Take a break today. Grab a paperback book in your favorite genre and spend some quality time reading it. Today is Paperback Book Day. This July 30 holiday is the perfect time to curl up to a real book and immerse yourself in an exciting and interesting story. Fiction or non-fiction, whatever your genre choice, you’ll have a relaxing time reading a paperback book today and every day!

 In today’s electronic world, Ebooks are becoming increasingly more popular. But, most people still agree, that reading a physical book is far more enjoyable. Real books have a comfortable and familiar feel about them. They also have a familiar and pleasant smell. There’s an enjoyable feeling readers get, as they hold the book and turn pages. It’s just not the same when you hold an Ebook, swiping pages as you go.

National Nude Day is a way to keep cool on a hot, sticky summer day. So, take it off……take it all off. Importantly, this July 14 holiday is not a lewd or sexual day. Rather, it is a day to appreciate the beauty of the human body.  You can go skinny dipping, suntan by the pool, or walk around the house in your birthday suit.

Sorry, we will not display pictures of people in the buff on this website. But, we certainly will talk about it.

We will not suggest that this is right or wrong. We simply desire to make you aware of this holiday. Snicker if you will. But, please don’t put the “sleaze” into this holiday.

Important Note: Sorry, as a kid-safe site, we will not include or point you toward pictures or any other offensive material. Our goal and purpose is to report and document the holidays for fun purposes. 

Did You Know? In the early 1970s, “Streaking” was the rage. People would run buck naked through a sports arena, concert, or another venue where people were gathered.

Interestingly, we found a lot of sites promoting Nude Day T-shirts. But, isn’t this problematic? How can you wear a T-shirt on National Nude Day!??

It’s the middle of summer, the dog days of summer. The sun is relentlessly beating down, making it hot, stifling hot. Fortunately, National Waterpark Day has arrived just in time to cool you off and provide a fun-filled day of cool enjoyment. On this July 28 holiday, splash around in the wave pool, take a tube ride on the raging river, and ride down all of the waterslides in the park.

Waterparks are big business. Right now, Americans all over the country are flocking to waterparks to cool off. There are indoor waterparks and outdoor waterparks. They are all guaranteed to be busy right now. But, the outdoor waterparks will be the busiest of all at this time of year. Outdoors is where we want to be, while at the same time getting a respite from the oppressive heat and humidity. Whether you select a smaller town waterpark, or a nationally known commercial park, fun aplenty awaits you. They’re much more fun than a dip in the pool. There’s something for every age group. Enjoy a leisurely raft ride down a lazy river. Speed down the twisting turns of a water slide, the higher the better. Body surf in a wave pool. Or, chill in the splash pools.

Do you want to participate in National Waterpark Day? Sure you do! Put on your bathing suit, grab a towel, and visit your favorite waterpark! 

It’s July and summer is in full swing. The weather is hot and muggy, time to seek out a cold and refreshing summer treat. It’s time for some watermelon. We’ve got exciting news. July is National Watermelon Month. You get to spend this whole month celebrating and enjoying watermelon. It’s very likely that in addition to enjoying slices of juicy watermelon, you will enjoy it in many other forms, too. This wonderful fruit flavor is available in daiquiris, wine coolers, candy, and even gum.

July is the peak harvest month for watermelons, They ripen just in time for the Fourth of July holiday. That’s when we celebrate and enjoy baseball, hot dogs, fireworks, and watermelon. Yes sir, we certainly consume a lot of watermelons during the summer months. But, this healthy and nutritious fruit can and should be eaten in the other months of the year, too. Did you know that the entire watermelon is edible? The rind can be pickled and is also used in stir-fries. The seeds can be roasted and eaten as a snack, similar to pumpkin seeds.

World Record Watermelon: Watermelons can grow quite large, make that huge. Sure, there are small, home garden varieties that just about fit into the palm of your hand.  But, watermelons can weigh hundreds of pounds each.  The world record heaviest watermelon weighed in at 350.5 pounds on October 4, 2013. It was grown by Chris Kent of Sevierville, Tennessee.

We encourage you to celebrate watermelons all month long, and all summer for that matter. Take up the challenge to see how many different ways you can enjoy watermelons.

This holiday will have you singing and humming the Pina Colada Song all day long. It’s mid-summer, and the weather is hot and humid. It’s only natural, that you imagine yourself lying on a lounge chair under the palm trees on a tropical, sunbaked beach or deserted island. There are warm gentle breezes wafting in the air. You hear the peaceful sound of the ocean lapping at the shore just a few feet away as you reach for a fruity, ice-cold tropical drink. If you listen closely, you might also hear a steel drum band in the distance. Ahh yes, it’s the perfect way to spend a summer day. This is the ideal way to celebrate National Pina Colada Day, a July 10 holiday.

You can enjoy a pina colada anywhere in the world at any time of the year. It’s the national beverage of Puerto Rico. But, the best place to enjoy this alcoholic summer cooler is on a beach on a tropical island. So, book your flight to an island getaway today!

Song of the Day: “Escape”(1979) by Rupert Holmes. It is better known as The Pina Colada Song. This is one of those classic songs that never loses its popularity.

It’s easy to celebrate this day… enjoy a frosty Pina Colada. If you can do so, while on the beach on a tropical island, you will indeed have a perfect day!

It’s National Motorcycle Day. It’s a day to celebrate and enjoy everything about motorcycles. No doubt, this is a day for you and your hog. It’s a day to hop on and savor the freedom of the open road. But, that’s not all. This day is much more. It’s a day to celebrate motorcycles and everyone who rides them, driver or passenger. It is also a time to enjoy being a member of a motorcycle club. And, let’s not forget cycle dealers and manufacturers. They all share in the celebration and enjoyment of this day.

Do you hear the road calling? Sure you do! July is a great time of year to celebrate this holiday. The weather is perfect for riding, and it’s the perfect time for taking a vacation. Take a couple of days off of work, or the whole week. Pack your bag. Now get on your motorcycle and ride off, wherever the road takes you. We do encourage you to bring a friend or two. It’s always much more enjoyable when you have company.

Dairyland Insurance, the sponsor of this holiday, encourages all motorcycle riders to hold and participate in charitable events that include riding your cycle.

Did You Know? There are over 7.1 million motorcycles on the road in the United States. 

It is important that we all demonstrate the kindness of our love. Today is National Live is Kind Day. The purpose of this July 27 holiday is to express our kindness by recognizing where domestic abuse and violence exists and quickly report it to the popular authorities who can act put a stop to it.

Millions of people are victims of domestic abuse and violence. It’s not a local or a national problem. Rather, it is global in scale. Love is Kind Day exists to root out and fight all forms of domestic violence. And, it seeks to assist the victims. It does so partially through love and kindness. After all, the power of love is limitless. Love and kindness are many things. But, they are never violent or abusive. The creators of this special holiday use their “Love is Kind” network to help to spread love and kindness to help put and end to domestic violence and abuse. The creators of this day also encourage you to get pro-active in this fight.

Pucker up…..today is National Lipstick Day, a July 29 holiday. There’s no shortage of colors. While red lipstick is by far the most popular color, you have your choice of just about any color in the rainbow. And that’s not all, there are glossy, flavored, glitter, and many more options to choose from. So, apply your favorite lipstick to those sweet lips of yours, and plant a great big, juicy kiss or two on your favorite people.

Looking to attract a guy? On average, men stare at women who wear red lipstick for 7.3 seconds. Any other lipstick causes men to stare for just 2.2 seconds. Perhaps that’s why red has always been the most favorite lipstick color. 

It has been in use for thousands of years, likely more than 5,000 years.  Most ancient cultures used it in some form (often along with face and body painting). Ancient Sumerian men and women used lipstick. They used lipstick with embedded crushed gemstones to decorate their lips and face. Lipstick use is also well-recorded in ancient Greece, Egypt, and China.

Did You Know? The most expensive lipstick is Guerlains’ KissKiss Gold and Diamond Lipstick. It sells for $62,000 per tube!

Song of the Day: Lipstick on Your Collar, Connie Francis (1959)

National French Fries Day is today. One wonders why we call this a “National” day, as French fries are popular around the world. This July 13 holiday should be called an “International” day.

Its name might suggest a French origin. But, historians believe they originated in Belgium in the 17th century.  When this was scarce in winter months, Belgians substituted fried potatoes in their diet. From Europe, their popularity spread literally around the world.

President Thomas Jefferson introduced French Fries to the U.S.  In the U.S., they are the most popular fast-food item. Some of us get a burger, while others get a hot dog. Some people choose a chicken sandwich, while others opt for a steak bomber. But, almost all of us get these dishes served with a side order of French fries. 

While they are called Fries, they can also be baked. And nowadays you can make them in an air fryer. Both of these methods cook the fries without oil so they are healthier for you until you add salt or other toppings. Any way you cook them, they are still high in starch and carbohydrates.

Did You Know? The U.S. Congress attempted unsuccessfully to rename them “Freedom Fries”.