There’s a Flag for That: Lei Day If you can’t get yourself festooned in a garland of sweet yellow ginger or aromatic pikake or tropical plumeria or handsome kukui nut, the next best thing is to hoist this flag in celebration of Lei Day on May 1.

There’s a Flag for That: Lunch Lady Appreciation Day is the first Friday in May. She is the mystery meat master, the Jell-O jewel genius, the tater tot talent. She is the commander of the cafeteria. Equipped with a hairnet and a ladle, she can whip up wonders. We salute you, Lunch Lady.

There’s a Flag for That: Veterinary Day. "Oh no. The vet’s office. You tricked me." Your pet is probably not going to celebrate World Veterinary Day on April 25, but you should. Here’s a flag saluting the profession devoted to keeping our companions living long and strong.

There’s a Flag for That: Ladies Who Lunch. “Aren’t they a gas? Rushing to their classes in optical art, wishing it would pass. Another long exhausting day, another thousand dollars. A matinee, a Pinter play, perhaps a piece of Mahler’s. I'll drink to that.” And hoist this flag that hollers.

There’s a Flag for That: Seat of the Pants Day We don’t understand exactly why going by the “seat of your pants” means using your instinct. It just does. Don’t over-think it. Trust your own judgment while hoisting this flag on April 16, Seat of the Pants Day.

There’s a Flag for That: Day of Silence Everyone deserves a little peace and quiet. On April 9, raise this flag displaying Hesykhia, the Greek spirit of silence, and quietly let everyone know you are turning off the alarms, dialing down the noise and cutting out the chatter. Ahhh. That’s better.

There’s a Flag for That: Trombone Players Day Q: What do you call people who like to hang out with musicians? A: Trombone players. In addition to having a good sense of humor, trombonists also have their own day of celebration on April 1 and a stylish flag dedicated to their art of the slide.

There’s a Flag for That: Fingerprint Day, Mar 27. It was the fingerprints on the cashbox that convicted the scoundrels. Detectives at Scotland Yard first used fingerprint forensics to prosecute suspects accused of double murder committed on March 27, 1905. Mark the birth of CSI with this flag.

There’s a Flag for That: Near Miss Day, March 23. Whew! That was a close one. There may be no better day to celebrate than Near Miss Day. It is the one day that allows you to celebrate all the others. So take a deep breath, mop your brow, hoist this flag and show your gratitude.

There’s a Flag for That: Global Surveyors Day, March 21. If you were a certified surveyor, you’d know what all the colors mean in this profession’s specialty flag palette. Study up and then hoist this one to show appreciation for surveyors wherever they may be.

There’s a Flag for That: Freedom of Information Act Day Freedom of Information Act Day is March 16. FOIA assists research, increases transparency and provides access to public records. Ideally. FOIA requests often result in heavily redacted documents, as depicted with this flag.

There’s a Flag for That: National Jewel Day, March 13. They can be precious, semi-precious, rough cut, multi-faceted, the crown type, the family sort, or the Jell-O verity. They are all recognized as jewels and we are dazzled by them. Rattle your jewelry as you hoist this flag in celebration.

There’s a Flag for That: Stock Car Racing The first stock car race on the packed sand at Daytona Beach in Florida was March 8, 1936. They had to bring the checkered flag out early because the rising ocean tide started to flood the track.

There’s a Flag for That: Yellowstone National Park. Declared America’s first National Park by President U.S. Grant on March 1, 1872. The Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone features rings of colors created by live bacteria thriving in the heat. A Reddit member created this symbolic depiction.

There’s a Flag for That: Hospitality Workers Appreciation Day, Feb 23. Hello, Room Service? Please send to my room a double order of... Your mom’s not going to do that. Thank heavens for Hospitality Workers. Show your appreciation by hoisting this flag on their day.

There’s a Flag for That: Thomas Edison’s Birthday, Feb 11 (1847). The act of having an idea is wordlessly characterized as a symbolic light bulb appearing above one’s head. Hoist this flag depicting the light bulb patent application drawing above your head and you will appear inspired.

There’s a Flag for That: Western Monarch Butterfly Day February 5 is Western Monarch Butterfly Day. As the reigning kings of butterflies for their sheer beauty and grueling migration, Monarchs warrant their own flag. Fly this flag and cheer them on their fluttering, flummoxing journey.

There’s a Flag for That: Lego Day is January 28. The snap-together colored bricks have been in toy chests across the world since inventor Godtfred Kirk Christiansen submitted his patent on January 28, 1958. No batteries, no electricity, no command console, no keyboard required.

There’s a Flag for That: Pie Day, Jan. 23. This is the day to celebrate the iconic dessert. This flag sends the message that the only thing better than pie in the mouth is pie in the face, a comedy standard since the day cream pies were invented. Not to be confused with Pi Day.

There’s a Flag for That: Optical Fiber. The patent for fiber optic cable was issued on Jan. 16, 1973. Optical fiber helps us see without being seen, helps us hear without being heard and helps us stay in touch without being felt. This flag celebrates the patent for the miraculous invention.

There’s a Flag for That: Anna May Wong Birthday, Jan. 3 (1905) This striking image of actress Anna May Wong is inspired by the quarter dollar coin issued by the U.S. Mint in her honor for the American Women Quarters Program (AWQP) in 2022. She is the first Asian American depicted on U.S. currency.

There’s a Flag for That: Run it Up the Flagpole Day, Jan. 2. This year, we spotlight Greenland’s flag. Paying tribute to the colors of Denmark's flag (Greenland = a former colony), it elegantly depicts the sun low on the horizon, as it appears from Greenland. Simple, symbolic, evocative, timeless.

There's a Flag for That: Christmas Merry Christmas. #Christmas #MerryChristmas #Christmaslights

There’s a Flag for That: Wright Brothers Day, Dec 17. Wilbur and Orville Wright made the first controlled flight of a mechanically powered aircraft near Kitty Hawk, NC, in 1903. This flag celebrates the two inventive brothers symbolically with two propellers.

There’s a Flag for That: Llama Day National Llama Day is December 9. When they made camels cuddly, when they made sheep shear-able, when they made mules malleable, they made lovable llamas. Llamas deserve their own flag (in spite of the spitting).

There’s a Flag for That: Microwave Oven Day, Dec 6. The first food tested by inventor Percy LeBaron Spencer in his "High-Efficiency Magnetron" was popcorn. This flag is a visual representation of the energy we imagine being generated inside this most mysterious—and essential—kitchen tool.

There’s a Flag for That: Winston Churchill’s Birthday Winston Churchill’s birthday is November 30 (1874). This flag is a detail from the Churchill family coat of arms.

There’s a Flag for That: Absurdity Day, November 20. Celebrating a day of disengaging from rationality and normality, this flag spotlights stage plays of Samuel Beckett, the prince of absurdity: "...Godot"'s two derby-hatted characters and "Endgame"'s husband and wife who live in trash cans.

There’s a Flag for That: Happy Hour Day National Happy Hour Day is November 12. Prices are down. Spirits are up. There’s one bar stool left. It just feels right.

There’s a Flag for That: Will Rogers Birthday on November 4 (1879). He was beloved as a humorist, a cowboy, a social commentator and a lariat artist. Will Rogers is credited with being the first American multi-media celebrity, having starred on Broadway, in the movies, on the radio and in print.

There’s a Flag for That: Animation Day, October 28. Talking mouse? Booping Betty? Spinach-eating sailor? Smart aleck rabbit? Hapless coyote? Suburban caveman? Sewer lair-dwelling turtles? Fry cook sponge? Raise this flag to honor every animated character who captured our imagination and our heart.

There’s a Flag for That: Punk Day Punk Day is October 25. “I am an anarchist. Don’t know what I want, but I know how to get it.” From the album Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols released in 1977.

There’s a Flag for That – Pumpkin Spice Season It’s officially pumpkin spice season. Bring it on. Pumpkin spice coffee. Pumpkin spice toothpaste. Pumpkin spice candles. Pumpkin spice lip balm. Pumpkin spice bath bombs. Pumpkin spice transmission oil. Pumpkin spice cat litter. Pumpkin spice flag.

There’s a Flag for That: Tuxedo Day, October 10. As the 20th century approached, the social elites of Tuxedo Park NY decided that dressing like penguins gave their gatherings formality and sophistication. The tuxedo suit was born. Men used to dress as howler monkeys but no one took them seriously.

There’s a Flag for That: Postcard Day is October 1. All it takes is four words and a 61¢ stamp to make someone’s day. Write “Wish You Were Here” on a fun image, stamp it and pop it in the mail. Yes, the traditional mail. While you’re at it, celebrate Postcard Day by hoisting this retro flag.

There’s a Flag for That: Redhead Appreciation Day is Sept 23. From Little Orphan Annie to Brenda Starr, and from Lucy Ricardo to Joan Harris, redheads have made us see crimson. Hoist this flag for the gingers, and cheer for the chestnuts, pay tribute to the Titians, salute the sandies.

There’s a Flag for That: Miniature Golf Day Miniature Golf Day is September 21. The windmill is a Par 5, the clown’s mouth is a water hazard and the dog leg actually barks. Plant this flag in the last hole and we’ll meet you in the clubhouse. Or rather, the arcade.

There’s a Flag for That: National Truck Driver Appreciation Day, September 14. 73% of U.S. goods are delivered by truck. Trucks are driven by real people (for now) with unique CB radio handles. Thanks, good buddy. This flag is in appreciation of you keeping your eyes on the road mile after mile.

There’s a Flag for That: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Day is September 1. L. Frank Baum’s classic book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was published on Sept 1, 1900. Here is the actual flag of Oz, depicting the four regions—Munchkin, Gillikin, Winkie and Quadling—meeting at the middle in Emerald City.

There’s a Flag for That: Instant Ramen Day Instant Ramen Day is August 25. The first package of instant ramen noodles was marketed on this day in 1958. What did college students eat before then? #ramen #flag

There’s a Flag for That: Eero Saarinen. Happy Birthday, August 20 (1910). This flag celebrates one of his iconic structures, the (former) TWA terminal at JFK International Airport, a building that looks like it is cleared for take-off. The colors reflect those of the New York City flag.

There’s a Flag for That: National Hip Hop Celebration Day, August 11. The U.S. Congress declared August 11 as National Hip-Hop Celebration Day in observance of the music genre’s birth in the Bronx borough of New York at a 1973 after-school party. Who says Congress never gets anything done?

There’s a Flag for That: Wiffle Ball Patent, August 14. Wiffle balls are made in the USA, right there at the headquarters in Shelton, CT. Always have, always will; 4 balls every 8 seconds. This flag celebrates the colors and design from the original wiffle ball packaging back in the 1950s.

There’s a Flag for That: National Hip Hop Celebration Day, August 11. The U.S. Congress declared August 11 as National Hip-Hop Celebration Day in observance of the music genre’s birth in the Bronx borough of New York at a 1973 after-school party. Who says Congress never gets anything done?

There’s a Flag for That: Water Balloon Day National Water Balloon Day is the first Friday of August. Ready. Aim. Sploosh. Here is a flag for your H2O team to rally around.

There’s a Flag for That: National Hammock Day National Hammock Day is July 22. If you find yourself highly strung, then string up a hammock. Plant this flag nearby to let everyone know you are chilling.

There’s a Flag for That: World Emoji Day There are still concepts emojis cannot capture (agoraphobia, feckless, Stockholm Syndrome), but there is an emoji for almost everything else (thyroid, durian, Moai). Raise an emoji flag on July 17 in symbolic salute to this universal symbolic language.

There’s a Flag for That: Robert A. Heinlein Birthday on July 7 (1907). Heinlein is the author of 30+ books with quirky futurist themes. The flag hoisted here is the one he discusses in "The Moon is a Harsh Mistress" bearing the acronym for his motto, “There ain’t no such thing as a free lunch.”

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There’s a Flag for That: Barcode Day, June 26. The first barcode was scanned in 1974 at a supermarket in Ohio. What was the item? A: A can of Del Monte pickled beets. B: A bag of Scudder’s deep-fried pork rinds. C: A packet of Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit gum. D: A quart of Knudsen buttermilk. Answer: C