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Greenery Day is a public holiday in Japan that derives from the celebration of Emperor Hirohito’s birthday. During the Shōwa era (1926-1989) it was celebrated on April 29 each year, while since 2007 it has been celebrated on May 4. As the name suggests, it is a day to commune with nature and show gratitude for its blessings. On the occasion of Japanese Green Day, go for a walk and enjoy the gifts of nature by making a Caesar salad.

On May 4, animal rights activists celebrate International Day of Respect for Chickens. On this day, protests are held around the world against cockfighting, the use of chickens in experimental research and other forms of contributing to the suffering of these animals. The European Union has been committed to cruelty-free animal  farming for years.

Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is one of the most important holidays on the Chinese calendar.  Millions of people around the world celebrate the event by performing a dragon dance, decorating tangerine trees and eating foods such as steamed dumplings with meat filling. 恭喜发财！

Celebrate International Pizza Day by making a pizza with chicken pieces.

Peking duck is a true classic of Chinese cuisine. The tender meat delights in this dish with the flavor of aromatic Far Eastern spices. It was prepared as early as the Yuan Dynasty and perfected over the following millennia. Lovers of this dish celebrate its festival every year on January 18. How can you  celebrate this day? By preparing this delectable dish yourself, of course – try this recipe for Peking duck.

According to the 1973 Sesame Street calendar, rubber duck Ernie’s birthday falls on January 13. It is on this day that Rubber Duckie Day is celebrated every year! Duckie, a friend of Ernie and Big Bird, made his debut in the February 1970 episode and accompanied Sesame Street viewers for many years. The rubber ducky has come a long way from his first concept as a chew toy for children. On January 13, let’s not forget to wish Duckie from Sesame Street a happy birthday and…. take a long bath with your own rubber duck.