World
Vegetarian Day – Created by the North American Vegetarian
Society in 1977, this is a day, “To promote the joy, compassion and
life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism.”
Fire
Pup Day – This
is a day to celebrate canine firefighters. While not all fire
stations have dogs, these honorary firefighters have secured a seat
of honor on any firetruck.
International Day of Older Persons – Created by the United Nations General Assembly in 1990, this is a day to focus on honoring the older people in our families and communities. Help them out today so they can continue to lead full lives.
Model T Day – On this day in 1908, the first Model T Ford was completed and rolled off the factory line. A total of 15 million were built in the following twenty years. At an initial cost of $825 (about $18,000 in today's dollars), this was the first car that was affordable for the average person.
National Lace Day – This is a day to learn how to make lace if you don't already know. Done well, handmade lace is absolutely beautiful. It takes a lot of practice to get it right, so start learning today.
Homemade Cookies Day – Cookies bought at the bakery, while delicious, do not qualify today. You must make some real HOMEMADE cookies today. I guarantee you won't be sorry, not only will your children celebrate, your house will smell amazing!
International
Raccoon Appreciation Day – This is a day to celebrate
raccoons, an animal we normally consider something of a pest.
Nocturnal by nature (If you see one during the day, it may very well
be sick so keep your distance and if it behaves unusually, get away
and call for help.) so we don't usually see them. But all animals
have their place in the circle of life.
International
Music Day – This is a day to promote music by
organizing or attending a free concert or by performing in the
streets for passersby to enjoy. The only rule to the day is that all
performers must donate their time and all performances must be free
to the public.
To
celebrate today, teach your children about fire safety or find a fire
safety fair to attend. Then make some homemade cookies and a lace
cover for the seat of your Model T before you hop into it and take an
older person for a ride into town to find a free concert which you
can enjoy while you share your cookies. Save some for the kids,
please. Next, have a lovely vegetarian dinner and then go out and
see if you can find some raccoons.
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