin problems characterized by skin macules which are anesthetic, causing loss of feeling over the affected areas and some degree of paralysis of both the upper and lower extremities.

Leprosy throughout History:

Leprosy is a disease that can be traced back to the time when the Messiah was still living amongst mortals here on earth. Remember the gospel where there was an old man infected with this disease who was stoned by some people because of his affliction? The people were hard and cruel to him because of his physical appearance. His skin was filled with open wounds and the texture was described as reptilian-looking.

National Tooth Fairy Day

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 21:44:27 -0500

Start: Feb 28 2008 - 12:00am

Timezone: US/Eastern

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A Celebration of the National Tooth Fairy Day...

The tooth fairy is a myth that can be traced back to the culture of the Americans and the Europeans. This character is said to be filled with magical mystery and generosity. Children all over the world believe that the tooth fairy gives coins and money in exchange for their milk teeth after it has fallen off. Children put their baby teeth in a tooth box and place them underneath their pillows at night and the next day would find money or a gift in exchange for the teeth. Even if a child loses his teeth without putting it underneath his pillow, it is believed that the tooth fairy magically knows and will still leave a gift for him at night.

Doctor's Day

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 19:57:40 -0500

Start: Mar 30 2008 - 12:00am

Timezone: US/Eastern

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America's physicians are honored every March 30th, Doctor's Day. The red carnation is the official flower of Doctor's Day. The holiday has been observed since 1933 in commemoration of the first use of ether during surgery. Dr. Crawford Long pioneered the technique in 1842 after noticing individuals at "ether parties" felt no pain. A tumor was removed from a mans neck while he was under the influence of ether.

Four Chaplains Memorial Day

Sat, 28 Jan 2006 17:37:30 -0500

Start: Feb 3 2008 - 12:00am

Timezone: US/Eastern

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Four Chaplains Memorial Day commemorates the sacrifices of the four chaplains aboard the SS Dorchester Feb 3, 1943. The Dorchester was torpedoed off the Greenland coast.

Thomas Crapper Day

Mon, 23 Jan 2006 01:07:27 -0500

Start: Jan 27 2008 - 12:00am

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Thomas Crapper Day commemorates the death of Thomas Crapper Jan 27 1910. Though Crapper did not invent the flush toilet (it had existed for the previous century) he perfected the flush mechanism. He was the founder of Thomas Crapper & Co. a manufacturer of many different sanitary appliances.

National Speak Up and Succeed Day

Mon, 23 Jan 2006 00:42:55 -0500

Start: Jan 22 2008 - 12:00am

Timezone: US/Eastern

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The fourth Tuesday in January is National Speak Up and Succeed Day. If you have no fear of public speaking then you are one of the few! Effective communication is one of the top skills often needed for success. On this day speak to a group of colleagues, give your opinion in a committee meeting, or offer a toast.