World Fish Migration Day - This is a day that celebrates the importance of fish migrations and open rivers. Truly, fish migration, which is essential to the survival of many species, can only happen if the fish can be free to migrate and not have to become amphibians in order to navigate around dams or other obstructions.
National Tea Day or British National Tea Day or Tea Day - This is primarily a United Kingdom holiday and many of them take it very seriously as far as I can tell. Many restaurants, tea houses, and other places that dispense tea with enthusiasm have special events to honor the day.
World Creativity and Innovation Day - This is a day to overcome the humdrum lifestyle you have fallen into. Exercise your creativity muscles, come up with new ideas, and goals, change the way you do the things that you do and do things you have never done before. This will help you to make life exciting again.
Thank You For Libraries Day - Libraries fill a great need in their communities. You may not think of it often but there are lots of people in your community that do not have internet access, or money to buy books, or access to tax forms. Some people need the library to have access to a few hours of heat in the winter or air conditioning in the summer. Some people need help finding information, learning how to use computers, learning how to speak English, or learning how to read. Check out your local library today, there is probably more going on there than you know about.
Big Word Day - OK, this is an odd day. The goal today is to use the biggest, most gargantuan words you can, just so that you can impress those around you.
Tuna Rights Day - Yes, Tuna has rights too, and don’t forget it. Tuna has the right to swim in the ocean without being snagged by some fisherman’s net and tossed into a fry pan. Try eating something else today.
Keep Off The Grass Day - Created by Jace Shoemaker-Galloway and celebrated the day before Earth Day, this is the day to keep off the grass. You can feel free to celebrate this day in any way you deem fit. Even if that means NOT keeping off the grass.
San Jacinto Day - The Battle of San Jacinto was fought on this day in 1836. It was here, at the last battle of the Texas Revolution, that Texas won independence from Mexico. Texas takes this day very seriously and made it an official holiday with a festival and reenactments every year.
Bulldogs Are Beautiful Day – This day is not only about appreciating bulldogs, who are beautiful in their own way. It is also about celebrating the beautiful differences between people of all sizes, shapes, colors and coordination.
National Chocolate-Covered Cashews Day – I have yet to find out where to buy these chocolate and cashew little pieces of heaven. Does anyone have any ideas?
Kindergarten Day – Today we celebrate the birthday of Friedrich Froebe who was born in 1782 and started the first kindergarten in 1837. It was a very popular concept but the government chose to stop it in 1851. A year later Friedrich died and so wasn't able to see that his idea was resurrected in Germany in 1860 and in 1873 the first public kindergarten was opened in St. Louis Missouri. They blossomed from there so that now there is usually at least one kindergarten option for your children no matter where you are.
John Muir Day - Born on this day in Scotland in 1838, John Muir was a wilderness explorer and writer. He was also the first President of the Sierra Club. He came to the U.S. in 1849 and lived in California. He traveled extensively and made it his mission to encourage people to protect nature and beauty. He helped to establish Yosemite National Park in 1890.
World Circus Day - Celebrated on the third Saturday of April all around the world for the last seven years, this is a day for Circus Arts and Culture. If you can find a circus near you, they are probably going to have some special events to celebrate with.
Husband Appreciation Day – Celebrated on the third Saturday of April, this is a day to appreciate your husband if you have one. Do something nice for him today, be extra sweet and maybe make his favorite dinner.
Record Store Day – Also celebrated on the third Saturday of April, this day was created in 2007 by Eric Levin, Michael Kurtz, Carrie Colliton, Amy Dorfman, Don Van Cleave, and Brian Poehner to celebrate the art of music by turning it into a party for everyone to participate in. This day is recognized worldwide with musical artists of all kinds participating in special appearances, performances, meeting fans, and special releases of CDs.
International Astronomy Day – This day was begun in 1973 by Doug Berger, President of the Astronomical Association of Northern California. The original plan was to set up telescopes in urban locations so people who did not normally get to spend much time looking at the stars could do so on this special day. This day is now sponsored by a variety of astronomical groups and is a day for interaction between regular people and astronomy enthusiasts.
Auctioneers Day – A day to reflect on one of the oldest professions in history and to celebrate its’ future. Today we have online and in person auctions to participate in, maybe in a hundred or so years we will be able to participate holographically. This is another day that is celebrated on the third Saturday in April every year.
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