Daily Holidays - February 6

[Sherman A1]

National Chopsticks
 Day Try it, over a billion people like it! You may think that eating with sticks is an odd thing to do, but consider this. Chopsticks have been around thousands of years while the fork and spoon were not introduced to North America until the early 1700’s and not common used until around the time of the American revolution. Before then people or all economic condition would eat with their hands or drink from their bowls. Chopstick is an efficient way to get food to from the plate to your month. No hands necessary. http://foodimentary.com/2012/02/06/national-chopsicks-day/

Lame Duck Day Lame Duck Day is celebrated on February 6th of each year in remembrance of the Twentieth Amendment to the United States Constitution. The amendment reduced the amount of time between Election Day and the beginning of Presidential, Vice Presidential and Congressional terms. Originally, the terms of the President, the Vice President and the in-coming elected Congress began on March 4, four months after the elections were held. While this lapse was a practical necessity at the end of the 18th century, when any newly-elected official might require several months to put his affairs in order and then undertake an arduous journey from his home to the national capital, it eventually had the effect of impeding the functioning of government in the modern age. http://www.nationalwhateverday.com/whatever-days/february/lame-duck-day/

National Doodle Day National Doodle Day is a fundraising event which is owned by, and raises money for, Epilepsy Action (Registered charity in England 234343). By simply donating a pound to do a doodle over £295,000 has been raised to help support the 600,000 people in the UK living with epilepsy. http://doodle-day.epilepsy.org.uk/about/

Bubble Gum Day Here’s how it works:
On Bubble Gum Day, everyone who donates 50 cents or more gets to chew gum in school, with proceeds going to any charity the school chooses. Kids have fun, while raising money for a good cause. Some creative teachers even incorporate bubble gum into their lessons for the day! http://www.bubblegumday.com/Bubble_Gum_Day/Bubble_Gum_Day.html

Give Kids A Smile Day Tooth fairies, teddy bears and dental heroes will bring healthy smiles to more than 800 young children and their parents at the 14th annual "Give Kids a Smile Day" presented by the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine.

- See more at: http://www.wnypapers.com/news/article/current/2015/02/05/119484/fourteenth-annual-give-kids-a-smile-day-set-for-feb.-6#sthash.fd79ecJG.dpuf

International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation Female genital mutilation (FGM) comprises all procedures that involve altering or injuring the female genitalia for non-medical reasons - , and is recognized internationally as a violation of the human rights of girls and women.

It reflects deep-rooted inequality between the sexes, and constitutes an extreme form of discrimination against women and girls. The practice also violates their rights to health, security and physical integrity, their right to be free from torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, and their right to life when the procedure results in death.

Although primarily concentrated in 29 countries in Africa and the Middle East, FGM is a universal problem and is also practiced in some countries in Asia and Latin America. FGM continues to persist amongst immigrant populations living in Western Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand.

Though the practice has persisted for over a thousand years, programmatic evidence suggests that FGM/C can end in one generation. UNFPA, jointly with UNICEF, leads the largest global programme to accelerate the abandonment of FGM. The programme currently focuses on 17 African countries and also supports regional and global initiatives.http://www.un.org/en/events/femalegenitalmutilationday/

Wear Red Day 1 in 3 women die of heart disease and stroke each year. Celebrate National Wear Red Day with Go Red For Women on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015 to help save women’s lives. Join the movement nationwide and learn how you can honor women like you on this important day in the information below. https://www.goredforwomen.org/home/get-involved/national-wear-red-day/

Working Naked Day http://workingnaked.com

http://www.famousbirthdays.com/february6.html

[TexasTowelie]

1. Does sitting at the computer naked doing nothing important count?

The best that I can do today is filling out a job application.

[Sherman A1]

2. Of course

Looking for work, is indeed work!

Hope You find that for which you are looking!

[In_The_Wind]

3. How can I wear red while working naked?

[Sherman A1]

4. A valid question which

needed to be asked and I appreciate Your doing so. As we know we live in a world filled with conflicting messages and ideas, this appears to be yet another one of them. I don't have an answer to this incredibly serious issue which you have made an effort to address, yet know that I am too conflicted by the challenge that it presents. There are simply times we cannot be in two places at one time and this appears to be one of those.

I suggest

[In_The_Wind]

6. Wearing red nail polish may be the answer to my dilemma.

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According to a recent health study: Having 3 cups of coffee per day may lower the risk of uterine cancer. I'll enjoy my coffee while waiting for the nail polish to dry.

[TexasTowelie]

5. The answer is staring at you in your own post.

You're supposed to wear a flower in your hair (a red rose or carnation will be just fine).

[In_The_Wind]

7. Wearing a red ribbon in my hair would keep it out of my way while I work.

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[bigwillq]

8. I really want to blow....

a bubble! #gum!

[shenmue]

9. Working Naked Day?

I can't wait to get a job!