National Chicken Lady Day – November 4, 2022, history, significance At first glance, National Chicken Lady Day on November 4 sounds like a food-related holiday— or perhaps a witty homage to the character played by Mark McKinney on “The Kids in the Hall.” But it’s not really related to either of those things. (OK, it’s sorta related to chicken.) National Chicken Lady Day is named in honor of Dr. Marthenia “Tina” Dupree, a businesswoman and motivational speaker. Dupree’s inspiring story and successful business acumen led to a meeting with President…
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Flag Day in Panama – November 4, 2022, history, significance
Flag Day in Panama – November 4, 2022, history, significance Panama Flag Day is celebrated on November 4 every year to commemorate the country’s second official liberation from external aggressors. Panama has the unique distinction of having two Independence Days. Panamanians have valiantly resisted colonization for centuries. Whether Spain, Colombia, or later the U.S. — several forces have tried to stifle Panamanian self-determination. The country has emerged stronger every time. Flag Day celebrates Panama’s official separation from the Republic of Colombia in 1903. But wait, there is more to the…
Read MoreFountain Pen Day – November 4, 2022, history, significance
Fountain Pen Day – November 4, 2022, history, significance Fountain Pen Day takes place on the first Friday in November, so it’s on November 4 this year. It started in 2012 and is a day set aside to specially embrace and promote the use of fountain pens and the enjoyment of writing in general. The day is supported by many businesses and organizations worldwide, and it is common for supporting businesses to hold offers and promotions either on or leading up to the day. The point of the day is…
Read MoreLove Your Lawyer Day – November 4, 2022, history, significance
Love Your Lawyer Day – November 4, 2022, history, significance Love Your Lawyer Day is observed on the first Friday of November, making it November 4 this year. This is when we honor lawyers in the U.S. and encourage them to keep going, despite the often negative reputation they have. Even Shakespeare had nasty things to say about lawyers! This is despite many lawyers doing a wonderful job in tough circumstances, and with an ever-changing work environment. Law and the legal system has been around almost since the beginning of…
Read MoreNational Candy Day – November 4, 2022, history, significance
National Candy Day – November 4, 2022, history, significance We hope your sweet tooth is ready, because November 4 is National Candy Day. These sweet and sour treats have been our favorite snack since childhood. Whether they’re hard, chewy, fruit flavored, or a “melt in your mouth not in your hand” sort of treat, candy has been a consistent source of happiness and, as we get older, nostalgia. History of National Candy Day In the early 13th century the English borrowed a word from the French who in turn adopted…
Read MoreUse Your Common Sense Day – November 4, 2022, history, significance
Use Your Common Sense Day – November 4, 2022, history, significance Use Your Common Sense Day is observed annually on November 4, since common sense is an important tool for living life. Common sense is “the applied knowledge of simple, sensible things”, such as not putting metal into microwaves or jumping into rivers without knowing what is under the water. This date also marks the birthday of Will Rogers — the man who remarked “Common Sense ain’t that common”! We need to remind ourselves of the importance of applying common…
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