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The Festival of Enormous Changes at the Last Minute is observed on December 30. People usually panic when they realize that there are only two days left of the year until the next year rolls out. You may think you are out of time, but you still have two days to complete and fulfill your…
National Cheryl Day is celebrated on December 30 every year. The name Cheryl is a traditionally feminine name of Italo-Celtic origin. There have been many famous Cheryls throughout history, from actors to singers to politicians. Perhaps one of the most well-known fictional characters with this name is Cheryl Blossom from “Archie Comics,” and its latest…
Rizal Day is a Philippine national holiday celebrated on December 30 to commemorate the life and works of José Rizal, a national hero of the Philippines. The date, December 30, is the anniversary of Rizal’s execution in 1896 at Bagumbayan, Manila. HISTORY OF RIZAL DAY Dr. José Rizal is credited with playing a key role…
Sodium Bicarbonate Day celebrates bicarbonate of soda and its uses on December 30 every year. This day acknowledges a fundamental commodity of every household and especially of every kitchen. Bicarbonate of soda is also commonly known as bread soda, cooking soda, and baking soda. These names correspond to its scientific and chemical compound name, which…
The Christmas rush is over, and you should be feeling calm. So what’s that subtle itch deep inside you? That one that’s tugging at you, haunting you, reminding you that despite all the holiday successes, you still never fixed that leaky faucet like you said you would. Lucky for you, the year’s not over yet,…
The Constitution of Ireland was formed on December 29 and every year on this day, Ireland celebrates its ratification. Are you wondering why the Constitution is so important? Well, because without a solid Constitution set in place, the country becomes a lawless land. In fact, it is this very document that decides the rights of…
All cellists unite for International Cello Day on December 29. We are all about celebrating culture and music aficionados. The cello is a bowed string musical instrument with four strings tuned for perfect harmony. It looks like a large violin, which one can play while sitting down and holding it in between their legs. This…
Mongolia Independence Day, celebrated every December 29, is a day of great glory and happiness for the Mongols, who gained freedom after years of being under the Qing China rule. Also known as National Revolution of Freedom and Independence Day, this holiday commemorates Mongolia’s autonomy. This day is all about showing love for Mongolia, raising…
We celebrate National Ha Day each December 29. The name has Vietnamese origins and means “sunshine and warmth.” It can also mean ‘river’ and is pronounced as ‘hhaa.’ In some Asian countries, Ha is also a surname. National Ha Day is dedicated to honoring and learning more about those bearing this name. HISTORY OF NATIONAL…
National Paula Day is observed yearly on December 29. The name Paula has Latin roots, meaning ‘small’ and ‘humble.’ It dates back to the classical era, in the fourth century, when a wealthy Roman widow devoted her life to helping the poor and eventually became a saint. Today we celebrate everyone named Paula, whether they’re…
