National Yo-Yo Day is here…hooray! Not that you need an excuse to play with your Yo-Yo. On this June 6 holiday, show off your yo-yo skills. Wherever you go, get out your Yo-Yo and impress your friends, family, and co-workers. And, play with it at work today, too. However, if you don’t think it’s appropriate at work, consider the fact that three U.S. presidents Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon all showed off their Yo-Yo expertise while in office!

Its origin is hard to factually prove. Many believe that the Yo-Yo originated in China as early as 500-1000 B.C. Yet, there is some evidence that it was first used in Greece prior to this time. Although over the centuries the Yo-Yo has had its ups and downs (teehee).  

The classic Yo-Yo was made wildly popular in America by businessman Donald F. Duncan Sr. He manufactured the “Duncan Yo-Yo” in the early 1900s.

Celebrate the Yo-Yo today by “walking the dog” or “shooting the moon”, the most popular tricks.

Winter Solstice marks the beginning of astronomical winter. It is the shortest day of the year. However, there is a second date. It is called Meteorological Winter. It always begins on December 1. This leads people to ask, “When is winter?” To avoid confusion, almost all of us consider the Winter Solstice as the official start. If you’re a little confused, you’re in good company…. read on. 

On this day, it seems as if the nighttime darkness lasts all day and all night. At the North Pole, the sun never rises on this day. It is not the coldest days of the year, as the northern hemisphere continues to lose more heat than it gains. This will continue until late in the season, as the longer daylight hours at that point begin to have a net warming effect. But for now, heat up a cup of hot chocolate and put another log on the fire! Wintertime will be here for a while.

By the way, while the northern hemisphere is experiencing its shortest day, the southern hemisphere is basking in sunshine and enjoying the first day of summer.

For thousands of years, Winter Solstice has celebrated the new solar year. It celebrates the return of the sun, as every day now will see more sun. The sun is at its southernmost point and now begins its long, six-month journey north.

Winter Solstice is also been known as Christmas, Yule, and Saturnalia.

Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day just could be your day……… if you’re a fabulous wild guy. Ladies, hopefully, you are invited to this gala event to feast your eyes on gorgeous wild men on this January 12 holiday.

Despite some deep diving into the internet, we have been unable to determine the roots or reason for this day. The fact that this is referred to as a feast is intriguing. We can only speculate that the reference means to feast your eyes on some fabulous wild men. So, ladies, we suggest you check out the top 10 sexiest men. They’re readily accessible via a web search.

If you enjoy this special day, you will also enjoy Male Watcher’s Day.

George Washington’s birthday is today. The “Father of His Country”, George Washington was born on February 22, 1732. He became commander in chief of the Continental Army in 1775 and fought a long and arduous war for freedom from British rule. The war was finally over in 1781, when the Continental Army with the help of the French, forced British General Cornwallis to surrender at Yorktown.

In 1787, Washington was unanimously elected president by the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. He took the oath of office in 1789. He served two terms of office from 1789 until 1797.

After the presidency, Washington retired to his home in Mount Vernon, Virginia where he died on December 14, 1799, of a throat infection.

Quiz: What is George Washington’s most famous quote? Answer

Today is National Walk to Work Day. On this day, Americans are encouraged to walk to work. If you can’t walk to work, take a walk during lunchtime, or another time of the day. The goal is to walk 30 minutes a day. Health officials are hoping this will encourage people to add a 30-minute walk to their daily lives.

Health officials, medical agencies, and medical organizations around the country state that a 30-minute walk will significantly improve your health. The benefits are many, including lower weight, less chance of heart disease, less risk of diabetes, and much more. This translates to a longer and healthier life.

Unmentioned in other articles are the emotional and mental benefits of walking. Walking is relaxing and peaceful. If you walk in a park, or along a waterfront, it can be captivating. Need a quick picker-upper? Take a walk today.

Note: Walking is free of charge. And, as of this writing, there is no tax on walking, either.

So, if you can’t walk to work today, walk 30 minutes at a convenient time. Then, make it a part of your daily life. 

In Canada, Victoria Day is a federal holiday. Victoria Day is held in honor of Queen Victoria (1837-1901) to celebrate the birthday of the popular, long-reigning queen of England. It is celebrated in England, Canada, and other former British colonies and territories. However, Canada is the only country to celebrate it as an official public holiday.

Queen Victoria’s 63-year reign of the huge global British Empire was the second longest of all monarchs. Queen Elizabeth’s reign was 70 years.