For example, examples of understatement can be found in the Old English epics like Beowulf as well as Ancient Greek texts by Homer. Sometimes authors use understatement for humorous reasons, though more often it is a technique for minimizing one thing thereby emphasizing another.
Thursday, May 4, 2017 is Firefighters' Day 2017. 12/15 National Firefighters Day - Celebrate the Date Ecard ... Firefightersâ Day remembers the dedication, gallantry and need for firefighters from around the globe.
National Teacher Appreciation Day: Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, Amazon Prime and other freebies. Chick-fil-A is offering a free chicken sandwich to all teachers on Tuesday, May 3 for National Teacher Appreciation Day. Today is May 3, but in schools around the country, many are taking the time to acknowledge a teacher. It's National Teacher Appreciation Day. So, teachers put down those lesson plans and head out to celebrate at one of the many businesses offering you a discount or even a free meal. Teachers and staff who show school ID on May 3 at select Chick-fil-A locations will get a free chicken sandwich.