National Teacher Appreciation Day, also known as National Teacher Day, is observed on the first Tuesday of May.’ This day is part of Teacher Appreciation Week. In advance of the holiday, it’s important to remember that you wouldn’t be where you are today without the teachers who influenced you throughout your life. Whether your favorite […]

May 1st, often called May Day, just might have more holidays than any other day of the year. It’s a celebration of spring. It’s a day of political protests. It’s a Neopaganism festival, a saint’s feast day, and a day for organized labor. In many countries, it is a national holiday. In many countries, May […]

On April 27th baseball fans around the country honor one of baseball’s all-time greatest players, his name is George Herman ‘Babe’ Ruth.’He is universally considered the greatest baseball player to ever play the game and one of the biggest characters in the entire era he was from. It’s National Babe Ruth Day. In April 1947, […]

This Friday, April 22, marks the 46th Earth Day, a worldwide event created to highlight how important our environmental health and natural surroundings are to the human race. People and businesses alike have rallied behind Earth Day’s important message of helping the environment through sustainable personal and business practices. In fact, it’s now easier than […]

World Autism Awareness Day is celebrating its 8th annual celebration. The eighth annual World Autism Awareness Day is April 2. Every year, autism organizations around the world celebrate the day with unique fundraising and awareness-raising events. Autism is a growing phenomenon worldwide and autism awareness is arising every year as well as solutions how to […]

April Fools’ Day is one of the most light-hearted days of the year. Its origins are very uncertain. Some see it as a celebration related to the turn of the seasons, while others believe it stems from the adoption of a new calendar. Others see it as simply a fun day to be mischievous and […]

One of the most colorful, playful festivals around the world, Holi, draws revelers from afar, and not just in India, where it originates from, but all corners of the globe. Did you know that Coldplay, the popular International rock band, was so mesmerized with the festival of colors, that they flew down to India (yes, […]

Every year on March 17, the Irish and the Irish-at-heart across the globe observe St. Patrick’s Day. They remember one of Ireland’s patron saints, St Patrick. In the US, it largely celebrates Irish-American culture. What began as a religious feast day for the patron saint of Ireland has become an international festival celebrating Irish culture […]

International Women’s Day, which is held on March 8 each year, celebrates women’s achievements throughout the world. Its purpose is to promote women’s equality, encourage support for repressed women and promote appreciation toward women everywhere. Many organizations use this day to also celebrate extraordinary achievements of ordinary women. International Women’s Day was initially promoted by […]

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and that spells great news for restaurants, flower shops, candy stores, movie theaters and jewelers. The results of a recent survey conducted by the National Retail Federation (NRF) indicate that 55% of Americans will celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, and total spending for this popular holiday will reach $19.7 billion, […]

Presidents’ Day is celebrated the third Monday in February, originally established in 1885. It has evolved as a tribute to George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Statesmen of their caliber are in short supply as is evident in this presidential political season. Up until recent history, some states honored both Washington, who was born Feb. 22, […]

It’s finally time. Super Bowl 50 is just about here and starts on February 7. The Super Bowl is the season final championship game of National Football League (NFL) in the U.S. The matchup this year, which takes place in Santa Clara, CA the home of the 49ers and is between the Denver Broncos vs. […]