1877 to Present Timeline (Holidays)

  • Strawberry Ice Cream Day

    Strawberry Ice Cream Day
    Strawberries are not only delicious but they are also a goof source of Vitamin C and can reduce the levels of cholesterol in humans. How can you celebrate? Celebrate the day by enjoying a big nice bowl of strawberry ice cream, or you could go all out for the holiday and make your own strawberry ice cream!
  • Ditch New Year's Resolution Day

    Ditch New Year's Resolution Day
    You've done good for the past couple of weeks, but now you've hit the point of wanting to give up. Most people give up at around this time, so there is now a holiday for it! How can you celebrate? Well you can ditch your New Year's resolutions and relax and enjoy being guilt free about having no resolutions.
  • Thank Your Mailman Day

    Thank Your Mailman Day
    This day was created to show appreciation to the people that deliver your mail to you every single day. You can celebrate this holiday by saying hello to your mail carrier and saying thank you or by leaving a thank you note in your mailbox for them to see.
  • Do a Grouch a Favor Day

    Do a Grouch a Favor Day
    Grouches are people who are always unhappy and always have something to complain about. How can you celebrate this day? If you see a grouch you can do something nice for them or you could offer a simple smile.
  • International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day

    International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day
    Dog bread was considered low quality bread unfit for human consumption. How can you celebrate this holiday? Give your pup a treat! If you don't have a dog but wish to still celebrate this holiday buy a bag of treats and give them to pups you see!
  • Mario Day

    Mario Day
    The Super Mario games follow a plumber (Mario) and his brother as they go on adventures to save Princess Peach from Bowser. How can you celebrate? You can spend the day playing all variations of the Super Mario games or you could even dress up like Mario for the day!
  • Proposal Day

    Proposal Day
    An engagement ring symbolizes the time between the getting engaged and the wedding. How can you celebrate? Ask you significant other to marry you!
  • Puppy Day

    Puppy Day
    The bond between a dog and a human is something that is celebrated many times a year but Puppy Day is truly special. How can you celebrate? If you have a puppy give them a hug on this day, or you could consider adopting a furry friend!
  • World Party Day

    World Party Day
    This holiday was actually inspired by a novel, Flight: A Quantum Fiction Novel, by Vanna Bonta, because a world wide celebration occurs. How can you celebrate? You can do things like organizing a block party or have a party that contributes to a cause you care about!
  • Read a Road Map Day

    Read a Road Map Day
    The rise of new technologies like GPS and Google Maps have made paper maps a thing of the past. Well, not on Read a Road Map Day! How can you celebrate? You could take a road trip and only use a paper map to guide you or you could take some time to read a paper map!
  • Siblings Day

    Siblings Day
    People who have siblings know that sometimes they can be annoying, but don't let that stop you from celebrating them on Siblings Day! So how can you celebrate? Spend some time with your siblings, if you don't live close to them give them a call or send them a card!
  • Europe Day

    Europe Day
    This holiday was created to garner continuing support for the European Union and to educate people on the benefits of an organization like this. How can you celebrate? Visit the European Union institutions or if you don't live close by, learn more about the European Unions.
  • Twilight Zone Day

    Twilight Zone Day
    The Twilight Zone is a television show created by Rod Serling, where nothing is as it seems. The stories on the show have features of science fiction, drama, horror, and fantasy. So how can you celebrate? Have a Twilight Zone marathon or you could gather all of your friends and have a Twilight Zone themed party!
  • Put a Pillow on Your Fridge Day

    Put a Pillow on Your Fridge Day
    While the origins of this holiday are unknown, people believe that this is a modern twist on the old tradition of putting linens in the pantry to bring good luck to you. How can you celebrate? You can celebrate this holiday by putting a pillow in your fridge!
  • Donald Duck Day

    Donald Duck Day
    On this day in 1934 Donald Duck made his debut in the cartoon show The Wise Little Hen. He is considered to be one of the most popular cartoon characters of all time. So how can you celebrate? You can celebrate by watching all of his movies and reading all of the comics he is in!
  • Mail Order Catalog Day

    Mail Order Catalog Day
    Mail order catalogs are a type of direct marketing where the company can communicate directly with the consumer, within the catalog is a list of things that the company sells. So how can you celebrate this holiday? You can celebrate by ordering something from a mail order catalog or by visiting your local thrift shop to look for vintage mail order catalogs.
  • Bow Tie Day

    Bow Tie Day
    Bow ties used to be considered special, and only reserved for formal occasions. But in recent history bow ties have become normalized, they are incorporated into people's everyday life. How can you celebrate? Go buy a bow tie and wear it around all day or host a bow tie party!
  • Teddy Bear Day

    Teddy Bear Day
    The popular stuffed toy has become a part of everyday life for children all over the world. They have been added into children's movies and books along with other things. Some famous bears arePaddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh, Corduroy, and the Berenstain Bear family. How can you celebrate? Take out your toys from the attic and show them some love. You could even gift a teddy bear to someone in your life!
  • I Love Lucy Day

    I Love Lucy Day
    I love Lucy is one of the most popular television shows of all time. This show follows the lives of Lucy, her husband Ricky, and their friends Ethel and Fred Mertz. How can you celebrate? You can celebrate by watching all of the episodes of the television show or hosting an I love Lucy party!
  • Tongue Twister Day

    Tongue Twister Day
    A tongue twister is a phrase that is very hard for most people to say, especially when spoken very fast. These phrases tend to rely on words that sound similar and start with the same letters. How can you celebrate? Have a tongue twister contest with someone or try to make your own!
  • Put on Your Own Shoes Day

    Put on Your Own Shoes Day
    Shoes are a very important part of the everyday wardrobe, they protect the feet from just about everything. Now more than ever, shoes are one of the biggest industries around the world. So how can you celebrate this holiday? You can go buy yourself a new pair of shoes or tell others to put on their own shoes!