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Throughout the year, a myriad of holidays and celebrations offer us the opportunity to appreciate, indulge, or simply become more aware of the various aspects of our world and our lives. November 22nd is no exception and is marked by a unique blend of observances.

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Shopping cart on top of laptop with black friday discount stickers

Black Friday

#Shopping

A shopping event that signals the start of the holiday shopping period.

Man looking in the mirror with a habit of flossing his teeth and gums

Flossing Day

#Health

Emphasizing the importance of cleaning between your teeth.

Smiling man sledding down the hill

Go For A Ride Day

#Fun#Activities

Exploring the world around them via any form of transportation.

A beautiful young redhead woman with freckles looking confidently at the camera

Love Your Freckles Day

#People

Appreciating individual natural beauty, with a specific focus on freckles.

Cranberry and cinnamon sauce

National Cranberry Relish Day

#Food#Dessert

Appreciating the tangy goodness of cranberry relish.

Interesting Facts of November 22nd

  1. 1. President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963. This event shook the United States and the world, forever marking the date as a significant moment in U.S. history.
  2. 2. November 22 is also the feast day of Saint Cecilia, the patroness of musicians in the Catholic tradition. It's a day where many musicians around the world pay tribute to their patron saint.
  3. 3. The first completely computer-generated feature film, "Toy Story," was released by Pixar Animation Studios on November 22, 1995. It signified a revolutionary change in the way animated films were made.
  4. 4. The Beatles' self-titled double album, commonly known as the "White Album," was released on November 22, 1968. It's considered one of the most influential albums in the history of popular music.
  5. 5. In 1718, on November 22nd, the infamous pirate Blackbeard was killed off the coast of North Carolina. British sailors led by Lieutenant Robert Maynard closed in on his ship and, after a fierce battle, managed to defeat one of the most feared pirates of all time.
  6. 6. The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) was founded on November 22, 1954. It is one of the largest nonprofit organizations for animal welfare in the world.