National Genealogy Day is held on March 10th of this year. It is an annual celebration observed on the Saturday of the First Full Week of Every March. There are people who are researching hard to find more about their genealogy. Of course, not all of us know from whom, where, and which family we have come from. Few knew their grandparents and great-grandparents, but beyond this, it is quite doubtful. So it is very much essential to know about your ancestors who lived some several decades ago and their life history in detail. National Genealogy Day is the best time for anyone to trace the history of your family, ancestors, and your heritage. Dig out that unknown information to find more interesting details and facts about your family history.

“We live in a society that celebrates familial connection above any other kind of relationship. We are shown photos of our great-grandparents and encouraged to marvel over facial similarities. We are told to take pride in our bloodlines, celebrate our ancestry.” – Lynn Coady

History of National Genealogy Day

The National Genealogy Day has been in celebration since the year 1997. Jerry Hill was the creator of this Day. It is a part of Celebrate Your Name Week (CYNW). Genealogy Day is also one among the seven components of CYNW and others include Name Tag Day, Namesake Day, Name Fun Facts Day, Learn What Your Name Means Day, Unique Names Day, and Middle Name Pride Day. The Genealogy is the study of families and thereby tracing of their lineages and history. In general, Genealogy means family history and thus the Genealogy Day inspires you to learn who your ancestors were, where they have lived and what they did for a living. By celebrating this Day, you are looking back into your heritage and thereby recognizing your family history. The observance of this Day provides a chance for anyone to discover the untold roots of their past which will surely be fun and informative. More than all studying about your genealogy is something good to feel and you can stay in touch with your ancestors and family.

How to Celebrate National Genealogy Day

The best way to celebrate National Genealogy Day is to start finding details about your family history. Find and research your root of origin and share it with others in your family. You will sure be getting so much of interesting, funny, or shocking information and details. As it is the best chance to know about your ancestors, you can, on the other hand, make a note of your genealogy to share them with the future generations. There are lots of genealogy apps available and you could even use any of it to save the data in the form of the family tree. Encourage people around you to research about their family history and know them. Share your family history or family tree photos on the social media using the hashtag #GenealogyDay.

National Middle Name Pride Day is celebrated on March 9th of this year. It is an annual celebration held on the Friday of the first full week of every March. Few things in the world cannot be chosen by one’s own and that is called as destiny. It may be anything like human birth, parents, and of course the name of yours. As soon as a baby is born, every parent gets into the situation to choosing the right name. There would be so many discussions, debates and choices when it comes to naming. Some of you would have found your name beautiful, and some people also feel that the name could be better. In either case, most people hide their middle name. Many don’t know the actual reason for their middle name. It is that middle name that distinguishes you from one another with the same name. So you are prohibited from hiding your middle name as it is National Middle Name Pride Day.

“If I’m gonna tell a real story, I’m gonna start with my name.” – Kendrick Lamar

History of National Middle Name Pride Day

The National Middle Name Pride Day has been first celebrated the year 1997. Since then the Friday of the first full week of every March marks this observance. However, there is no record or mention of the creator of this Day anywhere. Middle Name Pride Day aims to honour the rarely used middle name which often distinguishes you apart from others. Despite being your middle name picked by your mom and dad or spoused, Middle Name Pride Day is indeed a must celebration and pride moment for all those who have a middle name. Middle names were often selected with so much of care for which anyone needs to be proud of it as it is the middle name that makes your name unique from others. The middle name is often selected to honour a friend or relative as that person may have possessed certain special characteristics that the parents want you to inherit on their child.

Different countries have different traditions of following the middle name.  A middle name may have the mother’s maiden name in some countries. The forename of a relative is also sometimes used as one’s middle name to honour the familial heritage. Middle names could also be either the given names or surnames. The history of the middle names is still a debated concept in the English-speaking countries. But the practice of using the middle name is found to be occurring by the late 17th century among royalty and aristocracy which was exemplified in the name of the Stuart pretender James Francis Edward Stuart. Since 1905, “middle name” has also received a figurative usage meaning with distinguished or outstanding characteristics of any person, as mentioned in the phrase “discretion is my middle name.”

How to Celebrate National Middle Name Pride Day

Celebrating the National Middle Name Pride Day is quite simple. It is the best Day to write your name with your middle name. If you are one among those who don’t know the reason behind your middle name, then take this Day as a chance to ask your parents about the reason why they have chosen your middle name if you haven’t heard the story earlier. If it is given in honour of someone, then find out a little more about that person and attributes possessed by him/her. Those parents can also take this as the best time to tell your children about the middle name story. Get out the embracement and tell your name with your middle name to celebrate this special Day. You can even share your middle name with pride to others on the social media using the hashtag #MiddleNamePrideDay.

National Crabmeat Day is celebrated on March 9th of every year. Crabmeat is the meat found in a crab. Crabmeat is used in many cuisines across the world for its soft, delicate, sweet taste. Brown crab, blue crabs, blue swimming crabs, and red swimming crabs are the most commercially available crabmeat globally. For the U.S. market, the crab meat comes in different forms, depending on which part of the crab’s body which comes from and the overall size of the crab from where the meat is taken. Imitation crab meat is widely used in the United States of America as a replacement for 100% crab meat, due to the labour-intensive process of extracting fresh crab meat, and is popularly used in American sushi. Imitation crab is made with a fish called surimi. Crabmeat is widely used to cook crab cocktails, crab cakes, pasta, risotto, gazpacho or eggs benedict. National Crabmeat Day is for all crab meat fans to celebrate their favourite seafood.

“You cannot teach a crab to walk straight.” – Aristophanes

History of National Crabmeat Day

The creator and the reason for creating National Crabmeat Day remain undiscovered. It must be designed by a crabmeat lover who wanted to celebrate his favourite food. Crabmeat is enjoyed all over the world. These crabs live in every single ocean of the world, as well as on land. It is the main reason for the popularity of this meat. Crabmeat is packed with a wide range of beneficial nutrients like minerals, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins and high-quality proteins. Add all these reasons to enjoy an extra crab on National Crabmeat Day.

How to celebrate National Crabmeat Day

National Crabmeat Day can be observed by having a full plate of your favourite dish using crab meat. You can prepare your favourite crabmeat dish or try out the new recipe and share it with your friends and family. Smoked, baked, or in the soup the recipes will surely make your mouth water. If you are a crabmeat lover, then introduce your favourite dish to a person new to crab meat. For the most hardcore crab lovers who want to do something extra for fresh crab, it might be a fun and educational day to catch your crabs with crab pots. Post pictures and share your thoughts on social media about the day by using the hashtag #CrabmeatDay.

National Get Over It Day is celebrated on March 9th of every year. National Get Over It Day expects you to do what the name means. It can be anything, starting from worrying about things that were lost to getting over through a breakup. Getting over means not letting the past ruin your life and stopping yourself from living in the bitter past and sticking with the current. On this day resolve not to concern yourself with something that’s already happened and move on to more productive pursuits. It is an important day to be celebrated as most of the people living needs a day like this to make a small difference in their life.

“Someone I loved once gave me a box of darkness. It took me years to understand that this too, was a gift.” – Mary Oliver.

History of National Get Over It Day

Jeff Goldblatt in 2005 created the National Get Over It Day after having trouble getting over an ex-girlfriend. But he recognised it was a universal concept that many could relate to and he also wrote a poem on it which quickly went viral and has since been covered by Good Morning America, ESPN SportsCenter, and many other media outlets worldwide.

How to celebrate National Get Over It Day

The second Friday in March is the National Day of Unplugging. National Day of Unplugging is celebrated on March 9th of this year. Unplugging simply means to disconnect from an electric circuit by removing a plug, and it also has another meaning of removing an obstacle. It is ultimately celebrated to convey the importance of disconnecting with the electronic gadgets and being social wherever one person is. It is a reminder for the peoples to take control of their technology instead of their technology controlling them.  As a result, they will be able to have better attention management, increased productivity and higher quality downtime. If technology is used mindfully, it has extraordinary benefits. We increasingly miss out on the crucial moments of our lives as we pass the hours with our noses buried in our phones, documenting our every move through social media and shielding ourselves from the outside world. Although the National Day of Unplugging comes only around once a year, it intends to inspire reflections on the impact devices in our life, along with the value of using them with a higher sense of awareness. Not only it helps you reconnect with people but also helps you enjoy the moment. Spending some time away from your electronic devices can also help you get a better night’s sleep.

“I find it refreshing to unplug from it for a while. You kind of forget how deeply you get embedded in it.” – Will Wright

History of National Day of Unplugging

The National Day of Unplugging was introduced in 2010 by Reboot, launched as an outgrowth of a project called the Sabbath Manifesto. It is a modern adaptation of the traditional Sabbath meaning carving out one day per week to unwind, unplug, reflect, relax, get outdoors, and join with loved ones. Reboot is a non-profit organization devoted to protecting Jewish tradition by fastening new generations in creative projects involving arts, food, and social justice. According to them, one of the achievements of Reboot has been helping thousands of individuals to rekindle connections and re-imagine lives full of meaning, creativity, and joy.However, you don’t have to be Jewish to participate in the National Day of Unplugging. This modern day of rest was created for the people to bring the balance to the increasingly fast-paced way of life and reclaim the time to connect with family members, friends and our communities. Hence, no matter what faith or affiliation you hold, you are welcome to take the pledge and unplug.

How to celebrate National Day of Unplugging

The National Day of Unplugging is a 24-hour stretch during which you put your electronics to rest. Those taking the pledge are required to fill out and upload an “unplug sign” that reads, “I UNPLUG TO _________.”  Peoples who have already pledged to unplug with signs that include everything from “I unplug to salsa,” and “I unplug to play,” to “I unplug to be with family members and with myself,” You unplug yourself from your gadgets for next 24 hours and do what you have challenged for. The 24-hour celebration includes events, exhibitions, recordings, books, films, DIY activity toolkits, and apps. It is not necessary for you to join any unplug organizations, you can just take up the challenge to connect with the people in your street, have an uninterrupted meal or be crazy with your kids. You can unplug anything that kept you away because of your electronic device. Post pictures and share your thoughts on social media about National Day of Unplugging by using the hashtag #DayofUnplugging.

National Meatball Day is celebrated on March 9th of every year. A meatball is ground, or minced meat rolled into a small ball, sometimes along with other ingredients, like bread crumbs, eggs, minced onion, butter, and seasoning. Meatballs are cooked by frying, baking, steaming, or braising in sauce. There are several types of meatballs made using different kinds of meats and spices. Beef, pork, and veal are most popular, but they can be created with chicken, fish or even vegan. Initially, meatballs were made only with the spaghetti, but soon the little balls of meat were used in so many other dishes. Various recipes of dumplings can be found across Europe and Asia. From Iberia to India, there is a large variety of meatballs under the kofta family. The favourite dishes made using meatballs are Spaghetti and meatball, Swedish Meatball, Meatball Sub, Meatball Pizza, Turkey Meatballs, Lamb Meatballs, Porcupine Meatballs (made with rice) and lot more. There are more than 50 varieties of meatball served in New York only.

“Life is like a bowl of spaghetti. Every once in a while, you get a meatball.” – Sharon Creech

History of National Meatball Day

The creator, the reason for the creation and history behind National Meatball Day remains anonymous. It was probably invented by someone who loved meatballs and wanted to celebrate the food. Although, meatball was first created around the 2nd century B.C in China. The Chinese recipe was called Four Joy Meatballs which was derived from Shandong cuisine. It’s believed that the meatball moved across the Mideast and finally travelled trade routes to make it throughout Europe. The ancient Roman cookbook Apicius included many meatball-type recipes. Early recipes involved in some of the earliest known Arabic cookbooks feature seasoned lamb rolled into orange-sized balls and coated with egg yolk and sometimes saffron. Meatballs were introduced to America by Italian-Americans through spaghetti and meatballs. Later on, these Italian-Americans would then have added meatballs to Italy. Many regional variations exist and have their form of meatballs.

How to celebrate National Meatball Day

National Meatball day can be marked by heartily having meatballs with any choice of your dish. You can have them made or can enjoy them at your favourite restaurant. Some restaurants observe this day by giving away free side order of meatballs, while others may donate money to homeless shelters. Few restaurants organise fun happenings by conducting games based on meatballs. The real way to celebrate this day is by cooking up your favourite balls of meat and spend an evening sharing it with your family and friends. One can also throw a mead and meatball party. There are dozens of different recipes available for one to try as these meatballs are eaten around the world in various variations. Post pictures and share your National Meatball Day celebrations on social media by using the hashtag #MeatballDay.

NameTag Day is celebrated on March 8th of this year. It is an annual celebration held on the Thursday of the first full week of Every March. In the fast-moving world, we don’t find any time to talk and connect with the fellow people whom we meet in everyday life of us. In another way, some people feel alone with an invisible barrier. As a way to bridge this gap, NameTag Day has been created and celebrated. The celebration Day encourages all of us to wear a nametag irrespective of whomever you be, wherever you be, and whatever you are doing. So introduce and connect with the new people who are wearing a nametag.

“A human being’s name is a principle component of his person, perhaps a piece of his soul.” – Sigmund Freud

History of NameTag Day

The NameTag Day has been created by the Onomatology Hobbyist named Jerry Hill. It is been in celebration since the year 1997. The NameTag Day is just a part of an entire name week celebration called Celebrate Your Name Week (CYNW). The celebration Day encourages people to wear a “Hello, I’m [your name here]” nametag as a way to visually announce “Look at me!” to the world around us. NameTag Day aims to breaks the barrier between the people by spontaneity and silliness and thereby strengthens the human element of the urban experience. It is the best time for anyone to get connected with the people whom you have forgotten and missed a conversation with them. On this Day you can rename yourself or just wear a name other than your own to celebrate.

How to Celebrate NameTag Day

The best way to celebrate NameTag Day is to wear a name tag of yours. Give a chance for others to call you by your name as Name is an integral part of any person. You are not only encouraged to wear a nametag with your name, but you must also encourage others to do the same. It is also the time for you to look at other person’s nametag to get introduced to new people around you. Make sure you have introduced to as many people as you can in your office or community. It is a must to remember all the names and the person for later conversations. If you find any unique names then get to research about those names to find some interesting story about it. Add your photos with your nametag and the views about this celebration on the social media sites using the hashtag #NameTagDay.

World Kidney Day is celebrated on second Thursday of every March. This year it will be celebrated on March 8. It is a global health campaign celebrated annually all over the world by focusing health of the major body organ and kidneys to reduce the occurrence of diseases like health problems. It also commemorated worldwide on an annual basis on the 2nd Thursday of March. The celebration started in the year 2006 by the 66 countries and automatically increased to become 88 countries. It all happened in just two years. Initially, it was celebrated is by the joint committee of International Society of Nephrology as well as International Federation of Kidney Foundations. Already said that it is commemorated every year by the health organizations on the global basis to raise awareness among people commonly that most of the kidney diseases are preventable and also were curable. Health agencies organize this campaign at several places to spread messages about kidney complications and its prevention as well as cure all over the countries.

“It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.” – Mahatma Grande

History of World Kidney Day

World Kidney Day started in 2006 by the joint committee of International Society of Nephrology. Every year World Kidney Day is celebrated with particular themes. Hence the themes of Past WKD and World Kidney Day 2018 Theme are listed below

• 2018 – Kidneys & Women’s Health. Include, Value, Empower
• 2017 – Kidney Disease & Obesity. Healthy Lifestyle for Healthy Kidneys
• 2016 – Kidney Disease, Act Early to Prevent It!
• 2015 – Kidney Health for All
• 2014 – Chronic Kidney Disease and aging
• 2013 – Kidneys for Life – Stop Kidney Attack!
• 2012 – Donate – Kidneys for Life – Receive
• 2011 – Protect your kidneys: Save your heart
• 2010 – Protect your kidneys: Control diabetes
• 2009 – Protect your kidneys: Keep your pressure down
• 2008 – Your amazing organs!
• 2007 – CKD: Common, harmful and treatable
• 2006 – Are your kidneys OK!

How to celebrate World Kidney Day

There are several ways available to celebrate the World Kidney Day. It can be celebrated by organizing the fundraisers to support the local free clinics regards kidney disease and the other public kidney sources. Take some extra care for your health and also your family members health. To promote awareness on social media, you can use the hashtag #WorldKidneyDay.

National Proofreading Day is celebrated on March 8th of every year. No one is perfect as we all do some form of mistakes. The statement will hold true when it comes to writing a document. It is very much important to write any content without grammatical mistakes for the better understanding by others. Imagine how it will be when the document is filled with the misspelt words? Apparently, it wouldn’t look that great when it comes to the professional point of view. So it is vital to present the contents without any mistakes. National Proofreading Day encourages all of us to do mistake-free writing. On this Day you are asked to review the contents which you have written or typed before forwarding it to others.

“Read your paper backwards, sentence by sentence, as a final proofreading step. This technique isolates each sentence and makes it easier to spot errors you may have overlooked in previous readings.” – Claire B. May Gordon S. May

History of National Proofreading Day

The National Proofreading Day has been celebrated since 2011. Judy Beaver is the founder of this special Day. The date is precisely chosen in remembrance and honour of Judy Beaver’s mother, Flo who was born on March 8th. As Flo loved to correct people, the founder has thought this date as the ideal day to correct errors. The Proofreading Day promotes mistake-free writing among all sorts of people. The Day brings in awareness about the importance of proofreading and also encourages people to project a professional form with well-written documents that are cent percent accurate. Correct all your typographical mistakes, grammar mistakes, and spelling errors while writing to proofread the contents.

On National Proofreading Day, one must slow down to proofread your work, and then proof it again. With this observance Day, one can identify the importance of presenting the content without any grammatical mistakes. Proof-reading is the reading of handwritten or an electronic copy of a document to detect and correct the production errors of text. Anyone must remember that the rules of grammar must not be taken for granted and thus write contents accordingly. Professionals can take this rule as to set a bar of good writing. With proofreading, all the mistakes are kept out of our work, and thus all your reputations are kept intact. Also, you can take this special Day as to thank all your editors who edit and proofread your work.

How to Celebrate National Proofreading Day

Celebrating the National Proofreading Day can be done in many ways. Firstly, you must make sure to check if your documents are error-free and mistake-free. You can read it twice before forwarding to anyone. Proofread anything you write by finding and fixing the mistakes. Help someone around you by checking their contents to ensure they are well-written and has no mistakes. Thank the person who proofs your work as without whom your document wouldn’t have looked so great. Take this Day as the best time to learn little more about the grammar and its set of rules to indulge in error-free writing. Not only that, you can even recollect the grammar lessons thought by your English teacher. If you are a proof-reader yourself, then feel proud of your job what you do for others. Share your views and celebrations of the Proofreading Day on the social media using the hashtag #ProofreadingDay.