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It’s National Banana Day, Herbalist Day, National Ellis Island Family History Day, National Cheeseball Day, International Bat Appreciation Day… and much more!
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Herbalist Day
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How to celebrate Apr 17th
Wake up and kickstart your day by going bananas! Start with a banana-inspired breakfast to celebrate National Banana Day. Engage in some herbalist activities by brewing a cup of herbal tea or creating your own herbal remedies. Dive into your family history in honor of National Ellis Island Family History Day, perhaps by conducting online research or calling up relatives for stories.
For lunch, whip up a cheesy cheeseball snack in tribute to National Cheeseball Day. Show some love for our winged friends on International Bat Appreciation Day by learning more about bats or visiting a local wildlife center. Take a moment to appreciate the beauty of haiku poetry on International Haiku Poetry Day by reading or composing your own haikus.
Get active outdoors on National Kickball Day with a game in the park or backyard. Channel your inner diva on Nothing Like A Dame Day, either by enjoying a classic film featuring a dame or singing along to your favorite dame’s tunes. Embrace the blahs on Blah Blah Blah Day by allowing yourself to unwind and relax without feeling the need to constantly chatter.
For a more serious note, raise awareness about hemophilia on World Hemophilia Day by sharing information online or donating to a related charity. Celebrate automotive history on National Ford Mustang Day by taking a drive or attending a car show. Finally, wind down your day by honoring the Second Amendment on 2A Day with a moment of reflection on the importance of rights and responsibilities in society. Cheers to a day filled with festivities, camaraderie, and a touch of whimsy!
It's also…
International Bat AppreciationDay
International Haiku PoetryDay
National KickballDay
Nothing Like A DameDay
Blah Blah BlahDay
World HemophiliaDay
National Ford MustangDay
2A Day
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