Peculiar People Day on January 10 is our opportunity to recognize and celebrate those who refuse to conform to the world’s idea of normal. It is always the people who are termed ‘peculiar’, ‘different’, ‘strange’, or ‘abnormal’ that set the world in motion because they live “out of the box”. They refuse to accept and live by the status quo and have the courage to do and be different. Whenever the world has seen innovation, it has always been the idea and effort of someone who just didn’t accept things as they are. So, let’s honor those uniquely different people on this day.
National Bittersweet Chocolate Day
National Bittersweet Chocolate Day is on January 10 each year. Did you know that in ancient times, bittersweet chocolate was used as a medicine to treat a wide variety of diseases? Bittersweet chocolates are popular all over the world for their unique and intense flavor. It is used in all sorts of chocolate confections and desserts, and some think it’s even better when eaten as is!
World Day of War Orphans
World Day of War Orphans on January 6 highlights the array of challenges these orphans face. Globally, millions of children are orphaned due to war, and they are subjected to a life of hardship, and emotional and physical neglect. This day was created by the French organization, SOS Enfants en Detresses to raise awareness about their suffering and to better their future.