Category Archives: What Is Tea-Day?

What is Tea-Day? A play on words for us tea aficionados. What is Tea-Day refers to the current day and what holidays or observances are associated with it.

Hagfish: Marine Predators and Scavengers

Hagfish

Observed on the Third Wednesday in October Every Year Hagfish Day is celebrated on October 19th each year, focusing on the unique and often overlooked hagfish, a jawless fish known for its fascinating adaptations and ecological importance. Hagfish Day serves to highlight the remarkable qualities of these ancient creatures and their significance within marine ecosystems. […]

I Love Handwashing

I Love Lucy

Global Handwashing Day Global Handwashing Day is celebrated annually on October 15th. This day emphasizes the importance of hand hygiene as a simple yet effective way to prevent the spread of diseases and improve health outcomes worldwide. Global Handwashing Day serves as a reminder of the critical role that hand hygiene plays in public health. […]

Check Mate

Chess Set

Chess Day Be Bald and Be Free Day is celebrated on October 14th each year. This day encourages individuals to embrace their baldness, whether due to genetics, personal choice, or medical conditions such as alopecia or cancer treatments. It’s a day to promote body positivity and self-acceptance, celebrating baldness as a natural and beautiful choice. […]

Farmer’s Market and Pulled Pork

Farmer's Market

Pulled Pork Day National Pulled Pork Day is celebrated on October 12th each year to honor one of America’s favorite barbecue dishes—pulled pork. This delicious dish is known for its tender, flavorful meat, typically made from pork shoulder that is slow-cooked and then shredded. National Pulled Pork Day is a delicious celebration of a beloved […]

General Pulaski Memorial and Coming Out Day

General Pulaski

General Pulaski Memorial Day General Pulaski Memorial Day is celebrated annually in the United States on October 11th to honor the memory of General Kazimierz (Casimir) Pulaski, a Polish nobleman, soldier, and military leader who played a crucial role in the American Revolutionary War. General Pulaski Memorial Day is a reminder of the vital role […]

Hug a Drummer and Bake a Cake

Hug a Drummer and Bake a Cake

Hug a Drummer Day Hug a Drummer Day is celebrated annually on October 10th, as a fun and lighthearted way to show appreciation for the often-underappreciated backbone of any band—the drummer! Drummers are known for their vital role in keeping rhythm, setting the tempo, and providing the energy behind many of the world’s favorite songs. […]

This Day Tops Them All

Spinning Tops

Second Wednesday in October This fun and whimsical day is dedicated to the simple yet fascinating toy known as the spinning top, which has been a source of entertainment for centuries across many cultures. National Top Spinning Day is a lighthearted celebration of a classic toy that has entertained people for millennia. Whether you’re spinning […]

Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Second Monday of October Both Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day reflect different interpretations of American history and culture. While Columbus Day celebrates exploration and discovery from a European perspective, Indigenous Peoples’ Day recognizes the resilience, culture, and history of Native Americans, highlighting the impact of colonization on Indigenous populations. Many people, organizations, and governments […]