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Do you know the strangest festivities celebrated in the world?: I'll tell you what they are
Around the world there are traditions, events or important people in which they have been given a specific day for their festivity.
However, there are many dates that people do not even imagine that exist. Carrot Cake Day, World Sloth Day, World Frozen Food Day, are some of those rare holidays celebrated around the world.
The most curious and strange festivities in the world that you surely did not know existed
January 18: Winnie The Pooh Day
On this day, tribute is paid to the creator of the yellow bear in a red shirt, Alan Alexandre Milen. This day was chosen, since the British writer was born on January 18, 1882, so it would be an anniversary of his birth.
Winnie The Pooh was in charge of attracting the children's attention little by little, in the company of his friends Tiger, Igor the donkey, Piglet and Rabbit. Did you know that the bear's desire for honey was related to the writer's eating disorders?
January 27: World Chocolate Cake Day
This is the favorite day of sweet lovers. On January 27, 1764, this celebration begins in the United States.
This festivity is due to the fact that on that day the process of grinding cocoa beans began, to later turn them into powder. Despite this, the current recipe was born in Philadelphia in 1847.
February 3: Carrot Cake Day
This famous cake, consumed mostly in the United Kingdom, the United States and Spain, is also very popular in South American countries. However, it is not fully understood why it’s celebrated this day.
The cake became popular in the lean times of World War II in Britain. At that time, sugar was very expensive, so they decided to replace it with a sweet vegetable, such as carrots.
In this way, they obtained a moist, fluffy and good-tasting biscuit. Its special ingredient is ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon.
February 4: World Zombie Pride Day
Many people fantasize about the idea that zombies really exist, or even be one of them. Typically, these people are fans of zombie books, video games, or movies.
For this reason, the World Zombie Pride Day exists for the followers of this theme. This day is also celebrated as Thank the Postman Day and Homemade Soup Day.
February 5: World Weatherman's Day
Since we have the use of reason, the seasons, the cycles of duration of the Earth, the periods and activities relevant to survival, have always been important.
Until now, the Weatherman keeps giving the weather forecasts in the news. For this reason they have been granted this celebration.
March 6: World Frozen Food Day
In 1984 the idea of celebrating frozen food in the refrigerator was born.
Ronald Reagan, the former president of the United States, announced this day as World Frozen Food Day, and Congress was in charge of approving said resolution.
Little by little, this celebration spread in Western countries.
April 3: Chocolate Mousse Day
This celebration was born in the United States, and different countries joined the tribute to the most popular dessert worldwide.
In 1615 the French introduced chocolate to the market. A century later they created the mousse preparation design and experimented with chocolate, becoming the favorite ingredient for this dessert.
April 26: World Penis Day
In the city of Komaki, Japan, this celebration begins with the aim of extolling fertility. This date is the traditional day to honor the male reproductive organ.
On this day, the streets are decorated with objects and sweets in the shape of a penis, to welcome the celebration called: Kanamara Matsui.
May 9: World Lost Socks Day
This date is to remember all the socks that have been lost when washing them, somewhere in the room or house, or even in the drawers.
This special day is to check the drawer where all the stockings are, look for their match and if they don't have one, get rid of them once and for all the unmatched ones.
May 25: World Geek Pride Day
This word is used to refer to a person with unusual behavior, clothing, hobbies. The objective of this day is to try to change the opinion that society has about people who have different behaviors.
Germán Martínez, a Spanish blogger, known as "El Buebo", organized in 2006 a series of events in which the geek community was made known.
In addition, the day coincides with the premiere of 'Guardians of the Galaxy' in 1977. That is why, in said celebration, the Otakus feel identified with this date.
June 21: Selfie Day
On this day in 2014 "National Selfie Day" was organized by DJ Rick McNelly, to raise funds for various charitable causes.
Later in 2015, according to the editorial of the University of Oxford, this word became the word of the year.
The first selfie taken was in the year 1900, by Anastasia Nokoláyeuna, a 13-year-old teenager. This self-portrait was made with the help of a mirror.
July 6: Fried Chicken Day
This day is celebrated worldwide. This dish originates from ancient Greece and Rome, despite the fact that many say that it is actually from Egypt or China.
The slaves of the southern United States were in charge of creating American fried chicken, with a characteristic flavor created by seasonings and spices.
This day aims to promote the consumption of poultry meat in any type of preparation. Normally, the dish is accompanied with salad, legumes or rice.
August 19: World Sloth Day
In North America, this celebration began due to the coincidence with the summer season, the strong heat and the holidays.
This general situation that people do not cause them to do anything. To celebrate the day, in countries like Colombia, people place beds on the street.
September 9: World Puddle Jumping Day
This day young people and adults celebrate this fun and de-stressing practice. This celebration is to remember that the small details are what make life happy.
This activity is enjoyed by the smallest of the house and adults, since what is generated by jumping in a puddle is not only for children.
September 16: Guacamole Day
This healthy sauce also has a day. It has been popular, since it can accompany various dishes.
When the Spaniards arrived in America, they discovered this sauce and when they tried it they were so fascinated that they decided to spread the recipe throughout South and Central America.
This day Mexicans celebrate Independence Day and guacamole is a cause for celebration in many cities around the world.
September 28: World Hug a Vegetarian Day
Vegan people consider that they needed their day in which they receive a gift or a hug, that is why this date is celebrated as the World Day to hug them.
In this way, a little sympathy and compassion are given to people who have decided to do without certain delicacies that gastronomy offers. Days later, November 1 is Vegan Day.
October 7: Day of the Bald
This aesthetic evolution is a reason for celebration for many people, since over time, people have chosen to use the look for pleasure.
This day is a tribute to people who lost their hair, and seek to show off their baldness of their own free will or because they could not find a remedy to combat it.
November 6: Nacho Day
Nachos were created in the town of Piedras Negras, Mexico, by Ignacio Anaya, a restaurant owner, in 1943. This invention was made because Ignacio had to prepare a quick snack for US military wives.
Ignacio proceeded to fry tortillas, added jalapeños and hot cheese, and named the dish: The Nacho Special.
The dish became famous in Texas. In the 1970s, the popularity of the dish increased, as the Texas Rangers baseball team started selling it at the Arlington stadium.
After the death of Ignacio Anaya, known as "Nacho", he passed away on November 6, 1975 and the members of the city created this International Day. In addition to paying tribute to him with a plaque.
December 5: Ninja Day
This day has been celebrated for a decade. It is a special date for Japanese mercenary warriors. In some regions of Japan, people dress up, enjoy exhibitions as well as cultural events and festivals.
The first time this day was celebrated was in 2003, after the premiere of the movie 'The Last Samurai', where an impressive scene with many ninjas could be seen.
