National Hotel Slipper Day takes place on March 1. We bet you didn’t know that we need to thank Justin Bieber for the existence of National Hotel Slipper Day. You read that right; this special day was established as a result of the pop star’s love for comfortable footwear and inspired by a collection of widely publicized paparazzi photographs of the singer spotted wearing them. What’s even more surprising is how long slippers have been around and that the Japanese essentially invented them. But more on that further down, for now, make some tea and slip into something more comfortable.
Novy God (Russian New Year)
Novy God, celebrated on January 14, means “New Year” in Russian. For those wondering why Russians celebrate the New Year at this time, you’d be surprised to learn that the date has changed many times over the centuries. This tradition dates back thousands of years and has a long and complicated history. Though, these days, it’s a chance for Russians to celebrate twice a year! That’s not the only strange tradition — Russians celebrate their New Year with Christmas-like traditions.
Transplant Financial Coordinator Day
Transplant Financial Coordinator Day is observed on April 10 every year. It was established by the board of directors of the Transplant Financial Coordinator Association (T.F.C.A.) in November 2020. The day is observed to raise awareness about transplant financial coordinators and patients going through organ transplant processes. This day aims to provide factual financial information to such patients and their families, along with maximizing the reimbursement for the transplant centers that come under T.F.C.A.