Daily Holidays - January 18

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Peking Duck Day The national dish of China, this dish is considered a delicacy due to its complex preparation and intense flavors. Since the Yuan Dynasty established by Kublai Khan, the process for preparing Peking Duck is rooted in tradition and has been perfected over thousands of years. http://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-peking-duck-day-january-18/

Pooh (Winnie The) Day One of the cuddliest holidays around has to be Winnie the Pooh Day, celebrated on the birthday of author A A Milne. It’s one special anniversary fans just can’t bear to miss! Every year, the occasion is marked with events such as teddy bears’ picnics, featuring plenty of honey on the menu. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/winnie-the-pooh-day/

Thesaurus Day Lost for words? Before falling back on your standard, boring vocabulary, why not consider using taking advantage of Thesaurus Day and looking up an exciting alternative? https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/thesaurus-day/

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on the third Monday in January. Martin Luther King Jr.(January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was an American clergyman, activist and leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience. King has become a national icon in the history of American progressivism. Hundreds of streets in the U.S. have been renamed in his honor. http://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/martin-luther-king-jr-day-third-monday-in-january/

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1. MLK

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2. Today's Doodle honors Dr. King:

The artist is Richie Pope: http://richiepope.com