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December 5 Day of the Ninja On this day we honour and celebrate the sneaky and stealthy masked warriors in black garb from ancient Japan. Legend has it that this unofficial holiday was created in 2003 to commemorate the release of Tom Cruise’s movie, The Last Samurai. A ninja, also known as a shinobi, did not wear the all black outfit ninjas are depicted wearing today in films, TV shows, and comic books. After all, one of the main tasks of a ninja as a spy was to infiltrate by blending into his surroundings. They would often dress as the locals to do their job.
December 16 Pythagorean Theorem Day or Pythagoras Day This day is celebrated when the sum of the squares of the first two digits in a date equals the square of the last digit in the date. December 16, 2020 16/12/20: 12² + 16² = 20² The holiday gets its name from Pythagoras' Theorem, which defines the relationship between the sides of a right triangle or a right-angled triangle – a triangle where one angle is at 90 degrees. According to the Theorem, in a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse (the longest side of the triangle) is equal to the sum of the square of the other two sides. The Theorem is named after Greek mathematician and philosopher, Pythagoras, who is thought to have formulated the proof for it.
January 13 Make Your Dreams Come True Day If you have been procrastinating on fulfilling your dream, this is your chance to get things right. This unofficial holiday with unknown origins encourages people to be proactive in achieving their life goals. Dreams are a part of life. We all dream when we sleep, but most of us don't remember them the next day. No matter how big or small, there are some dreams that inspire us and allow us to make our lives better. It is these dreams that Make your Dreams Come True Day celebrates. Celebrate the day by reaching for the stars!
February 24 Tortilla Chip Day Tortilla chips were first popularized as a way to reuse misshapen tortillas by Rebecca Webb Carranza whose family owned the Los Angeles-based El Zarape Tortilla Factory in the 1940s. Today tortilla chips accompanied by some form of a dip is now a staple party dish. Usually made of fried yellow corn tortillas, tortilla chips can be served with dips like salsa, chili or guacamole. Celebrate the day with a plate of yummy nachos.
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