Action Observances

As if there isn't enough Knock-Knock going on at Halloween already, it's also the day to whip out a good Knock-Knock joke.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Men Make Dinner Day (Must Cook. No BBQ Allowed! :)

We don't want to tell you how to live your life, but we would advise against any hugging of real bears.

A day to highlight good deeds in the community focusing on the positive power and the common thread of kindness which binds us.

The origins of this holiday are to prepare for all the food on Thanksgiving Day and the leftovers that always remain.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Take A Hike Day

There's a lot "not to like" about this national day.

Feed your wanderlust and get up, get out, and go for a ride on any mode of transport you want.

A traditional date to make the Christmas Pudding on the Sunday before the start of Advent.

We all have at least one extraordinary ability. What's yours? This is the day to get out there and indulge yours.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Drinksgiving.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Buy Nothing Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Day of Listening

On the day after Thanksgiving, make time to let those who gave thanks know that they were appreciated.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Stay Home Because You’re Well Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Eat a Red Apple Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Pretend To Be A Time Traveler Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Ding-a-Ling Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Worldwide Candle Lighting Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Answer The Telephone Like Buddy The Elf Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Humbug Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Thank-you Note Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Card Playing Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Tick Tock Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of No Interruptions Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Make Up Your Mind Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Fruitcake Toss Day

Humiliation Day is a reminder to look inward and to remember how fortunate we are for all the things that we have.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National JoyGerm Day

It's still January, so don't give up on those New Year Resolutions just yet!

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Step in the Puddle and Splash Your Friends Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Clean Off Your Desk Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Kiss a Ginger Day.

On the second Wednesday in January, improve our health by leaving the elevator behind and walking up the stairs.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Nothing Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Hugging Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Measure Your Feet Day.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Compliment Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Global Belly Laugh Day.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Just Do It Day.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Opposite Day

Puzzles are important to keep our brains active.