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and expand your earthly horizons!! Happy "MEW" Year For Cats Day 
RUN IT UP THE FLAGPOLE AND SEE IF ANYONE SALUTES DAY This is a commmonly used expression in print media and advertising. It means to try an idea to see what people think, or if they notice. Today is set aside to let folks to do just that. Use this day to try and test novel ideas and concepts. Try a new twist on an old party theme. Don't limit yourself. Try a new hair style or perhaps a new outfit. Have fun and "Run it Up the Flagpole"! GEORGIA ADMITTED TO THE UNION AS THE 4TH STATE IN 1788
DRINKING STRAW DAY In the late 1880's Marvin Stone, a paper cigarette holder manufacturer in Washington, D.C. patented the drinking straw. It is said that he was frustrated after having to drink his beloved "Mint Juleps" warm because he could not finish them in a timely fashion. Thus, he experimented by winding strips of paper around a pencil and eventually settled on manila paper coated with paraffin for the final product. Serve Mint Julep's at today's January Celebration and be sure that everyone gets a straw so as to enjoy it all chilled to the very last slurp. ALASKA ADMITTED TO THE UNION AS THE 49TH STATE IN 1959.
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UTAH ADMITTED TO THE UNION AS THE 45TH STATE IN 1896. 05:
BIRD DAY Today is a fine day to have a January Celebration to take time to appreciate our indoor flying friends. Think of ways to make him happy. Start with a supplement to his already healthy diet, a clean large enclosure, provide a variety of toys, and be sure to provide plenty of socialization opportunities. SOCIALIZATION OPPORTUNITIES?? For socialization opportunties invite some friends over. Make sure that they know that their feathered friends are invited also. Include friends that may not have birds but love them just the same. Whatever, you serve today, make sure that it is not FOWL. Your feathered friends may not take too well to relatives on the menu. AND, don't forget your outdoor friends as well and provide them with a special treat today to supplement their regular "feeder" diet.
NEW MEXICO ADMITTED TO THE UNION AS THE 47TH STATE IN 1912.
Wow! We are only through the first eight days of possible January Celebrations and we have quite a few great reasons to party. Let's take a look at
Days 9 through 16...
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FICTION DAY It has been suggested that Issac Asimov was born this date in 1920. However, it is not official. Isaac during his lifetime received many awards and symbols of distinction. However, many feel that to have National Science Fiction Day commemerated on his birthday was the best that he had received. After all he wrote between 400 and 500 works. Some of these were fact, fiction, religion and everything in between. However, envisioning the future seemed to stimulate his imagination more than science. He was able to envision images of space and robots that were quite realistic. Needless to say, today's January Celebration would be a great day to host a Science Fiction themed party. Costumes would truly add to the aura and excitement. Movies with a science fiction theme would be great to watch. You could be specific on your focus or ecclectic and let everyones creativity be set free. 
This date in 1935 was significant as the birth date of Elvis Aaron Presley, born to Vernon and Gladys Presley in Tupelo Mississippi. Much can be said about the man and his accomplishments in his short life. His good looks, talent, charisma and humor endeared him to many people. Known to the world by only his first name, Elvis, he is regarded as one of the most significant figures in 20th century pop culture. A party revolving around Elvis' records and movies would be easy to plan. He has many of both to choose from. A Rock and Roll theme could be your base here and you can build onto it from Elvis' collections.
