22 March

NATIONAL GOOF OFF DAY 

National Goof Off Day on March 22nd each year gives everyone the opportunity to have a little extra fun. The day is also known as International Goof Off Day.

National Goof Off Day

It is a day to relax, enjoy and goof off. Do something fun and leave the work until tomorrow. Everybody needs to take a break from time to time. It is often so easy to get so involved in the work and pressures in our lives. So stop, take a break, find something different! 

Let any goofy idea pop into your head. Make paper airplanes from seed packets. Doodle pictures of poodles in puddles in Peru. Play a game of Jenga with randomly stacked spice jars. Or do the obvious and spend the day in your pajamas doing nothing.

How to Observe National Goof Off Day

• Catch up on some sleep or read a good book.
• You might also watch a good movie or even play a board game.
• Maybe even get caught goofing off with some of your friends.
• Strictly speaking, goofing off is the avoidance of work. So whatever you do, try not to look like you are working.

National Goof Off Day History

Monica (Moeller) Dufour of Davidson, MI founded National Goof Off Day. According to official records, the first celebration took place in 1976. In an interview with the Detroit Free Press in 1983, Moeller suggests the first event may have been a few years later. Whenever the inaugural day took place, it was no surprise National Goof Off Day was created by a kid who likes to do things out of the ordinary.

Goof Off FAQ

Q. Is it okay to goof off at work?
A. Everybody needs to have a little fun. Don't ignore a deadline or waste your employer's time. However, there are ways to make work fun and a little goofing can help.

Q. Can anyone celebrate the day?
A. Yes. Everyone can benefit from a little goofiness.

Q. What's the opposite of being goofy?
A. Being serious is the opposite of goofy.

 

Also

 

Bavarian Crepes Day

 

World Water Day

 

West Virginia Day

 

Today's Thought

 

Today's Thought

 

Your problems isn't the problem.  Your reaction is the problem.

 

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21 March

NATIONAL COMMON COURTESY DAY   

Common Courtesy does not grow there either.             

National Common Courtesy Day on March 21st serves as a reminder of the behavior that keeps society from melting into a sea of madness. In addition, the day brings awareness to how crucial common courtesy is in our lives and provides examples to help us improve.

Common Courtesy Day

In the Merriam-Webster dictionary, courtesy is  described as a: behavior marked by polished manners or respect for others: courteous behavior b: a courteous and respectful act or expression.

Common courtesy can be as simple as saying "please" and "thank you" when asking for and receiving a service, gift, or assistance. Kindness and courtesy go a long way and are noticed by others even if you do not realize it. Letting someone in front of you in traffic is easy. Hold open a door for someone or give a person a hand with his groceries. Give up your seat on the bus to someone who might need it. Introduce yourself to the new employee or kid at school and take the time to introduce them to the rest of the crew. 

A polite enemy is just as difficult to discredit, as a rude friend is to protect. - Bryant H. McGill

These examples provide a glimpse into how you can infuse courtesy into your life. Momentary deeds of courtesy may be incremental, but they might make a huge difference in someone's life.

How to Observe Common Courtesy Day

• If common courtesy is not a part of your daily routine, make Common Courtesy Day your opportunity for change.
• Start implementing courtesy into your life.
• Try it; not only will others appreciate it, but you will feel good about it, too.
• Show your appreciation for the common courtesy you experience.

National Common Courtesy Day History

National Day Calendar continues to seek the day's origin but identified it began around 2003.

Common Courtesy FAQ

Q. Is there such a thing as uncommon courtesy?
A. In a sense, yes. Common courtesy is disappearing, so it's more uncommon now than it once was. However, when common courtesy thrived, some people practiced uncommon courtesy. It could be described as going above and beyond the ordinary customs of the day. For example, standing when someone entered or left a room used to be common courtesy. However, the practice has fallen out of fashion. Some people still stand when someone enters an office, meeting, or social occasion, though it's more uncommon than common.

Q. What is one way to teach common courtesy?
A. One of the best ways to teach common courtesy is to practice it yourself. When others see common courtesy in action, they learn to adopt the behavior themselves.

 Also

Memory Day

California Strawberry Day

Fragrance Day

French Bread Day

Single Parent Day

World Down Syndrome Day

Ag Day

 

Today's Thought

What you do has a far greater impact than what you say. ~ Stephen Covey 

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20 March

 

Spring begins on the March or vernal equinox, which is when the amount of sunshine is approximately 12 hours long. The amount of sunlight will incrementally increase until the first day of Summer.

 Spring Begins 

The vernal equinox marks the moment the sun crosses the celestial equator. This is the imaginary line in the sky above the Earth's equator, from south to north. The vernal equinox happens on March 19, 20, or 21 every year in the Northern Hemisphere. In the Southern Hemisphere, this same event marks the beginning of fall.  Meteorologists mark the spring from March 1 through May 31st.

In 2020, spring arrived a little earlier due to it being a leap year. On Leap Day, there's a short math lesson regarding the Gregorian calendar. To keep our calendar following the seasons so that spring happens when flowers grow and winter arrives when snow falls, an additional day was figured into years divisible by the number four. This caused the 2020 spring to occur earlier than any living human being alive had ever seen. Before 2020, the earliest spring on record took place in 1896.

HOW TO OBSERVE SPRING BEGINS

• Get ready for longer days and increased sunshine.
• Tune up the lawnmower. More sunshine means the grass will be growing.
• Spend some time outside.
• Plan your garden or start planting. 
• Host a spring party with lots of bright, fresh foods.

SPRING BEGINS HISTORY

Human beings have been following the sun and creating a calendar based on seasons since the beginning of time.  

Spring FAQ

Q. When it's spring in the Northern Hemisphere what season is happening in the Southern Hemisphere?
A. When spring begins in the Northern Hemisphere, fall is beginning in the Southern Hemisphere.

Q. What does vernal equinox mean?
A. Vernal is Latin for spring, and equinox means equal night. During the vernal equinox, we experience equal amounts of daylight and night. Following the vernal equinox, the days become longer.

 

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Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Proposal day

Ravioli Day

Spring Training Day

Absolutely Incredible Kids Day

Farm Rescuer Day

Spring Equinox

World Flour Day

 

Today's Thought

Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light. ~ J.K. Rowling

 

 

19 March

 Let's Laugh Day!  

I've been playing with this link for a couple of days.  It refuses to play nice, so you will probably have to copy and paste it into your browser line.  Sorry! 

https://youtu.be/X_-q9xeOgG4 

 

  

 

Also

3-D Day

Backyard Day

Certified Nurses Day

Poultry Day

World Social Work Day

Today's Thought

Only I can change my life.  No one else can do it for me. ~ Carol Burnett

 

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18 March

 NATIONAL AWKWARD MOMENTS DAY  

On March 18th, we recognize National Awkward Moments Day. This is an annual day that every person can relate to. We have all had our awkward moments from time to time. They are a part of life; they just happen.

 Awkward Moments Day

Awkwardness or embarrassment is defined as an emotional state of intense discomfort with oneself.

Have you ever called someone by the wrong name, tripped over nothing, walked into a door, had the completely wrong words come out of your mouth, or just forgotten what you were doing?  The list could go on and on. Sometimes, things just do not seem to go right and something happens that may make you feel like you want to run and hide. No matter the day, today, or any other day, everyone has them.  

How to Observe Awkward Moments Day

• Find the ability to laugh at yourself, see the humor in awkward moments and have fun with them.
• Relive old awkward moments by telling stories about them. Laugh over them and enjoy the memory.
• Help someone else recover from an awkward moment. They may be embarrassing at first. However, the humor in these moments shows just how human we can be. 
• Keep in mind that no one is perfect, ever.
• Wear humility like a cloak and laugh at yourself. 

National Awkward Moments Day History

While it may be awkward to admit it, we have been unable to identify the origin of this awkward holiday. 

Awkward Moments FAQ

Q. What does "socially awkward" mean?
A. First, keep in mind that anyone can experience social awkwardness. Social awkwardness describes a feeling of being out of place, an inability to understand social cues or body language. Someone who is socially awkward may not even realize there is a disconnect. For some, it can lead to anxiety.

Q. How do I get over an awkward situation fast?
A. There are several ways to recover from an awkward situation fast:

• Change the subject. This approach works well during conversations where someone misspoke, blurted out a secret, or brought up a touchy subject.
• Make an apology. We all make mistakes. Own up to it. Whether it's a broken glass or inadvertently bringing up someone's ex, just apologize and move on.
• Laugh it off. This approach works for quite a few situations, and it's especially effective if you're laughing at yourself and not someone else.
• Breathe. Sometimes one awkward moment leads to another and another creating one large awkward event. So, stop for a moment and breathe. Excuse yourself if you must and recover in private. Then get back out there.

Also

Biodiesal Day

Lacy Oatmeal Cookie Day

Sloppy Joe Day

Supreme Sacrifice Day

 

Today's Thought

The moment you want to quit is the moment need to keep pushing.

 

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17 March

ST. PATRICK'S DAY  

 

St. Patrick's Day kicks off a worldwide celebration also known as the Feast of St. Patrick. On March 17th, many will wear green in honor of the Irish and decorate with shamrocks. According to lore, the wearing of the green tradition dates back to a story written about St. Patrick in 1726. St. Patrick (c. AD 385–461) used the shamrock to illustrate the Holy Trinity and worn green clothing. And while the story is unlikely to be true, many will revel in the Irish heritage and eat traditional Irish fare, too. 

St. Patrick's Day

In the United States, St. Patrick's Day has been celebrated since before the country was formed. At times, the holiday has been a bit more of a rowdy one, with green beer, parades, and talk of leprechauns. However, in Ireland, St. Patrick's Day takes on a more solemn mood. It wasn't until events in the United States broadcast in Ireland that some of the Yankee ways spread across the pond. One Irish-American tradition not common to Ireland is corned beef and cabbage.

How to Observe St. Patrick's Day

• Wear green.
• Read up about St. Patrick's Day.
• Cook up an Irish feast! 

St. Patrick's Day History

The Feast of St. Patrick started in the early 17th-century. The day marks the death of St. Patrick and was chosen as an official Christian feast day and is observed by the Catholic Church. The day is also a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat. It is also widely celebrated by the Irish diaspora around the world, especially in Great Britain, Canada, the United States, Argentina, Australia, and New Zealand.

Saint Patrick's FAQ

Q. How many people in the United States are of Irish descent? A. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 31.5 million Americans claim Irish descent. That's a lot of Irish-Americans! And that includes those who may be 100% Irish or less than 15% Irish. A little bit of the Emerald Isle goes a long way.

Q. Can I pinch someone who isn't wearing green on St. Patrick's Day?
A. The tradition of pinching those who don't wear green on St. Patrick's Day comes from the belief that wearing green made one invisible to the fairies and leprechauns spreading mischief on that day. These legendary creatures were known for their pinching. Those celebrating the day would pinch those who didn't wear green as a reminder of what could happen (or to impersonate the leprechauns and fairies). That said if you're going to pinch on St. Patrick's Day, be gentle, or better yet, bring along some green stickers to place on other revelers as a way of offering protection from those menacing leprechauns and fairies.

Also

Corned Beef and Cabbage Day

 

Today's Thought

I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work he more I have of it. ~ Thomas Jefferson

 

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16 March

NATIONAL EVERYTHING YOU DO IS RIGHT DAY 

On March 16th let National Everything You Do Is Right Day correct all the wrong of March 15th. We know that day may have been a difficult day as it was National Everything You Think is Wrong Day. But this holiday, you get to feel good about everything that you do.

Everything You Do Is Right Day

You can use the printer and everything will print beautifully. No typos, no duplicate paragraphs, and just the right number of copies. All the children will make their practices on time. You will pass exams with flying colors. If there's a problem, you'll be right about the solution and fix the problem. Tell right jokes. Like this one: 

Knock, knock.
Who's there?
Owls go.
Owls go who?
That's right!

On National Everything You Do Is Right Day, you can be right, even when you take a left turn. 

How to Observe Everything You Do Is Right Day

• Test out a theory and declare your rightness no matter what.
• Guess how many jellybeans are in that jar!
• Take up plumbing. You know you've always been right about that leaky faucet.
• Talk politics with your dad just one more time. (Remember, everything he does is right, too.)
• Start celebrating every day. (That is the most right thing to do on this list!)
• Turn over a new leaf. Literally. Find a new leaf and just turn it over. Let us know what's on the other side. 
• Open a new pickle jar. You can do it, and it won't be wrong.

Everything You Do Is Right Day History

National Day Calendar continues to research the origins of this right-minded kind of day. However, we think we're on the right track. But we might be wrong. 

Right FAQ

Q. Do I go right or left at Albuquerque?
A. That's right!

Q. Is there any way to win an argument?
A. Yes. Be right.

Also

Artichoke Hearts Day

Curl Crush Day 

Freedom of Information Day

Panda Day

 Today's Thought

We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude. ~ Cynthia Ozick 

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