February 26th is the fifty-seventh (57) day in the
Gregorian Calendar. On this day, Valentinian I was proclaimed Roman Emperor in
364; In 1616, Roman Inquisition delivered injunction to Galileo demanding he
abandon his belief in heliocentrism, which states the Earth and planets revolve
around the Sun; In 1848, the 2nd French Republic was proclaimed; In 1885, the Congress of Berlin gave
Congo to Belgium and Nigeria to England; In 1983 Michael Jackson's
"Thriller" album goes #1 and stays #1 for 37 weeks. Famous
celebrities born today include Teresa Palmer, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Erykah
Badu, Michael Bolton and many others.
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Now
for celebrations and holidays observed on the 26th of February all
over the continent, we have:
1. Pink
Day:
Bullying
is a problem that is constantly on a rise in the world today, and every year we
hear more and more incidents coming up of bullying in schools everywhere.
Bullying doesn’t just end in school, it extends out into the world outside of
school and even into the virtual world of the internet.
Pink
Day is a day dedicated to beating the bullies and breaking the cycle that
creates and extends this damaging behaviour in schools.
Pink
Day was established in 2007 after a pair of students, David Shepherd and Travis
Price, witnessed one of their fellow students at Central Kings Rural High
School being bullied for no reason other than that he was wearing a pink shirt.
In
a stroke of brilliance, these two got together and decided to show support for
the student and take a stand against bullying by getting everyone at their
school to wear a pink shirt the next day.
Pink
Day was created to tramp out all bullying and spread understanding, and it’s a
concept spreading throughout the world.
To
join in this movement, first off pick out your favourite pink wear and put it
on and stop all acts of bullying anywhere you see one. If you’ve been a bully,
today is a good day to repent.
2. Levi
Strauss Day
Mr
Levi Strauss is a man without whom the jeans we use today might not exist at
all. Mr Levi’s company, Levi Strauss & Co. created the 1st blue jean in the
year 1873.
If
you search your wardrobe and bags you’ll be sure to find that comfy and
versatile wear that can go with anything and for any occasion – jean. And all
thanks to Levi Strauss.
To
celebrate, since its ‘Pink Day’, how about rocking that pink blouse/T-shirt/top
with a jean to match. Also, you should learn more about Levi Strauss to find
out more on all his achievements and the great impact he made.
3. Inconvenience
Yourself Day
This
concept was originated from Miss. Julie Thompson of the Environmental Resources
Network in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and it was meant to serve as an incentive
for others to acknowledge their appreciation for acquaintances or strangers and
to promote a respectful attitude and an attentive demeanour.
Inconvenience
Yourself Day is all about giving oneself some inconvenience, so the day will be
less inconvenient for others. It is about acknowledging others, putting them
first, and having a positive effect on their lives.
To
inconvenience yourself today ensure to go the extra mile to make someone happy,
acknowledge, appreciate and give attention to those who need it around you. Be
there for all who need you.
4. For
Pete’s Sake Day
“For Pete’s sake! Why is this celebrated?”
For
Pete’s Sake Day celebrates one example of a ‘minced oath’, where an offensive
word or phrase is substituted by something more acceptable in society.
It
is believed that this idiom “Pete’s Sake” was created to substitute a profane
expression. It is created to substitute the phrase “for Christ’s sake” or “for
God’s sake” because in middle ages this phrase was considered profane. By the
early 1900s, this neutral expression is used commonly by people when angry, vexed,
stunned, disappointed, or frustrated.
Now
to celebrate, if there’s a Pete in your life, why not do something for his
sake? Not necessarily much – making him a cup of tea or a nice or a quick
snack. If you are Pete-less, well you can celebrate by saying ‘For Pete’s Sake’
whenever you get the chance.
5. Pistachio
Day
The
pistachio, a member of the cashew family, is a small tree originating from
Central Asia and the Middle East. The tree produces seeds that are widely
consumed as food.
Pistachios
contain healthy fats and are a good source of protein, fibre and antioxidants. They
also contain several essential nutrients and have benefits for weight loss, as
well as heart and gut health.
To
keep up with the celebration do well to look out recipes you could use the
Pistachio to make.
6. Tell
A Fairy Tale Day
Simply
put, Fairy tales are a genre of literature that features fantastical and
magical characters.
Tell
A Fairy Tale Day is all about exploring myths, fantasies and magic stories, old
and new.
Thus,
Gather round the fire, and make yourselves comfortable; Now, unleash your
imagination on Tell A Fairy Tale Day.
7. Ash
Wednesday
Ash
Wednesday is one of the most popular and important holy days in the liturgical
calendar. It is preceded by Shrove Tuesday and falls on the first day of Lent,
the six weeks of penitence before Easter.
Ash
Wednesday takes place 46 days before Easter Sunday, and is chiefly observed by
Catholics, although many other Christians observe it too.
Ash
Wednesday comes from the ancient Jewish tradition of penance and fasting. The
practice includes the wearing of ashes on the head. The ashes symbolize the
dust from which God made us.
Ash
Wednesday derives its name from the placing of repentance ashes on the
foreheads of participants to either the words "Repent, and believe in the
Gospel" or the dictum "Remember that you are dust, and to dust you
shall return."
You’ll
have to be in church first so the ashes can be rubbed on your foreheard and receive
all sermons on how to continue this celebration from there.
And
that’s all we have for you on Today’s Date TV holidays and celebrations observed
all over the world on the 26th of February.
Hope
you learnt a lot and you joined in the celebration.
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