May 4...
Star Wars Day is an unofficial holiday in May created by fans to honor the Star Wars franchise created by George Lucas. Observance of the holiday spread quickly due to Internet, social media, and grassroots celebrations.

International Firefighters' Day (IFFD) is observed on May 4. It was instituted after proposal emailed out across the world on January 4, 1999 due to the deaths of five firefighters in tragic circumstances in a wildfire in Australia. May 4 used to be a traditional Firefighters' Day in many European countries, because it is the day of Saint Florian, patron saint of firefighters.

Mass & Blessing of the Bikes Day, this connection becomes even deeper as riders gather for a special mass to have their bikes blessed. Coincidentally, motorcyclist even have their very own Patron Saint, St. Columbanus of Bobbio. St. Columbanus lived from 540-615AD was known for being rugged, handsome, and being irresistible to women; not to mention having a liking for beer. In fact, it is said that one of his miracles involved creating more bread and beer for a gathering. Sounds like a good match for Patron Saint.

National Candied Orange Peel Day
National Candied Orange Peel Day is dedicated to...you guessed it.... candied orange peels!
Now, just what the heck is a candied orange peel? And, is it edible? Yes, it's edible. If you are a chef or a baker, then you know just what it is, and how to use it. For the rest of us, we likely have enjoyed it in seasonal baked goods all of our lives, without even knowing we have eaten it.
Candied orange peels are a boiled, sliced, sugar added treat. You can eat them by themselves. But most often, they are used in holiday cookies, snacks, and fruitcake.
On this day, bake some cookies or other recipes that use candied orange peels. Then, eat and enjoy!

National Orange Juice Day
Orange juice is one of the most popular juice in the United States. It is a great source of Vitamin C, Folic Acid and potassium. If consumed with a high iron food, orange juice helps the body absorb the iron. However the acids in orange juice can cause an empty stomach to become upset and also cause tooth decay if teeth are not brushed shortly after. Drinking through a straw will also prevent tooth decay. Never put juice in your baby’s bottle!

If you want to buy real orange juice be sure that the label states that is 100% juice with no sugar added. While juice can be healthy too much is not good for you. Limit yourself to 1 cup of juice a day or 1/2 of juice for your children. Eating the whole fruit is much better for your body.
Orange juice is not only used as a drink but can also be used to marinate meat and as an ingredient in recipes.

This one is for Mr. Puff:
International Respect for Chickens Day
This holiday is about promoting the compassionate and respectful treatment of domestic fowl- This holiday is entitled "respect for chickens" but this holiday honors all domestic fowls such as ducks, birds and turkeys-

The (UPC) website states "We hold that the treatment of these birds in the areas of food production, science, education, entertainment, and humane companionship situations has a significant effect upon human, animal, and environmental welfare. We seek to make the public aware of the ways in which poultry are used, and to promote the benefits of a
"Vegan Diet and lifestyle."

Origin of this Holiday
United Poultry Concerns Honors International Respect for Chickens Day!
United Poultry Concerns (UPC) launched International Respect for Chickens Day in 2005 to celebrate chickens and protest against the bleakness of their lives in farming operations. People are urged to do an "Action" for chickens on or around May 4-
To learn more about International Respect for Chickens Day and Prisoned Chickens, Poisoned

Please Do an "Action" for chickens in May-Have a Respect for Chickens Day celebration at your school---Give out Leaflet at a busy street corner/ your local university---Have a We-Don’t-Eat-Our-Feathered-Friends.

Chickens can make good companion animals
and can be tamed by hand feeding, but roosters can sometimes become aggressive and noisy Some have advised against keeping them around very young children. Some people find chickens' behavior entertaining and educational.

While some cities in the United States allow chickens as pets, the practice is not approved in all localities. Some communities ban only roosters, allowing the quieter hens."

Here is one for all of us:
World Laughter Day takes place on the first Sunday of May of every year . The first celebration was on January 11, 1998, in Mumbai, India, and was arranged by Dr. Madan Kataria, founder of the worldwide Laughter Yoga movement.
Laughter Yoga says: Laughter is a positive and powerful emotion that has all the ingredients required for individuals to master themselves and to change the world in a tubular way. The day is now celebrated worldwide.

History
World Laughter Day was created in 1998 by Dr. Madan Kataria, founder of the worldwide Laughter Yoga movement. The celebration of World Laughter Day is a positive manifestation for world peace and is intended to build up a global consciousness of brotherhood and friendship through laughter. Its popularity has grown exponentially with that of the Laughter Yoga movement now counting thousands of Laughter C