Event Calendar
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New Year's Day
New Year's Day is observed on January 1, the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar also used in ancient Rome. In countries using the Gregorian calendar as their main calendar, it is a public holiday, often celebrated with fireworks at the stroke of midnight as the new year starts.Freeport Oaks - Freeport, TX
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Full Wolf Moon
In Native American and early Colonial times, the Full Moon for January was called the Full Wolf Moon. It appeared when wolves howled in hunger outside the villages.Traditionally, the January Moon is also known as the Old Moon.Freeport Oaks - Freeport, TX
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
The day is a United States holiday marking the birthdate of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., observed on the third Monday of January each year. It is one of four United States federal holidays to commemorate an individual person. King was the chief spokesman of the nonviolent civil rights movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. He was assassinated in 1968.Freeport Oaks - Freeport, TX
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National Hugging Day
National Hugging Day was allegedly celebrated for the first time on January 21, 1986, in Clio, Michigan, USA. It is an annual event dedicated to hugging, aimed to encourage everyone to hug their family and friends more often. National Hugging Day is celebrated every year on January 21st. Is there a day that could warm your heart more?Freeport Oaks - Freeport, TX
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Compliment Day
Sometimes a compliment really goes a long way. To celebrate Compliment Day, simply launch sincere flattery attacks on random people throughout the day, especially those who wouldn't expect it. To give yourself a challenge, find compliments for people that you don't like. The key, of course, is sincerity. Complimentday.com suggests that you try to compliment 2-5 people and provides a list of sample compliments for those who struggle with the art of flattery.Freeport Oaks - Freeport, TX
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Global Belly Laugh Day
There are thousands of spoken languages in the world, but what unites everyone? Laughter! Even the title of the day can bring a smile to your face! We all know how good it feels to laugh, but exactly why does it make us so healthy and happy? Having a good chuckle causes the tissue lining our blood vessels to expand increase blood flow. This makes us feel more positive, boosts our immune systems, increases pain tolerance, and generally just makes us feel happier and more energetic! So, on Global Belly Laugh Day, throw your arms up in the air and laugh out loud to celebrate the gift of laughter!Freeport Oaks - Freeport, TX