From National Be Bald and Free day to National Dance like a Chicken Day - which one do you think is the strangest?
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January 12
On January 12 everyone is encouraged to find their favourite redhead and give them a kiss.
Kiss a Ginger Day was created to bring kisses to those who may have once been teased for the colour of their hair.
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National Shower with a Friend Day
February 5
I don’t know about you but I can’t say I fancy taking part in this day.
National Shower Day is celebrated because winter is the coldest and loneliest season of the year.
The day is suppose to bring humour to the season while educating people on the benefits of showering in fresh filtered water.
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March 5
A day dedicated to cheddar cheese coated puffs - get ready to have orange fingers.
To take part post a picture of yourself enjoying these cheesy treats with #NationalCheeseDoodleDay in the caption.
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April 4
This day gives everyone the opportunity to say thank you and hug their local newsperson.
If you aren’t able to hug your newsperson, you can send them a virtual one. Use #HugANewspersonDay to post on social media. I think I can speak on behalf of everyone in this newsroom that a virtual hug would be preferred.
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National Dance like a Chicken Day
May 14
Are you proud of your chicken dance? Well here is your opportunity to show it off.
Take part in the day by uploading a video of yourself on social media doing a chicken dance with #DanceLikeAChickenDay in the caption.
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National Take Your Dog to Work Day
June 22
How much better would work be with your four-legged-friend by your side?
A day dedicated to the companionship between canine and human, it hopes to inspire others to adopt dogs from shelters.
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July 3
National Eat Your Beans Day is a live healthy holiday observed every year on July 3.
Did you know there are approximately 40,000 bean varieties in the world?
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August 5
If you have a pair of underwear you want to show off August 5 is the day for you. To take part in this day you are encouraged to embrace your body image on social media and take a picture of you in your favourite undies with #NationalUnderwearDay in the caption.
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September 22
In The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings Bilbo and Frodo Baggins share a birthday which is on September 22. This is why National Hobbit Day is celebrated on this day. To take part in the day you can read the books, watch the films or through your own Hobbit Day Party.
National Be Bald and Be Free Day
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October 14
Are you bald? Well October 14 is your day to shine. The day is referred to as Bald and Free Day.
It is a celebration of the naked crown, it is there to recognise the beauty of baring the scalp.
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November 14
If you need an excuse to make guacamole November 14 is it.
Call your friends, get the chips ready and celebrate with a bowl of spicy guacamole dip.
National Answer The Telephone like Buddy The Elf Day
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December 18
Buddy the Elf was played by Will Farrell in the 2003 movie Elf. To take part in the day simply answer the phone and say “(Insert your Name) the Elf, What’s your favourite colour.” Like Buddy does in his dads office in the film.
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