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Category: October celebrations

  • International Chef’s Day

    International Chefs Day  By Sharon Schweitzer Esteemed chef Dr. Bill Gallagher created International Chefs Day in 2004. Gallagher was also the president of the World Association of Chefs Societies (WorldChefs). Since 2004, WorldChefs has used International Chefs Day to celebrate the nobility of this culinary profession. The different kinds of chefs include: Executive chef –…

  • National Business Women’s Week

    National Business Women’s Week   By Sharon Schweitzer The National Business Women’s Week is a salute to the achievements of all working women.  It is celebrated during the last full week in October every year. The President of the United States customarily opens the week with a message, and many governors and mayors issue similar…

  • The Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity

    The Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity By Sharon Schweitzer The Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity takes place every year on October 12 in Argentina. The holiday revisits the day Christopher Columbus arrived in the Americas and sparks a conversation surrounding diversity and the importance of indigenous communities. It was first observed in 1914…

  • Texas Wine Month

    Texas Wine Month By Sharon Schweitzer Across the state of Texas, October is known as Texas Wine Month, a 31-day-long celebration of Texas wines and the Texas Wine Industry. The Texas Department of Agriculture has designated the entire month of October as Texas Wine Month. October was selected since the grape harvest is normally finished…

  • Positive Attitude Month

    Positive Attitude Month By Sharon Schweitzer   “While we may not be able to control all that happens to us, we can control what happens inside us.”                                                   – Benjamin Franklin October…

  • Texas Czech Heritage Month

    Texas Czech Heritage Month By Sharon Schweitzer In 1999, the Texas legislature declared October as officially Texas Czech Heritage month. Since then Czech food, festivals, culture, education, and entertainment have continued to expand throughout the state, while also strengthening the ties between the two regions.  That the Czech language is still spoken in Texas is…

  • Short and Sweet Reads to Enlighten Your Travels Abroad

    Short and Sweet Reads to Enlighten Your Travels Abroad

    Engage your mind on long haul flights. Spice up your travel with any one of these five insightful books to enhance your travel and cultural knowledge worldwide.

  • UN Day: Potential in (Workplace) Diversity

    UN Day: Potential in (Workplace) Diversity

    Consider implementing inclusivity trainings or diversity workshops to maximize what your diverse team can achieve together.

  • National Food Day: How to Boost Your Health At The Workplace

    National Food Day: How to Boost Your Health At The Workplace

    Work is important, and so is health. Utilize these 3 steps to ensure you have a fit lifestyle to boost your physical and mental health and you’ll be more energized to tackle the week.

  • Four Simple Ways to Protect Your Phone from Hackers

    Four Simple Ways to Protect Your Phone from Hackers

    Cybersecurity is a serious issue that threatens personal data as well as national security. Implement these four steps to protect yourself from outsiders hacking into your phone.