National Houseplant Appreciation Day (January 10th)

National Houseplant Appreciation Day (January 10th)

Have we missed something? Houseplants are a wonderful addition to any home, adding the fresh scent of living earth, the subtle fragrance of those favorite flowers, or just bringing a bit of the outdoors into the indoors. While some people have difficulty being able to...
Coming of Age Day (January 8th, 2024)

Coming of Age Day (January 8th, 2024)

Quick facts When is it?January 9th, 2017January 8th, 2018January 14th, 2019January 13th, 2020January 11th, 2021January 10th, 2022January 9th, 2023January 8th, 2024January 13th, 2025January 12th, 2026What’s the date pattern?Second Monday in JanuaryTagged...
Apple Tree Day (January 6th)

Apple Tree Day (January 6th)

Have we missed something? It is remarkable how closely the history of the apple tree is connected with that of man. Henry David Thoreau Apple Tree Day could also be called ‘Put a Doctor Out of Business Day’ simply because of the health benefits contained in this...
National Bird Day (January 5th)

National Bird Day (January 5th)

Have we missed something? The world is filled with a plethora of different species of birds. From cardinals to doves, from parakeets to parrots. Different people have different relationships with the various species of birds. As such, one could easily imagine that...
National Fruitcake Toss Day (January 3rd)

National Fruitcake Toss Day (January 3rd)

Have we missed something? Let’s be honest: nobody really likes fruitcake, and nobody ever really eats it, either. Heavy, flavorless and always too sweet, fruitcake is one of our century’s biggest holiday jokes. So when Christmas is over, and you’ve taken the tinsel...
Rose Bowl Game (January 1st)

Rose Bowl Game (January 1st)

Have we missed something? One of the most highly-anticipated events in the world of college football, the Rose Bowl Game is held every year, when thousands of fans from all over the country flock to Pasadena, California to witness the spectacular matchup between two...