Thursday, April 30, 2015

April 30, 2015 – NATIONAL BUGS BUNNY DAY – NATIONAL RAISIN DAY – NATIONAL SARCOIDOSIS DAY – NATIONAL HONESTY DAY – NATIONAL ADOPT A SHELTER PET DAY – NATIONAL OATMEAL COOKIE DAY – NATIONAL HAIRSTYLIST APPRECIATION DAY – NATIONAL POEM IN YOUR POCKET DAY

National Bugs Bunny Day - April 30

                                       NATIONAL BUGS BUNNY DAY

National Bugs Bunny Day is celebrated each year on April 30.  Bugs Bunny is the famous cartoon character best remembered for his roles in Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies produced by Warner Bros.  He is known  for his popular catch phrase “What’s up, doc?”  Bugs Bunny first appeared in a short film on April 30, 1938, and has since been enjoyed by millions of viewers.
CELEBRATE
Celebrate National Bugs Bunny Day by hosting a Bugs Bunny cartoon marathon party.  On April 30, wish Bugs Bunny a Happy Birthday using #NationalBugsBunnyDay on Social Media.
HISTORY
National Bugs Bunny Day is an “unofficial” National holiday.  Our research was unable to find the creator of this day.
http://www.dates.abouttravelingtheworld.com/special-holidays/bugs-bunny-day/

National Raisin Day - April 30
National Raisin Day – April 30

NATIONAL RAISIN DAY

April 30 celebrates another food holiday known as National Raisin Day.  Raisins are made from tiny dried grapes.  Sunlight dries most grapes naturally in vineyards however, there are some that are mechanically dehydrated.  People have been enjoying raisins for as long as grapes have been growing. Raisins are naturally low in fat and contain healthy nutrients.  California produces the majority of the world’s raisin supply. (http://www.sunmaid.com/history-of-raisins-and-dried-fruit.html)
CELEBRATE
April 30 is both National Oatmeal Cookie Day and National Raisin Day.  To celebrate them together, try this “tried and true” recipe: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/oatmeal-raisin-cookies-i/.  Use #NationalRaisinDay on Social Media to share your love for raisins!
HISTORY
In our research, we were unable to find the creator of National Raisin Day, an “unofficial” National holiday.
National Sarcoidosis Day - April 30
National Sarcoidosis Day – April 30

NATIONAL SARCOIDOSIS DAY

National Sarcoidosis Day is observed annually on April 30th.  Sarcoidosis is an immune system disease that is not contagious. While most commonly found in the lungs, Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that can affect any part of the body, inside or out.  When it affects the skin it typically looks like a scaly rash or red bumps.  Often, people don’t realize they have it and blame it on allergies or a simple reaction to something with which they came into contact.  Sarcoidosis can affect muscles, bones, kidneys, eyes, liver, the heart or any other part of the body.  When it affects the eyes the usual symptoms are sore eyes.  When internal organs or muscles are affected it can cause swelling and pain.  In the lungs it can cause a dry cough, shortness of breath and mild chest pain.
Anyone can get Sarcoidosis, but it typically attacks people between the ages of 20 and 40.  In about half of the cases Sarcoidosis goes away without treatment.  In more serious cases, for which there is no cure, the symptoms may last for years and cause organ damage.  While scientists don’t fully understand Sarcoidosis yet, research continues to be done on it in the hopes of finding the cause and a cure.
OBSERVE
National Sarcoidosis Day was inspired by Carl DeLine and David Sohl.  Observe this important medical day by educating yourself about Sarcoidosis.  Share your knowledge and experience on Social Media using  #NationalSarcoidosisDay.
HISTORY
The registrar at National Day Calendar has declared April 30th as National Sarcoidosis Day and will be observed annually on this day.

National Honesty Day - April 30
National Honesty Day – April 30

NATIONAL HONESTY DAY

April 30 is National Honesty Day in the United States.  M. Hirsh Goldberg invented this day and chose the last day of April to celebrate telling the truth, as the first day of April is April Fool’s Day, a day full of  lies and pranks.  (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honesty_Day)
CELEBRATE
Celebrate National Honesty Day by answering questions truthfully all day long.
HISTORY
National Honesty Day is an “unofficial” National day.  However, during our research, we did find that National Honesty Day is often used as a campaign for prevention against the most deceitful lies in history.  This day also urges politicians to stay away from lies and tell the truth.  (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honesty_Day)

National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day - April 30
National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day – April 30

NATIONAL ADOPT A SHELTER PET DAY

National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is celebrated each year on April 30.  This day was created as a way to raise awareness for thousands of pets that are waiting for (and needing) adoption from the shelters.
CELEBRATE
Celebrate National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day by sharing pictures of your adopted pet on Social Media using #AdoptAShelterPetDay.
HISTORY
National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is an “unofficial” National holiday.  If you are interested in making this an official National holiday, send a letter to the President urging him to declare a National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day. Visit http://www.halopets.com/lettersforpets/index.php for more information.
National Oatmeal Cookie Day - April 30
National Oatmeal Cookie Day – April 30

NATIONAL OATMEAL COOKIE DAY

National Oatmeal Cookie Day is celebrated each year on April 30.  This day is also often recognized on March 18 in conjunction with National Lacy Oatmeal Cookie Day.  Oatmeal cookies have been around since the 1800’s.  The cookies quickly became popular, and by early 1900′s a recipe for the delicious treats appeared on containers of Quaker Oats.  Oatmeal cookies are also considered a health food because they are an excellent source of iron and fiber.  Just another reason to have an oatmeal cookie today!
CELEBRATE
Celebrate National Oatmeal Cookie Day by whipping up a batch of cookies!  Use #NationalOatmealCookieDay to share your love for this special food day!
HISTORY
We were unable to find the origin or creator of National Oatmeal Cookie Day, an “unofficial” National holiday.
National Hairstylist Appreciation Day - April 30
National Hairstylist Appreciation Day – April 30

NATIONAL HAIRSTYLIST APPRECIATION DAY

National Hairstylist Appreciation Day is celebrated annually on April 30.  On this day we honor hairstylists everywhere who make artful hairstyles possible.  A talented hairstylist will not only make you look good but also make you feel good. This day also celebrates the uniqueness of all styles of hair.
(http://www.cute-calendar.com/event/hairstyle-appreciation-day/13731.html)
CELEBRATE
Celebrate you hairstylist by thanking them for their kindness, lending ear, moral boosting, confidence building and self-esteem building talents.  Send flowers, give an appreciation card, leave an extra special tip or maybe send a gift!  Share your hairstyle, along with the first name of your hairstylist on Social Media using #HairstylistAppreciationDay.
HISTORY
We were unable to locate the creator of National Hairstylist Appreciation Day, an “unofficial” National holiday.

National Poem In Your Pocket Day - Last Thursday in April
National Poem In Your Pocket Day – Last Thursday in April

NATIONAL POEM IN YOUR POCKET DAY

National Poem In Your Pocket Day is celebrated on the last Thursday in April.  This day was created to share the joy that poems bring by carrying one in your pocket and sharing it throughout the day with others.  Parks, libraries, schools, workplaces and bookstores will have events celebrating this day.  It has been known that librarians have distributed poems to local hospitals, shop owners have handed out books of short poems to shoppers and food vendors have put poems in lunch sacks. (http://www.poets.org/national-poetry-month/poem-your-pocket-day)
CELEBRATE
National Poem In Your Pocket Day is the perfect day to share your poem on Social Media using #PoemInYouPocketDay.
HISTORY
National Poem In Your Pocket Day is an “unofficial” holiday, but has been celebrated as part of National Poetry Month since 2002.  The Office of the New York Mayor, along with the New York City Departments of Cultural Affairs and Education, initiated the annual city-wide Poem In Your Pocket Day.  The Academy of American Poets took Poem In Your Pocket Day national in 2008.
For more information on National Poem In Your Pocket Day visit http://www.poets.org/national-poetry-month/poem-your-pocket-day

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