International Day of Rural Women – October 15, 2022, history, significance International Day of Rural Women is on October 15. This day is dedicated to the millions of women living in remote, rural places and celebrates the achievements and contributions of these women towards rural development and agriculture. HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL DAY OF RURAL WOMEN Since its establishment in 1945, the United Nations (U.N.) has worked towards maintaining peace and friendship among all the countries in the world. The U.N. has carried out several humanitarian projects and passed resolutions and…
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Hoshana Rabbah – October 15, 2022, history, significance
Hoshana Rabbah – October 15, 2022, history, significance The express purpose of Hoshana Rabbah, the seventh day of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, the 21st day of the month of Tishrei, is rejoicing. Its roots are in celebration of thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest. Always the seventh day of Sukkot, it reminds observant Jews that just as when they wandered in the wilderness more than 2000 years ago, God is their source of protection and determines what the new year will bring. HISTORY OF HOSHANA RABBAH Sukkot, a Hebrew word…
Read MoreCommemoration Day of King’s Father – October 15, 2022, history, significance
Commemoration Day of King’s Father – October 15, 2022, history, significance Commemoration Day of King’s Father, on October 15, is observed annually in Cambodia. The full name of the holiday is ‘Commemoration Day to the Royal Soul of His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk, Preahmahaviraksat, King-Father of the Cambodian National Independence, Territorial Integrity and Unity’. It commemorates the death of Cambodia’s former king Norodom Sihanouk on October 15, 2012. Born October 31, 1922, to Norodom Suramarit and Sisowath Kossamak, Sihanouk was crowned king of Cambodia on May 3,…
Read MoreNational Grouch Day – October 15, 2022, history, significance
National Grouch Day – October 15, 2022, history, significance To honor the world’s favorite grouch, Oscar, from “Sesame Street,” National Grouch Day was created on October 15. This is a day to celebrate all the grouches we know — or to embrace the grouch that lives inside all of us. On this day no one can stop us from complaining, being irritable, or wallowing in misery. Because that is what grouches do! Also, this day teaches us that it’s good to spend time processing our negative emotions. On social media…
Read MoreNational Fetch Day – October 15, 2022, history, significance
National Fetch Day – October 15, 2022, history, significance Grab your dog and the nearest Chuckit! toy because October 15 is National Fetch Day, a chance to get out in the yard, get some exercise, and build some memories. Fetch may be one of the oldest bonding activities between dogs and their humans but Chuckit!,the creators of National Fetch Day, have improved the experience for everyone involved. This year, Chuckit! is bringing the celebration across the country in partnership with Chuckit!’s favorite restaurant and dog-friendly pub partners – all rocking…
Read MoreGlobal Handwashing Day – October 15, 2022, history, significance
Global Handwashing Day – October 15, 2022, history, significance We do hope that handwashing is a regular practice that you do every day, but on October 15 you should put just a little more thought to it as it is Global Handwashing Day. Until COVID-19 happened, handwashing and its importance in helping prevent the spread of diseases is something that most of us probably never gave much thought to. But the global pandemic has really shone a light on the importance of handwashing, meaning this day now carries extra relevance,…
Read MoreAdventure Day October 15 ,2022, history, significance
Adventure Day October 15 ,2022, history, significance Do you know yourself well? Did you make up adventures as a child just to escape the grind of daily life, or do you still? There’s nothing like using your imagination when jumping out of a tree and for a few moments imagining you were flying with Peter Pan. As we get older and, more and more responsibilities pile up we can forget that life is the never-ceasing adventure that we are on. We have the choice of taking the risk and living…
Read MoreBridge Day – October 15, 2022, history, significance
Bridge Day – October 15, 2022, history, significance If you’re an adventure lover, extreme sports addict, or an adrenaline junkie, you will love Bridge Day, the third Saturday of October every year — falling on October 15 this year. Despite what the name implies, Bridge Day isn’t a day to celebrate the architectural beauty of bridges all around the world. Bridge Day is a festival held in Fayetteville, West Virginia in the United States where thousands of adventure lovers either watch or take part in various extreme sports that largely…
Read MoreInternational Repair Day – October 15 ,2022, history, significance
International Repair Day – October 15 ,2022, history, significance The essence of International Repair Day is simple, even though the premise might seem broad. We can all do a little more to take better care of what we own. International Repair Day is all about showing that, fixing what’s broke and making it as visible as possible. Designed to combat the sheer wastefulness of modern society, International Repair Day is about the value of fixing things. With community repair events taking place across the globe and over social media to…
Read MoreNational Mushroom Day – October 15, 2022, history, significance
National Mushroom Day – October 15, 2022, history, significance Portobello, shiitake, button, truffle — we’re talking mushrooms here, because October 15 is National Mushroom Day. If you don’t already know, mushrooms are fleshy fruiting bodies of fungi, and there’s a variety of species, which is why we have so many types of mushrooms to choose from. They’re a staple in a vegetarian’s diet due to their nutritious value and hearty consistency — plus they make a delicious side dish for a juicy piece of steak. That means everyone can have…
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