Air Conditioning Appreciation Days are celebrated from July 3 to August 15 every year. The days are marked to acknowledge the invention and role of air conditioning in modern society. Air conditioners serve several purposes today. Apart from cooling homes, air conditioners regulate temperatures in medical settings and filter the air for allergens. The period between July 3 and August 15 is also recognized by the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (A.R.I.) as Air Conditioning Appreciation Days. Another object of this period is to remind A.C. owners to properly clean and maintain their air conditioning units.
Freedom From Fear of Speaking Day
Freedom From Fear of Speaking Day is observed on July 2 the world over in recognition of the fear of speaking in public experienced by many people. People can use the opportunity to discuss this problem and its causes, what they can do to overcome their anxiety about speaking in public and get their thoughts and ideas across freely. The holiday encourages those affected to come forward and share why they feel afraid and find others who understand the predicament. It’s also a day for people to share their tips on how to become more confident.
National Disco Day
National Disco Day is celebrated in New Zealand every year on July 2. The day is a salute to all things disco, from the music and dancing to the entire culture of the 1970s. National Disco Day is an unofficial observance that focuses on the genre of dance music that wielded significant influence on modern music, developing into an entire subculture over the 1960s and 1970s in America. While the popularity of disco declined in America around the 1980s, it only gained popularity in the rest of the world, including New Zealand.