What happens on the fourth Wednesday in April every year? Administrative Professionals Day! The unofficial holiday is observed by approximately 70% of businesses world-wide as a time to honor admin professionals, admin support, and office workers for their contributions to the workplace. No one who achieves success does so without acknowledging the help of others. … Read more
Spring is bustin’ out all over! Nature renews itself, coming out in vibrant greens after the winter doldrums, the clocks “spring ahead” an hour, and Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday after the ecclesiastical full moon following the Vernal Equinox. This year (2012), Easter falls on April 8th. Easter is, for many, a Christian … Read more
April Fool’s Day (also known as All Fool’s Day), observed on the 1st of April, is a lighthearted holiday celebrated with pranks and practical jokes in countries around the world. The first of April, some do say Is set apart for All Fool’s Day: But why the people call it so Nor I, nor they … Read more
Persian New Year, also known as Norooz, Nowrooz or Nowruz, is a thirteen-day festival of joy celebrated annually by Iranians world-wide. For those who may not know much about the most important holiday in the Iranian calendar, here are… 5 Nifty Facts About Persian New Year Persian New Year always begins on the first day … Read more
St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated annually on March 17, is a holiday rich in symbols, many with Irish and Celtic themes. Ever wondered about those particular symbols, their origins, and how they were chosen? Let’s find out with … 5 St. Patrick’s Day Symbols and What They Mean 1. The Shamrock The ancient Celts revered the … Read more
Observed for more than 1,000 years as the religious feast day of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day (March 17th) has become a popular, secular holiday in the United States and around the world, celebrated with parades, parties, and of course, the wearin’ o’ the green! Saint Patrick was a gentleman, … Read more
February 28th (or August 22nd – no one seems able to agree on a single date) is National Tooth Fairy Day, an unofficial holiday but one meant to celebrate an important childhood figure: the Tooth Fairy. In this pocket you will find A teensy, tiny tooth of mine. So while I sleep where dreams are … Read more
Thirty days hath September, April, June, and November. All the rest have thirty-one, Except the second month alone. To it we twenty-eight assign, Till leap year makes it twenty-nine. The old rhyme we learned in kindergarten still applies, but why do we need an extra day – Leap Day – every four years? In school, … Read more
When a friend, co-worker or family member has experienced a death or is going through a tough time, saying the right words in person or on paper is a tricky ordeal. With so much of our communication based online or electronically, sympathy card etiquette is more important than ever. Before sending an e-card or jotting … Read more
A 40th birthday is a landmark event, but for some, turning 40 may cause more commiseration than celebration. If you’re planning a 40th birthday party for a friend or family member, you’ll want to make sure it’s a night to remember. There are plenty of 40th birthday party ideas out there if you know where … Read more