Old Stuff Day - March 2

The origin of Old Stuff Day is unknown, but it is a day celebrated in America every year, on March 2nd. Although everyone there agrees that this day should be celebrated, not everyone agrees on the way it should be celebrated.

Some ways to celebrate the day of old objects:

Pry past and be nostalgic: find old photos, old jewelry and toys, then share the happy memories with friends and family over a cup of coffee or take a photo and upload to Facebook.

Buy Vintage: Visit thrift stores, or antique stores, you can also go to the flea market and look for interesting antique things like gramophone, clothes, housewares, Ciprofloxacin and more.

Make an order: Some people think that this is the day to get rid of old objects. Make order at home and throw away everything you don't need. If you do not have the heart to throw, donate to those who need it.

Learn about the past: This is the day to learn about ancient things. See the History Channel. Read history books, go to a museum with antiques, explore family roots and more. You can find lots of material online or visit the library.

Recycling - Find cool and original ideas for recycling old objects.

Women of Color Day - March 1

March is Women's Month in U.S. History. March 8 marks International Women's Day and March 1 celebrates Women of Color Day designed to mark the achievements of non - white women and their contribution to the world in every way possible: in science, history, warfare, work and more. Women are never inferior: they struggle, demonstrate, run around, do not give up and break through in many different areas.

In honor of Women of Color Day, here are some stories about women who broke through in history, even though their starting point was lower both because they were women and because of their skin color:

Mae Carol Jemison, born October 17, 1956, is the first African-American woman to fly in space. Jamison is an astronaut, engineer and physician born in Alabama, USA.

Varis Diri was born in 1965 in Somalia in a nomadic tribe. At age 5, she underwent a female circumcision process. At age 13, she ran away from her family who wanted her to marry an older man. She came to Mogadishu and from there managed to get to London where she worked as a maid for her aunt who was the wife of the Somali ambassador. After her aunt's family returned to Somalia she stayed in London and worked as a cleaner at a McDonald's branch. One day fashion photographer Terence Donovan saw her while she was working and offered her a job modeling. Her modeling career flourished and she became an international model. In 1997, she told Marie Claire fashion magazine in an interview about the female word she went through when she was a child. The interview became famous and shocked the world. Following this she became the UN Ambassador on the issue of the struggle against female circumcision.

Varis Diri (Source)

Benazir Bhutto was born in Pakistan on June 21, 1953. She served twice as Prime Minister of the country: from 1993 to 1996, and from 1988 to 1990. Benazir Bhutto was the first woman to be prime minister of Pakistan or any Muslim country. In the early 1990s the Bhutto government disbanded following allegations of government corruption. In 1993 she was re-elected prime minister until she was again ousted and went into political exile. She lives in Dubai and London, where she continued to lead her party, the Pakistan People's Party. In December 2007, she returned to Pakistan, where she was killed in a suicide bombing that ended at a rally in support of her in the city of Rawalpindi.

Misty Copeland was born on September 10, 1982, in Kansas City, Missouri, USA to a family of African-American descent. Her parents divorced when she was two years old and she moved with her mother and five brothers to various neighborhoods in Los Angeles, California. She was admitted to the American Ballet Theater in 2000 and was promoted to the rank of solo dancer in August 2007. Misty Copeland is the first prima ballerina of African American descent in the American Ballet Theater in this role.

Misty Copeland - Autobiography (Source)

March 1 is also Compliment Day, Pig Day and 

Independence Day of the March 1 movement in Korea

Mardi Gras - Fat Tuesday - Pancake Day

Happy Mardi Gras! The holiday also called Shrove Tuesday and Fat Tuesday is a Carnival celebration, beginning on or after the Christian feasts of the Epiphany (Three Kings Day) and culminating on the day before Ash Wednesday (known as Shrove Tuesday). Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday", reflecting the practice of the last night of eating rich, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season.

In the photo: a poster inviting to the Mardi Gras celebrations from 1914

Mardi Gras is the last day before the "fast" of the Christians, a 40-day period of the Christians before Easter in which they do not consume animal products. The first day of Lent is called "Ash Wednesday" and it falls 46 days before Easter, always on Wednesday. The fasting period is 40 days, when on Sundays it does not take place.

The Tuesday before Lent is a day dedicated to celebrations in the Christian world. In many localities processions and parades are held, and in many homes large and solemn meals are held. Because on Tuesday it eats a lot of desserts and fattening things without making an account, it is called Fat Tuesday. Mardi Gras always falls between February 4th and March 10th.

One of the traditional customs at Mardi Gras is to eat pancakes so Mardi Gras is also Pancake Day.

The pancakes are made from flour, eggs, milk, sugar, baking powder, oil or butter.

Animal Pancake Pan Amazon

Pancakes are a dish that is eaten around the world, in different variations. In France the pancake is thin (what we know as crepe). In Germany it is eaten with powdered sugar, jam and lemons. In the Netherlands the rolled pancakes are eaten with savory and sweet toppings. In Russia, Belini is eaten. In Greece it is prepared with yogurt and eaten with honey. In Malaysia and Singapore it is sometimes prepared with soybeans instead of flour and stuffed with cheese, jam, nuts and peanuts. In China, the pancakes are thinly prepared with buckwheat and green onions and are part of the Peking-style duck dish. In India, pancakes are called Uttapam and are made from rice and vegetables. In Japan, they make a fluffy pancake cake called Okonomiyaki (お好み焼き o-konomi-yaki).

When will Mardi Gras be in the coming years?

2022- 1 March

2023 - 21 February

2024- 13 February

2025- March 4th

2026 - 17 February

Pig Day - March 1

Pig Day is a national event celebrated in the United States in honor of the pig.

The holiday began in 1972 and was founded by sisters Alan Stanley, a teacher from Texas and Mary Lynn Rave from North Carolina. Their goal was to recognize pigs as animals domesticated by human who deserve to be treated fairly and not legally cruel.

National Pig Day events include parades, celebrations at zoos, schools, nursing homes and special sporting events dedicated to pigs across the United States.

Unfortunately there are places where "pig parties" are held where pork dishes such as bacon and pork ribs are served as refreshments and pink ribbons are tied on the trees as a sign of respect for the pigs (the obvious question is if on pork day they do not deserve not to eat them for a change?)

In honor of Pig Day, we'll be happy if you think of pigs positively, and find that they are animals, that can suffer, enjoy, love, play and rejoice, like all animals on earth. Even if they look greasy and dirty, that does not mean they are not charming.

Fun facts about pigs:

The pig is a very intelligent, sensitive and sociable animal.

There are quite a few people who raise a pig as a pet. One of the famous pigs adopted is Esther the Wonder Pig. Esther was adopted in 2012 by a couple who love animals from the US. When they adopted her she was a dwarf pig thrown from the commercial farm where she grew up, probably because of some deformity. And half almost follow.

Esther the Wonder Pig 

Like humans, pigs eat everything, meaning both plants and other animals.

The pig's nose is an important tool for finding food in the soil and for feeling the world around it.

Pigs have an excellent sense of smell and humans take advantage of this feature to detect explosives and truffles.

The kosher and Halal laws of Judaism and Islam forbid eating pork. In Judaism, the pig is not kosher because it is a horseshoe, but it does not breed. In Judaism and Islam the pig is a symbol of impurity

Pigs coloring pages

There are about 2 billion pigs in the world.

Humans raise pigs on the farm for their meat.

Some people like to raise pigs as pets.

Wild boars are often hunted in the wild.

In some parts of the world, wild boars are the main source of food for tigers.

Pigs can transmit a variety of diseases to humans.

Relative to their body size, pigs have small lungs.

Pigs are known for their gluttonous nature hence the phrase "eat like a pig".

March 1 is also Compliment Day,  Women of Color Day and March 1 movement in South Korea Day

March 1st Independence Movement Day in South Korea - March 1

The March 1 (3-1) movement was one of the first Korean resistance movements against Japanese rule over them from 1910 to 1919. The movement's name refers to an event that took place on March 1, 1919, hence the name of the movement, which means "Movement Three- One "or "March First Movement" in Korean.

This day is a public holiday (in Korean the holiday is called: 삼일절). This is a day off for the entire population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

The movement was formerly called the Sam-il Movement and arose in response to the colonial occupation of the Japanese Empire.

In a speech delivered by American President Woodrow Wilson at the Paris Peace Conference in January 1919, he defined "fourteen points" outlining the right to national self-determination. Korean students studying in Tokyo issued a statement following the speech demanding freedom from colonial rule.

Events of March 1, 1919:

At 14:00, 33 activists who founded the Sam-il movement gathered at the Taehwagwan restaurant in Seoul. They read aloud the Korean Declaration of Independence designed by historian  Choe Nam-seon:

"We hereby declare the independence of Korea and the freedom of the Korean people. We hereby declare all the nations of the world as a testimony to human equality. We hereby declare our descendants so that they can enjoy forever their inherent right in the country.

As much as this declaration stems from a history of five thousand years, as much as it stems from the loyalty of twenty million people, as much as it affirms our longing for the advancement of eternal freedom, it expresses our desire to take part in the excellent global reform of the human conscience. , And just action necessary for the coexistence of all mankind. Therefore, no force in this world can block or suppress it! "

After the announcement, they called the Central Police Station to inform them of their actions and were publicly arrested.

At that time, 14:00, and on the same day, crowds gathered in Pagoda Park to hear student Chong Zhang, reading the same statement in public. The activists then gathered for a peaceful procession, which the Japanese military police tried to suppress. Other special representatives related to the movement read aloud copies of the declaration of independence in various places around the country.

As the processions continued to grow, the Japanese military police could not control the crowd. Frightened Japanese officials called on military forces to calm the crowd, including naval forces. As public protests continued to grow, the repression became violent, resulting in the brutal assassination of many Koreans by the Japanese regime.

About 2,000,000 Koreans took part in the demonstrations. Several thousand were massacred by the Japanese regime. Tens of thousands were injured and tens of thousands more Koreans were arrested by the regime. Some of the arrested protesters were publicly executed.

In 1920, a Chunganari battle broke out in Manchuria between exiled Korean independence fighters and the Japanese army.

On May 24, 1949, South Korea declared March 1 a national holiday. General Chu Hong-hoi dedicated the first movement of martial arts taekwondo among the black belts to the Sam-il teul movement.

South Korea was liberated from Japanese rule only at the end of World War II, in 1945, when the United States defeated Japan.

March 1 is also Pig Day,  Women of Color Day and Compliment Day

Compliments Day- March 1

Wow! you look great! You've lost weight a little bit, right? This hairstyle really flattering  you! You did a great job! Compliment day is most favorable in the world today. You can not argue about the degree of positive impact for the person receiving compliments on them (and on the one that provided it). 

Compliments make people feel good. They can make their all day from casual sad and dull, bright and happy day. And when people feel good about themselves, they pass it on. Think how you feel when you get compliments. Sometimes without being aware of it, you feel really good.

Compliments Day started in the Netherlands by Hans Poortvliet in 2001, the day is now celebrated in many European countries including Norway and Belgium. 

Compliments must be true, otherwise it gets the compliment feel fake and it will go through. 

When you get a compliment say with all your heart: "Thank you!". No need to cancel the compliment and argue with giving the compliment that it does not deserve you. 

Just accept the compliments and enjoy them. This is not a shame to be good. If we do it right, Compliment day is certainly a day that gives positive energy in this crazy world. Go for it. Give a compliment to people you never compliment them before. Give compliments to people on the street, people that give you service. Send waves of positive energy. Did I tell you that you're great?

March 1 is also Pig Day, Women of Color Day and March 1st Movement in South Korea

Chocolate Souffle Day- February 28

Chocolate soufflé is one of the most delicious desserts there is. The soufflé is a light, airy pastry made mostly of protein foam. The original recipe for chocolate souffle appeared in the French book Le Cuisinier Moderne, by Chef Vincent Le Chapel, circa 1742.

The source of the name Souffle is the French word souffler which means "swell" or "explode".

In restaurants and cafes, a dessert is often served, called chocolate soufflé, which is a chocolate cake with liquid chocolate in it. This cake is not chocolate soufflé. It mainly contains flour and is therefore more stable. The dessert served in restaurants is usually chocolate fondant, which is also delicious in itself.

The soufflé is made from a batter or cream that gives it its flavor and a foam of proteins that give it the airiness and volume.

The soufflé is considered one of the most difficult pastries, and the great fear of it is that "the soufflé will fall" after investing so much in preparing it. During the baking process, it boils in the oven and remains in the apple state for about twenty to thirty minutes. A change in air pressure or a rapid change in temperature causes its fall. When removed from the oven, it loses its height within 5-10 minutes, so it is customary to prepare it "ah-la-minut" (shortly before serving it) and serve it immediately after baking.

The soufflé is baked in round personal patterns and is usually served in a pan, because it is so fragile and airy.

In honor of the chocolate souffle day, make a souffle from one of the many recipes on the chain, and if that does not work out, do not give up, who said that only today can you make chocolate soufflé? Chocolate soufflé can and should be prepared all year round.

In the photo: Chocolate soufflé prepared from a mixture of chocolate soufflé in 3 minutes (link)

February 28 is also Tooth Fairy Day and Rare Illness Day

Rare Disease Day - 28 February

Rare Illness Day is a day marked on the last day of February (i.e., usually on February 28 and once every four years on February 29). This day is designed to raise awareness of the existence of rare diseases and improve access to medical care and representation for people with rare diseases and their families.

Rare Diseases Day was founded in 2008 by the European Organization for Rare Diseases (EURORDIS). According to the organization, the treatment of rare diseases is not sufficient as well as the social networks to support people suffering from these diseases and their family members.

A rare disease is also called an "orphan disease" - a disease for which no resources have been invested over the years to research it and develop vaccines and drugs against it, because in science most of the time and resources are invested in more common diseases in the population. Rare diseases are most often complex genetic diseases, and according to the World Health Organization there are more than 5,000 types of such diseases.

All the rare diseases affect about one percent of the world population. In the EU the definition of the rare disease is its existence in one person out of 2,000 people. In the US the disease is rare if it is present in one in 2,500 people.

Diagnosis of rare diseases is difficult and takes longer than common diseases, because many times the existing symptoms are suitable for common diseases and because of misdiagnosis, the treatment is not appropriate and the patient suffers more. The remedies for rare diseases are usually not in the health basket because too few sick people need them.

Examples of rare diseases: Fabry disease, Morquio syndrome, Pompe disease.

February 28 is also Chocolate Souffle Day and Tooth Fairy Day

February 29 is also Leap Day