Category: What Day
In 1972, sisters Ellen Stanley and Mary Lynne Rave decided that the pig deserved its own day in the mud : National Pig Day. National Pig Day is held …
The Carnival of Acireale is an ancient festival that allowed poor people to forget their troubles and poke fun at the most powerful authorities of the city. The Carnival …
It’s always Polar Bear Day here. Polar bears are everywhere around this tiny Alaskan village, napping on sand spits, playing in the shallows, padding down the beach with cubs …
In one of the first versions of Red Riding Hood, Granny is not only eaten by the wolf, he also puts her meat in the cupboard and a bottle …
A long long time ago may be longer than you think The Brothers Grimm were wright right The Brothers Grimm themselves believed many of the fairy tales they popularized, …
Show us your bottle Open That Bottle Night is dedicated to releasing and enjoying that fine wine we put away for a “special occasion”. Liquid Memories The point is …
Dragobete Day, the Romanian Valentine’s Day, is the day when even the birds get engaged. Another name for it is Logodnicul Pasarilor (Fiancé of Birds). On this day birds …
Love Christmas and Halloween? The ancient Latvian Spring waiting holiday of Meteņis or Meteni combines eerie and cheery. Also called Lastavāgs, Aizgavēnis, Miesmetis, Buduļi Eve, and Pie Day, Metenis includes …
The Margarita: She’s from Mexico, Señores, and she is lovely to look at, exciting and provocative. In its classic form—tequila, lime juice and Cointreau or Triple Sec, served in …
Maybe some phrases should just stay in their mother tongue. International Mother Language Day is held on 21 February to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. …
Presidential comedy is a mixed bag. From quips and self-deprecating humor to cutting remarks (death threats, if you’re Andrew Jackson!), here’s some presidential humor to enjoy on President’s Day. …
Carebear says: Temporary Insanity – it turns us into big meanies This carebear is gonna carebear stare you Now, Grumpy Bear, I know you’re not really feeling… you’re not …
