It’s time to get back to basics and celebrate National Simplicity Day on July 12! The holiday falls on this date every year to honor the birthday of Henry David Thoreau, who was born on this day in 1817. So read on for some modern-day tips on how to celebrate National Simplicity Day. As Thoreau himself said: “As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler.”
Tisha B’Av
Tisha B’Av on August 2 this year, is an annual fast day in Judaism. It is also known as one of the most tragic days in Jewish history since it saw a number of disasters that affected Jews for years to come. The day of mourning takes place to mark the destruction of Solomon’s Temple by the Neo-Babylonian Empire and the Second Temple by the Roman Empire in Jerusalem. Av 9 (day nine) is also the time that saw the fall of Bethar, and the end of the Jewish rebellion against Rome. Here’s all you need to know about the day.
Drive Your Corvette to Work Day
Drive Your Corvette to Work Day is celebrated every year on the Friday that is closest to June 30 the day the first Corvette was produced — this year it falls on June 27. The first 300 Corvettes were all Polo White convertibles with black canvas tops and red interiors and produced at the facility in Flint. Since then, millions of Corvettes have been produced. This day is perfect to travel in style to work in your precious Corvette.