A holiday is a day that has its own special meaning for people, government or religious / secular groups, and is considered a day that deserves a special celebration. Everyone is familiar with the likes of New Years, Christmas, Halloween and Ramadan. However, we are sure that you will be surprised when you hear about the next celebrations.
International Breast Day (March 30)
Not many people know that there is such a holiday. Many people will die laughing when they learn that this is a national celebration. However, this is not a big celebration, but more of a marketing gimmick. It aims to highlight the strength and independence of women, and also … to draw the attention of men.
Forgetfulness Day (July 2)
Plan your anniversary for this date, and then you will definitely forget about it. At least you will have a reason to do so. Also, this day gives people the opportunity to express their regret for what they have forgotten.
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National Melon Day
This national holiday is celebrated in Turkmenistan. The celebrations are dedicated to the local species of melon, this celebration (Turkmebashi) was named after the country's first president, and the melon is considered an excellent fruit with amazing taste and size. The holiday was invented in 1994 by President Niyazov.
Day of change of movement (September 7 and 8)
In Samoa, on September 7 and 8, residents are allowed to drive on the left side of the road, despite the fact that they are driving on the right. Not all people agree with this change, especially when in most cars the driver's seat is not very comfortable for this position.
World Greetings Day (5 November)
This holiday is very interesting and at the same time very simple. Everyone can take part in this celebration by saying "Hello" to 10 people. First, the holiday was dedicated to the conflict between Israel and Egypt, which occurred in the fall of 1973. Now it is celebrated in more than 180 countries around the world.
Obama Day (November 6)
This is not the day that Americans celebrate, as you might think, but a national holiday in Kenya. It is here that the closest relatives of the former president of America live.
International Punctuation Day (24 September)
This is one of the weirdest holidays ever. You will be able to mark it only after you have read the newspaper or magazine, correcting all mistakes there with a pen. You can also correct someone who makes mistakes when using punctuation marks.
International holiday of stupidity (March 22)
This day is intended for relaxation, and people devote all their time to their families and friends. It could be considered a day of fun and doing stupid and thoughtless things. This means that you can truly forget all responsibilities and relax. It is similar to April Fools' Day, but less well known.
Sleep day (January 3)
This is the day when we can sleep and do nothing. This gives people the opportunity to rest after the holidays and build up strength and energy for school or work. Nobody knows the history of the origin of this holiday.
Festivus (December 23)
This secular holiday is celebrated on the eve of Christmas. For many people, this is the period when they do not want to participate in the celebrations. Therefore, they celebrate Festivus.
The celebration became widely known when it appeared on TV in the 1997 comedy Seinfeld. Dan O'Keefe, author of the series, has been celebrating this day with his family since 1966.
Victoria Ivashura