International Day of Veterinary Medicine - This is an important day for those of us with beloved pets. Veterinarians take care of pretty much any animal you could think of. Who else can we take our pets to when they are sick or injured or need shots to stay healthy? Our human doctors won’t know what to do with them so we need to appreciate the Veterinarians of the world for their dedication to the health and safety of the animals in our lives.
Gingerbread Decorating Day - Celebrated on the second Saturday of December, this is a day to do it up big and bake some gingerbread and decorate it. It doesn’t have to be a house or a man, you can make anything you want with your gingerbread. And decorate it with whatever makes you happy.
National Pastry Day – Pastries are delicious baked items that have been enjoyed for thousands of years. Egyptians made pastries out of flour and honey and dipped them in wine. The ones we have now are more complicated to make and even more delectable. You can either make your own or stop in at your local bakery today.
International Anti-Corruption Day – This is a day to highlight and fight against corruption in public officials and other people in power all around the world. More and more people have had enough and are speaking openly against corruption of all kinds whether you are talking about greedy people who steal money donated for the purpose of helping people after a natural disaster or voting a certain way on a bill because of a bribe of some kind or any number of other ways people find to profit by using their position of power.
Christmas Card Day – This is a day to send out your Christmas cards if you celebrate that particular holiday. Get busy, it's a lot of work for some because they have pretty long lists of people to send cards to.
Weary Willie Day – Weary Willie was the name of a clown character based on the hobos of the Great Depression. He was created and brought to life by Emmett Leo Kelly, a circus performer who was born on this day in 1898. He began his circus career as a trapeze artist but switched to clowning in 1931. One of his more famous routines was an act where he was sweeping up the circus rings after the other performers and he would try, and fail, to sweep up the pool of light made by a spotlight.
World Techno Day - Techno is apparently a form of electronic music that was created in the late 1980s in Detroit, Michigan. It has expanded from there, of course, but people still consider the Detroit Techno to be the father of the art.
National Day of the Horse – Designated by the U.S. Congress in 2004, and celebrated on the second Saturday in December, this is a day to celebrate horses. If you have one or more horses, give them an extra treat or a long rub down or a nice long trail ride. Whatever your horse enjoys doing the most, see that he/she gets it today. This country would still be back in the dark ages without the hard work of horses in our history.
International Shareware Day – Celebrated on the second Saturday in December, this is a day to appreciate and support the people who create the computer software that is available free or for just a small fee.
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