The meaning behind popular St. Patrick’s Day symbols. St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday that is quite rich in traditional symbolism. Even though many of these symbols are familiar and even celebrated, people may not know the full meaning behind their usage. #StPatricksDay
Free Ice Cream Cone for Free Cone Day
Free Ice Cream Cone for Free Cone Day – Score a free vanilla ice cream cone on this day. Dairy Queen is allowing people to also make a donation to help support Children’s Miracle Network. #FreeConeDay #FreeCone #DairyQueen #HappyTastesGood
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month
March is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month, a time when individuals and organizations across the world come together to raise awareness about this chronic and often debilitating disease. The goal of MS Awareness Month is to increase understanding of MS, promote research, and support those who are living with the disease. #msawareness #msawarenessmonth
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Why does the world celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?
Why does the world celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? – March 17 is a special day for people of Irish heritage and other celebrants across the globe. Each year, millions of people pay homage to St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, with parades, parties and religious services. Celebrations occur even though many celebrants may know little about this legendary saint.
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Leap Day
Leap Day, some people call it Leap Year Day, which is an extra day to the year that happens every four years during a Leap Year. #LeapYear #LeapDay #LeapYearDay
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Spring Ahead! Daylight Saving Time Begins
It’s that time again! Time to SPRING AHEAD! or Spring Forward however you want to look at it. Basically for most of us we set our clocks ahead an hour before we go to bed. If we don’t we may be late for church or even work. #timechange #daylightsavingtime #springahead #ChangeBattery #ChangeClock
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Ash Wednesday | Day of Ashes
Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent. Also known as Day of Ashes. This day is marked with services of penitence (fasting and repentance). Celebrated by many Christian faiths including Anglicans, Lutherans, Methodists, Presbyterians, and Roman Catholics. #AshWednesday #DayofAshes
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Happy Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s Day – I want to wish a very Happy Valentine’s Day to all my readers. Be sure to check out these Valentine’s Day Blog Post! #ValentinesDay
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Shrove Tuesday
Shrove Tuesday – The start of Lent season. This day is the day before Ash Wednesday. This day was day set aside to remind Christians about a season of penance and was originally a solemn day. #ShroveTuesday
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Mardi Gras Has A Christian History?
Mardi Gras is best known as a raucous event that takes place in New Orleans, LA and other areas around the world in January and February. Fat Tuesday, the final day of Mardi Gras, can occur in March depending on the calendar year and how it corresponds to the Christian liturgical calendar. While Mardi Gras may be legendary for scantily clad costumes, delicious food, overflowing spirits, and many acts of debauchery. Many people — particularly non-Christians — may not know what the celebration is truly all about. #MardiGras #FatTuesday #ShroveTuesday
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Scout Sunday
Scout Sunday – A Scout is Reverent, this is one of the points in the Scout Law. Because a Scout is Reverent he honors the sabbath. This day falls on a Sunday on or around the Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. #ScoutSunday #BoyScouts
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World Cancer Day
World Cancer Day – A global event to help raise awareness of cancer. The goal is to reach as much as the world as possible. The single initiative under which the world can unite to raise the profile of cancer in a positive and inspiring way. Spearheaded by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), World Cancer Day takes place for the last year under the tagline ‘We can. I can.’, which explores how everyone – as a collective or as individuals – can do their part to reduce the global burden of cancer. Just as cancer affects everyone in different ways, everyone has the power to take action to reduce the impact that cancer has. World Cancer Day is a chance to reflect on what you can do, make a pledge and take action. #WorldCancerDay #WeCanICan
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Whether to rely on God, Man or Animal for Weather
Who are are you going to rely on for the weather? An animal such as a groundhog? a horse? another type of animal? man? or God? I make a brief post here on weather and who to rely on. (Groundhog Day) #GroundhogDay #Groundhog
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How Candelmas Day turned into Groundhog Day
How Candelmas Day turned into Groundhog Day – If a day to predict the arrival of spring weather sounds familiar, it probably calls to mind Groundhog Day. However, for centuries, February 2nd was celebrated as a Christian Feast Day known as Candlemas. #Candlemas #GroundhogDay
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The Origins of Groundhog Day
The origins of Groundhog Day – Every year on February 2nd, people anxiously await the appearance of a medium-sized furry mammal who they believe can predict if winter weather will rage on or if spring will arrive sooner than later. #GroundhogDay #GroundHog
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What’s the purpose behind a leap year?
What’s the purpose behind a leap year? February bears the unique distinction of being the only month on the calendar that does not always have the same number of days. #LeapYear
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February: Fun Facts
February is the shortest month of the year, but many people have no idea why that is. Here are some fun facts about this shortest month of the year. #February #FebruaryFunFacts #FunFactsFebruary
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National Hugging Day
National Hugging Day – Most of all of us enjoy a hug. There is just something about a hug that often can bright anyone’s day. Plus, see the benefits of Hugging, Types of Hugs and even some huggable quotes. #NationalHuggingDay
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How Chocolate Became Tied to Valentine’s Day
How chocolate became tied to Valentine’s Day – Heart-shaped boxes filled with decadent treats are coveted gifts on Valentine’s Day. Chocolate lovers typically have a favorite type of chocolate, whether it’s creamy filled truffles or chocolate pieces with fruit or nut fillings. #ValentinesDay #Chocolate
