Who Ever Heard of National Ice Cream Day?

There are certainly no shortage of holidays and special occasions that are perfect for business owners and professionals to give out cool promotional items. We do, however, have a tendency to think only of those familiar and traditional opportunities to hand out gifts. This year, why not add an element of surprise to your generosity and use one of these unique, and yes, sometimes bizarre designated days to present co-workers, employees, and even family members and friends with one of these promotion gift ideas.

Friendship Day

We'll start with a day that has just gone by, Friendship Day. Traditionally, August 1st is Friendship day. Declared a holiday by congress in the U.S. in 1935, it has been a day ever since to honour our friends and let them know how much they mean to us. Other countries around the world have adopted the day as well and it is now recognized worldwide.

World Teacher Day

World Teacher Day is celebrated on October 5th, and is a perfect time to show appreciation for all the hard work and dedication that teachers give to both their students and the community. Frederico Mayor designated this day in Geneva at the International Conference on Education in 1993, and it is recognized worldwide. Why not write a little note of thanks and put it in a time capsule cash holder for a unique and memorable gift.

Boss's Day

Now here is a day every good employee wants to mark on the calendar. October 16 is Boss's Day. It was declared by a woman named Patricia Heroski who worked for State Farm Insurance way back in 1958.She wanted there to be a special day to honor all the good bosses out there, especially hers, who just happened to be her father! Why not turn the tables on corporate gift giving this year and give your boss something really different like a silver pocket toothpick holder or personalized key chain?

Uncle Sam Day

For those who maybe work in a government job or for a great gift for anyone in the military service, Uncle Sam Day would be a great time to give a gift and say thanks for your hard work and dedication. Uncle Sam Day is celebrated on September 13th. It has been an official holiday since 1989 when congress designated the day an official holiday. It is named after "Uncle" Sam Wilson who supplied meat to the soldiers during the War of 1812, and whose birthday is September 13, 1776.

These are just a few of the less famous holidays and special days that are perfect for gift giving, including National Ice Cream Day which was designated such by Ronald Reagan in 1984 as part of National Ice Cream month. It is celebrated on the 3rd Sunday in July.

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