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It is a great feeling whenever a year passes by and the new year knocks on our doors. There might be many bittersweet memories associated with the passing year which we either want to forget or remember for the coming years.  New Year's Eve is perhaps one of the biggest events across the world as it marks the commencement of new beginnings. It gives us a ray of hope and commitment that if there is a negative side there is also a positive side to everything. On this New Year's Eve let us commit that we will be hopeful about the coming year and celebrate the outgoing year with the same zeal and excitement as earlier. 

Bacon is a dish which makes everything tasty and edible. The reason behind celebrating the day is to celebrate the dish which makes everything much tastier than before. The bacon is available in dried, smoked or boiled form.  It is a very popular food in the USA. There are many items scented or flavoured with bacon like candles, soap, air fresheners and popcorn among others. Bacon is not only restricted to breakfast anymore. It can be added to everything from beverages to dessert.  The day can be celebrated by eating different varieties of bacon and watching Kevin Bacon movies or movies which have bacon in their title. Giving and taking bacon-related gifts is also a wonderful way to celebrate this day. One can also check out different bacon-related recipes online to make the day memorable. 

National Pepper Pot Day is celebrated to remember the dish that was nicknamed as the soup which won the war. The day is marked annually on December 29. There was a very terrible and ruthless cold in 1777-1778.  The Continental Army was fighting for the newly formed United States of America during the Revolutionary War. As the soldiers camped at Valley Forge in 1997 on December 29, George Washington asked the chef of the army to make a meal which would warm them and boost their spirits.  The chef took some tripe, pieces of meat, pepper and other ingredients and made Pepper Pot Soup, which was also known as Philadelphia Pepper Pot Soup. The soup was enjoyed by the troops and nicknamed as the soup which won the war. The day can be enjoyed by making Pepper Pot Soup and the recipe of the same is available online. 

Boxing Day or Day of Goodwill is a holiday in South Africa and is celebrated one day after Christmas. It is mainly celebrated to come out of the Christmas festivities. The day is mainly celebrated with family and loved ones and one can spend quiet time in various places. The day is actually a much-needed rest from the regular Christmas festivities and gives people a much need rest and solitude which makes them refreshed and gives them relief.  On this day, let us make it a point to spend time with our loved ones and give them attention and care. 

Good Governance Day is marked on 25th of December every year to remember Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his birth anniversary. It was celebrated for the first time in 2014 to honour A.B. Vajpayee by bringing awareness in Indian people of accountability in government.  The day is a working day for the Government of India. Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya and Ex-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee were announced as recipients by the former President Pranab Mukherjee.  After this announcement, newly elected Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the birth anniversary of the Prime Minister would be celebrated annually as Good Governance Day in India.  The Indian National Congress criticized the BJP for keeping Good Governance Day on the same day as Christmas and declaring it a working day for the Government questioning the national secularity. 

Consumer is a god for every company who sell something or the other. Without having a proper consumer base a company cannot survive for long. Like everything, consumers also have their rights and they can exercise it whenever the need arises.  National Consumer Rights Day is celebrated so that people can become aware of their rights and duties and exercise them if they are not satisfied with a company or its product in any manner.  On this day, one should attend workshops and seminars related to consumer rights so that they do not get cheated in the near future. 

Kisan who is known as a farmer is someone who feeds us by growing and selling various crops and vegetables in the market. Many farmers live a shabby life so that we can get food for survival. The farmer protest which continues to gain momentum in India shows that our farmers lead a very lowly life.  All the farmers must get their rights according to the work they do.  They need to have a happy and peaceful life so that the future generations continue to grow and progress.  On this Kisan Diwas, let us try to understand the problems faced by the farmers and solve them as much as possible so that we can continue to grow and progress. 

National Mathematics Day is celbarted every year on December 22 by the Indian Government. It was announced by then Prime Minister  Manmohan Singh at Madras University to mark 125th anniversary of the mathematical genius Srinivasa Ramanujan.  Singh also declared that 2012 would be celebrated as National Mathematics Year. The day is celebrated through various educational events held in different schools and universities throughout the country.  In 2017, Ramanujan Math Park was opened in Kuppam, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh to enhance the importance of the day. The day is actually very important for all the mathematicians across the country. 

Humans are one of the unique living beings on earth as they have the power to express themselves and put forward their views and ideas in front of people. It is very important to show solitude and compassion to all so that we can live in peace and harmony.  The main reason behind celebrating the day is to celebrate unity in diversity, a reminder to governments to respect their commitment to the international agreement, raising public awareness on solidarity, encouraging new initiatives for removing poverty and encouraging debates on ways to promote solidarity for achieving sustainable development roles.  On this day, let us make everyone aware of the solidarity so that the world becomes a better place to live in for times to come. 

Goa's Liberation Day is celebrated on December 19 to remember Indian Armed Forces who freed Goa from Portuguese rule. India also became free from European rule on this day. Goa got liberated from 450 years of Portuguese rule on this day.  There are many programs, workshops and seminars organized to celebrate Goa Liberation Day. On this day, one can learn more about Goa liberation and make others aware of the same as well. Keeping the spirit of freedom in mind, one can celebrate this day by preaching peace and brotherhood among all. 

All the countries across the world have minorities whether it is cultural, linguistic or traditional. The central government needs to preserve and protect their rights. The reason behind celebrating Minorities Rights Day is to educate the minorities about their rights and focus on issues faced by minorities of the country.  The day helps us in understanding the issue of minorities and their safety concerns. Indian Consitution has given equal rights to all the citizens and safeguards the rights of minorities. Ministry of Minority Affairs was set up in 2006 by carving it from the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.  The communities which are said to be minorities in India are Jains, Buddhists, Muslims, Sikhs and Zoroastrians. A National Commission for Minorities or NCM was set up under National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992.  On this day, we can get more knowledge about the minorities in India and how we can uplift them and give them a better life. 

Most of you might have heard the name or even watched Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives which shows the daily life routine of four Bollywood Wives and their concerns and lives. Ever since it starts, you start feeling that the series is not massy but classy.  The series has been produced by the nepotism king Karan Johar who is famously known for launching people in Bollywood who are close to him. I don't know about others but his recent launches like Ananya, Jahnvi and few others did not appeal to me.  I do not object him launching actor kids as few of his launches are really talented but some are done out of pure favor and friendship. The series is too loud and seems fanciful. You feel that the so-called struggle of high-class ladies is nothing in front of our struggles.  My struggle would be that my laptop is very slow or the food is not good or some other middle-class struggles. I will not like to watch these ladies talking about their or their children's struggle as that is

Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year in Bangladesh and India to celebrate the victory of India over Pakistan and liberation of Bangladesh from Pakistan. The ultimate result was Pakistan Army surrender and East Pakistan got converted into Bangladesh.  Senior officials, citizens, war veterans and students remember the sacrifices of all the soldiers by paying tributes and homages. The people of Bangladesh show respect towards martyrs, freedom fighters both male and female.  On this day, we can learn more about Vijay Diwas and make the future generations aware of the same through various workshops and seminars. 

Tea is considered to be a national drink across India. It is drunk by everyone and people consider it to be very refreshing and can keep you awake in case of late-night shoots and studies.  It is celebrated by the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization shortened by FAO. It raises awareness to fight against poverty and hunger. It supports fair trade and price for the tea growers.  On International Tea Day, let us make it a point to raise awareness about the benefits of drinking tea and encourage people to know more about this day. 

Preserving energy whether it is renewable or non-renewable is very important as it forms the base of survival of mankind. It has been celebrated since 1991 and the Bureau of Energy Efficiency under Ministry of Power celebrates the day every year. It makes people more aware of the various sources of energy and how one can preserve it naturally. The different kinds of activities conducted by the Bureau are painting competition for school kids and the National Energy Conservation Awards.  On this day, let us take a pledge to conserve all forms of energy and learn more about them so that we can make our future generation more aware of the same. 

All the darkness of the world can be removed only by lightening the world with diyas and candles. It is a very festive day of the holiday season but is not related to cultural or religious Christmas celebration. The candle lighting ceremony on this day is a symbol of support and compassion for each other by families who grieve for their lost child.  The day is supported by churches, hospitals, funeral homes, school, cemeteries, memorial gardens, community centres and other public places. It is very difficult to compensate for the loss of a child irrespective of the age he passes away as it creates a void in the heart of the loved ones.  On this Worldwide Candle Lighting Day, let us stand for those who lost their kids and give them love and support by lighting the candles and spreading light in their hearts. 

International Day of Neutrality is celebrated to bring peace, friendly and mutually beneficial relationship between different countries. A neutral country means that it is not going to take and side when there is a conflict between other nations. There are many nations like Costa Rica, Austria, Switzerland, Ireland, Finland, Sweden, Turkmenistan and Liechtenstein.  Though these countries are not involved in the war but few of them have a large military presence. Meditation, diplomacy, early conflict warnings and fact-finding missions help to maintain the neutrality of these countries. Negotiations, informal consultation and special envoys are also used by countries for neutrality. It is not an easy task to maintain neutrality.  International Neutrality Day can be observed by learning more about the day and trying to maintain peace and calm within us to avoid the situation of war as one person can lead to a war-like situation for the country. 

International Mountain Day is celebrated to remember the rich biodiversity across the world and the threats that the mountains are facing and the ways through which we can overcome the threat.  The day makes us analyze and realize that how overexploitation and climate change are becoming a big threat to mountains and how these problems have increased carbon emission from various sources.  On this International Mountain Day, it is our duty to realize the harmful impact done by human beings on natural resources and how this can be prevented and cured for better survival of everyone residing on the planet. 

  Nobel Prize Day or Nobel Day is a day where there are five separate prizes which are according to Alfred Nobel's will are awarded to those who have done something great for mankind.  It is awarded in the fields of Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature and Peace Prize. It is one of the most prestigious awards given to someone in their respective fields. Alfred Nobel was a Swedish engineer, chemist and industrialist who was known for his invention of dynamite.  The day is one of the most memorable days in world history and honours deserving people in different fields. It shows the greatness of Alfred Nobel who instead of selling his assets or giving them to charity divided them into five different prizes for those who did great things for mankind. 

Corruption is one of the major rooted problems of the country today. It has spread its wings all over the world and is one of the major problems of developing and underdeveloped countries. Corruption is one of the major reasons because of which India has not been able to progress.  Corruption gives rise to many other crimes in the country and only favourable and reputed people can get out of it. Rest of them are left lying in the dust and searching for some hope and respite from this system.   On this International Anti Corruption Day, let us take a pledge to end corruption from the root by not taking and giving bribes and progressing towards growth and development of the country as well as the world. 

Bodhi Day is celebrated in Japan by the Buddhists to remember Lord Buddha who achieved enlightenment through meditation. Bodhi term means enlightenment or awakening. Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism is commonly known as Buddha. Siddhartha was an Indian prince who left his luxurious life to opt for a simple and sober life. He sat under a Bodhi tree to meditate till he found the root of suffering and the ways to free himself from the same.  After 49 days of unbroken meditation, Siddhartha attained enlightenment and experienced Moksha and became Buddha or Awakened One. The enlightenment of Lord Buddha is the centre of Buddhist faith from the last 2,500 years.  Bodhi tree grows near Falgu River banks in Gaya, India. There is a Buddhist temple at the location and Buddhists consider it to be a holy site of pilgrimage. The day can be celebrated by learning more about Buddhism and the teachings of Buddha. 

Flag Day is celebrated by Indian Army all over India. The main reason behind celebrating the day is to collect funds from general people for the welfare of Indian Armed Forces personnel. It honours the airmen, soldiers and sailors of India.  The day has been celebrated since 1949 to remember those martyrs who died while fighting for the country and those who are still fighting. It benefits them and their families and the funds are helpful in the progress of the country.  On this day, it is our duty to donate as much we can to the fund so that both we and the country can prosper to greater degrees. 

All of us get influenced by some or the other public figures and their posts and tweets give us the power to decide whom we want to follow and whom we should leave aside. As the power of social media continues to grow by leaps and bounds, there are many posts and tweets which are completely out of context and difficult to digest.  Recently the spat between Diljit Dosanjh and Kangana Ranaut caught our attention. There were many abuses exchanged between the two and ultimately we saw many Punjabi actors and singers favouring Dosanjh.  Public figures whether politicians, actors, actresses, businessman or entrepreneurs should keep in mind that their posts might lead to great chaos and upheaval among the general public. Thus, all the public figures need to maintain their dignity on social media and post mindfully. 

Soil is a very important part of the earth. It helps in the growth of plants and many products of clay which is also a part of soil are being manufactured which becomes a source of income for many people. The soil has many uses and advantages. Without soil, human, plant and animal life is impossible.  On World Soil Day, it is very important to understand about different kinds of soil and what can be grown in those soils. It is very important to prevent soil erosion or any such disasters happening with soil so that we can continue to grow crops and vegetables and continue to survive on this planet peacefully. It is our duty to preserve the soil and teach others about different kinds of soil and make them understand how soil is important for the survival of all the living beings on the planet. 

Wildlife is very important for maintaining the ecosystem of the world. The loss of wildlife leads to imbalance in ecosystem. It is very important to preserve wildlife to have sustainable development and growth.  We have already witnessed the loss of many animals and birds due to human pleasure or otherwise. All need to stop hunting animals for mere pleasure and people should also make a resolution not to use products made of animal skin.  On this day, there are many workshops and seminars organized and one should attend them to become more aware of the wildlife and the ways by which we can conserve the wildlife in a better way. 

  The inclusion of disability is important for peace and security, human rights and development and growth. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development has also emphasized on the fact that nobody should be left behind when it comes to development and growth.  The inclusion disability has become very important especially when the world is struggling with COVID 19. This is because the disabled have been hit badly both economically and physically at these times.  Even if we look at the normal circumstances the disabled people rarely get access to education, employment, healthcare and active participation in a community. They are always treated as trash and considered to be a liability on a family.  To celebrate this day better, one should always do whatever they can for the disabled so that they can rise and shine like everyone else. 

Nobody wants to live their life as a slave. Everyone wants to lead a free life. However, in many parts of the world, we still find that slavery is popular and the people who are made slaves are treated very poorly and do not get any access to basic amenities.  International Day for the Abolition of Slavery is observed to free people from slavery and give them a happy, healthy and prosperous life. The day marks the eradication of forced labour, child labour and trafficking for each and every individual across the world. On this day, let us try to understand more about the modern forms of slavery and what can be done by each and every individual to eradicate this form of evil from the world permanently. 

AIDS or Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome is one of the deadly diseases which is incurable till today. Once caught, it is very difficult to escape from the disease. Despite so many campaigns and programs, many people do not care and catch the disease.  It is always advised that a condom should be used to prevent the disease from spreading further. To celebrate the day, one should attend seminars and workshops which take place on this day to gain more awareness of the disease.  The knowledge of the disease needs to be developed more and more so that it does not spread and leads to progress of the society and country as a whole.