January 09 - National Law Enforcement Day

Happy National Law Enforcement Day! Across the country on January 9th each year, citizens take the lead to show support this day.

Law enforcement officers of every rank and file have chosen a profession that puts their very lives on the line every day for their communities.  They’ve answered a call to public service that is demanding and often unappreciated.

From local, state and federal, their duties command dedication. The jobs are often thankless and take them away from their families for long hours. Rarely do they know what their days have in store for them.

  

Often, law enforcement officers are the only paid emergency resource that a community has. More often, they work in coordination with other local, state, and federal organizations to make communities safer.

On National Law Enforcement Day, we have an opportunity to thank them for their service and offer a token of respect.

HOW TO OBSERVE

There are several ways to show your support. Send a note of thanks to your local, county or state police agency. Wear blue, turn your social media channels blue or shine a blue porch light to show your support.

  

You can find more ideas at Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) by visiting the link below and share your support using #NationalLawEnforcementAppreciationDay to share on social media. 

https://www.concernsofpolicesurvivors.org/lead 

HISTORY

In 2015, several organizations came together to create National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day in order to thank officers across the country for all of the daily sacrifices that they make for their communities. 

Some of the organizations supporting the observance include:

• •  Concerns of Police Survivors 
• •  FBI National Academy Associates 
• •  Fraternal Order of Police 
• •  International Association of Chief of Police 
• •  Officer Down Memorial Page 
• •  Law Enforcement United 
• •  National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund 
• •  International Conference of Police Chaplains 
• •  National Troopers Coalition
  
  

Since the inaugural celebration, many more organizations have joined forces to support National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (L.E.A.D.) nationwide to spread encouragement and respect to these brave and dedicated men and women.

How can you thank or recognize a law enforcer today? 

#LawEnforcementAppreciationDay 

@nationalcops 

@FBI 

@nichecinema 

January 09 - Sergei Parajonov

Happy Birthday, Sergei Parajonov! Born today in 1924 of Armenian descent, this Soviet artist and film director made significant contributions to Soviet cinematography through Ukrainian, Georgian, and Armenian cinema. 

Throughout Parajonov's career, he invented his own cinematic style, which was totally out of step with the guiding principles of socialist realism. 

Parajonov had been active from ‎1951–1990. 

  

#borntodirect 

@BFI 

@IFFR 

January 8 - National Bubble Bath Day

 Happy National Bubble Bath Day! During a cold winter’s day, relaxing in a nice warm/hot bubble bath sounds like the perfect way to commemorate this random holiday, of which is celebrated annually every year.

The bubbles on top of the water (also known as foam bath or foaming bath) insulate the bathwater, keeping it warmer for a more extended period.

  

• •  Children find bubble baths fun and enjoy playing with the bubbles, which entice them to take their baths. 
• •  Some bubble bath, bath foam, or foaming bath serves a dual purpose and can also be used to wash skin or hair. 
• •  Bath foam preparations may be in the form of a liquid, gel, or as solids in the form of powders, grains, or tablets. 

According to the AC Nielsen Data, Mr. Bubble® is the number one brand of bath products in the United States. America’s favorite bath-time buddy, as well as mom’s trusted partner for over half a century, it celebrated its 50th birthday in 2011! Mr. Bubble® is a brand of bath products made by The Village Company.

The brand’s slogan is “Makes Getting Clean Almost as Much Fun as Getting Dirty!”

In 1961, American businessman Harold Schafer, along with the Gold Seal Company of North Dakota, founded Mr. Bubble®. The Gold Seal company afterwards manufactured and distributed Mr. Bubble® until 1986 when the company was sold.

  

Over time, Mr. Bubble® bubble bath products have been reformulated. They are now tear-free, dermatologist-tested, hypoallergenic, and pediatrician tested. Mr. Bubble® television show appearances include:

• •  The Simpsons 
• •  ‘Delirious’ (starring Eddie Murphy) (1983) 
• •  ‘Gold Through the Fire’ (1987) 
• • 'Ed’ (starring Matt LeBlanc) (1996) 
• •  “Everybody Loves Raymond” (Season 3) 
• • “Family Guy”
  
  

HOW TO OBSERVE

Prepare yourself a relaxing bubble bath. Bubble baths offer health benefits, too.

  

• •  Relieve congestion – During the dry winter months, we are more susceptible to colds and chest infections. Let the steam from a bubble bath help loosen congestion and sooth a cough.  
• •   Ease sore muscles – Are muscles aching from new year’s workouts? Ease the ache with a warm bubble bath. Add some Epsom salts, too.  
• •  Sleep better – Add some lavender oil to your bubble bath at night and relax your body and mind before bed. Relaxed muscles combined with the lavender will nudge your body toward a better sleep routine. 
• •  Reduce tension – Let the worries of the day wash away.
    

Share why you enjoy a bubble bath.

  

Use #BubbleBathDay to post on social media.

HISTORY

The country has been celebrating National Bubble Bath Day since at least 1999. However, National Day Calendar® has been unable to find the creator of the day. Maybe the creator is still taking a bubble bath. 

#BubbleBathDay 

@MrBubble 

@nichecinema