The Squid Calendar Blog
Ranked #19,446 in Holidays & Celebrations, #355,284 overall
A Squidoo Current Events / Holiday Blog
The Squid Calendar is a calendar of the world's events, holidays, and special days...in terms of squidoo lenses.
Every day, the blog features a lens on a topic perfect for that day on the calendar, whether that day is Halloween, Cinco de Mayo, or Geek Pride Day.
Everyday is a holiday at The Squid Calendar!
The Squid Calendar
Fetching RSS feed... please stand bySquidcalendar is on Facebook!
Interested in Being Featured on The Squid Calendar?
How do I get MY lens featured?
Feel free to put a link to a lens or three that you think is perfect for a special day on The Squid Calendar.
Be sure to tell us what day would be appropriate. If your lens is selected, you'll see it on the blog on that day.
2/5/2010 National Wear Red Day: Heart Disease Awareness
National Wear Red Day is February 5, 2010. It is the day when men and women across the country show their support for women's heart disease awareness by wearing red.3 points
Kevin Skinner Day: Sept 26th Mayfield KY
Mayfield, Kentucky held a free concert with Kevin and his old band "Skinner and Friends" on Sept. 26th 2009 and made it the official Kevin Skinner Day!3 points
On The Day I Was Born: March 28, 1969
Maybe on 3/28/10, this lens might actually get some traffic! :) -- At 6:05am on Friday, March 28th, 1969, I made my very first appearance on the world stage.2 points
Send FREE Thanksgiving eCards!
Good Date: Any Day Before Thanksgiving - This is a wonderful time of year.2 points
What To Do On Australia Day
Australians love a good party and arguably our biggest party is Australia Day. Held on January 26 each year and a national public holiday, Australia Day celebrates settlement of Australia by White Europeans.2 points
Top 10 Ways With Cheese
Information on the internet would give us several dates for National Cheese Day - including January 20 and June 4. To me, any day is cheese day.2 points
The Hitch-Hikers Guide To The Galaxy
Author of The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, Douglas Adams was born March 11.2 points
The annual USC vs. UCLA football game
The rivalry between the University of Southern California and the University of California at Los Angeles is legendary, longstanding, and far-reaching. It comes to its peak at the annual football game between the UCLA Bruins and the USC Trojans.The USC vs. UCLA game gets nationwide attention and spu...2 points
World Oceans Day
Although unofficially celebrated for years, in 2009 World Oceans Day was officially declared by the United Nations as June 8th each year.1 point
Remembrance Day
08 November 2009. Remembrance Day is on the second Sunday in November.1 point
Pain Awareness Month
September, Pain Awareness Month is a good time to reflect on how to become a better advocate for improved access to health care for all those who suffer with chronic pain.1 point
Remembrance Sunday
In Britain we have Remembrance Sunday at the beginning of November.1 point
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year 2010 -- the Year of the Tiger is February 14, 20101 point
Poetry in Homeschool
April is National Poetry Month.1 point
Thanksgiving Lapbook
Nov. 26, 20091 point
Dragon Boat Festival
The next Dragon Boat Festival is June 16, 2010.1 point
Chemistry Lapbook
3rd week in Oct is National Chemistry Week1 point
Dragon in the Sky Shadow Puppet Theater in Beijing
12th Annual National Day of Puppetry will be officially celebrated on Saturday April 24, 2010.1 point
Celebrate National Dictionary Day!
October 16, the birthday of Noah Webster, is Dictionary Day in America.1 point
Mother Goose Rhymes
May 1 is Mother Goose Day!1 point
Mid-Autumn Festival
Mid-Autumn Festival 2010 is September 22, 20101 point
Celebrate the Peanut -- A Unit Study
Peanut Butter Lover's Day is March 1.
National Peanut Brittle Day is January 26th.
National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day is April 2.
National Peanut Butter Cookie Day is June 12.
National Peanut Day falls on September 13.
Peanut Butter Lover's Month is all of November.1 point
Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction
Scott O'Dell was born on May 23, 1898. Celebrate his birthday by reading a book awarded with his namesake honor.1 point
Homemade Bread
I made this bread recipe many times. It is the perfect addition to any holiday table. It is easier to make than you think. You will be glad you made it if you do. Once I started making this I did not want to eat store bought bread again.1 point
Poetry for and from the Soul
This is a book of soul filled poetry. It relates to many topics, mostly love and the poetry has a spiritual feel to it. I'd Like To Keep You From "Poetry For and From the Soul" by Patricia SandersI'd like to keep you Here by my side And call you sweetheart I'd like to feed you...1 point
International Talk Like A Pirate Day
ARRRRRR!!! Avast, ye swabs! Heave ho, matie! Stow that bilge, lubber, or I'll keelhaul ye! Beg your pardon, it's contagious, isn't it! International Talk Like a Pirate Day is Saturday, Sept. 19.1 point
One Web Day
One Web Day is September 22nd.1 point
A Potpourri of Penguins
Penguin Awareness Day is January 20th. World Penguin Day is April 25th.1 point
Sudden Onset Juvenile Diabetes
November is Diabetes Awareness Month.1 point
The Endless Knot Symbol
Symmetrical knots that tie into themselves; without beginning or end; are a universal symbol of the eternity of life, the eternity of nature, and the eternity of love.The well-known expression, 'tying the knot'; meaning to get married or engaged, originates from the ancient Celtic custom of Hand-fas...1 point
National Employee Appreciation Day
National Employee Appreciation day was started in 1995 as a day to honor employees everywhere. It is celebrated on the first Friday in March. Employee Appreciation Day is a day to let your employees know that you appreciate and value their hard work.1 point
Celebrate Eeyore's Birthday
Winnie the Pooh's friend Eeyore is celebrating his birthday on April 24th this year, and let's not forget the occasion! You see, Eeyore felt sad when he thought his friends forgot his birthday, but even the imperfect gifts of a popped balloon and an empty honey jar (brought by Pooh Bear and Piglet)...1 point
How To Host A World Cup Party
One of the biggest international sporting events, the FIFA World cup kicks off in South Africa on June 11.1 point
Celebrate a Happy Friendship Day 2010
Friendship Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of every August. It is a great occasion that celebrates friendship and reminds everyone to appreciate their true friends and show them your gratitude. Friends make up and integral part of our lives in some way or another.1 point
Pigs are unique!
Pig's Day is on March 1st and Yellow Pig's Day is on July 17th!1 point
Huzzah! Celebrate the End of the Middle Ages!
Forsooth! Hark ye all unto my words, for this day the 29th of May doth mark the End of the Middle Ages! Yes, this is an actual, if somewhat obscure, holiday, and since any holiday is a good excuse to celebrate, LOL Teez has scoured the web to find the T-shirt of the Day for End of the Middle Ages Da...0 points
One Tequila ...Two Tequila ...Three Tequila ... MORE!
(National Tequila Day, July 24)
There are a lot of misconceptions about tequila. I am going to cover all of them here. Along with share the history of tequila and give you some great recipes.So what do you say let's get down to the nitty gritty and learn the truth about tequila.0 points
The Best Margarita Recipes
(National Tequila Day, July 24)
I honestly have to say that one of my favorite cocktails would have to be the Margarita. Now I don't know if this is because of my love for Tequila or if it is just because this is a thirst quenching cocktail on a hot day, and I have many of those living in Florida.You will find more than just recip...0 points
Guestbook
-
Reply
-
PaulOnBooks
Mar 4, 2011 @ 6:18 pm | delete
- Afraid I don't have any suitable lenses but if you need something for Margc 5th: Wolrd Book Night in the UK - see http://www.worldbooknight.org/ It has aroused much comment over here - see my blog for comment and more links.
If I come up with any suitable lenses in the future I'll try to remember to post them here.
-
-
Reply
-
RedSportNiac
Jul 7, 2010 @ 11:36 pm | delete
- Hi Kab. Just found out you mentioned my world cup winner lens in squidcalendar. Thanks. Appreciate it very much. If you have any sport lens I will featured it in one of my lens.
-
-
Reply
-
tandemonimom
Jun 24, 2010 @ 2:47 pm | delete
- Love this idea!
-
-
Reply
-
Tipi
Jun 2, 2010 @ 10:47 am | delete
- Just stopped by to say hi, and see how things are going on this lens.
Have a great day Kab, and thanks for feature Veterans of War on you blog for Veteran's Day last year. That was pretty cool!
Susie
-
-
Reply
-
aishu19
May 31, 2010 @ 5:01 pm | delete
- A nice idea for a lens.. Just submitted my Friendship Day Lens.Let me know if that is something you would be looking for.
-
-
Reply
-
WeddingZazzle
Mar 15, 2010 @ 10:13 pm | delete
- Great lens idea! I added mine...thanks!
-
-
Reply
-
monarch13
Feb 7, 2010 @ 9:21 am | delete
- Great idea! Thanks for all the hard work putting this together!
-
-
Reply
-
JaguarJulie
Jan 31, 2010 @ 8:39 am | delete
- Gosh, this would be cool idea for Squidoo HQ to launch as part of Squidoo -- have you suggested it?
-
-
Reply
-
newbizmau
Jan 30, 2010 @ 7:18 pm | delete
- How cool is that!
-
-
Reply
-
Tipi
Nov 13, 2009 @ 8:51 pm | delete
- Thank you so much for featuring Veteran's of War lens on your blog on Veteran's Day.
That really did help get the word out about the lens. I appreciated your thoughtfulness!
-
-
Reply
-
LaraineRose Nov 12, 2009 @ 5:04 am | delete
- What a great idea. The last thing I do before logging out is look at my favorites so I'll be watching for your up-dates.
-
-
Reply
-
Jewelsofawe
Nov 5, 2009 @ 4:37 pm | delete
- How fun!
-
-
Reply
-
kab
Nov 5, 2009 @ 6:51 am | in reply to Jimmie | delete
- The more the merrier!
-
-
Reply
-
Jimmie
Nov 5, 2009 @ 5:51 am | delete
- The new blog is really pretty. I hope I didn't submit TOO many.
-
-
Reply
-
WindyWinters
Nov 4, 2009 @ 4:11 am | delete
- Fabulous Idea. I've subscribed, too! :)
-
- Load More
by kab
I live; I write; I disregard warning labels. I'm a jack of all trades - ace of only ten or eleven. Kab's 10 Newest Lenses more »
- 300 featured lenses
- Winner of 30 trophies!
- Top lens » The Best Movie Kisses of All Time
Explore related pages
- Sarasota For Free | Florida Fun Free Things To Do | Free Activities Sarasota For Free | Florida Fun Free Things To Do | Free Activities
- Carnival of Binche | Carnaval de Binche | UNESCO Masterpiece of Intangible Heritage Carnival of Binche | Carnaval de Binche | UNESCO Masterpiece of Intangible Heritage
- Pongal the Festival of Tamil Nadu Pongal the Festival of Tamil Nadu
- Celebrating Mardi Gras Celebrating Mardi Gras
- Cordova, Alaska Ice Worm Festival Cordova, Alaska Ice Worm Festival
- Wardsboro's Annual 4th of July Street Fair Wardsboro's Annual 4th of July Street Fair

