December The name comes from decem, "ten", which is Latin. It seems odd that the name of the twelfth month of the year, "December", is derived from the Latin word for "ten", until you realize that the earliest Roman calendar had just ten months. ( source ) Bingo Month The Invention and History of Bingo Bingo Fun Facts Different Variations of the Popular Bingo Game Make your own Bingo game Write a Friend Month On December 7 we celebrate the day by writing letters. This month is well known for "catching up" with friends and updating friends on what is going on in your life.  Human Rights Month "When, in the history of this country, have we ever given rights to a group of people and - once we've had time to adjust to the change - regretted the decision later? Never. Not once." Todd Glass December 10 is the day this month that we take time to really study human rights and bring awareness to it. But don't wait u

Stay At Home Because You Are Well Day Take a mental health day!  I'm a big believer in them. I even grant them to my teenagers from time to time. It's important to take a day, if you can, to nurture yourself for the sake of your mental, emotional, and even physical health.  So take a day! Finding Time for Truly Nurturing Yourself 70 Ways For Self Care Now this guy knew how to take a day off! *wink* Computer Security Day Tips to ensure your computer security Best practices for computer security Cyber Security Professionals Predict Their Biggest Concerns For 2015

Square Dance Day The link provides a nice history of square dancing. I grew up familiar with square dancing. My maternal grandparents square danced for years and years. They were part of a dance group, they traveled, competed and everything! It was kind of a big deal for them. My participation? I played dress up with my Grandma's petticoat slips! They were itchy but I transformed them into all sorts of outfits.  :) Electronic Greetings The Origin of E-Cards Send a greeting or two today!  I find these the most helpful when I want to send a card to a friend overseas. It's the best way to do it!

French Toast Day The History of French Toast Classic French Toast Recipe French Toast Casserole Recipe A variety of french toast recipes Small Business Saturday The Launch of Small Business Saturday #ShopSmall Feed your local economy by patronizing your local businesses for your purchases this season and actually every season! Oftentimes the thoughtful and unique gift you are looking for is found in the local small businesses in your community, not at the big box stores. Shop local! Small Business Saturday: What Shoppers and Businesses Should Know Buy Nothing Day Well this particular holiday is in contradiction to the above Small Business Saturday so it presents a bit of a conundrum. Maybe "buy nothing" could mean buy nothing at the big box stores? I'm trying to make this work for everyone okay? :) 5 Great Reasons to Celebrate International Buy Nothing Day Instead of Black Friday Buy Nothing Day? There must be a better way to protest Make Your Own Head D

Black Friday How the Black Friday tradition got started Flossing Day Why should I floss? Should you floss before or after brushing? 5 Facts About Why You Should Floss Your Teeth Maize Day Click on the link for a good history of maize, i.e. corn. What is the difference between corn and maize? Tracking the Ancestry of Corn Back 9,000 Years Pins and Needles Day The Original Reason for this Day The 25th Anniversary Soundtrack of Pins and Needles Other kinds of Pins and Needles:  Paresthesia , Opshop , Billy Talent ,  Idiom   National Day of Listening StoryCorps DIY "Listening to people reminds them that their lives matter." The DIY Instruction Guide

Cake Day   Do we really need any ideas on how to observe/celebrate cake day?!  What's YOUR favorite kind of cake? Today indulge in it! Thanksgiving Day Until 1789 days of Thanksgiving were celebrated on random days and throughout the year and then on October 3, 1789 President George Washington made Thanksgiving "a thing." He issued the first Thanksgiving proclamation and then on October 3, 1863 President Abraham Lincoln established the day as a holiday , and in 1941 it was passed into law by Congress. Thanksgiving Proclamation Issued by President George Washington, at the request of Congress, on October 3, 1789 By the President of the United States of America, a Proclamation. Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor; and—Whereas both Houses of Congress have, by their joint committee, requested me “to recom

                                                                                        National Parfait Day    The History of the Parfait Recipes for Dessert Parfaits Shopping Reminder Day Be alerted and reminded Does anyone actually need a reminder that Christmas is right around the corner?  I mean, even if you don't buy gifts for Christmas you can't help but be bombarded with ads, sales, etc.

Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day What is Your Unique Talent? 10 Of The Most Mysteriously Talented People In The World The 25 Weirdest Beauty Pageant Talents

National Cashew Day The World's Healthiest Foods: Cashew Growing Cashews Rosemary Roasted Cashews Recipe Healthy Cashew Recipes Eat a Cranberry Day The World's Healthiest Foods: Cranberry 15 Best Mouthwatering Cranberry Recipes What are the health benefits of cranberries? Fibonacci Day The life and numbers of Fibonacci God's Fingerprint → The Fibonacci Sequence  Fibonacci in Nature

Go For a Ride Day What can you take for a ride today? (Keep it clean people! *wink*) I get carsick so riding in a car isn't much fun for me and driving one gets old. I do love riding a motorcycle, always have. I don't mind riding in a boat either. So this day falls a little flat for me but if you are a fan of riding around then be sure to go for a ride today! International Aura Awareness Day What is an aura? How to Develop Awareness of the Aura's Different Layers Aura Awareness: Are you aware of the energetic bands of colors that surround your body?

World Hello Day   The History of World Hello Day Hello in 40 Languages World Television Day The link offers a great, brief, history of this day. The 25 Most Memorable Moments in TV History Top 10 Most Embarrassing Moments In Television History National Adoption Day National Adoption Day is a collective national effort to raise awareness of the more than 100,000 children in foster care waiting to find permanent, loving families. False Confession Day Why would innocent people confess? 10 Controversial Convictions Based on False Confessions In general I think it is a bad idea to make any kind of false confession, even in jest. Just not a good idea.

Absurdity Day Absurdity in life The Absurdity of Life without God  - I wanted to be fair and offer a link that offered the viewpoint of "absurdity of faith in God" but when I Googled it nothing came up except the article I just linked to and then links about  Absurdism , it's the closest I could find. The Age of Absurdity: Why Modern Life Makes It Hard to Be Happy Beautiful Day Beautiful Day in song ::  U2 , Beach Boys , Michael Buble , Joshua Radin ,  Queen , Jamie Grace , Mozez Wright , DJ Splash ,  Tom Boxer featuring Jay , Thea Gilmore Beautiful Day in words ::  Oh what a beautiful day , Most Beautiful Day ,  Beautiful Day , Another Beautiful Day Universal Children's Day "The one thing all children have in common is their rights. Every child has the right to survive and thrive, to be educated, to be free from violence and abuse, to participate and to be heard. " ( source ) Bright Futures for Every Child, Every Nation Violence Against

Have a Bad Day Day   Having been on both ends of customer service this day I resonate with. Bad Customer Service isn't always the fault of the customer service rep. Sometimes it is instigated by the, wait for it, customer. *GASP* Newsflash : the customer is not always right. Now, that being said if the customer is wrong it doesn't warrant poor behavior from the customer service rep.  To quote Rodney King, "Can't we all just get along?" Both customer and customer service rep need to behave, to remember their manners, and to extend civilities. Maybe You Get Bad Customer Service Because You're a Bad Customer It is a huge pet peeve of mine when customers act like jerks and treat the person trying to help them like dirt because of some false entitlement that they are "always" right. Use Less Stuff Day The ULS Report Bridging the Gap: Learn, Act, Give Buy Less Stuff International Men's Day Man-Up Men! Be the Best Husband and

Occult Day    The Occult What is the difference between the occult and cults? Uhhhhhh....nope, not going to be able to observe this one. *wink*

Homemade Bread Day Basic Homemade Bread Recipe I love making bread from scratch, I love watching the dough come together, I love the feel of the dough, I love the smell filling the house, I looooove the taste.  :) Entrepreneurship Day What is Entrepreneurship?  Resources the start, run, and grow your business EO is the only global network exclusively for entrepreneurs. EO helps leading entrepreneurs learn and grow through peer-to-peer learning, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, and connections to experts. 30 Most Promising Young Entrepreneurs In Africa 2014 What Do Entrepreneurs Contribute to Society? Famous Entrepreneurs: Who They Are And How They Were Educated Take a Hike Day So, here's the deal.  I hate hiking. I won't bore you with all the reasons why. Don't judge. There's something I like that you don't, we can have different things! :) American Hiking Society 20 Great American Hikes Day Hiking Checklist Combine your hike with a nature scaveng

Button Day When I was a little girl my mama had a tin box full of buttons, I thought they were candies! The Invention and History of the Button Here's a cute button bracelet you could make yourself to highlight buttons today. Look at this fun button art! Have a Party with Your Bear Day What is with all the teddy bear crap?! I do not understand what the whole deal is with taking your teddy bear to work, having a party with it, and whatever else has been suggested this past year. If I brought a teddy bear to work can you imagine how crazy people would know I am?  I'm a 41 year old woman! I don't take teddy bears anywhere!

I Love to Write Day Do You Like or Love to Write? Short Story Tips: 10 Ways to Improve Your Creative Writing 16 Ways to Improve Your Writing Skills The most enjoyable way to improve your writing skills Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day Caring for the Kitchen Workhorse: The refrigerator is one of the hardest working appliances in your home -- and one that often takes a beating. It's subject to spills, varied odors, and overcrowding, and it's the one appliance that never gets a rest. A clean refrigerator promises to keep food fresher, so do your best to maintain the cleanliness of this kitchen workhorse. ( source ) Speed-Clean Your Refrigerator Checklist How to Clean the Refrigerator How often should you clean your refrigerator? National Philanthropy Day I love what philanthropy means!  Philanthropy (from Greek φιλανθρωπία) etymologically means "love of humanity" in the sense of caring, nourishing, developing and enhancing "what it is to be human

Operating Room Nurse Day The responsibilities of a Perioperative (O.R.) Nurse Operating Rooms: A Brief History World Diabetes Day What is Diabetes? What causes Diabetes? The Link Between Mental Trauma and Diabetes Treatment & Care What is Insulin? Spicy Guacamole Day The History of Guacamole Spicy Guacamole Recipe Don't have time or energy to make your own? This is my favorite brand!   The Avocado: On Beyond Guacamole Pickle Day History in a Jar: The Story of Pickles 12 fun facts in pickled history Hungry History: The Pickle You can make your own ! I hear it's not that difficult. Take it a step further, our family LOVES fried pickles. Seriously amazing. This is a tried and true recipe in our house.  Loosen Up & Lighten Up Day Loosen Up, Lighten Up day has two parts: (1) stretch and breathe and maybe learn yoga, (2) enjoy funny books and movies and TV shows, and laugh as much as possible. ( source ) Loosen Up... Lighten Up... We lo

World Kindness Day The Origin and History of World Kindness Movement 10 ways to celebrate World Kindness Day Send a kindness e-card Kindness Videos for Inspiration National Indian Pudding Day It was one of the country's first truly American recipe Make your own Indian Pudding Sadie Hawkins Day The Strange History and Uncertain Future of Sadie Hawkins Day

Chicken Soup for the Soul Day National Chicken Soup for the Soul Day: Q&A w/ Publisher, Plus Excerpt Make some Chicken Soup , share it with others along with an encouraging word. The healing powers of chicken soup Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day The only way I can do anchovies is in a Caesar dressing. :) When I was younger we went To Pizza Hut A LOT when on road trips and I always got the supreme pizza because I loved pizza with the works! So bring on the pizza today, with works or without works, just bring on the pizza! Make your own!  Here's 50 Easy Pizza Ideas Guinness World Record Day What's the Guinness World Record? History of it? Have some fun with Guinness World Records!  One of my besties, Stephanie and her daughter, participated in August 2014 in Seattle and had a great time! On the official website you can find out about records, pick a challenge and try to set your own record, and read about current attempts.  How to Apply for a Guin

Origami Day The Origin and History of Origami Make some Origami Origami that is fun and easy! Check these out! So fascinating! Veteran's Day Originally this day was Armistice Day Why doesn't the US observe Armistice Day? National Veterans Day Ceremony The History Channel Presents Veterans Day