Posts

Showing posts from August, 2023

National Graham Cracker Day (July 5th)

Image
Quick facts When is it? Every July 5th Tagged as Food & Drink What are the hashtags? #GrahamCrackerDay #NationalGrahamCrackerDay Have we missed something? For more than a century, Graham Crackers have been a classic American snack food staple that is a vital part of the recipe for the iconic campfire “S’mores”. Learn about the History of the graham cracker and celebrate the delicious treat for National Graham Cracker Day! History of National Graham Cracker Day A classic American snack, it makes sense that graham crackers were invented in the United States and continue to be most popular there. A little on the sweet side, some people might consider it to taste more like a cookie than a cracker. Created in the 1820s in New Jersey by Presbyterian Minister Sylvester Graham, the graham cracker originated as part of his radical vegetarian diet. The “Graham Diet”, which avoided white flour and spices, used graham flour, which was a coarsely ground version of...

Daffodil Day (August 31st, 2023)

Image
Quick facts When is it? August 23rd, 2019 August 28th, 2020 August 27th, 2021 August 31st, 2023 What's the official website? Official Site Tagged as Nature & Environment Plants & Flowers What's the hashtag? #DaffodilDay Who founded it? Cancer Council Have we missed something? Daffodils are a flower that have been symbolically linked to the fight against cancer for many years, now. Representing “hope” in the language of flowers, they stand for all the efforts of communities and volunteer groups in the search for a cure As such, Daffodil Day is a day when we’re reminded of all that hard work and research, and encouraged to do what we can to help it. From selling those all-important daffodils to raising awareness in the community of fundraising efforts, it’s a day for everyone to lend their help to a very important cause. History of Daffodil Day As the first flower to bloom in Spring, daffodils quickly became a symbol of hope when cancer societies...

National Toasted Marshmallow Day (August 30th)

Image
Quick facts When is it? Every August 30th Tagged as Food & Drink What are the hashtags? #ToastedMarshmallowDay #NationalToastedMarshmallowDay Have we missed something? Most people have fond memories of childhood, sat by a roaring campfire toasting marshmallows on wooden sticks… Yum! National Toasted Marshmallow Day is a chance to relive those memories, and for people who’ve never experienced toasting marshmallows to find out what all the fuss is about. History of National Toasted Marshmallow Day Taking a look at where this particular day began requires going back to the beginning. Maybe not completely back to the beginning of all time but, at the very least, to the beginning of the beloved marshmallow. The namesake of the marshmallow is actually a flower (Althaea officinalis) but don’t worry, no flowers are now harmed in the making of this delicious treat! It was named after the marsh flower which, appropriately, is known to grow in marshes. The root of this f...

Virtually Hug a Virtual Assistant Day (July 6th)

Image
Quick facts When is it? Every July 6th Tagged as Administrators Jobs & Professions What's the hashtag? #VirtuallyHugaVirtualAssistantDay Who founded it? Monique Bruggeman and Birgit Livesy Have we missed something? Surely in a world of email, video conferencing and virtual assistants, isn’t being expected to show up at the office extremely anachronistic? Noreena Hertz No one knows the truth of this more than virtual assistants, but not enough people know who they are or what they do. The world is moving on, and one of the surest signs of this is how many jobs are now being sent into the digital realm to be managed. Virtually Hug A Virtual Assistant Day celebrates the pioneers of this field and everything they do. History Of Virtually Hug A Virtual Assistant Day First, we have to clear up one little thing. When we’re talking about virtual assistants we’re not talking about the little apps that appear on your phone or computer. We’re talking about living...

National Red Wine Day (August 28th)

Image
Quick facts When is it? Every August 28th Tagged as Alcohol Food & Drink Wine What are the hashtags? #RedWineDay #NationalRedWineDay Have we missed something? Pour a lovely glass of Bordeaux, take a sip of a Cabernet Sauvignon or open a bottle of Shiraz because it’s time for National Red Wine Day! History of National Red Wine Day National Red Wine Day is an ideal time to take a look at the past of the red wine industry and see how it developed into modern times. Wine’s History goes back several thousand years. It is estimated that Chinese people in the Henana province may have been the first ones to create something like red wine, perhaps around 7000 BC. This would have been a drink that was made of wild grapes as well as honey and rice as well as hawthorn fruit. The concoction was stored in clay jars with yeast on the skins causing it to be fermented. The History of wine continues through the centuries. A recent discovery in 2007 in Armenia dates the ...

National Amelia Earhart Day (July 24th)

Image
Quick facts When is it? Every July 24th Tagged as Historical Interest Military Transport What are the hashtags? #AmeliaEarhartDay #NationalAmeliaEarhartDay Have we missed something? Adventure is worthwhile in itself Amelia Earhart Join in by learning about and honoring the life of this pioneering female aviator for National Amelia Earhart Day! History of National Amelia Earhart Day Amelia Earhart was born in 1897, during a time when the attitude toward women in the United States was beginning to change. Defying traditional roles, as a young woman, Earhart played basketball, took a course in how to repair automobiles and also attended college. Her service as a nurse’s aid in Canada during World War I exposed her to pilots who were training in the Royal Flying Corps. Earhart’s first airplane ride happened in 1920. By 1921 she had started flying lessons and purchased her own airplane, “the Canary”. Setting many flying records, Earhart’s great achievement was be...

Norfolk Day (July 27th)

Image
Quick facts When is it? Every July 27th What's the official website? Official Site Tagged as Countries & Cultures What's the hashtag? #NorfolkDay Have we missed something? The charm of Norfolk is not so readily definable as that of some other counties. It has the ungrudging roominess of a kingdom. It is littered with villages but uncluttered by towns. Reginald Pound If you’re one of those living in the great land of Norfolk, then you know that you’re living somewhere that has a History that goes back hundreds of thousands of years. It is thought that this area has been inhabited ever since this ancient find, meaning that today Norfolk has over 300,000 years of human History beneath its soil. Its rugged beauty has led to it being one of the most beloved areas in England, and every year they celebrate its History and distinction through Norfolk Day. History of Norfolk Day As mentioned above, the History of Norfolk Day can rightly be said to begin ...

National Talk in an Elevator Day (July 28th, 2023)

Image
Quick facts When is it? July 29th, 2011 July 27th, 2012 July 26th, 2013 July 25th, 2014 July 31st, 2015 July 29th, 2016 July 28th, 2017 July 27th, 2018 July 26th, 2019 July 31st, 2020 July 30th, 2021 July 29th, 2022 July 28th, 2023 July 26th, 2024 July 25th, 2025 What's the date pattern? Last Friday of July Tagged as Hobbies & Activities What are the hashtags? #TalkinanElevatorDay #NationalTalkinanElevatorDay Have we missed something? We all know about that awkward silence, the one that ensues when you’re suddenly in a small room with 5-10 other people you don’t know. Politeness seems to indicate that the people around you are sworn to silence, that perhaps it’s rude to break the sacred silence that is the lift ride. Talk In An Elevator Day tells us to break that silence, and maybe make a new friend or Business acquaintance on the lift. Who knows what can come of just speaking up and introducing yourself? History of Talk In An Elevator Day The Elevator...

National Knife Day (August 24th)

Image
Quick facts When is it? Every August 24th Tagged as Items & Things What are the hashtags? #KnifeDay #NationalKnifeDay When was it founded? 2011 Have we missed something? National Knife Day is the day to appreciate the knives that folk use on a daily basis. This day is a celebration of this marvelous tool that has been with humans since the dawn of time. History of National Knife Day The evolution of knives has been a remarkable feat throughout the History of humans – from knives made of bone, stone and flint, to modern creations using titanium, bronze, iron and steel. Nobody can deny the knife is one of man’s most useful tools – for cooking, eating, fishing, hunting, and not to forget the oh-so-handy Swiss Army knife. National Knife Day has been celebrated each year for more than a decade, since at least 2011. The date that was chosen for observing National Knife Day seems to be associated with the Bowie Knife. It was on August 24, 1838, that a letter was ...

Kobe Bryant Day (August 24th)

Image
Quick facts When is it? Every August 24th Tagged as Famous People Sport & Fitness What's the hashtag? #KobeBryantDay Have we missed something? Named in honor of the 20 year basketball star, Kobe Bryant Day is celebrated each year in his memory. History of Kobe Bryant Day Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1978, Kobe Bean Bryant would grow up to become a young star in the National Basketball League (NBA). Many people don’t realize that Kobe was actually named after the rather expensive Japanese steak after his father saw it on the menu. Kobe’s early childhood was spent in Italy where his father was a basketball player with the European league. In fact, Kobe was fluent in Italian and he also loved soccer and other parts of Italian culture. When he was 13 years old, Kobe’s family moved back to the United States where he attended Lower Merion High School in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Until Kobe arrived, this high school basketball team had not be...

National Ride the Wind Day (August 23rd)

Image
Quick facts When is it? Every August 23rd Tagged as Hobbies & Activities What are the hashtags? #RidetheWindDay #NationalRidetheWindDay Have we missed something? There’s no better feeling than the wind in your hair as you look out at a beautiful horizon. National Ride the Wind Day is an excellent opportunity to marvel at all things flying, and perhaps take part in some flying yourself. Wind powers movement in many different ways, helping us Travel through air and over water, as well as providing us with energy to use in our homes. Learn about Ride The Wind Day Created to celebrate the anniversary of the first man powered flight, National Ride the Wind Day is a fun day that all members of the family can take part in. Some ideas for celebrating this special day include kite flying, windsurfing, hang gliding, making and sailing boats, watching birds soar through the sky or simply a picnic on a windy day, watching the wind in the trees. Children will love makin...

National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day (August 22nd)

Image
Quick facts When is it? Every August 22nd It's also known as... National Bring Your Cat to the Vet Day Tagged as Animals Cats What are the hashtags? #TakeYourCattotheVetDay #NationalTakeYourCattotheVetDay #NationalBringYourCattotheVetDay Have we missed something? For those folks who might be struggling to decide what to do towards the end of August, it may be a big relief to know that one special day is National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day (except for people who don’t have a cat, that is). History of National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day Bizarre though this might sound, there is, in fact, a very legitimate purpose to this annual occasion. While humans are used to visiting the dentist, doctor and optician regularly for Health assessments, many cat owners forget to take their Pet felines to the vet for check-ups and instead only when a medical problem arises. But prevention is, of course, very important. Those who choose not to take their cat to the vet o...