Today is a day to be bold and daring. Today is Because I Can Day. You’re just gonna love participating in this April 24 holiday. And, do you know why? Simply because you can! After all the exciting things you do today, Evel Knievel will have nothing over the things you do. Once you experience the joy and rewards of this holiday for the first time, you’ll never need to ask yourself “When is Because I Can Day” again. And, you will find yourself adopting this motto every day of the year. 

Has life become a little dull and boring? Are you looking for something new and exciting to do? Perhaps, it’s something risky and daring. It could be something that takes you out of your comfort zone. But, you’ve been hesitant and holding back for a number of reasons. Well, why not do it today simply because you can!? 

There are no limits to your activities today. Use “Because I Can” as your motto for the day. When people ask you why you did something, you know your reply. As a matter of fact, no other explanation is required. Perhaps the most fun you’ll have is dreaming up wild crazy, creative, or challenging things to do today. For example, your daring plan to ride a hot air balloon or hang glide is justified by telling yourself and others that it’s “Because I Can”. 

The statement by itself says a lot. Using “Because I Can” as your motto is all about attitude. It makes doing almost anything possible. It creates and promotes positive thinking. And, it’s a much more positive statement than “I think I can”. C’mon, whatever it is, you know you can. So, get to it.

Today is National Unicorn Day. On this April 9 holiday we celebrate the mythical one-horned, horse-like creature and its long-storied legend. Now, we refer to the existence of magical Unicorns as a myth. But, not everyone agrees. Some people believe they once roamed the earth. And, most of us truly wish they were real. Notably, there is no fossil evidence to support their existence. However, there are pictures of them on cave walls from thousands of years ago. And, over those thousands of years, there have been many sightings all over the world.

Do Unicorns exist? Did they ever roam the earth? Or, are they simply a popular myth? Just ask any young girl these questions. She will enthusiastically, say yes! And, many adults believe in their existence, too. Certainly, if you took a survey, about their existence, almost 100% of respondents would say “Yes” or “I hope so”.

Today is a really special day. It is National Orchid Day. This April 16 holiday was created by a young couple who loved orchids. They loved them so much that they were going to name their daughter “Orchid”. Unfortunately, the baby died during childbirth. The couple created this day in memory of her and as a remembrance of all young babies and young children who have died. Their second goal for this day is to promote the orchids they so dearly love.

Orchids are one of the most popular flowers of all. These beautiful flowers are native to almost all parts of the world except Antarctica. Scientists speculate that because this flower is native to most parts of the world, the flowers have been around since before the continents separated from each other. If true, they’ve been around for millions of years.  Humans have cultivated them for thousands of years, even before Confucius was born (552 B.C.).

Orchids are one of the most popular houseplants. Its natural growth environment is similar to your indoor climate. It thrives on bright, yet indirect sunlight and warm temperatures. They look great as bouquets for vases. The flower and leaves have many medicinal uses. And, the flowers are edible, too. So, bring your appetite. Depending upon who is counting, there are somewhere between 22,000 and 30,000 species. So, that means somewhere out there is the perfect variety and color for you! Visit your garden store today and purchase a plant.

Any time is a great time to bake one of your favorite recipes. Grab your apron and spatula. National Coffee Cake Day has arrived, and it’s destined to be a delicious food holiday. I can almost smell the cinnamon wafting from the kitchen. This April 7 holiday is a great opportunity for you to do a little baking. Then, take a break from your busy day. Sit down with one or two friends with a pot of coffee, and this delicious cake.

Coffee cakes are very popular around the world. You can enjoy it for breakfast, or any time of the day. It goes great with coffee. But, not all of us like coffee. It pairs well with tea or a glass of milk, too.

It is springtime, and every day the weather is getting a little nicer. Is it nice enough in your area to get outside and enjoy it? We sure hope so, as today is National Picnic Day. Grab the paper plates and plastic cutlery. On this lovely April 23 Spring day, we are encouraged to have a fun picnic lunch or dinner. For most of us, it is the first time in several months we can enjoy eating outdoors. I don’t know about you, but the picnic table is calling me. And, today is going to be the first of many days of eating outside.

Picnics can take a wide variety of forms. Spread your food and drinks out onto a picnic table. Or, you can fill a picnic basket with goodies and eat it on a blanket. Add a bottle of wine for a romantic picnic. Have your picnic in your backyard, at a park, or on the beach. Your choice of foods is unlimited, from sandwiches and cold fried chicken, to hot dogs and hamburgers. And, don’t forget the baked beans and watermelon. Drink choices are broad, too. Beer, lemonade, Kool-Aid, and wine are popular choices.

Did of Know?  The word “picnic” comes from the French word “Piquenique”. It was coined in 1692 and refers to social events.

National Zucchini Bread Day is a day to enjoy Zucchini bread. It is far more enjoyable to eat it on this April 23 holiday. In researching this day, we first asked ourselves “why celebrate this day in the spring, when this prolific garden squash is not in great supply?” The answer quickly dawned on us. April is a time when you are not sick of all that zucchini.

In the summer months, the prolific zucchini plant produces more fruit than gardeners can use. As summer progresses, everyone becomes sick and tired of the eating zucchini. But, the harvest goes on, day after day, after day. By mid-summer, gardeners are resorting to all sorts of tricks to get rid of the mountains of fruit produced in their gardens. Some even stealthily leave zucchini on neighbors’ doorsteps in the middle of the night.

So here you are in April. Zucchini finds its way in small supply to grocery stores in your area. Now, you’ve got the urge for zucchini bread. Hence, the creation of this day in April!

Today is Zoo Lovers Day, an April 8 holiday. Zoos have been around for thousands of years. Zoos were originally called a “menagerie”. In some parts of the world, they are still called menageries. Wild animal zoos have been around since ancient times. The earliest recording was around 1500 B.C.!!

In addition to bringing people closer to wildlife, they help to protect and preserve endangered species. For many reasons, animals in the wild are in danger of extinction. Zoos offer a place to nurture and even grow their populations so future generations will see them.

People, young and old, enjoy visiting the zoo. Where else can you see lions and tigers and bears all in one place? And, elephants, too! Depending upon the size of the zoo, it may have animals from all seven continents of the world. And, from every ocean, too.

You can never get tired of the animals, so people often go multiple times a year. Zoos offer special programs, presentations, and shows, so you will see something different every time you visit.

Did You Know? There are over 2,400 zoos in the United States.

World Laboratory Day, an April 23 holiday, celebrates the place where great discoveries, inventions, and medical cures are made. This is where medical advances are made that help us to live healthier and longer lives. Scientific laboratories are also where mad scientists dwell. Perhaps the most well-known thing to come out of the laboratory was…Frankenstein’s Monster!

Countless ideas, concepts and theories are tested in laboratories. Most of the world’s greatest medical treatments and cures were discovered and perfected in laboratories, after endless study and testing. Products coming out of laboratories have helped and aided mankind in many, many ways. 

Celebrate World Laboratory Day by learning more about how they work. If you chance across a laboratory worker (or mad scientist) today, wish them a Happy World Laboratory Day.

Sponsored by United Nation’s World Health Organization (WHO), World Health Day focuses upon a different health theme each year. This April 7 holiday is an international event to emphasize and work on important health issues or problems. Many countries around the world participate.

This day celebrates the anniversary of the founding of the UN’s World Health Organization on April 7, 1948.

Major activities on world health Day focus upon, awareness, education programs, and fund raising activities to help with the health issue for the year. Countries also work on resolving problems related to the theme.