International Without Meat Day
International Without Meat Day is held on March 20. This holiday was observed for the first time in 1985 in the USA as Great American Meatout. This event in the second decade of the month March is annual. 
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Meat is animal flesh that is eaten as food. Meat digests somewhat slowly, but 95 percent of meat protein and 96 percent of the fat are digested. Consuming less red and processed meat and more plant-based foods such as vegetables, beans, soy, and nuts can offer many potential health benefits.
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National Chocolate Caramel Day and Poultry Day in USA on March 19
International Road Courtesy Week on March 19
International Artisan's Day on March 19
National Ravioli Day, Steak and Knobber Day in USA on March 20
International Macaroon Day on March 20 (macaroon is a French confectionery made from egg whites, sugar and ground almonds. Usually made in the form of cookies; put cream or jam between two layers);
World Flour Day on March 20
MeatOut Day in Colorado, US on March 20
Meat on the Menu Day in Nebraska, US on March 20
World Sparrow Day on March 20
UN French Language Day and International Francophonie Day on March 20 (Organisation internationale de la Francophonie);
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World Head Injury Awareness Day on March 20
World Fairy Tale Day on March 20 (arose on the initiative of Sweden in 1991);
World Frog Day on March 20 (celebrated since 2009);
National French Bread Day and National Crunchy Taco Day in USA on March 21
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International Colour Day on March 21 (The adoption of an international day of colour was proposed in 2008 by the Portuguese Color Association, whose president, Maria Joao Durao, presented the idea to the International Colour Association. The proposal was agreed in 2009 among the members of this society, which is composed of national associations and members representing more than 30 countries);
World Planting Day on March 21
World Office Storage Day on March 21
World Puppetry Day on March 21
Education Freedom Day on March 21 (The first Education Freedom Day was observed on January 17, 2013. The date, however, had to later be changed due to incompatibilities with local holidays such as Chinese New Year and summer holidays when schools are closed. Presently it is observed in March. In 2016, EFD was observed on March 21. Event organization is handled by DFF and volunteers around the world. Volunteers are encouraged to organize events that benefit local educational communities)