National WONK Day takes place on January 9 every year, and as you can probably imagine, it celebrates Washington, D.C.s political enthusiasts, those committed to their beliefs. A ‘WONK’ is someone genuinely interested in a specific field, and the term is especially used to refer to those deeply involved in politics. Truly dutiful individuals, working for the greater good. In 2019, iHeartRadio launched Washington’s WONK-FM to honor those residing in the capital. According to the company, “We think WONKS deserve a day of recognition and a radio station to match! You work hard, and you deserve to play hard.”
Unity Day Zimbabwe
Unity Day Zimbabwe has been commemorated on December 22 annually since 1987. This day recognizes the union of two political parties, ZANU and ZAPU, as ZANU-P.F. Both parties had strong views about the country’s direction, and each represented a dialect in the country, Ndebele & Shona. The merger ended a nationwide conflict between the two parties that had existed since 1963. This day is a day for the citizens of Zimbabwe to celebrate their togetherness, which goes beyond race, political party, religion, or gender. It also calls on the world to be united for the common causes of peace, development, and security.
National Armagnac Day
National Armagnac Day is celebrated each year on December 21. It’s a day dedicated to a distinctive kind of brandy produced in the Armagnac region in Gascony, southwest France. Armagnac was one of the first areas in France to begin distilling spirits. Made from a blend of grapes, including Baco 22A, Colombard, Folle blanche, and Ugni blanc, production is overseen by the Institut national de l’origine et de la qualité and the Bureau National Interprofessionnel de l’Armagnac (B.N.I.A.).