Unfortunate and unavoidable technical difficulties have resulted in a holiday hiatus. "Hiatus" is also a weird word.By Ryan Graber

It's Saturday, June 27, 2015 and today is Sunglasses Day. This day is to celebrate the lenses that protect your retina from the big, orange object that tells us that it is, in fact, day.By Ryan Graber

It’s a holiday everyday somewhere and here on the That’s a Holiday podcast we’re celebrating every single one... that we feel like celebrating. Everyday, you’ll be able to find another little-known holiday featured here, and every Friday you’ll find a Holiday Heads-Up-isode: an extra episode giving you the heads-up on holidays coming the following …

It's Friday, June 26, 2015 and today is Canoe Day. This holiday is of Canadian origin and celebrates the useful and practical narrow boat with pointed ends called the canoe. It was actually voted one of the Seven Wonders of Canada. Sorry, no, Celine Dion was not one of the others.By Ryan Graber

It's Thursday, June 25, 2015 and today is World Beatles Day. On June 25, 1967, The Beatles participated in a global BBC transmission of their song, “All you Need is Love.” Of course the BBC participated in the British invasion. We love their documentaries.By Ryan Graber

It's Wednesday, June 24, 2015 and today is Pralines Day. This day celebrates the sweet confectionary whose name, “praline,” has several definitions. According to Dictionary.com, it could refer to 1) “a French confection consisting of a caramel-covered almond or, sometimes, a hazelnut,” 2) “a cookie-size confection made especially of butter, brown s…

It's Tuesday, June 23, 2015 and today is Public Service Day. Public Service Day celebrates the value of those working in government services to the community, and encourages young people to pursue careers in the public sector. It is also a U.N. recognized holiday, which means United Nations recognized, not unrecognized.…

It's Monday, June 22, 2015 and today is Onion Rings Day. This day appears to be a child of the Internet, gaining popularity in the latter 20-oughts. It’s a day to celebrate the dipping and deep-frying of the onion (which is the only way it can succeed as the main feature of a dish).By Ryan Graber

It's Sunday, June 21, 2015 and today is Summer Solstice Day. While most are celebrating Father’s Day, this day also marks the Summer Solstice and therefore the first official day of summer in the United States. It occurs either on June 20, 21, or 22 every year when the top of the sun’s arc across the sky (it’s zenith) reaches its northernmost point…

It's Saturday, June 20, 2015 and today is World Juggling Day. This day recognizes the founding of the International Jugglers’ Association on June 17th 1947. Every year “World Juggling Day” takes place on the Saturday closest to June 17th and it invites jugglers the world over to organize events like juggling festivals, juggling games, or juggling s…

It’s a holiday everyday somewhere and here on the "That’s a Holiday?!" Podcast we’re celebrating every single one... that we feel like celebrating. Everyday, you’ll be able to find another little-known holiday featured here, but every Friday you’ll find a Holiday Heads-Upisode: an extra episode giving you the heads-up on holidays coming the followi…

It's Friday, June 19, 2015 and today is Juneteenth Day. Juneteenth is a clever hybrid between the words “June” and “19th.” It commemorates this date in 1865 when Union Soldiers finally came to Galveston with the belated news that the Civil War was over and slaves were now free. This is now an official state holiday in Texas.…

It's Thursday, June 18, 2015 and today is International Picnic Day. It’s a day to share your lunch with a friend without a roof over your head. ...and a day to be lunch for the mosquitoes.By Ryan Graber

It's Wednesday, June 17, 2015 and today is Bunker Hill Day. This day marks the anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill which occurred in 1775 during the American Revolutionary War. Although originally considered a victory for the British, the colonists here displayed their ability to strongly resist a professional army.…

It's Tuesday, June 16, 2015 and today is Fudge Day. Fudge is a uniquely Western confectionary that, you all should know before you eat it, is basically just milk, butter, and sugar. Which is why we love it.By Ryan Graber

It's Monday, June 15, 2015 and today is Magna Carta Day. Many events taking place this day commemorate the anniversary of the signing of the famous document known and used for protecting the rights of the individual citizen from arbitrary and tyrannical laws. The Magna Carta recognized that a king, or any other political leader, does not have absol…

It's Sunday, June 14, 2015 and today is Flag Day. This day is not a federal holiday but is a nationwide observance. It is a legal holiday, though, in a few areas, and it commemorates the flag’s adoption. It falls within National Flag Week, because some holidays can’t be contained in 24 hours.By Ryan Graber

It's Saturday, June 13, 2015 and today is World Doll Day. This day celebrates the history and heritage of dolls and doll-making. Traditionally, dolls are given to one another on this day and you can also attend doll shows, but not after watching terrifying films where dolls come alive. I’m looking at you, Toy Story.…

It’s a holiday everyday somewhere and here on the "That’s a Holiday?!" Podcast we’re celebrating every single one... that we feel like celebrating. Everyday, you’ll be able to find another little-known holiday featured here, and every Friday you’ll find a Holiday Heads-Upisode: an extra episode giving you the heads-up on holidays coming the followi…

It's Friday, June 12, 2015 and today is Loving Day. This day celebrates the landmark Supreme Court decision that declared all laws against interracial marriage unconstitutional in the United States in 1967. The case was called Loving v. Virginia, from the surname of the couple involved in the case, Mildred and Richard Loving. How fortuitous.…

It's Thursday, June 11, 2015 and today is Kamehameha Day. Kamehameha the Great was the monarch of Hawaii from 1782 to 1819 and he is known for establishing the Kingdom of Hawaii. Therefore this day, his birthday, is a state holiday in Hawaii and includes horse, cycle, and footraces, as well as a hula competition. It’s almost as big of a deal over t…

It's Wednesday, June 10, 2015 and today is Ball-point Pen Day. On this day in 1943, brothers Laszlo and Georg Bíró filed a patent for what’s now the world's most popular writing instrument. I guess they made their point.By Ryan Graber

It's Tuesday, June 9, 2015 and today is Donald Duck Day. This commemorates the debut appearance of Donald Duck on June 9th 1934. He is an short-tempered, ranting cartoon duck who was Walt Disney’s second most famous cartoon character after Mickey Mouse. He also never wears pants.By Ryan Graber

It's Monday, June 8th, 2015 and today is World’s Oceans Day. This day is held every June 8th and is recognized by the United Nations in order to bring attention to the increasing pollution in world’s oceans and to the floating plastic island the size of Texas we made all by ourselves.By Ryan Graber

It's Sunday, June 7, 2015 and today is National Cancer Survivors Day. Observed each year on the first Sunday in June, National Cancer Survivors Day encourages cancer survivors, defined as anyone living with a history of cancer. Today your community can bring awareness to your active, productive cancer survivor population and to the challenges faced…

It's Saturday, June 6, 2015 and today is the Anniversary of D-Day. This day commemorates the 160,000 Allied troops who landed on the beaches of Normandy, France, to fight Nazi soldiers on June 6, 1944. The invasion is considered one of the most significant military attacks in history and provided about 72% of the History Channel’s programming.…

It's Friday, June 5, 2015 and today is Donut Day. According to DonutDayUSA.com, this day, the first Friday of every June, commemorates the work that the Salvation Army does to benefit veterans, including the provision of free donuts and coffee.By Ryan Graber

It's Thursday, June 4, 2015 and today is Hug Your Cat Day. If the 4th is the day to hug your cat, then I submit June 5th as “Pick Off All the Hair Out Of Clothes Day.” By the way, please don’t celebrate if you own a tiger.By Ryan Graber

It's Wednesday, June 3, 2015 and today is National Running Day. Go to runningday.org for more info, but National Running Day is held on the first Wednesday in June. It celebrates running for recreational reasons and for staying healthy! Just do it!By Ryan Graber

It's Tuesday, June 2, 2015 and today is Rocky Road Day. This holiday is celebrated to commemorate one of the greatest ice cream flavors invented, with chocolate ice cream, nuts, and marshmallows. Some think it is of Australian origin, so we can thank them for making us aware of this dessert and of dingoes.…

It's Monday, June 1, 2015 and today is Say Something Nice Day. Say Something Nice Day is a celebration of general kindness, well-mannered interactions, and delightful individuals. Being Nice: It’s the engine oil of society.By Ryan Graber

It's Sunday, May 31, 2015 and today is World No Tobacco Day. This yearly celebration informs the public on the dangers of using tobacco, the business practices of tobacco companies, and about what is being done to fight the epidemic of tobacco (and unnecessarily long acronyms) by the World Health Organization AKA the W.H.O.…

It's Saturday, May 29, 2015 and today is Mahlon Loomis Day. This day remembers Mahlon Loomis, a dentist who patented his wireless telegraphing method via static electricity in the air. Loomis also had sideburns that look like they could’ve conducted electricity.By Ryan Graber

It's Friday, May 29, 2015 and today is Learn About Composting Day. This day, every May 29th, is about composting: using fertilized soil from a mixture of various decayed organic substances, like dead leaves, vegetation, kitchen scraps, or manure.By Ryan Graber

It's Thursday, May 28, 2015 and today is Burger Day. This uniquely American holiday drops all pretense of pomp or circumstance and says, “Oh, who needs a reason. I want a hamburger.”By Ryan Graber

It's Wednesday, May 27, 2015 and today is National Senior Health & Fitness Day. This year’s theme for the National Senior Health & Fitness Day is "If You Keep Moving…You’ll Keep Improving!" 100,000 older adults will participate on the 22nd annual event of this celebration. This holiday is the nation's largest annual health event for older adults. B…

It's Tuesday, May 26, 2015 and today is Blueberry Cheesecake Day. Why does this holiday exist? Three words. Blueberry. Cheese. Cake. ‘Nough said.By Ryan Graber

It's Monday, May 25, 2015 and today is Jefferson Davis’ Birthday. His birthday is celebrated in several states, and is combined with Memorial Day in Mississippi on the last Monday of May. Jefferson Davis served as the Secretary of War, was chosen twice to the US Senate, and was the only president of the Confederate States of America, which, as a Ya…

It's Sunday, May 24, 2015 and today is Indianapolis 500 Day. Although not technically a “day,” this event has become a holiday in the same sense that the Super Bowl is a holiday. The 99th Indy 500 takes place this Memorial Day weekend. Since the inaugural race in 1911, the Indianapolis 500 has become steeped in tradition. One of these traditions se…

It's Saturday, May 23, 2015 and today is World Turtle Day. This day recognizes the need for protection and preservation of turtles, which are rapidly disappearing as a result of habitat destruction and the exotic food industry. Although I’m not sure why they’re considered an exotic food. They’re just caramel and pecans, right?…

It's Friday, May 22, 2015 and today is International Day for Bio-diversity. This day is recognized to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. “Bio” meaning living things and “diversity” meaning a wide variety. This was to help prevent what is called a “monoculture,” “mono” meaning “one” and “culture” meaning what I’m growing on…

It's Thursday, May 21, 2015 and today is One Day Without Shoes Day. This day recognizes the plight of many people in the world who still do not have access to or the finances for adequate footwear, which prevents safety and limits opportunity for many people.By Ryan Graber

It's Wednesday, May 20, 2015 and today is Pick Strawberries Day. Today celebrates that bright red berry that's unashamed to wear its seeds where all can see. Just like the bun of a Big Mac.By Ryan Graber

It's Tuesday, May 19, 2015 and today is Malcolm X Day. Malcolm X Day recognizes the civil rights work of this man who was born Malcolm Little on this day in 1925. It is officially celebrated in Berkley, CA, but is not a federal observance.By Ryan Graber

It's Monday, May 18, 2015 and today is International Museum Day. Today celebrates the positive benefits museums have provided modern society by preserving and enriching our own culture and others as well. You also have very specific museums like the Burlingame Museum of Pez Memorabilia or the Museum of Questionable Medical Devices…

It's Sunday, May 17, 2015 and today is Packrat Day. Today is a day for you to take a good and honest look at yourself and admit whether or not you have a packrat problem. And, no, you don’t have be as bad as the hoarders on television to be a pack rat.By Ryan Graber

This will be the 4th annual National Learn to Swim Day, and is a great time to raise awareness about the importance of teaching kids to swim. This is an invaluable skill that is not only fun, but keeps them safe!By Ryan Graber

Endangered Species Day is a celebration of the nation’s wildlife. On this day, every year on the third Friday in May, it also recognizes the success of the Endangered Species Act for preventing the extinction of animals like the Bald Eagle, the grizzly bear, and the wild salmon. Although I’m pretty sure the salmon wouldn’t mind there being less gri…

It's Thursday, May 14, 2015 and today is National Chicken Dance Day. Known as “the Birdie Song” in many other countries, this day celebrates the polka-rific song and dance number originating in Switzerland called the Chicken Dance. This song, where you flap your arms like a flightless bird, alternates between the most fun or most annoying song, dep…

It's Wednesday, May 13, 2015 and today is Leprechaun Day. Today celebrates leprechauns, those familiar, fictional creatures that look like something in between an elf, a dwarf, an annoying little kid, and somebody taking St. Patrick's Day way too seriously.By Ryan Graber