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January 7th might seem like an ordinary day, but it is steeped in historical events, and unique celebrations. One of the most important celebrations on this day is Christmas in Orthodox Christianity. In addition, it's also National Tempura Day, National Bobblehead Day, and much more.

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Bobblehead doll

National Bobblehead Day

#Fun

A day dedicated to the eclectic, nodding figurines known for their distinctive bobbing heads.

Woman covering her nose to avoid smelling a fart

National Pass Gas Day

#Fun

Celebrating the natural bodily function of releasing gas.

Tempura japanese food

National Tempura Day

#Food

Paying homage to the delicious Japanese dish made of battered and deep-fried seafood or vegetables.

Very old stone outdoors

Old Rock Day

#Nature

Encouraging appreciation for rocks and fossils, promoting interest in geology and paleontology.

Orthodox church at christmas with snow

Orthodox Christmas

#Religious

Cmmemorating the birth of Jesus Christ according to the Julian calendar.

John the Baptist baptizing Jesus in the Jordan River

The Baptism of the Lord

#Religious

An event signifying the official inauguration of Jesus's public ministry through his baptism.

Interesting Facts of January 7th

  1. 1. Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei discovered the first three of Jupiter's moons, Io, Europa and Ganymede on this day in 1610.
  2. 2. The first motion picture was copyrighted in the United States on January 7, 1894. It was a five-second film of a man sneezing.
  3. 3. The Tarzan comic strip was first published on January 7th, 1929.
  4. 4. January 7th is celebrated as Christmas Day in the Eastern Orthodox Church, following the Julian calendar.