American Independence Day
The Fourth of July is a big day…. if you’re American. Today, they celebrate and enjoy the freedom that comes with the event that made this day so special.
Thomas Jefferson, is the author of the Declaration of Independence. He led a committee that crafted the declaration between June 11-28, 1776. Jefferson and other discontented representatives from the thirteen colonies, voted and approved it on July 4, 1776. The document declared freedom for the 13 colonies from British rule. It currently resides in the Exhibition Hall of the National Archive in Washington, D.C.
Did you know? The Declaration of Independence was not signed by all representatives until August, 1776. To make it official, John Hancock, President of the Continental Congress signed it. Now, can anyone guess where the saying “put your John Hancock on it” came from!?!
Today, Americans enjoy the benefits of the freedom which the framers signed and ultimately fought for. Today, it is a time for baseball, hot dogs and family picnics. Summer is in full swing and life is good.
The Fourth of July is not complete without parades and fireworks. Cheers to our neighbours on their special day!
Happy Birthday, America!!!!!
Stay Out of the Sun Day
Stay Out of the Sun Day encourages us stay cool in the shade, and to give our skin a rest from the hot, damaging rays of the sun.
The sun is directly over head. We’re in the middle of summer, when the temperatures are the hottest, and the sun is the brightest. It’s not a bad day to take a break from catching all of those rays and stay out of the sun.
Find some fun and relaxing ways to stay in the shade. A hammock strung between two shady trees sounds like a great way to go!
Canada Day
Canada Day is a celebration of Canadian nationalism, heritage and pride. Canada became self-governing on July 1st, 1867, with the passage of the British North America Act (BNA Act) in the British Parliament. The holiday was originally known as Dominion Day. It was changed to Canada Day by the Canadian Parliament on October 27, 1982.
Did you know? The U.S. and Canada share the largest undefended border in the world.
Meteor Watch Day
We sure hope that the weather in your area calls for clear skies tonight. Today is Meteor Watch Day, a time to look to the skies for meteor showers. Will you be lucky enough to see meteors streaking across the night sky? We sure hope so.
Meteors are space dust and ice that enter the earth’s atmosphere. Meteors can be as small as specks of dust. As they enter the atmosphere at high speeds, they burn up, producing light as they streak across the night sky. Sometimes, you see them streak across the sky and disappear at the horizon. Other times, they end suddenly, burning out right before your eyes.
With a little luck, you can see a meteor just about any night of the year. But, the best times to see meteors is during a meteor shower. There are a number of them each year. The best annual show is the Perseid Meteor shower each August.
Enjoy Meteor Watch day as you scan the night skies in search of meteors. We sure hope you see some tonight!
Hug Holiday Day
Hug Holiday Day encourages us to give hugs to those who need them. On this day, people go out and give hugs at senior citizen centers, hospitals, and other places. The focus is upon elderly, sick and invalid, lonely people and anyone who needs the warmth, cheer, and love that a hug provides.
This very special day was created by the Hugs for Health Foundation. According to the Foundation:
Hug Holiday is founded on the premise that hugs, friendship and volunteer support are vital components to the overall senior care plan.
Celebrate Hug Holiday Day today by:
- Giving hugs to those who need one
- Joining Hugs for Heath
- Making a donation to this or another group
Insurance Awareness Day
Insurance Awareness Day has got to be one of your top holidays, right!? Now, at this point, one must be asking, Why Insurance Awareness Day? Good question.
Insurance, be it home, auto or life insurance, offers you peace of mind that if something happens, you will be financially protected. Of course when it comes to life insurance, if something happens, you won’t be around to worry about the outcome.
Insurance is a gamble. If you buy it, you’re gambling that something will go wrong. If you don’t buy it, you’re gambling that something will not happen.
Were not sure what you should do to enjoy and appreciate this day. We are certain what the insurance companies would like you to do today.
Sunglasses Day
Sunglasses Day is a shady day for your eyes.
Summer is in full swing. The sun is high in the sky. It’s blindingly bright. A pair of UV protection sunglasses is definitely in order.
Why do people wear sunglasses? There’s lots of reasons, including:
- You want to be a movie star and they all wear sunglasses.
- You’re looking to hide behind a big, dark pair of sunglasses, and travel unseen through the streets.
- A little espionage, eh!?
- You want to make a fashion statement.
- And, Oh yes…. A few of us wear sunglasses to protect our eyes from the harmful rays of the sun.
Did you know? Sunglasses protect your eyes from harmful UV rays. Your Optician will tell you that sunglasses with UV protection, will help to avoid cataracts. They also report that UV rays can be stronger in the winter, as the sun’s rays hit you on the way down….and as it is reflected back up from the snow.
Enjoy Sunglasses Day with a shady, mysterious and fashionable pair of sunglasses.
May 2
National Parents Day
National Parents Day is a special day to honour your mother and father. And, it’s a time to celebrate the family structure and family values. The family unit is an important structure for the health of children, and the nation. That structure, and those values, are established and nurtured by your parents.
Today is not a day of gift giving. That’s for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. The best way to mark this day is by spending time with your parents doing something fun. Its also important that you let them how how much they are loved and appreciated.
Okay, kids everywhere……. its National Parents Day. Go out and honour mom and dad!