How many people know that International Women's Day was first observed in the United States? Everyone in Europe knows that March 8th is an official holiday celebrated as International Women's Day however; only few people in North America are familiar with this unique day. The woman is the most important being in the world - mother and daughter - elements without which the whole universe would not exist. Where was International Woman's Day (IWD) born? How is it celebrated and what it signifies internationally?
 
Marked as a major day of global celebration, International Women's Day acknowledges the economic, political and social achievements of women. Some countries around the world celebrate both International Women's Day and Mother's Day on March 8th.

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Samuel Gompers, founder and longtime president of the American Federation of Labor summed up this holiday's importance with these words: "All other holidays are in a more or less degree connected with conflicts and battles of man's prowess over man, of strife and discord for greed and power, of glories achieved by one nation over another. Labor Day... is devoted to no man, living or dead, to no sect, race, or nation."

Labor Day is a creation of the labor movement in America at a time when labor was not valued and not honored. Sweathouses were prevalent and workers were often mistreated and devalued. Unions were formed to protect workers and out of these unions came the call for a day dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. They called for one day a year in tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength and prosperity of their country.

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In modern context, Valentines Day is celebrated as an occasion when lovers express their love towards each other. It falls on February 14 and coincides with the day on which St. Valentine was martyred. The popularity of Valentines Day is immense and it is observed as holiday in several countries including United States.

On Valentines Day, lovers exchange gifts and valentine cards. People also donate to charity and gift candies on this day. Flowers are the most popular gifts for Valentine's Day. Among flowers, rose is most liked and gifted. It is said that red rose is gifted to express love where as yellow rose and other flowers are gifted for pure friendship.

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There are only a few days left before the momentous just for love holiday is upon us. If you have already chosen the perfect gift for you certain someone then you are definitely ahead of the pack. The perfect other way to say ‘I love you’ is with a very Valentine's Day card or personal message of love for your Valentine. The options are endless.

Valentine E-Cards: Modern day technology has made sending your love a love E-card just a matter of a click of the send button. Delivered in seconds, your E-card will safely enter into the inbox of your unsuspecting love one much to their surprise? Whether you special one is your soul mate or new mater there is a Valentine’s Day E-card for every intimate or not so intimate situation.

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During the past week, the world has witnessed a series of events that influenced the various sectors of the growing global economy. On one hand, some events promised more developments and expansion not only in the international trade but also in specific countries. On the other hand, some occurrences may negatively impact or alter certain aspects of world trade including the economy of the country specifically involved.Oil Price Rolls Back in the World market.

The entire week is full of good news for oil importers worldwide. Since Monday, the oil price decreased by $2 per barrel in the world market. Prior to that, the value of oil kept on increasing due to the disruption of supply in Iraq as well as in Nigeria. According to the report by Mohamed El Baradei, director of International Atomic Energy Agency, Iraq has been planning to empower its production of nuclear fuel. The news has caused tension and raised concerns regarding nuclear weapons. Discussion about the issue is currently ongoing. The IAEA will talk about the subject on its scheduled meeting on March 6. After which, the report will be handed to the U.N security for final assessment.

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Dedicated to Saint Valentine and celebrated every year on the 14 of February, Valentines Day is a day to celebrate love. Though the day is dedicated to a saint, it never has been a religious holiday for reasons unknown. Dove, Cupid, and red roses are the popular symbols of Valentines Day.

The color red signifies love; hence it is of consequence to Valentine's Day, which is celebrated with much gusto across the globe. Valentines day gifts are exchanged between people in love, spouses, friends and family members who value each other's presence, more than anything else in the world.

With the influx of western culture, Valentines Day, celebrated with champagne or wine and a candle light dinner is gaining popularity in Asian countries like India, as well. For youngsters it is a day of fun and frolic at the campus. Buying expensive Valentines Day gifts may not be possible; hence they save up from their allowances to splurge on suitable gifts.

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The National Friendship Day is one that has a lot of popularity in the United States of America. It is a day that is set aside to recapture and celebrate the spirit of friendship. When you have close friends in your life, you should never take them for granted and to ensure that you appreciate them, you need to know exactly when to celebrate the national day of friendship. In 1935, a proclamation was made by the US congress to honor friends and declared that the first Sunday of August would be the National Friendship Day. This was received with great joy and appreciation by the people and since then, more and more people go out of their way to make this day special for friends. The fame of the day spread to many nations of the world and, more countries are now recognizing the day and are rising up to the occasion to celebrate together with friends.

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Of all holidays and special occasions, Mother's Day is one that is full of memories, longing and thanks for everyone. This one day of the year is when we take a moment to pay tribute to that one person to whom we each owe so much. The love of a mother is unconditional and eternal, and on Mother's Day children, young and old, take the time to honor her in return. We do this by writing letters, sending cards and flowers, and buying or making presents for our mothers. One of the most touching tributes is reading or writing Mother's Day poems.

You can find copies of some of the finest Mother's Day poems in many flower and gift shops. There are also thousands more that are available in books or libraries. These poems range from being quirky and humorous to sad and deeply poignant. In fact, the writings that contain deeply felt emotions are the ones most people will choose to send. Children want to express how they feel in their hearts about their beloved mothers and even husbands choose these lovingly written cards to give both their mothers and their wives. Poems about mothers or about a mother's love have been one of the favorite topics of writers for centuries. Every country and civilization has many examples and there are few top poets that do not have at least one poem dedicated to a mother or motherhood.

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You have spent much time on thinking about the best gifts to give to your friends or classmates on you graduation. Maybe you have thought of all the possible gift ideas for all your friends. But have you ever thought of giving homemade gifts for teachers? Graduation day is not only for the celebration of the students' accomplishments, it's for teachers' too. This day is very meaningful to the graduating students but it has the most importance to the part of the teachers.

Graduation day is another day that can be added to their achievements as teachers who have molded the graduating students. The teachers are the ones who have sacrificed a lot during your stay in the school. You see them everyday and you know them well like you do with your classmates and friends. Graduation day might be the best time to show your gratitude and congratulations to your teacher. You can make some homemade gifts for teachers to express your thanks to them on your graduation day.

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Winter days are short enough without you wasting them home alone. If you're looking for someone to help you heat up this season, why not try a pick up a woman during the day. Of course, there's a lot to be said for the traditional late night hook up. Meeting in boozy bars can help to ease both sets of nerves, and it goes without saying that you're about to head to bed.

The only question is: are you going there together?

And that can be the problem. If you're both busy wondering will we or won't we, it can be hard to think about anything else. Flirting is supposed to be fun, but with sex looming large, all you can feel is the pressure to pull.

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