Daily Holidays - May 14

Fair Trade Day World Fair Trade Day was created by the the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) in 2004, though the WFTO itself came into existence 15 years earlier, in 1989. WFTO is a global association of 324 organizations in over 70 countries, and Fair Trade Day takes place on the second Saturday of May of each year, and it is an inclusive worldwide festival of events celebrating Fair Trade as a tangible contribution to the fight against poverty and exploitation, climate change and the economic crisis that has the greatest impact on the world’s most vulnerable populations. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/fair-trade-day/

International Astronomy Day Astronomy allows us to see the history of the universe with our own eyes. The stars that twinkle as you look out on a dark, clear night may not exist right now. They existed at whatever point in history they emitted that light, which has taken millions of years to reach Earth. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/astronomy-day/

National Chicken Dance Day The Chicken Dance is a tradition at weddings, childrens’ discos and family events. In order to get some practice in, take some time on Chicken Dance Day to learn to do dance like a chicken. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/chicken-dance-day/

Train Day Train Day which celebrates all things trains! From enthusiasts about the humble begininnings of locomotive transport to engineers developing the future of rail travel, groups across the USA gather for events, celebration, education and discovery. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/train-day/

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