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Macaroon Day
Macaroon Day
May 1 all-day
 May 31 is Macaroon day, a day to celebrate the unleavened cakes or cookies made of egg whites, sugar, and almond paste or coconut.Macaroons are thought to have originated in the 9th century in Italy.Coconut and Egg WhitesThe original macaroon…
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My Bucket’s Got a Hole Day
My Bucket’s Got a Hole Day
May 2 all-day
 May 30 is My Bucket’s Got A Hole in It Day, a day to carry around a bucket with a hole with you.It is unclear if the unofficial holiday was created in honor of the song by the same name…
Orthodox Easter Monday
Orthodox Easter Monday
May 2 all-day
 Many Orthodox churches around the world observe Easter Monday, which is the day after the Orthodox Easter Sunday.What Do People Do?In countries such as Greece, the Orthodox Easter Monday is a much more relaxed day when people can wind down…
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Star Wars Day
Star Wars Day
May 4 all-day
 May 4 is considered as a Star Wars Day by fans of the popular film series, Star Wars. It is one of the two days in a year that recognize the importance of the Star Wars movies in popular culture…
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The Lord’s Day
The Lord’s Day
May 5 all-day
 The Lord’s Day in Christianity is generally Sunday, the principal day of communal worship. It is observed by most Christians as the weekly memorial of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who is said in the canonical Gospels to have been…
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Beverage Day
Beverage Day
May 6 all-day
 Raise a glass to all your favorite beverages on Beverage Day.This unofficial holiday is celebrated annually on May 6 and is also sometimes called National Beverage Day. While the origins of Beverage Day are unknown, we can all safely assume…
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Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day
May 8 all-day
 Many Canadians celebrate Mother’s Day by showing their appreciation for mothers or mother figures. The Mother’s Day date in Canada is on the second Sunday of May each year.What Do People Do?Many people remember their mothers and mother figures on…
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Lost Sock Memorial Day
Lost Sock Memorial Day
May 9 all-day
 Lost Sock Memorial Day on May 9 is a day to commemorate lost socks. The unofficial holiday also encourages people to let go of all the remaining single socks they are collecting in hopes of finding their partners one day.There…
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Clean Up Your Room Day
Clean Up Your Room Day
May 10 all-day
 May 10, is Clean Your Room Day – an unofficial holiday that is bound to be any parentan’s or roommate’s favorite holiday and perhaps every child’s, teenager’s and lazy person’s nightmare.Also sometimes called the National Clean Up Your Room Day,…
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National School Nurse Day
National School Nurse Day
May 11 all-day
 The Wednesday between May 6 and May 12 of each year is National School Nurse Day, a day to celebrate and thank all school nurses that take care of children when they are at school.The unofficial holiday was created in…
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Limerick Day
Limerick Day
May 12 all-day
 May 12 is Limerick Day. It is an unofficial holiday that encourages people to read and write limericks, a genre of humorous poetry that first originated in England in the 18th century.Limerick Day, also sometimes called National Limerick Day honors…
The Lord’s Day
The Lord’s Day
May 12 all-day
The Lord’s Day in Christianity is generally Sunday, the principal day of communal worship. It is observed by most Christians as the weekly memorial of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who is said in the canonical Gospels to have been…
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Frog Jumping Day
Frog Jumping Day
May 13 all-day
 May 13 is Frog Jumping Day, a fun day to jump like a frog.According to several sources the unofficial holiday celebrates a short story named Jim Smiley and His Jumping Frog by Mark Twain. In the story, a compulsive better…
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Astronomy Day
Astronomy Day
May 14 all-day
 Astronomy Day is celebrated twice a year, once in spring and once in the fall.In the spring, the holiday is held on the Saturday closest to the first quarter Moon between the months of April and May, while in the…
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Pack Rat Day
Pack Rat Day
May 17 all-day
 Pack Rat Day is celebrated every year on May 17. The unofficial holiday encourages people to do some late spring-cleaning and to make space for newer, more useful things in their lives.Have you ever noticed how easy it is to…
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No Dirty Dishes Day
No Dirty Dishes Day
May 18 all-day
 May 18 is No Dirty Dishes Day, a day you could celebrate by either not washing any dirty dishes or by washing all the dishes you can!Dirty dishes, they are part of life. A lot of time, money and energy…
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May Ray Day
May Ray Day
May 19 all-day
 On May 19, step out of your offices and homes and soak in the Sun’s rays because it is May Ray Day. While the origins of the day are unknown, the day encourages people to enjoy some time under the…
The Lord’s Day
The Lord’s Day
May 19 all-day
The Lord’s Day in Christianity is generally Sunday, the principal day of communal worship. It is observed by most Christians as the weekly memorial of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who is said in the canonical Gospels to have been…
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Pizza Party Day
Pizza Party Day
May 20 all-day
 Mark our words, the third Friday of May will soon become your favorite holiday of the year. Why? You ask? Because it is Pizza Party Day!It is an unofficial holiday that celebrates the delicious, doughy pie traditionally topped with tomato…
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Talk Like Yoda Day
Talk Like Yoda Day
May 21 all-day
 Talk like Yoda Day it is on May 21. The day honors the popular Star Wars character whose grammar is any language teacher’s worst nightmare.Yoda, is a fictional Star Wars character created by George Lucas. Known as the oldest wisest…
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Buy a Musical Instrument Day
Buy a Musical Instrument Day
May 22 all-day
 Fancy yourself a musician? Then, on May 22 take the first step towards fulfilling your dreams and go and buy yourself a musical instrument because it is Buy a Musical Instrument Day.Music has been an important part of human society…
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Victoria Day
Victoria Day
May 23 all-day
 Victoria Day, also known as May Long Weekend, is a Canadian holiday on the Monday preceding May 25.What Do People Do?In some cities, fireworks displays or parades are held to mark Victoria Day. One of the most notable parades is…
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Scavenger Hunt Day
Scavenger Hunt Day
May 24 all-day
 May 24 is Scavenger Hunt Day, an annual celebration of the popular party game called scavenger hunt. The unofficial holiday encourages people to get together with friends and family and participate in a scavenger hunt.A scavenger hunt is a game…
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Sing Out Day
Sing Out Day
May 25 all-day
 Open up your vocal chords and sing out loud from your heart on Sing Out Day. Celebrated every year on May 25 the unofficial holiday encourages people to sing their hearts out. Loudly.Whether you make a living by singing, are…
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The Lord’s Day
The Lord’s Day
May 26 all-day
The Lord’s Day in Christianity is generally Sunday, the principal day of communal worship. It is observed by most Christians as the weekly memorial of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who is said in the canonical Gospels to have been…
World Lindy Hop Day
World Lindy Hop Day
May 26 all-day
 Put on your dancing shoes and do the Lindy Hop, because May 26 is World Lindy Hop Day.Also known as the jitterbug, Lindy Hop originated in Harlem, New York City in the 1920s and 1930s. The day commemorates Frankie Manning,…
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Sun Screen Day
Sun Screen Day
May 27 all-day
 Get ready for the summer (if you live in the Northern Hemisphere) by learning more about sunscreen and its advantages on May 27, Sunscreen Day.Sunscreen, also known as suntan lotion, sun screen and sun block is usually a cream or…
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