New Year’s Day – January 1st January 1st, also known as New Year’s Day, is the first day of the year and a time for new beginnings. When is New Year’s Day? New Year’s Day is always on January 1st. It is the day after New Year’s Eve Type ofRead More →
FATHER’S DAY Father’s Day celebrates the contribution that fathers and father figures make in their children’s lives. Fathers, step-fathers, grandfathers and other male relatives or friends who have an impact on someone’s life are thanked on this special day. This year it falls on June 17th and in 2019 it fallsRead More →
Groundhog Day February 2nd is Groundhog Day. The day the groundhog determines if spring is around the corner or if there will be six more weeks of winter – all determined by whether or not he sees his shadow. The groundhog comes out from hiding and if it sees aRead More →
Mardi Gras – February 13th When is Mardi Gras? The fun holiday is on a different day every year, but always a Tuesday. While Mardi Gras and Carnival are the same celebrations, Mardi Gras is also referred to as Fat Tuesday. Why Fat Tuesday? The holiday is celebrated on the Tuesday beforeRead More →
February 14th – Valentine’s Day February 14th is Valentine’s Day. A day of expressing how much we care and love those closest to us. Many people exchange cards, stuffed animals, candy and even jewelry. The most common symbol of this special day is a red or pink heart and ofRead More →
February 18th – President’s Day/Washington’s Birthday February 18th is President’s Day or as the Federal Government refers to it, “Washington’s Birthday. ” It was originally held on Washington’s actual birthday, February 22. In 1971 this was changed to the third Monday of February. This was the first holiday to be named for anRead More →
St. Patrick’s Day St. Patrick’s Day is a celebration of the patron saint of Ireland, Patrick. The day began as a religious feast day in the 17th century, remembering Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland. The day now focuses on celebrating the heritage and culture of theRead More →
Administrative Professionals Day Administrative Professionals Day is the one day we acknowledge and thank the work of secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists, and other administrative support professionals. As a show of your appreciation, they are typically given cards, flowers, chocolates, and lunches. Unlike Employee Appreciation Day, where everyone in the companyRead More →
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Day Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Day is set aside to spread awareness of the prevalence of hunger in communities throughout the United States and designed for community involvement in a food drive. On this day mail carriers will collect food donations left along their mailRead More →
National Coming Out Day Coming Out Day is a day set aside where both men and women reveal their sexual orientation or gender identity. The day was initially a day when private and public figures came out as gay; public figures often did so in the media to raise awareness.Read More →