Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day, Sea Serpent Day, more

August 7th, 2011, is Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day, Sea Serpent Day, National Lighthouse Day, Beach Party Day, National Friendship Day, Lughnasad, International Forgiveness Day, National KidsDay, National Sisters Day, American Family Day, Purple Heart Day, Professional Speakers Day, Battle of Boyaca, and Independence Day (Cote d'ivoire).

Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day is our opportunity to celebrate.... no, wait. It's an opportunity to complain about packaging that requires special equipment or a locksmith to open. Maybe we should pass a law.

Have you ever seen a sea serpent? If so, today is your special day - Sea Serpent Day.

In 1789 the U.S. Congress passed an Act in support of lighthouses, beacons, buoys, and public piers. 200 years later, in 1989, Congress declared August 7th as National Lighthouse Day.

As if Sea Serpent Day and National Lighthouse Day weren't enough, today is also Beach Party Day. Combine all three for an amazing theme party.

National Friendship Day is celebrated on the first Sunday in August. Call your friends and invite them to your themed beach party, mentioned above.

Lughnasad marks the beginning of the Celtic harvest season, when the first seed planted at Samhain in early November is ready for harvest.

Today is the 15th annual International Forgiveness Day, as designated by the Worldwide Forgiveness Alliance. Life is short - forgive someone so you will both enjoy a more contented future.

National KidsDay was established in 1994 by KidsPeace, a national children's charity, "to encourage adults to spend more meaningful time with their children.

On National Sisters Day, spend time with your special life-long companion, your sister, who is there long after other friends come and go.

On American Family Day, spend time with your sister and other family members who share your history and many precious memories.

Purple Heart Day honors members of the U.S. Armed Forces who were killed in battle, who died as a result of wounds received in battle, or who were designated by the President. Thank the veterans in your life and remember those who we have lost. The original badge, the Badge of Military Merit, was designed by George Washington.

Professional Speakers Day is a time to celebrate those rare individuals who don't freeze up at the mere thought of public speaking.

Colombia remembers their victory over Spain in the Battle of Boyaca on this date, with decorations and festivities.

Cote d'Ivoire observes Independence Day on August 7th, celebrating independence from France.