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Don’t Make Your Bed Day

Unfurling your sheets and leaving your covers a mess might just give you the relaxation you didn't know you needed.

National Coquito Day

It's the festive elixir that brings a warm embrace to your taste buds with every sip. A holiday in a glass!

National French Fried Shrimp Day

Crispy, golden-brown and delicious! These crunchy treats are the perfect appetizer for any seafood lover, especially if you love shrimp!

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How to celebrate Dec 21st

Start your day by refusing to make your bed – after all, it’s Don’t Make Your Bed Day! Brew a cup of hot Coquito to sip on as you move on to celebrating National French Fried Shrimp Day. Treat yourself to this crispy delight for lunch.
As the day progresses, dive into the world of storytelling on National Short Story Day. Grab a crossword puzzle to exercise your brain, in honor of National Crossword Puzzle Day. Channel your inner adventurer like Phileas Fogg for Win a Wager Day and plan a mini escapade.
Unleash your sporty side with a game of basketball, paying homage to World Basketball Day. Appreciate the small joys in life on Look On The Bright Side Day. Show love to the vertically challenged on National Short Girl Appreciation Day.
Illuminate the evening with a flashlight to mark National Flashlight Day. Enjoy a snowy activity like snowboarding for World Snowboard Day. Top off the day by celebrating Winter Solstice, savoring the longest night of the year.
Acknowledge those less fortunate on National Homeless Persons’ Remembrance Day and make a contribution. Indulge in some warm and comforting gravy to observe Gravy Day. Treat yourself to some ribbon candy in honor of Ribbon Candy Day.
End the day by paying tribute to International Dalek Remembrance Day, probably by binge-watching some Doctor Who. Finish off with a toast to the day’s festivities, knowing that you’ve celebrated a fun, quirky mix of unusual holidays in your own special way. Cheers!

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National Short Story Day

Get lost in worlds within words — create characters, weave plots, and inspire imaginations. Reading and writing is a passport to adventure!

National Crossword Puzzle Day

Solving those mind-teasers, they're like brain workouts that offer a fun challenge, keeping the mental gears oiled and gears turning.

International Dalek Remembrance Day

Getting hyped and cheering for those iconic, menacing metal menaces from another galaxy who always keep the Doctor on their toes.

National Short Girl Appreciation Day

Embracing the beauty and strength within petite frames, these remarkable women bring a unique perspective and inspire others through their resilience and grace.

Look On The Bright Side Day

Seeing the sun even on the cloudiest day, finding silver linings when life throws lemons - that's the spirit that keeps us going.

International Energy Drink Day

Invigorating elixirs — they bestow a surge of vitality, fueling resilience and awakening the spirit with their electrifying potency.

Gravy Day

Honoring Paul Kelly's festive ballad, celebrating familial bonds and memories, adds a melodic touch to Christmas traditions.

Ribbon Candy Day

Delicately spun sugar strands that swirl with vibrant colors, this sweet treat captures the whimsy of childhood in its intricate design.

Humbug Day

Have a good old grumble to destress and channel your inner scrooge by reading a Dickens novel or donning a top hat and cane.

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Hanukkah

The festival of lights — a time for family, delicious eats, and stories that remind of hope's enduring glow in the darkest times.

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Blue Christmas

While most people are at home opening presents, emergency workers are on duty, ensuring the safety of their communities over the holidays.

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Decembeard

Supporting bowel cancer research through facial hair growth, spreading awareness, and fostering solidarity in the community.

Gift of Sight Month

Our eyes are the windows to the world, and it's essential to cherish them. Protecting your sight is a gift for life.

Operation Santa Paws

Helping furry friends in need, giving a paw up to shelters, and being a voice for those who can't speak for themselves.

Worldwide Food Service Safety Month

Ensuring that your favorite eateries follow top-notch protocols behind the scenes for everyone's well-being and satisfaction.

National Write A Business Plan Month

Mapping out a roadmap for a venture, sketching the blueprint that transforms innovative ideas into thriving businesses, step by step.

National Tie Month

Spicing up outfits with those sleek, fabric accessories that effortlessly add a dash of personality and professionalism.

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