In 2002, the world began to celebrate International Aura Awareness Day every fourth Saturday in November, on November 22 this year. Since then, more people have become aware of the auras that surround all living things. An aura is a distinctive feeling or character, the air of a person or place perceived by those who encounter or experience them. In Latin and Ancient Greek, the literal word, ‘Aura,’ means wind, breeze, or breath, and it also meant ‘a gentle breeze’ in medieval English. International Aura Awareness Day celebrates the valid belief in the existence of auras as the energy around every creature of this world.
Bifocals at the Monitor Liberation Day
Bifocals at the Monitor Liberation Day is on December 1, and we encourage presbyopes to eschew computers and blurry images, and remind people everywhere to get their eyes checked. Working on the computer can be quite the hassle for people wearing bifocals. It requires constant effort to figure out which of the two lenses is more effective while looking at the monitor. Bifocal lenses are designed with two focal points: one to view objects at a distance and the other to view nearer objects. Adjusting vision with bifocals tends to strain one’s eyes, causing muscle fatigue. Do you have a colleague or friend who wears bifocals? If so, this could be the perfect occasion to send them a greeting card to let them know that you care. If not, it’s still okay to raise awareness about this quirky holiday so someone else could bring a smile to the face of a colleague. Go on, spread the word and light up someone’s day!
National Mousse Day
National Mousse Day is celebrated on November 30 every year, and we can’t wait to whip up some lovey-dovey sweetness for our near and dear ones. If you’re fond of decadent desserts, you should definitely get the most out of this food holiday. Did you know that the word ‘mousse’ is derived from French? In Old French, it means ‘froth’ or ‘foam’. As the name suggests, this appetizer is made by beating egg whites and cream until they turn light and fluffy like foam. Although it is more popularly served as a dessert, mousse can also be prepared as a savory. Depending on the type of mousse, its consistency can vary from thick and creamy to light and airy. Originally prepared in France, mousse found its way into the United States only in the late 19th century. And aren’t we all glad that it did?