Celebrate National Pug Day by volunteering at a local animal shelter and visit with the breed being honored today, the playful pug! Discover what makes this breed such a delight to its owners.

Bollywood refers to India’s Hindi-language film industry, and it’s been around since the 1900s with its long dances, singing, emotional appeal and its relation to Indian popular culture.

World Water Week’s mission of international cooperation is fundamental to combatting the ever growing threat of a global water crisis that has had domestic influence in local communities.

National Waffle Day is Sunday, August 24th, and it is a day to celebrate how this breakfast item came to be! The first known recipe for waffles was found in a manuscript, Le Ménagier de Paris.

National Drive-Thru Day is July 24th, and it is the day to celebrate the convenience of the drive-thru. Drive-thru windows account for 50% to 70% of fast-food sales.

In March 1912, 3,020 cherry trees arrived in Washington, DC from Japan. Now these beautiful cherry blossoms are celebrated by over a million visitors to the nation’s capital each spring.

In 2010, health professionals began promoting the hug holiday as they advocate the mental, emotional and physical benefits of hugs. Hugs are said to release oxytocin – give ‘n get a hug today!

World Rainforest Day is on June 22, and it is a great time to recognize these beautiful and important landmarks and protect our endangered rainforests. Celebrate the beautiful rainforests!

Juneteenth is a reminder: freedom is not just a date—it’s a duty. A duty to tell the truth. To teach the next generation. To keep walking, even when the road is long.

This week is about learning disability awareness and appreciation. Show some understanding and kindness, and please treat people with learning disabilities with respect and care.

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Mildred and Richard Loving were a mixed-race couple who could not marry because interracial marriage was illegal in the state of Virginia. The Supreme Court ruled in their favor to allow it.

Everyone, yes everyone, can make life beautiful by doing one simple thing: by looking for the small. Look for it in the sun, the rain. Look for it in nature and art. Look for the light.

Child Find of America estimates that approximately 2,300 children go missing daily in the U.S. This usually involves abduction by strangers or family members, running away or abandonment.

National Brother’s Day may not necessarily be just about a brother sibling; brotherhood from friendship counts on this day to show appreciation for a best friend who is like a brother.

International Museum Day raises awareness through cultural exchange, different cultures, development of mutual understanding, and peace among people.

National Pizza Party Day happens on the 3rd Friday in May, and it's a great day to celebrate pizza with fellow pizza lovers! Make your own, order in or visit your local pizzeria.

April is Poetry Appreciation Month, which means there is an opportunity for haiku poetry to be celebrated during this poetic season. What is the significance of National Haiku Poetry Day? Haiku is a Japanese style of poetry with only three lines and five syllables. Haiku poetry is a work of art for Poetry Appreciation Month. It takes time to practice haiku since some writers are not used to writing poetry with only three lines and a few syllables. Practice makes perfect for h

Inspire yourself with art! World Art Day is April 15th, and it is a great day to discover so many different forms of art. Art helps communicate creativity and the similarities and differences between people. Here are some facts about World Art Day: The first day of World Art Day was in 2012 to honor the birthday of Leonardo Da Vinci. He was chosen to represent world peace, freedom of expression, multiculturalism and tolerance. Forms of art include music, architecture, theatre

Go and love on your tiny fur babies! National Puppy Day is on March 23. It is time to recognize the fuzzy and full-of-love animals we have and show them love in return.