Duarte Day takes place on January 26 to commemorate the birth anniversary of the writer, political activist, and nationalist politician Juan Pablo Duarte. It is a nationally revered holiday in the Dominican Republic, observed in the honor of Duarte, who was one of the founding fathers of the country. A mass gathers at the Santa Barbara Church in Santo Domingo to honor Duarte’s baptism, and the common folks come out in droves to fly the flag of the country.
National Hug Your Puppy Day
National Hug Your Puppy Day is celebrated on January 21 to appreciate our pups by hugging them. These wonderful furry friends deserve all the love and affection we can give them, and it is in recognition of this that an entire day has been created especially for hugging them! It has been said that hugging puppies releases a hormone called ‘oxytocin’, more informally known as “the cuddle hormone” in both the pups and humans. Not only does a good tight hug help to strengthen the bond between man and pup, but it shows the pets that we care. It is a great idea to pick your pup up and give them a big hug today!
National Carolina Day
National Carolina Day is celebrated every year on January 17 to commemorate the name Carolina and every person who was ever named Carolina! It is primarily a feminine name and has origins in the Spanish, English, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan, Swedish, and German languages. In German, the name Carolina means a free or beautiful woman. Meanwhile, in Latin, Carolus (Charles) was the name Carolina is derived from, which generally means “free man” or ‘freeholder’. Carolina can also mean “song of happiness or joy” in French or the “prettiest woman of the town” in Spanish.