Author Archives: Christopher Moshier

January 22nd – Walk the Dog and Swallow a Sword

Waling Your Dog

Walking the Dog Day National Walking the Dog Day is celebrated on February 22nd each year, encouraging dog owners to get outside and take their dogs for a walk. It’s a fun and healthy way to bond with your pet while also getting some exercise yourself! If the weather permits, explore new parks or trails, […]

February 21st – Sticky Buns and Mother Language

Sticky Buns

Mother Language Day International Mother Language Day is observed on February 21st every year to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. Established by UNESCO in 1999 and first observed in 2000. Honors the Bengali Language Movement in Bangladesh, where protesters were killed on February 21, 1952, advocating for Bengali to be recognized as an […]

February 20th – Handcuffs and Bookcases

Handcuffs

Clean Out Your Bookcase Day Clean Out Your Bookcase Day is observed on February 20th each year as a reminder to declutter, organize, and refresh your book collection. Reorganize your books by genre, author, or theme. Donate books you no longer need to libraries, schools, or charities. Sell or trade books at local bookstores or […]

February 19th – Airboats and Iwo Jima

Airboat

Airboat Day National Airboat Day is held on February 19th. An airboat, also known as a fan boat, is a flat-bottomed vessel powered by an aircraft-style propeller. Unlike traditional boats, airboats do not have a submerged propeller, making them ideal for navigating shallow waters, marshes, and swamps. Boats Iwo Jima Day Iwo Jima Day is […]

February 18th – Batteries, Cows and Wine

Batteries

Battery Day National Battery Day is celebrated every year on February 18th to recognize the importance of batteries in our daily lives. It’s a great time to appreciate how batteries power everything from our smartphones to cars and even renewable energy storage. The day also raises awareness about battery recycling and proper disposal to reduce […]

President’s Day

President's Day

President’s Day Presidents’ Day is a U.S. federal holiday observed on the third Monday of February each year. In 2025, it falls on February 17. Originally established in 1885 to honor George Washington’s birthday (February 22), the holiday later expanded to recognize all U.S. presidents, particularly Abraham Lincoln, whose birthday is February 12. Officially called […]

February 17th – Analog to Digital TV, Crabs and Cabbage

Crab Races

Analog to Digital TV Day Analog to Digital TV Day refers to the transition from analog to digital television broadcasting, which took place in different countries at different times. In the U.S., the official switch happened on June 12, 2009, when full-power TV stations stopped broadcasting analog signals and moved to digital transmission. This transition […]

NBA All-Star Game

NBA All-Star Game

NBA All-Star Game The NBA All-Star Game is an annual exhibition game featuring the league’s best players, typically held in mid-February as the highlight of NBA All-Star Weekend. The event includes the Rising Stars Challenge, Skills Challenge, Three-Point Contest, Slam Dunk Contest, and the All-Star Game itself. First played in 1951 at the Boston Garden. […]

February 16th – Tim Tam and Elizabeth Olsen

Elizabeth Olsen

Tim Tam Day National Tim Tam Day is a joyful celebration held every year on February 16. This day is all about celebrating one of Australia’s most loved snacks, the Tim Tam biscuit, which first hit the shelves in 1964. Tim Tams Elizabeth Olsen’s Birthday Elizabeth Olsen is a talented actress best known for her […]