Isn't it amazing there are so many designated "special days" throughout the calendar year? Valentine's Day, Mothers Day, Fathers Day, New Year's Day, Ground Hog Day, Flag Day, National Lobster Day, Kewpie Doll Designer Day, and others I've never heard of before.

In October we celebrate National Boss Day. And "celebrating" translates into that dreaded ritual of gift giving. If everyone in your office buys the boss a gift, you feel pressured to do the same. There's nothing worse than being the only one not honoring your leader with a trinket of appreciation. And let's face it; bosses remember who shelled out for the good stuff, especially during pay raise time.