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##April 24th isâŚ
###International Sculpture Day
Around the globe, something wonderful happens on April 24th.
International Sculpture Day is celebrated in over 20 countries. Sculptors and admirers come together to enjoy, encourage and show support through a variety of events designed to keep sculpture at the center of the celebration.
From workshops to demonstrations and of course tours and exhibits, artists and art lovers can get their fill of beautiful and moving pieces and experiences by spending time at any one of the participating locations.
For more information on International Sculpture Day visit www.sculpture.org
International Sculpture Center founded International Sculpture Day in 2015 to further their mission of advancing the creation and understanding of sculpture and its unique, vital contribution to society.
###National Pigs-in-a-Blanket Day
On April 24, observe National Pigs-in-a-Blanket Day with just a few ingredients.
Celebrated across the world, the term often refers to a variety of different dishes. In the United States, Pigs-in-a-Blanket are often hot dogs or sausages wrapped in biscuit or croissant dough and baked. Pigs-in-a-Blanket are generally served as an appetizer or as breakfast. However, it can be served any mealtime!
###National Pet Parents Day
National Pet Parents Day is observed annually on the last Sunday in April.
There is a very special connection, a unique bond, between a pet and its owner. This unique relationship, which can often last for many years, is often a vital part of the âpet parentsâ life. Their loved pets are considered to be a member of the family.
National Pet Parents Day was created to honor all dedicated pet parents across the nation with a special day of their own.
Founded by Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI) in 2007, National Pet Parents Day, an unofficial national holiday, was created from inspiration in seeing the majority of their policyholders consider their pets as part of their family.
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###Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day
Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day helps people to see the artistic qualities of the pictures that can be taken from a simply made pinhole camera. This is a great project to do with children to help them better understand the workings of a camera. Simple instructions to make a pinhole camera can be found here.
This holiday has its own website and organizers.
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###Teach Your Children to Save Day
Teach Your Children to Save Day is an educational program that was established by the American Bankers Association (ABA), with the aim of encouraging kids to develop a good savings habit as early as possible in their financial life. This is done through banking volunteers giving presentations to school kids to teach them specifically about saving money, but also about other financial matters such as spending, donating and investing. Volunteers can find out how to get involved through the ABA, with the association having teaching materials available that can be used as a starting point for preparing a fun and interesting talk.
Banks are encouraged to contact schools in their area about giving a presentation as part of their local community efforts and while a specific date is publicized each year for the day, the lectures can be done at any time throughout the year.
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##April 26th isâŚ
###National Audubon Day
April 26th is designated as National Audubon Day. This day is set aside to honor the birth of John James Audubon (April 26, 1785 â January 27, 1851).
Audubon was a French-American ornithologist, naturalist, and painter noted for his extensive studies of American birds and his detailed illustrations of the birds in their natural habitats. Audubonâs greatest work was The Birds of America which is considered one of the finest ornithological works ever completed. His work in this book contains more than 700 North American bird species with 435 hand-colored, life-size prints of 497 bird species.
National Audubon Day is sponsored by the National Audubon Society. For more information visit www.audubon.org.
###National Help a Horse Day
National Help a Horse Day is observed annually on April 26th. Equine rescues and sanctuaries across the country hold events celebrating the horse. The events are designed to raise awareness and advocate for abused and neglected horses across the country.
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals founded National Help a Horse Day to bring awareness and promote intervention of abandoned, neglected and abused horses across the country.
For more information and to learns ways that you can help a horse, see:
http://www.aspcapro.org/celebrate-aspca-help-horse-day
###National Kids and Pets Day
National Kids and Pets Day is both a day to celebrate the bonds children and pets can share and a day remember safety where our pets and children are concerned.
There are many benefits from having a pet in a childâs life. From fostering natural nurturing abilities to developing responsibilities, pets have a life long impact on a childâs development.
It is also important to remember that small children as well as the pets may not know their limitations and should not be left alone with each other. They should always be supervised to prevent injury to both the child and the animal.
Coleen Paige, Celebrity Family and Pet Lifestyle Expert, founded National Kids and Pets Day in 2005.
For more information, visit National Kids & Pets Day.
###National Pretzel Day
National Pretzel Day is observed annually on April 26. A bag of nice crunchy, salty pretzels or a big, warm, soft, cinnamon pretzel is the question of the day. Either one is an excellent choice.
There are a few different accounts of the origin of the pretzel. Most people agree that it does have a Christian background, and they were invented by the monks. According to The History of Science and Technology, in 610 AD, âan Italian monk invents pretzels as a reward to children who learn their prayers. He calls the strips of baked dough, folded to resemble arms crossing the chest, pretiola (little rewards).â
Another source puts the invention in a monastery in southern France. The looped pretzel may also be related to a Greek Ring bread from the communion bread used in monasteries a thousand years ago. In the Catholic Church, pretzels had a religious significance for both ingredients and shape. The loops in pretzel may have served a practical purpose: bakers could hang them on sticks, projecting upwards from a central column, as shown in Job Berckheydeâs (1681) painting.
The Pennsylvania Dutch immigrants introduced pretzels to North America in the 19th century. At this time, many handmade pretzel bakeries populated central Pennsylvania and their popularity quickly spread.
It was in the 20th century that soft pretzels were very popular in areas such as Philadelphia, Chicago and New York.
Today, the average Philadelphian consumes about twelve times as many pretzels as the national average.
Pennsylvania is the center of American pretzel production for both hard and soft pretzels, producing 80% of the nationâs pretzels.
The annual United States pretzel industry is worth over $550 million.
The average American consumes about 1.5 pounds of pretzels per year.
Philadelphia opened a privately run âPretzel Museumâ in 1993.
Hard pretzels originated in the United States in 1850.
National Pretzel Day began in 2003 when Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell declared April 26 âNational Pretzel Dayâ to acknowledge the importance of the pretzel to the stateâs history and economy.
###National Richter Scale Day
National Richter Scale Day is observed annually on April 26th. This day honors the birth of the Richter Scale inventor, Charles F. Richter (April 26, 1900 â September 30, 1985).
Richter was an American seismologist and physicist most famous as the inventor of the Richter magnitude scale, which quantified the size of earthquakes. While working at the California Institute of Technology, with Beno Gutenberg, Richter first used the scale in 1935.
After the Richter Scale was published in 1935, it immediately became the standard measure of earthquake intensity. Since 1935, there have been other magnitude scales developed. Depending on what data is available, different ones are used however most are not as popularly known as Richter Scale.
The United States Geological Service records show that the biggest earthquake since 1900, was in Chili in May 1960. Measuring 9.5 on the Richter Scale it is known as the Great Chilean Earthquake.
Following is a link of the ten largest earthquakes:
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0763403.html
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###Hug an Australian Day
Hug an Australian Day is a day to hug any Australians you may know. Australia is about 9,500 miles from the United States. Some famous Australians include Russell Crowe, Nicole Kidman, Cate Blanchett, Heath Ledger, Keith Urban, Olivia Newton John, Paul Hogan, Steve Irwin, Hugh Jackman, and Naomi Watts.
This holiday is a copyrighted holiday that was created by Thomas and Ruth Roy of Wellcat Holidays.
###Hug a Friend Day
On Hug a Friend Day, let your friends know how important they are to you by giving them a hug. A hug can be given when saying hello, goodbye, congratulations, sympathy, support, gratitude, or affection. In hugs lasting 20 seconds or more the body releases a âbondingâ hormone called oxytocin. This hormone can help lower blood pressure, lower heart rate, reduce the stress hormone cortisol, and improve your mood. So reach out and hug your friends today.
###Remember Your First Kiss Day
It is said that you never forget your first kiss. Remember Your First Kiss Day reminds us to remember the moment. Who was it? Where did it happen? Were you nervous? Did you kiss and tell? Did you date afterward, or was it a one time thing? Where are they now? You can also celebrate today with your present partner by remembering (and re-enacting) your first kiss as a couple.
###Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day began in 1993 as a way to encourage young girls to take an interest in math and science and the opportunities that are available in the workforce. In 2003 it changed to Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day so both genders can see what what opportunities are out there, learn about their parentâs occupation, and to meet their co-workers. This holiday takes place on a Thursday so the kids can share what they learn at school the next day.
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##April 30th isâŚâŚâŚ
###International Tabletop Day
Every year around the world gaming fans gather to celebrate and compete against each other in tabletop competitions.
Get your geek on! Challenge fellow geeks and play the latest or your favorite tabletop games. Find events by visiting Geek & Sundryâs website.
International Tabletop Day was founded in 2013 and is sponsored by Geek & Sundry.
###National Pool Opening Day
National Pool Opening Day is observed annually the last Saturday in April. This is a day for pool owners across the country to prepare their swimming pools for a summer of fun, fitness and enjoyment.
Swimming pools offer may benefits from physical exercise to social interaction to psychological benefits. Exercising in a swimming pool allows us to do many things that are difficult on land. The water makes us buoyant, so we donât put as much strain on our joints. It also creates resistance, so every move becomes more of a workout. Another benefit is the cooling effect of water. It helps prevent overheating while exercising. Socializing at the swimming pool can be relaxing and fun. It can help relieve stress while enjoying friends and family.
Test and balance your water to ensure it is healthy and safe. Check your pool equipment for proper operation. Get out your favorite pool accessories so you can fully enjoy your pool.
###National Military Brats Day
April is known as the Month of the Military Child. In that same vein, Military Brats Day is observed on April 30th.
Military Brats become accustomed to changing circumstances, moving from base to base, both around the United States and internationally. Answering the often asked question âWhere are you from,â isnât always an easy task.
Military children are invited to sacrifice but are not given a choice. They go months at a time without seeing a parent who is serving. Frequently leaving friends behind and having to forge new relationships in new towns, military brats can be quick to adapt.
The Military Brats motto is âChildren of the world, blown to all corners of the world, we bloom anywhere!â The Dandelion is the symbol of their silent tribe.
Their time as a child will not last forever, however. At some point, they grow to adulthood, though they will forever be, honorably, military brats.
So, as the Month of the Military Child draws to a close, celebrate National Military Brat Day.
When considering the sacrifices of military personnel, donât forget the sacrifices of the youngest military members, their children.
###National PrepareAthon! Day
National PrepareAthon! Day on April 30th reminds us that crisis happens suddenly. Being prepared needs to happen now, not later.
Natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods or wildfires require us to make decisions with little or no warning. Do you have an emergency plan in place with your family in the event of an emergency situation?
Visit these sites for more information on making emergency preparedness plans: Earthquake http://www.fema.gov/earthquake
Flood https://community.fema.gov/hazard/flood/be-smart
Hurricane https://community.fema.gov/hazard/hurricane/be-smart
Tornado https://community.fema.gov/hazard/tornado/be-smart
Wild Fire https://community.fema.gov/hazard/wildfire/be-smart
Winter Storm https://community.fema.gov/hazard/winter-storm/be-smart
###National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is observed each year on April 30. This day was created as a way to raise awareness for thousands of pets that are waiting for (and needing) adoption from the shelters.
If you are able to care for a pet, consider adopting.
###National Bugs Bunny Day
National Bugs Bunny Day is observed each year on April 30. Bugs Bunny is the famous cartoon character best remembered for his roles in Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies produced by Warner Bros. He is known for his popular catch phrase âWhatâs up, doc?â Bugs Bunny first appeared in a short film on April 30, 1938, and has since been enjoyed by millions of viewers.
Celebrate National Bugs Bunny Day by hosting a Bugs Bunny cartoon marathon party.
###National Hairstylist Appreciation Day
National Hairstylist Appreciation Day is observed annually on April 30th. On this day, we honor hairstylists everywhere who make artful hairstyles possible. A talented hairstylist will not only make you look good but also make you feel good. This day also celebrates the uniqueness of all styles of hair.
Celebrate your hairstylist by thanking them for their kindness, lending ear, moral boosting, confidence building and self-esteem building talents. Send flowers, give an appreciation card, leave an extra special tip or maybe send a gift!
###National Honesty Day
We know the different kinds of lies. Weâve spared someoneâs feelings or fudged the truth just a little or maybe told an all out whopper. Unless we walked on water, weâve all told a lie or two. National Honesty Day challenges us to be truthful in all we do.
Celebrate National Honesty Day by answering questions truthfully all day long.
###National Kiss of Hope Day
National Kiss of Hope Day is observed annually on the last Saturday of April. This day is a day couples and parents are encouraged to express their love for one another and help be a part of exciting fund-raising ideas to help amazing charities all over the world.
The Kiss of Hope Foundation (KOH) is an organization committed to enriching the lives of families, individuals and communities in need. The foundationâs purpose is to raise money to help families with rent, provide needed food, clothing for children, etc.
###National Oatmeal Cookie Day
National Oatmeal Cookie Day is observed each year on April 30. This day is also often recognized on March 18 in conjunction with National Lacy Oatmeal Cookie Day. Oatmeal cookies have been around since the 1800s. The cookies quickly became popular, and by early the 1900s a recipe for the delicious treats appeared on containers of Quaker Oats. Oatmeal cookies are also considered a health food because they are an excellent source of iron and fiber. Just another reason to have an oatmeal cookie today!
###National Raisin Day
April 30 recognizes another food holiday known as National Raisin Day. Raisins are tiny sundried grapes. While sunlight dries most grapes naturally in vineyards, some are mechanically dehydrated. People have been enjoying raisins for as long as grapes have been growing. Raisins are naturally low in fat and contain healthy nutrients. California produces the majority of the worldâs raisin supply.
The first National Raisin Day was celebrated in 1909 and promoted by the raisin growers of California. Advertisements placed in papers and on the radio, flyers delivered door to door leading up to the day included recipes, deals, and announcements reminding everyone to celebrate National Raisin Day on Friday, April 30th. When the day arrived, restaurants, dining cars, hotels and steamships around the country included dishes featuring the dried fruit. Schools, local and state governments were involved providing education and information about the quality of California raisins and their health benefits. What started out slowly soon exploded into an annually celebrated event.
###National Sarcoidosis Day
National Sarcoidosis Day is observed annually on April 30th. Sarcoidosis is an immune system disease that is not contagious. While most commonly found in the lungs, Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that can affect any part of the body, inside or out.
When it affects the skin, it typically looks like a scaly rash or red bumps. Often, people donât realize they have it and blame it on allergies or a simple reaction to something with which they came into contact. Sarcoidosis can affect muscles, bones, kidneys, eyes, liver, the heart or any other part of the body. When it affects the eyes, the usual symptoms are sore eyes. When internal organs or muscles are affected it can cause swelling and pain. In the lungs, it can cause a dry cough, shortness of breath and mild chest pain.
Anyone can get Sarcoidosis, but it typically attacks people between the ages of 20 and 40. In about half of the cases, Sarcoidosis goes away without treatment. In more severe cases, for which there is no cure, the symptoms may last for years and cause organ damage. While scientists donât fully understand Sarcoidosis yet, research continues to be done on it in the hopes of finding the cause and a cure.
National Sarcoidosis Day was inspired by Carl DeLine and David Sohl. Observe this important medical day by educating yourself about Sarcoidosis.
###National Rebuilding Day
Rebuilding Together has declared National Rebuilding Day to be held across the country on the last Saturday in April. On this day and over the weekend, thousands of volunteers join together to provide much needed and sometimes critical and life-saving repairs, for vulnerable families in various communities.
The work done by volunteers is at no cost to the recipient families. Monies for materials are raised through sponsorships, donations, and in-kind gifts.
Volunteers come together from area businesses, schools, faith-based organizations, civic and community groups and associations and work selflessly to help others.
Rebuilding Together â 25 years â 150,000 homes & counting.
###National Sense of Smell Day
Held on the last Saturday in April, National Sense of Smell Day is an annual observation sponsored by the Sense of Smell Institute.
Museums, childrenâs museums, and science centers across the country participate in celebrating this holiday by offering hands-on activities and informational displays about the sense of smell.
National Sense of Smell Day is focused on how the smell plays a significant role in daily life and how it interacts with other senses (particularly taste.)
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###International Jazz Day
International Jazz Day celebrates this this popular genre of music and itâs history. Research shows this holiday was created in 1991 by musician D. Michael Denny, by United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and some sources say it came from American Jazz pianist, composer, and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Intercultural Dialogues, Herbie Hancock.
Jazz originated in the United States and fuses together African and European musical traditions. The birthplace of jazz is New Orleans, LA. Sub-genres of jazz include early ragtime, swing, and bepop. Irina Bokova, Director General (of the UN) says jazz is âOne of the greatest cultural expressions of the 20th centuryâ. Famous jazz musicians include Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Dizzy Gillespie.
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###Go Birding Day
Nesting in the middle of spring is a day that is dedicated to celebrating the wonderful ways of our feathery friends.
If youâre a fan of cheeping, flapping, pecking and swooping, then Go Birding Day should certainly appeal.
On a serious note, many of our best-loved species, such as the common house-sparrow are currently under threat, so Go Birding Day is also a chance to draw attention to the plight of some of our best-loved species.
You can celebrate Go Birding Day on your own, or with family and friends. You could also alert your local primary school, who may be keen to take part. Suggested birding activities include:
Hanging up bird feeders, and learning about the different sorts of food loved by various birds.
Taking photos of birds that you can see in your garden â or local area if you donât have a garden.
Visiting a local nature reserve.
###Save The Frogs Day
Whilst the disappearance of bees has gained significant media coverage, the slow vanishing of frogs and various amphibian species has gone largely un-noticed. Save The Frogs Day aims to raise awareness of the plight of declining frog populations, and to encourage conservation and protective initiatives.
###World Veterinary Day
Whether youâre a cat person, a dog person, a rabbit person or a horse person, thereâs one thing all animal lovers can agree on, and thatâs the fantastic work carried out by veterinarians. Celebrate with your pet on World Veterinary Day by buying them a treat or a new toy to show them how much they mean to you as you appreciate the work veterinarians do to keep pets healthy.
World Veterinarian Day was created in 2000 by the World Veterinary Association to highlight and promote the lifesaving work performed by veterinarians around the globe. Each year, a different theme is chosen which helps pet owners to remember the importance of various aspects of animal care, and how vets can help, for example ensuring your petâs vaccinations are up to date.
On this special day, why not raise a paw, hoof or claw to say thank you to our veterinarians.
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##May 2016 isâŚâŚâŚ
###Month:
Date Your Mate Month
Foster Care Month
National Barbecue Month
National Bike Month
National Blood Pressure Month
National Hamburger Month
National Photograph Month
National Recommitment Month
National Salad Month
Older Americans Month
###Weekly Celebrations:
Nurseâs Week - first week
Wildflower Week â second week
National Bike Week - third week
National Police Week - third week
Emergency Medical Services Week - fourth week
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##May 1st isâŚâŚâŚ
###Law Day
The United States observes Law Day annually on May 1. This day allows all Americans to reflect on the personal rights and liberties which are enjoyed and exercised daily.
These same rights and liberties are upheld by the laws and courts. Law Day is meant to reflect on the role of law in the foundation of the country and to recognize its importance for society.
Law Day asks Americans to focus upon every Americanâs rights as laid out in the fundamental documents of American democracy: the Declaration of Independence and the federal Constitution.
The 2016 Law Day theme is Miranda. Visit www.americanbar.org for more information on this yearâs theme.
###National Loyalty Day
National Loyalty Day is observed annually on May 1. This day is set aside for the reaffirmation of loyalty to the United States and the recognition of the heritage of American freedom.
The President of the U.S. issues a proclamation annually on May 1 as part of celebratory activities of National Loyalty Day. Communities throughout the country also celebrate this patriotic day with parades and ceremonies.
###National Chocolate Parfait Day
May 1 recognizes the food holiday National Chocolate Parfait Day.
Enjoying a delicious chocolate parfait would be a perfect way to end your day. Parfait literally means âperfectâ in French! There are a couple of ways to make parfaits. The traditional French-style uses sugar syrup, eggs and cream. The American style layers parfait cream, ice cream and/or flavored gelatin in a tall, clear glass topped with whipped cream, fruit and/or liqueurs. The parfait has recently taken healthy turn using yogurt layered with nuts and fresh fruits, instead of ice cream and sugary syrups.
Enjoy your version of a chocolate parfait today with family and friends!
###National Mother Goose Day
National Mother Goose Day is observed each year on May 1. This day honors Mother Goose, the imaginary author of a collection of fairy tales and nursery rhymes we loved as children. Mother Goose is often illustrated as an elderly country woman in a tall hat and shawl, but she is also sometimes depicted as a goose wearing a bonnet.
In honor of Mother Goose Day, revisit those wonderful childhood stories with your children.
###Silver Star Service Banner Day
Every May 1 Americans honor the sacrifices of the combat wounded, ill and dying service members on Silver Star Service Banner Day.
Across all branches of The United States military, Silver Star families are honored for their services with the symbol of the Silver Star Service Banner and Flag. We are encouraged on May 1 to take the opportunity to do the same.
The history of the service banner dates back to 1917 or 1918, following the suggestions of Womenâs Committee of the Council of National Defenses. The use of Blue and Gold Star Service Banners was formally adopted into the United States Code and made official, leaving the Silver Star Service Flag overlooked. A new Silver Star Service Flag and Banner were designed and were quickly accepted widely used throughout the United States. The United States House of Representatives passed H Res. 855, a stand-alone resolution on April 21, 2010, making the SSFOA Silver Star Service Banner official and making May 1 Silver Star Service Banner Day.
###National Infertility Survival Day
Each year on the Sunday before Motherâs Day, National Infertility Survival Day is observed.
This day was intentionally placed before Motherâs Day in order to finally put those struggling with infertility first in the order of things. Many keep their struggle private. However, others choose to bring the issue out in the open and share with family and friends. On National Infertility Survival Day, to share, bond, band together and celebrate the big triumphs and small daily efforts is each personâs personal choice.
###National Lemonade Day
National Lemonade Day is observed the first Sunday in May.
Not only is National Lemonade Day a time to enjoy a refreshing glass of lemonade, but more importantly, it is a day to give youth an opportunity to experience the taste of success.
Through www.LemonadeDay.org, millions of kids around the nation learn what it takes to run a business in a fun and constructive way.
The days leading up to Lemonade Day are full of preparation by small but budding entrepreneurs. They attend workshops, check their stock and scout out their locations. On Lemonade Day, they will be ready to set up shop and sell the freshest, coolest lemonade their side of the block!
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###May Day
May Day is a celebration of Spring that has European origins in pre-Christian times. Nowadays in the US, one custom associated with this holiday is to anonymously leave a May Basket containing flowers and/or candy at someoneâs doorstep, ring the doorbell, and run away. If the recipient catches you, then a kiss would be exchanged. Though, this custom isnât widespread and appears to be in decline.
Originally, May Day was pagan celebration tied with the festival of Flora in Rome and the Walpurgis Night celebrations in Germanic countries. European and US celebrations of past eras and modern day vary considerably in depending on the region.
###World Laughter Day
World Laughter Day started in 1998 by Dr. Madan Kataria, the founder of the worldwide Laughter Yoga movement, and and his wife Madhuri. He started Laughter Yoga in Mumbai in 1995.
Laughter is a common language than can be shared around the world. Your body doesnât know if youâre genuinely laughing or fake laughing and it doesnât matter. You get the same physiological biochemical changes. Laughter promotes a healthy life. Laughter can relieve stress, relax muscles and produce endorphins, which help inhibit pain.
The following link is to an article on MayoClinic.com titled âStress relief from laughter? Yes, no jokeâ http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stress-relief/SR00034
###Motorcycle Mass & Blessing of the Bikes Day
For some, getting out on the open road with their cycle is a spiritual experience. On Motorcycle Mass & Blessing of the Bikes Day, this connection becomes even deeper as riders gather for a special mass to have their bikes blessed.
Coincidentally, motorcyclists even have their very own Patron Saint, St. Columbanus of Bobbio. St. Columbanus lived from 540-615AD was known for being rugged, handsome, and being irresistible to women; not to mention having a liking for beer. In fact, it is said that one of his miracles involved creating more bread and beer for a gathering. Sounds like a good match for Patron Saint.
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###May Day
May Day, the first of May is celebrated around the world. It has a number of meanings. In many other countries it is a celebration of spring and the coming of summer. It is celebrated with many spring flowers, many of them blooming right in your own backyard. To communist and socialist countries, it is a celebration for the workers.
In many countries it is celebrated as part of a one to three day holiday. Of particular note, it is not a national holiday in the United States, except in Hawaii where it is known as âLei Dayâ.
###Save the Rhino Day
Q: What animal has roamed the earth for over a million years, and has been hunted to near extinction?
A: You guessed it, the Rhinoceros.
Save the Rhino Day encourages us to be aware of, and support efforts to save the Rhinoceros from extinction.
The Rhinoceros is a fascinating creature. Native to Africa, this leftover from the age of Dinosaurs was hunted to near extinction. Hunters on safaris killed Rhinos just for sport. Poachers hunted them for their horn. The horn has been used as medicine, and for making knife handles, carved statues, and other objects. Animal rights groups have helped to save this animal from extinction, and their numbers have rebounded somewhat.
Did you know? The horn of the Rhinoceros is composed of the same material as your fingernail.
You can enjoy Save the Rhino Day in a variety of ways. Watch documentaries on the Rhinoceros. Visit Rhinos at a zoo. Better still, go on a safari to see one! You can also donate to groups working towards preserving the Rhinoceros.
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###Lei Day
The most common festivities on Lei Day are hula, lei making demonstrations and contests, and the crowning of the Lei Queen and her court. What better way to celebrate Lei Day than by booking a trip to one of Hawaiiâs many resorts!
Each island has its own Lei, traditional to each made with flowers, fruit and vines found on that island. Hawaiiâs Lei is the Lehua, made from blossoms of âOhiâ, a Lehua tree which grows on the slopes of the Volcano.
Officially made a holiday in 1929, and continues to date. The record for the worldâs longest Lei was set at the 81st celebration of Lei Day in 2008. Unofficially, the Lei measured more than a mile in length.
###School Principalsâ Day
Along with lawyers and bankers, school principals are in a small group of jobs whose holders are often hated and only rarely appreciated. That should change on School Principalsâ Day, the origin of which is unknown but can probably be credited to teachersâ unions!
Though the job title varies between countries (âSchool Principalâ is used in North America, while âHead Teacherâ is preferred in the UK, for example) every school has to have a boss. Schools are like small businesses, with hundreds of customers (students) and dozens of staff (teachers, receptionists, cleaners and so on) and making it all run smoothly is the job of the Principal. Itâs especially difficult if the kids are trouble-makers or the parents arenât happy. Principals have varying responsibilities, from teacher evaluations to dealing with serious discipline issues, but at its heart their job is about providing the best environment for kids to learn.
###Executive Coaching Day
While many of us may be unaware of the event known as Executive Coaching Day, it is indeed quite an important one. This rather unofficial holiday was created to recognise and improve the talent of those âbehind the scenesâ coaches that have allowed countless executives and employees to rise to the top of the food chain in their respective industries.
This day was founded on the premise that while coaches of professional athletes and actors have been celebrated, there has been little thanks given to professional motivators that have been responsible for creating truly unique businessmen and women.
Usually held in the beginning of May, this holiday is meant to applaud those leaders that have gone above and beyond their corporate call of duty and have provided guidance to some of the brightest minds in the world of corporate enterprise. After all, does it not make sense to celebrate the efforts of a few that have helped the many!
###New Home Owners Day
If youâve recently taken the plunge and purchased a house, New Home Owners Day is the perfect time to celebrate your new home! This is your day to forget the stresses of the whole process and bask in your accomplishments.
Even better, why not schedule your housewarming for the occasion? Invite all of your friends and family to enjoy your new home, and fill it with their laughter and their warmth.
New Home Owners Day is also a great time to reflect on how far youâve come on your home-buying journey, and how far you can still go. You could look back on completed household projects or draw up some plans for new improvements. You might find that just re-arranging your current furniture can completely alter the look of your home!
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##May 3rd isâŚ
###National SAN Architect Day
National SAN Architect Day is observed annually on May 3.
Storage Area Network (SAN) Architects manage Americaâs data. They perform the thankless job of managing Americaâs IT infrastructure; organizing voluminous data networks, handling security, guarding against data breaches, making sure payments and invoices go out on time, handling financial resources and ensuring human resources compliance. In short they are engaged in every aspect of corporate life, yet there is virtually no acknowledgment of their extensive contributions.
Unknown largely to shareholders, they labor in obscurity, keeping Americaâs data safe. Corporate management will usually not mention the people who build and maintain their storage area networks unless there is a catastrophic data breach. In all other instances SAN architects labor in obscurity working for organizations that range from Fortune 500 companies to SMBs and virtually all government agencies â buried behind the walls of the Data Center.
But that is about to change. With the inauguration on the National SAN Architect day, SAN Architects will emerge out of the shadows of the back room of corporate life into the spotlight of recognition commiserating with the far-reaching tasks they perform.
###National Textiles Day
From fashionable style to everyday necessity, textiles provide us with a wealth of design possibilities. On May 3rd, we recognize all that textiles do to improve our lives with National Textiles Day.
Textiles are woven fibers of either natural or synthetic materials. The resulting fabric is used to make coverings for a variety of uses from clothing and bedding to furniture covers as well as rugs, drapery, and canvas for art and shelter.
Not only does textile lend itself to multiple uses, it is versatile, and its texture and color are unlimited.
Sustainability and environmentally friendly approaches to producing textiles are an important part of the manufacturing process in the modern era. Valley Forge Fabrics is a company dedicated to living and working harmoniously with the environment. They have a reclamation take-back program for many of their products that have been in place since 2008.
###National Chocolate Custard Day
National Chocolate Custard Day is celebrated each year on May 3rd.
Custard is made by blending eggs with milk or cream and heating the mixture either on the stove or in the oven. There are a variety of custards with consistencies ranging from a thin liquid like a creme Anglaise to a firm creme brulee.
Chocolate custards are delicious on their own or can be fillings in eclairs, creme puffs, tarts, pies and cakes.
###National Garden Meditation Day
National Garden Meditation Day is observed annually on May 3rd. It is a time to forget about everything else, take some time for yourself, relax and meditate.
Working in the garden, tending to the plants and flowers or resting quietly on a bench on a beautiful day in the garden are both forms of meditation. Both can be restorative to the soul and a refreshing way to be out in nature.
###National Lumpy Rug Day
National Lumpy Rug Day is observed each year on May 3. There are two variations to the meaning of this day.
Some people view National Lumpy Rug day as a day to appreciate a good, clean rug and incorporate that into spring cleaning. Along with this is to enjoy the old lumpy rugs and the comfort they have brought to your home.
The other variation is to look at National Lumpy Rug Day as sweeping unwelcome facts and issues that you do not want to deal with âunder the rug.â With either variation, it is a day to take action.
It is the perfect time to start with your spring cleaning. Throw out the old lumpy rugs and bring in some new fresh ones. It is also a good day to address ignored issues.
###National Paranormal Day
May 3rd is National Paranormal Day. Each year on this day all people who believe in paranormal activities are encouraged to get together and share their experiences with each other.
Paranormal is a term used to describe occurrences that canât be explained by ordinary scientific measures. They are outside the norm.
Even those who donât believe in the paranormal can participate in National Paranormal Day. There are a wide variety of movies, documentaries and science-fiction books and television shows specializing in this genre.
###National Raspberry Popover Day
National Raspberry Popover Day is observed annually on May 3rd. The day is also referred to as National Raspberry Tart Day.
Popovers earn their name by their characteristic popping over the edge of the pan as they bake. Similar to Yorkshire pudding, they can be enjoyed in both sweet and savory combinations.
National Raspberry Popover Day is the second popover holiday on the calendar. In March, we celebrated National Blueberry Popover Day.
###National Specially-Abled Pets Day
Annually on May 3, National Specially-Abled Pets Day is celebrated. This day is set aside to educate the public about caring for disabled pets. National Specially-Abled Pets Day features disabled animals looking for a home. It also encourages animal lovers to consider choosing a disabled pet when they are looking at adopting a new pet family member.
###National Two Different Colored Shoes Day
Each year on May 3 it is National Two Different Colored Shoes Day. This is a day to stand out from the other 364 days of the year. Celebrate your uniqueness and put it on display on May 3rd. Wear two different colored shoes and see where they take you.
National Two Different Colored Shoes Day, an unofficial national day, was created by Dr. Arlene Kaiser. Kaiser created this day to recognize and celebrate human diversity. According to Kaiser, âThe simple act of wearing two different colored shoes proclaims your individuality. By taking this âpositive risk,â you can demonstrate your willingness to be different, and show your appreciation for the unique people in your lifeâ. To learn more visit www.nationaltwodifferentcolordedshoesday.com.
###National Teacher Appreciation Day
National Teacher Appreciation Day, also known as National Teacher Day, is observed on the Tuesday of the first full week in May. This day is part of Teacher Appreciation Week, which is the first full week in May of each year.
The National Education Association describes National Teacher Day âas a day for honoring teachers and recognizing the lasting contributions they make to our livesâ.
Teachers play a critical role in educating and shaping our children: the future leaders of our country. They are kind, patient, hard-working, dedicated and understanding professionals that mold our childrenâs lives in a positive direction. We entrust our children with the teachers, and they affect their lives on a daily basis.
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###World Press Freedom Day
World Press Freedom Day was established by the United Nations in 1993 to promote freedom of the press, to inform people of violations, and as a reminder that their are still dozens of countries around the world that donât recognize this basic human right. The UNâs Universal Declaration of Human Rights states: âEveryone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference, and impart information and ideas through any media regardless of frontiersâ.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) marks this day by awarding the Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize to someone or to some organization that has made an outstanding contribution to, or defense of, press freedom.
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###World Asthma Day
World Asthma Day is an initiative begun in 1998 by the Global Initiative for Asthma, which is an organization that sets medical guidelines for the control of the disease. A theme is selected annually that raises awareness of the causes and effects of this bronchial condition, which affects approximately 235 million people worldwide.
Organized by healthcare workers in over 35 countries, World Asthma Day focuses on educating the public on what research has found to be the most effective ways of controlling and treating asthma. Past themes have included, âReduce the Burden of Asthma.â It is hoped that through education the number of sufferers will drop significantly.
Based on the current theme, GINA provides educational material that is distributed at the many and varied events held to raise awareness. These include sporting events, but future themes could possibly focus on environmental issues affecting sufferers, or demystifying medical research into asthma.
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##May 4th isâŚ
###Bird Day
We honor our feathered friends on several holidays called Bird Day in the United States. Oil City, Pennsylvania Superintendent of Schools, Charles Almanzo Babcock, established the first such holiday in 1894. This was the first holiday in the United States dedicated to the celebration of birds. Babcock founded the day, observed annually on May 4th, to advance bird conservation as a moral value.
Other Bird Holidays and known dates of celebration:
National Bird Day is celebrated in the United States on January 5 of each year.
International Migratory Bird Day is celebrated on the second Saturday in May
World Bird Day is celebrated on the second Saturday in May.
###National Candied Orange Peel Day
National Candied Orange Peel Day is observed annually on May 4th. Candied Orange Peels are a boiled, sliced and sugared treat. They are very popular with chefs and bakers as well as often used during the holidays in cookies, fruitcakes and other snacks. They can also be eaten by themselves.
###National Orange Juice Day
May 4 recognizes National Orange Juice Day, Americaâs most popular breakfast drink. People have been waking up to a glass of orange juice for many years and enjoying the health benefits it gives them.
One 8 ounce serving of orange juice has 124 mg of vitamin C and also supplies potassium, thiamine and folate. That little bit of sunshine in the morning can add a boost to your day.
Another excellent way to add orange juice to your diet if you are watching your sugar intake is to include it as an ingredient in a recipe. Orange juice can add great flavor to smoothies, whole grain waffles or french toast.
###National Renewal Day
Observed annually on May 4th, National Renewal Day was created for new beginnings.
According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, renewal is defined as âthe state of being made new, fresh, or strong again : the state of being renewed.â
A day that has been correctly placed in the spring, National Renewal Day is meant to reinvigorate us after a long winter. Whether we choose to refresh our souls or replace our old rugs with new, we are to set to work polishing up our state of being.
Where the house might need to be infused with a little fresh air, our friendships might need some reconnection to renew them. Has the romance gone stale? Add a spark and bring some new life to it. Has the diet seen better days? Find a little color to add to it and you might find a little pep in your step to renew yourself.
Whatever your approach to this day is, keep it positive and National Renewal Day will be a success.
###National Star Wars Day
May 4 of each year is designated a National Star Wars Day, âMay the Fourth Be With Youâ or âMay the Force Be With You.â
This day is celebrated by thousands of Star Wars enthusiasts, with parties and celebrations around the nation.
Star Wars fans didnât first introduce the often quoted phrase on May 4. It was 1979 and Britain elected the first female Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher. On May 4, the day she took office, the Conservative Party placed an advertisement in The London Evening News, which read, âMay the Fourth Be with You, Maggie. Congratulations.â
Star Wars creator, George Lucas, was asked during a 2005 interview on a German news TV channel to say the famous sentence âMay the Force Be with You.â Upon doing so, the interpreter interpreted the sentence into German as Am4 Mai sind wir bei Ihnen (On May 4 we are with you). TV Total captured this and aired it on May 18, 2005.
###National Weather Observers Day
National Weather Observers Day is an annual designation on May 4th. This special day is for the people who enjoy watching and observing the weather.
Weather observers often assist the National Weather Service as Storm Spotters. These hobbyists are valuable resources for communities. This day is also an opportunity to get out and learn about a variety of weather phenomenon, the history of weather tracking and find about meteorological instruments.
###National Bike to School Day
National Bike to School Day is observed annually. Built on the popularity of National Walk to School Day, which is celebrated each October, National Bike to School Day was created to provide an opportunity for schools across the nation to join together to celebrate the energy of National Bike Month.
In coordination with the League of American Bicyclistsâ National Bike Month, the first National Bike to School Day was celebrated on May 9, 2012. There were close to 1,000 local events in 49 states and the District of Columbia that joined together and encouraged children to safely bicycle or walk to school.
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###International Firefightersâ Day
International Firefightersâ Day thanks and honors the people who run into a burning building while everyone else is running out. On a daily basis, firefighters risk their lives to save others. Many European countries long recognized May 4th as Firefighters Day as it is the feast day of Saint Florian who is the patron saint of firefighters. In 1999, JJ Edmondson started an email campaign to elevate May 4th to International Firefighters Day in response to a wildfire in Australia that took the lives of five firefighters. The blue and red ribbon is the symbol for International Firefightersâ Day.
###International Respect for Chickens Day
International Respect for Chickens Day is an activist holiday sponsored by the United Poultry Concerns which calls attention to the treatment of farm raised chickens. This day encourages people to take notice and to do a compassionate action in standing up for rights of the chicken. More information can be found at the
United Poultry Concerns website.
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###School Nurse Day
Everyone has been to see the school nurse at least once in their lives, be it for a genuine illness or just to get a sneaky note to get out of school early. It is easy to forget, though, just how important she is to the well beings of ourselves and our fellow school friends. What would we do when we injure ourselves or are feeling unwell at school without the school nurse and her blessed sick notes? To let her know that we donât take her efforts for granted, there is a special day once a year where we can celebrate her in style: School Nurse Day!
This holiday is celebrated all around the world, and pupils and teachers everywhere are given the opportunity to express their gratitude for the love and care the nurses give them on a daily basis. Hereâs to those hard working nurses, and to the good health they help bring.
###Petite And Proud Day
For all people under 5â4âł, you have a day where you can be petite and proud! Are you tired of people making derogatory comments about your size, such as: half pint, vertically challenged or titch? Petite And Proud Day is all about celebrating our lack of height and the advantages it brings. For example, we can squeeze into small spaces, we donât bang our heads on low ceilings and we can fit in childrenâsâ clothing, which saves us money! Apparently short people live longer than their lankier counterparts, which is definitely worth celebrating.
Also, there are more petite celebrities than you might think, the following people are all 5â4âł or under: Nathalie Portman, Kylie Minogue, Michael J Fox, Seth Green, Amy Poehler, Reese Witherspoon and Eva Longoria. Why not celebrate being petite with a petite and proud party, by posting an affirming message on Facebook or by making a quirky badge?
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##May 5th isâŚ
##National Astronaut Day
National Astronaut Day is observed annually on May 5th. This observance celebrates Astronauts as true heroes, with a mission to inspire ALL to âreach for the starsâ by sharing âout of this worldâ Astronaut stories and experiences.
On May 5th, 1961, Astronaut Alan Bartlett Shepard Jr. became the first American in space aboard the Freedom 7 Space capsule. The brief suborbital flight, which lasted 15 minutes and reached a height of 116 miles into the atmosphere, was a milestone achievement. This trailblazing example of heroic bravery and adventurous spirit is this essence of what National Astronaut Day is all about.
By sharing the incredible stories, experiences and perspective of actual Astronauts, the mission of National Astronaut Day is intended to inspire us ALL to follow our dreams, including both future Astronauts and those who seek to keep their feet on the ground!
###World Password Day
The Registrar of National Day Calendar has designated the first Thursday of May of each year as World Password Day.
World Password Day is a celebration to promote better password habits. Passwords are critical gatekeepers to our digital identities, allowing us to access online shopping, dating, banking, social media, private work and life communications.
Get tips to fortify your password habits on the official World Password Day website, www.PasswordDay.org.
###National Cartoonists Day
Observed on May 5, it is National Cartoonists Day. This day honors all cartoonists, past and present, the talented works they have created and the humor they have brought into our lives.
American comic strip writer and artist, Richard Outcault (January 14, 1863 â September 25, 1928) is considered the inventor of the modern comic strip. At 15 years of age, he studied for three years at the McMicken Universityâs School of Design in Cincinnati. Outcault is the creator of The Yellow Kid and Buster Brown.
It was on Sunday, May 5, 1895, that the readers of the New York World discovered an exciting new addition to their morning paper. Inside was Outcaultâs full-color drawings featuring a big eared, barefoot little boy with a mischievous grin. This was the first color installment of the cartoon called âHoganâs Alleyâ that would later become known as âThe Yellow Kidâ and was the first commercially successful cartoon icon.
Outcault was a 2008 Judgesâ Choice inductee into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame.
###Cinco De Mayo
Originating in the 1860â˛s with Mexican-American communities in the American West, Southwest and Northwest, the American Cinco de Mayo began as a way to commemorate the cause of freedom and democracy during the first years of the American Civil War. Today, in the United States, Cinco de Mayo is observed annually on May 5 as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride.
Cinco de Mayo is Spanish for âfifth of Mayâ.
The United States Congress issued a Concurrent Resolution on June 7, 2005, calling on the President of the United States to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe Cinco de Mayo with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
According to JosĂŠ Alamillo, professor of ethnic studies at Washington State University in Pullman, a 2006 study found there are more than 150 official Cinco de Mayo events across the country.
Cinco de Mayo celebrations in the United States have taken on a significance beyond that in Mexico. They include displaying of banners and events highlighting Mexican culture, music and regional dancing, as well as school districts holding special events to educate students about its historical significance. In the U.S., commercial interests have capitalized on the celebration advertising Mexican products and services with an emphasis on beverages, food and music.
###National Hoagie Day
National Hoagie Day is observed annually on May 5th. The hoagie sandwich is the star of this day.
The hoagie sandwich is also known as the sub, hero, grinder, Italian, torpedo or baguette among others. It is a sandwich on a long Italian roll or French bread, filled with a variety of meats, cheese, vegetables, seasonings and sauces. Let the fun begin as you create your own combination of fillings and have your hoagie sandwich either hot or cold.
In 1953, the Italians working at the World War I-era shipyard in Philadelphia, known as Hog Island, introduced the sandwich by putting various meats, cheeses, and lettuce between two slices of bread. This became known as the âHog Islandâ sandwich which later was shortened to the âhoagieâ.
A different explanation is offered by the Philadelphia Almanac and Citizenâs Manual. They believe that the sandwich was created by early 20th century street vendors called âhokey-pokey-menâ.
Yet another theory is that the word âhoagieâ arose in the late 19th to early 20th century among the Italian community in South Philadelphia when âon the hokeâ was used as slang to describe a destitute person. Deli owners gave away scraps of meat and cheese on an Italian roll known as a âhokieâ. However, the Italian immigrants pronounced it âhoagieâ.
Former Philadelphia mayor (and later Pennsylvania governor) Ed Rendell declared the hoagie the âOfficial Sandwich of Philadelphiaâ in 1992.
###National Totally Chipotle Day
Each year on May 5th, National Totally Chipotle Day is observed. Celebrated right alongside Cinco de Mayo, May 5th is dedicated to the chipotle, a smoked, dried jalapeno pepper.
There are different varieties of jalapenos that vary in size and heat. There was a time when chipotles were largely found in the markets of central and southern Mexico. As Mexican foods became more popular in the upper parts of North America, the jalapeno production and processing expanded north into the United States.
Chipotles are often a key ingredient and add a mild spiciness to many different dishes in Mexican cuisine. You will often find them added to salsas, meat marinades, soups, stews, bean or lentil dishes and more.
###National Day of Prayer
The National Day of Prayer is observed annually on the first Thursday in May. This day of observance, designated by the United States Congress, asks people âto turn to God in prayer and meditation.â The modern law formalizing the annual National Day of Prayer observance was enacted in 1952 and each year since, the President of the United States has signed a proclamation, encouraging all Americans to pray on this day.
###National Day of Reason
National Day of Reason is observed each year on the first Thursday in the month of May. National Day of Reason originated in 2003 in response to the perceived unconstitutional National Day of Prayer. âAccording to the organizers of the National Day of Reason, the National Day of Prayer, âviolates the First Amendment of The United States Constitution because it asks federal, state and local government entities to set aside tax dollar supported time and space to engage in religious ceremonies.â
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###Bonza Bottler Day
Bonza Bottler Day is a day just to have a party. This holiday was created on August 8th, 2005, by Elaine Fremont when she realized there were no special occasions to celebrate one month. She created a special day that can be celebrated every month by just having fun and an excuse to have a party. This holiday is celebrated each month when the number of the month is the same as the date (i.e. January 1st, February 2nd, etc.). To learn more about this holiday visit
http://www.bonzabottlerday.com/bonzabottlerday/.
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###Oyster Day
Oyster Day is a pearl of a day. Oysters are a shellfish, or âmollusksâ found in both freshwater and saltwater. They often produce pearls, making Oyster Day a real gem.
In the ocean (or freshwater for some types), oysters sift food from the water around them. In doing so, they sometimes pick up a piece of sand or grit. If that piece of sand or grit gets lodged in the oysterâs system, the oyster reacts to the irritant by slowly secreting a substance called ânacreâ around the sand. Ultimately, it develops into a pearl. Do all oysters develop a pearl? No, but wouldnât it be great to open one up to find a sparkling pearl!?
Oysters are a delicacy, enjoyed by many. Some folk love oysters, especially the âupper crustâ. Others find oysters to be an acquired taste.
Celebrate Oyster Day by eating oysters, Or, buy some pearls for yourself or that special someone.
Did You Know? Seattle, Washington is the worldâs largest producers of cultivated pearls. They are known as the âOyster Capital of the Worldâ.
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##May 8th isâŚ
###National Coconut Cream Pie Day
National Coconut Cream Pie Day is observed annually on May 8. This day was created in honor of the delicious pie made with a sweet coconut cream filling.
###National Have a Coke Day
Each year on May 8, millions of people across the country celebrate National Have a Coke Day. Coca-Cola, often referred to as Coke, is a carbonated soft drink that is produced by The Coca-Cola Company. Coke is a registered trademark of the Coca-Cola Company in the United States since March 27, 1944. As of 2013, Coke products can be found in over 200 countries around the world as consumers down more than 1.8 million company beverage servings each day.
The celebration can be done by you and a group of your favorite friends getting together, having some fun and each having a tall glass of ice-cold Coca-Cola (or two).
In the late 19th century, John Pemberton invented Coca-Cola, at Pembertonâs Eagle Drug and Chemical House in Columbus, Georgia, intending it as a patent medicine. It was then bought out by businessman Asa Griggs Candler. Candlerâs marketing tactics led Coke to its dominance of the world soft-drink market throughout the 20th century.
1891 â The first bottling of Coco-Cola occurred at the Biedenharn Candy Company in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
1894 â The first outdoor wall advertisement that promoted the Coca-Cola drink was painted in Cartersville, Georgia
1914 â The longest running commercial Coca-Cola soda fountain anywhere was Atlantaâs Fleemanâs Pharmacy. The pharmacy closed itâs doors in 1995 after 81 years.
1944 â July 12, the one-billionth gallon of Coca-Cola syrup was manufactured by the Coca-Cola Company.
1955 â Cans of Coke first appeared.
###Motherâs Day
Everyone has one or has someone who is like a mother to them. On the second Sunday in May, we honor those women who are our mothers. Whether we shower her with gifts, take her to a fancy dinner or make her a homemade card, what most moms really want is to be surrounded by the love of their family. Knowing the people they love are safe, sound and healthy is a momâs number one priority.
Remember to put mom first on Motherâs Day.
Motherâs Day has been celebrated around the world since, well, since motherhood. In the United States, Julia Ward Howe inspired the first movement toward a national Motherâs Day during the Civil War. Appealing to the public for a âMotherâs Day for Peaceâ after witnessing the devastation left by war, Howe went on an international crusade. While her efforts never gained formal recognition for an official observance, she was acknowledged posthumously in 1988 for her achievements and her efforts for womenâs rights.
It was in 1905 when Motherâs Day was finally introduced successfully by Anna Jarvis, the daughter of Ann Marie Reeves Jarvis who had followed Howeâs campaign and had pursued her own volunteer efforts during the Civil War. Her mother died May 9, 1905, and she missed her greatly. She started a dedicated letter writing campaign to declare an official Motherâs Day. Through Andrews Methodist Church in Grafton, West Virginia, the first Motherâs Day was observed on May 10, 1908.
This day, to honor Anna Jarvisâs mother grew into a National Observance until in 1911 every state participated. Soon it was spreading internationally and on May 9, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Motherâs Day a national holiday to be held on the second Sunday of May.
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###Iris Day
Iris Day celebrates the state flower of Tennessee, symbol of Brussels, and flower for 25th wedding anniversary. Irises come in rainbow of colors such as blue, purple, white and yellow, pink and orange, brown and red, and even black. The Iris takes itâs name from the Greek word for rainbow.
###National Student Nurses Day
Celebrated during Nurses Week National Student Nurses Day was created by the American Nurses Associationâs board of directors in 1998 per the request of the National Student Nurses Association. Drug.com defines a student nurse as âa student in a program leading to certification in a form of nursing; usually applied to students in an RN or practical nurse program.â
###No Socks Day
No Socks Day is a day which people let their feet get some fresh air by not wearing socks and showing off their toes. To prepare for the celebration of this holiday, make sure that you wash your feet. And if you want your feet to be really pretty, then treating yourself to a pedicure would be in order.
###V-E Day
V-E Day marks the official end of the fighting in Europe and the end of World War II in 1945. V-E Day is the abbreviation for Victory in Europe Day. Nazi Germany was defeated. Some of the countries that celebrate Victory in Europe Day include Great Britain, the United States, and France. Russia celebrates it on May 9th.
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###World Red Cross Day and World Red Crescent Day
World Red Cross Day remembers and recognizes the efforts of National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies worldwide. According to the Red Cross website, this day recognizes:
âWorldwide efforts to advocate for the relief of human suffering, whether from disease, famine, disaster, or war. On May 8, the American Red Cross puts special focus on our programs that keep children healthy and safe around the globe.â
The Red Cross provides humanitarian efforts and disaster relief around the world, wherever it is needed. There are millions of Red Cross volunteers.
You can celebrate World Red Cross Day and World Red Crescent Day in a variety of ways:
Learn more about the Red Cross
Support Red Cross programs and efforts
Send a donation to the Red Cross
Donate blood today
Become a Red Cross volunteer
Thank Red Cross volunteers for their service.
World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day dates back to1922. At that time, the Czechoslovakia Red Cross National Society proclaimed a three-day truce at Easter to promote peace. The goal is to recognize one day every year to advocate for the relief of human suffering from disease, and the humanity of seeing a world free from suffering due to war.
May 8th was chosen, as it is the birthday of Henry Dunant, the founder of the Red Cross.
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##May 9th isâŚ
###National Butterscotch Brownie Day
National Butterscotch Brownie Day is observed annually on May 9. Butterscotch Brownies are also known as Blondies or Brookie (brownie + cookie). Blonde brownies were actually created before the chocolate brownies. Butterscotch brownies are made up of flour, brown sugar, butter, eggs, baking powder and vanilla. Walnuts, pecans or butterscotch chips are sometimes added to the brownies.
###National Lost Sock Memorial Day
May 9 recognizes a fun and unique holiday, National Lost Sock Memorial Day. It is time to say âgood-byeâ to all of the single socks, the ones where their mates have been lost to the unknown. Where do all the missing socks go? Is there a washing machine heaven? This is a question that people have been trying to solve for many centuries. An answer may never be found to this question, and life will go on. How sad to have lost such a close-knit friend!
Of course, since before the dawn of Tupperware, inventors have attempted the prevention of such separation anxiety. Alas, if they had succeeded mismatched socks wouldnât be popular today. And, we there wouldnât be National Lost Sock Memorial Day.
Now is the time to let go and move on. Clean out all of your left behind socks. Make sock puppets or recycle those old socks by reusing them as dust rags!
###National Moscato Day
On May 9 raise your glass and toast National Moscato Day. Moscato, or Muscat in Italian, is one of the oldest known variety of grapes grown in the world.
The grape can be white to almost black and the flavor from sweet to dry. Because of this, it is quite versatile and is used to make everything from sparkling and dessert wines to dry and floral wines. Where one Moscato may pair well with a steak, another will go well with fresh fruit and a sharp cheese plate.
In February 2012, it was reported that Moscato wine became the third most popular white wine consumed within the United States.
Prepare a nice plate of fresh cheeses, grab a bottle of your favorite Moscato, and pour a glass to enjoy the day.
Remember to always drink responsibly and to never drink and drive.
###National Womenâs Checkup Day
Led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Womenâs Health and as part of National Womenâs Health Week, the second Monday in May is National Womenâs Checkup Day.
The goal of National Womenâs Checkup Day 2016 maintaining regular checkups as one of five healthy habits women can do to improve their health. Other habits we can include are physical activity, healthy diets, quit smoking and following general safety rules.
Yearly well-woman visits are important and should include discussions of your health habits and family history, setting health goals and scheduling or receiving screenings or necessary exams. Screening would include blood pressure, cholesterol, cervical cancer and others.
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##May 10th isâŚ
###National Lipid Day
National Lipid Day is observed annually on May 10th. The purpose of the day is to bring awareness to Dyslipidemia. Dyslipidemia is an abnormal amount of lipids (e.g. cholesterol and/or fat) in the blood. In developed countries, most dyslipidemias are hyperlipidemias; that is, an elevation of lipids in the blood. This is often due to diet and lifestyle. Prolonged elevation of insulin levels can also lead to dyslipidemia. Likewise, increased levels of O-GlcNAc transferase (OGT) may cause dyslipidemia. Dyslipidemia and is the major cause of Cardio Vascular Disease worldwide. Preventative measures including health education, emphasis on the role of physical activity, diet, and timely visits to a doctor all aid in living a healthy life.
###National Shrimp Day
Observed annually on May 10, it is National Shrimp Day. Americans eat more shrimp than any other seafood, and this is the day to celebrate this delicious seafood.
The word âprawnâ is used loosely to describe any large shrimp, sometimes known as âjumbo shrimp.â Some countries use the word âprawnâ exclusively for all shrimp.
Preparing the shrimp for consumption usually involves the removal of the head, shell, tail and âsand veinâ. There are many ways to cook shrimp. Standard methods of preparation include baking, boiling, broiling, sauteing, frying and grilling. Cooking time is delicate for shrimp, and they are at their best when not overcooked.
A healthy food, shrimp is low in calories and high in levels of omega-3, calcium, iodine, and protein. Shrimp is also known to be considered good for the circulatory system.
Popular North America Shrimp Dishes:
Seafood Gumbo: A stew or soup that probably originated in southern Louisiana during the 18th century. Seafood gumbo typically consists of a strongly flavored stock, shrimp and crab meat (sometimes oysters), a thickener, and seasoning vegetables. Gumbo is often categorized by the type of thickener used: okra, the Choctaw spice, file powder (dried and ground sassafras leaves), or roux, the French base made of flour and fat.
Shrimp Cocktail: The Golden Gate was the first to serve this .50 cent shrimp cocktail in 1959. It is now a Las Vegas clichĂŠ. Called the âOriginal Shrimp Cocktailâ on the menu, it is a favorite among tourists as well as the locals. The original Shrimp Cocktail consists of a regular-sized sundae glass filled with small salad shrimp and topped with a dollop of cocktail sauce.
Shrimp DeJonghe: A specialty of Chicago, it is a casserole of whole, peeled shrimp blanketed in soft, garlic, sherry-laced bread crumbs. It is served as an appetizer or a main course. It originated in the late 19th or early 20th century at the DeJongheâs Hotel and Restaurant.
Shrimp Scampi: This dish has its own day on April 29 and is cooked in butter, garlic, lemon juice and white wine.
Shrimp and other shellfish are among the most common of food allergens.
Celebrate this fantastic food day by making your favorite shrimp dish. Need some ideas? As Bubba Blue from the movie, Forest Gump would say, âShrimp cocktail, shrimp scampi, fried shrimp, broiled shrimp, spicy shrimpâŚâ
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###Clean Up Your Room Day
On Clean Up Your Room Day you do just that, clean your room. Sorry kids, but it just has to be. We know how much you donât want to do it and that is probably why this day was created. Some poor mom who has been begging for her child to clean their room finally got fed up and declared every May 10th as the day to clean their room. It is only one day a year so get moving and actually clean your room today. On the flip side this is not just a holiday for kids, moms and dads have to clean their room too, so kids you might want to inspect their room too!
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###Windmill Day
Windmills were once a much more common feature of our landscapes; however, modern industry has rendered these historical wind-powered factories mostly redundant. Windmill Day encourages you to visit your local windmill, get involved in restoration projects, and to try your hand as a miller!
###Mother Ocean Day
Water is essential to human life. In fact, it is essential to all of the forms of life known to humankind in general, as there are no known species that can survive without it. Though marine biologists are unsure just how many kinds of creatures reside in our planetâs 5 oceans, it is estimated that about one-quarter of all of the Earthâs species do. Not to mention how very important the oceans are to our civilizationâfor thousands of years, braving their waters has been one of the bravest feats a human being could accomplish, one that often led to amazing discoveries and the general increase of our knowledge of the planet we inhabit. For all of these reasons and many, many more, Mother Ocean Day is a long-overdue celebration of our oceans in all of their majesty and peril.
Mother Ocean Day is relatively a new celebration, as it was introduced for the first time in 2013. It is a concept thought up by the South Florida Kayak Fishing Club that has since sought the approval of the City of Miami to declare this day official. The point, of course, is to take a day to celebrate the beauty and wonder of the ocean, and it is no surprise that inhabitants of Florida were the ones to come forward with this idea, as Florida is famous for particularly gorgeous white sand beaches and clear, aquamarine waters.
There are many things people can do on Mother Ocean Day, whatâs important is to pay homage to this incredible force of nature and enjoy what it has to offer to the full. Taking to the waves, whether this be on a boat or a surfboard, is one way to enjoy the day. Snorkeling and diving are both unforgettable ways to get to know the ocean better by taking a look at some of the plants, fish and other creatures living in it. If you prefer to stay on dry land, a picnic on the beach enjoying the calm, soothing sound of the waves could be the perfect way for you to appreciate the ocean. Just remember to clean up afterwards! And for those who wish to celebrate the day from the comfort of their own home, eating a meal made from foods of the ocean, such as fish and shellfish, could be a deliciously appropriate way to go about observing this occasion. For example, have you ever tried langoustines? Langoustines are an excellent alternative to lobsters, as they are much cheaper, but have a similar flavor some chefs even find superior to lobster because of its delicate sweetness. They are also surprisingly easy to prepareâall you really need is some salty water to briefly boil them, and some garlic butter to brush over them. If you love your barbecue, langoustines can also be barbecued and then dipped in a simple dijon mustard sauce. Originally, langoustines were eaten in Europe, but they have recently become popular in North America as well, so if you have never tried them, this day is the perfect time!
However, regardless of whether itâs Mother Ocean Day or not, we should always respect the oceans and the beaches leading into them by never polluting them in any way, so future generations can enjoy them as much as we do today.
###Stay Up All Night Night
Everyone has pulled an all-nighter at least once in their livesâsome for fun, like singing songs around a campfire, others for something not so fun, like finishing homework due the next day or working a late shift. For one day of the year, you can stay up in unison as hundreds of people across the world celebrate Stay Up All Night Night! This is a chance to let loose and make some exciting plans with your friends, or just see where the night takes you. Whatever happens, the rule is simple: no sleep till morning! So why not challenge yourself and see how long you can stay awake before nodding off, or why not have your friends stay over and place a bet on who will fall asleep first? As long as you donât have anything important to do the next day, go for it!
Staying up all night is definitely no new concept. People like medical professionals have been staying up all night to do their jobs for hundreds of years, with countless peopleâs lives depending on whether they would have their wits about them at 3 a.m. Today, tens of other jobs require work to be done 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In the United States, an estimated 26% of the population works nights, so it is quite probable that you know someone who does this. What you may not know, however, is just how many risks working nights poses to your health, from sleep disturbances to obesity, from fatigue to depression, and from cardiovascular disease to fertility problems, to name but a few. And can you imagine just how hard it could be to concentrate on performing a complex medical procedure in the middle of the night? Stay Up All Night Night was created to help those of use who donât have to stay up all night to do our jobs understand how much effort actually goes into that.
The best way to celebrate this night is to stay up all night. Of course, you donât have to make a point of trying to work through the night, as it could be difficult for a person who doesnât do this on an everyday basis to focus properly. Itâs enough that you try to stay awake all through the night, whatever you may be doing. So, are you up for a challenge? Great! Have some friends come over and do something to keep you all awake. You can stay up and cook or bake, play your favorite card game, go out on the town, or watch movies (horror movies maybe more effective at keeping people awake!). Basically, you can do anything you want, although consuming alcohol could be very counterproductive, as it tends to make people sleepy. If you want to make things more interesting, maybe every person coming over to spend the night can put up a certain sum of money, with the person staying awake the longest getting to take the jackpot? Whatever you decide to do, this night is almost certain to be an eye-opener to everyone who thinks that staying awake all night when everyone you know is asleep is just as easy as staying awake during daylight hours.
###World Lupus Day
Imagine being bothered by sunlight, being covered in a rash, suffering fatigue, mouth sores, kidney and joint problems, as well as experiencing substantial hair loss and the swelling of lymph nodes. Sounds awful, doesnât it? World Lupus Day was created to help us understand that this seemingly random grab bag of symptoms is actually a debilitating, chronic autoimmune disease suffered by approximately 5 million people worldwide, with 1.5 million of them living in the United States alone. In short, lupus causes the immune system to become overactive, creating antibodies that attack healthy tissue causing pain, inflammation and damage in a given part of the body. Although lupus can be fatal, there is currently no known cure. Sadly, a large majority of people have little to no idea about lupus, often confusing it with arthritis, a much less serious disease. Many people have no idea lupus even exists until they themselves or somebody they know is diagnosed with it. This is the problem World Lupus Day was created to combat.
World Lupus Day was created by Lupus Canada in 2004 to raise awareness of this little-known disease that can have devastating effects on sufferers and their families. It was organised by lupus organisations from thirteen countries, who called for their governments to increase funding for research, provide better patient services, increase epidemiological data and raise awareness. Ever since then, the day has been observed in an increasing amount of countries all over the world. A high profile supporter of World Lupus Day is musician and philanthropist Julian Lennon, who is a Global Ambassador. Other celebrities who have made sizable contributions to the Lupus Association of America are Daniel Radcliffe, Lady Gaga and Ian Harding.
Lupus Day is associated with the colour purple, and people can show support by wearing purple clothing or buying special wristbands with the phrase âHelp Us Solve the Cruel Mysteryâ. Of course, you can also go to World Lupus Dayâs official website and sign an awareness pledge, meaning you pledge to help the plight of those affected by lupus get more attention from the medical community and politicians. There are very simple ways to do this, such as, for example, changing your Facebook profile picture to the World Lupus Day logo. This may not seem like much, but social media has proven time and time again just how much it can do to help the sick. Just take a look at how much money was raised for ALS last year by people the world over dumping buckets of icy water of their heads. And, of course, there is always the possibility to make a donation to the Alliance for Lupus Research. Even if you canât afford to donate too much, donât worry! In situations as serious as the situations of those afflicted with lupus, every dollar counts. And if you have a bit more spare time and happen to know of someone in your neighborhood who has lupus, you could make a commitment to help this person every now and then with some of the little chores that are perfectly easy for a healthy person to do, but can be extremely tiring and painful for a person suffering from lupusâeven helping this person take out their trash of carry their groceries home. Whatever you decide to do on this day, make sure you help make the lives of those with lupus a little bit better.
###One Day Without Shoes Day
There are so many things so many of us take for granted on an everyday basis that millions of people in the world are forced to live without, such as electricity and medical care. There are also many extremely simple and basic things that might not even come to mind when thinking about how lucky we are to live where we do because we have never, ever had to do without them. Shoes are one of them.
Try. Just for a second, try to imagine doing virtually any of the things you do on an everyday basis without shoes. How many sharp little stones and even pieces of glass would you likely get stuck in your feet during a short walk to the store or to work? How would you ever kick a ball without bending your toes painfully backwards? And how much more at risk would your feet be of becoming infected when the millions of bacteria the ground is covered with got into even a tiny cut or over-scratched mosquito bite? In other words, life without shoes is much less comfortable and much more dangerous, yet it is estimated that around 300 million people in the world today are so impoverished that they cannot afford shoes. One Day Without Shoes Day was created to help people who have never known such extreme poverty put themselves in the proverbial shoes of those who are forced to go without every day, raise awareness about the problem and money to combat it.
One Day Without Shoes Day was created by the Californian company Toms Shoes to encourage people to pay more attention to the numerous problems a lack of shoes can cause in the lives of impoverished children. It all started when Blake Mycoskie, the owner of Toms Shoes, visited Argentina in 2006 and noticed that many of the children were running through the streets barefooted. Soon, he discovered that a lack of shoes was a wider problem in Argentina as well as other developing countries and he decided that he wanted to use his shoe company to help them, especially because the lack of shoes often had a serious impact on those childrensâ lives by discouraging them from attending school and making it much easier for them to contract various infections. Mycoskie then came up with the âone for oneâ business model, meaning that for every pair of shoes his company sold, it would provide a new pair of shoes free of charge to the shoeless youth of Argentina and other developing countries. The first 10,000 pairs of free shoes were distributed in to Argentinian children in October 2006.
The best way to celebrate this day is to make the decision to go without shoes for a day just so you can see for yourself how much a few pieces of leather and rubber can change a life for the better. You could also convince a few friends or family members to do the sameâthe more people become aware of the problem, the better. Of course, you could also make a point of purchasing a pair of shoes from Toms so another pair can be donated to an impoverished child somewhere. If you donât need another pair of shoes, you can go through your closet in search of both shoes and clothes you donât wear anymore that are still in good condition and then donate them directly to organizations devoted to helping clothe the less fortunate. Any little thing you do can help!
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##May 12 isâŚ
###National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
Each year on May 12, millions of people observe National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. This day shares the spotlight with other May 12 awareness days such as International Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, International Awareness Day for Chronic Immunological and Neurological Diseases or International Awareness Day for MCS, ME/CFS and FM, which are observed globally.
Fibromyalgia, which affects more than 12 million Americans, is a musculoskeletal syndrome that may cause some or all of the following: widespread pain, tender points, incapacitating fatigue, anxiety, depression, migraines/chronic headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, irritable bladder, insomnia, hypersensitivity to cold/hot, swelling, fibro fog (inability to concentrate/focus), difficulty remembering, numbness, stiffness, decreased energy, noise, light and odor sensitivity and skin sensitivity.
Symptoms may come and go, lasting a few minutes, an hour, a day, a week, a month or a year.
###National Limerick Day
Observed annually on May 12, National Limerick Day celebrates the birthday of English artist, illustrator, author and poet Edward Lear (May 12, 1812 â Jan. 29, 1888). Lear is known mostly for his literary nonsense in poetry, prose and limericks.
National Limerick Day also celebrates the limerick poem. Limerick poems were popularized by Edward Learâs book âBook of Nonsenseâ in 1846.
A limerick is a very short, humorous, nonsense poem. Within a limerick, there are five lines. The first two lines rhyme with the fifth line and the third and fourth line rhyme together.
The limerick also has a particular rhythm which is officially described as anapestic trimeter.
THERE WAS A YOUNG LADY
By Edward Lear
There was a Young Lady whose chin
Resembled the point of a pin;
So she had it made sharp, and purchased a harp,
And played several tunes with her chin.
###National Nutty Fudge Day
Each year on May 12th, National Nutty Fudge Day tempts you to indulge in smooth chocolate fudge filled with crunchy nuts.
A Western confection, fudge is usually sweet and delicious. It consists of combining sugar, butter and milk, heating it to the correct temperature and then mixing it while it cools to a smooth, creamy consistency. There are many varieties and flavors of fudge, with chocolate being the most popular.
In 1886 a letter was found, written by Emelyn Bettersby Hartridge, a student at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York, referring to fudge that her cousin had made, in Baltimore Maryland, selling it for 40 cents per pound. Hartridge was able to obtain the recipe and in 1888, she made 30 pounds of fudge for the Vassar College Senior Auction.
In the late 19th century, some shops on Mackinac Island, Michigan, began to produce similar products as the Vassar College fudge and sold it to summer vacationers. Fudge is still made in some of the original shops there today.
Pecans and walnuts are the two commonly used nuts in fudge.
###National Odometer Day
National Odometer Day is observed each year on May 12 by learning a little bit about the odometer.
An odometer is an instrument that indicates the distance traveled by a vehicle. It may be electronic, mechanical or a combination of both.
Odometer comes from the Greek words hodos meaning path or gateway and metron, meaning measure.
In some countries, an odometer is called a mileometer, milometer or tripometer.
Odometers were first developed in the 1600s for wagons and other horse-drawn vehicles to measure distances traveled.
Developed by Arthur P. and Charles H. Warner of Beloit, Wisconsin, the first odometer for automobiles appeared in 1903 and was patented as the Auto-Meter.
Do you know how many miles are on the odometer in your car?
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###Fatigue Syndrome Day
Fatigue Syndrome Day is quite a tiring day.
Today recognizes the fact that sometimes life is just too tiring. Perhaps youâre tired because you are not getting enough sleep. Perhaps, youâre stressed out. Some people experience chronic fatigue from worrying, or due to problems. These are all common causes of persistent fatigue. Whatever the cause, use today to identify it, and to correct it.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is actually a disorder. If you are always tired or fatigued, perhaps its time to visit your general practitioner!? Use today to place that call, and to make an appointment.
Suggested Activities for Today:
Go right back to bed
Take a nap
Take a siesta
Use up a vacation day
Cancel activities for the day
Get the picture, get into the day!
Did you Know? Lack of exercise can contribute to fatigue.
###International Nurseâs Day
National Nurses Week, and a number of specific Nurses Days during this week, provides recognition to nurses for their contributions and commitment to quality health care. It brings awareness to the importance of nurses in the care , comfort, and well being of all of us, and especially our children and the aging, and those in poor health.
The roots of International Nurses Day goes back to 1953, when Dorothy Sutherland of the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare sent a proposal to President Eisenhower to proclaim a âNurse Dayâ in October of the following year. The proclamation was not officially made. But, this day was born and eventually gained national recognition.
International Nurse Day is celebrated on May 12, because this itâs the birthday of Florence Nightingale.
In 2003, National School Nurses Day was moved from the fourth Wednesday in January to the Wednesday of Nurses Week. Many websites, still record School Nurses Day in January, unaware of this change.
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##May13th isâŚ
###National Crouton Day
National Crouton Day is observed annually on May 13th.
Many of our words for bread-related foods come from the French and for good reason. The French love bread. Croutons are no different. The French word croĂťte means crust. Croutons are often made from day old bread which has been cut into cubes and seasoned with herbs, oil or butter. The bread is then either toasted in the oven or tossed in a hot pan until crunchy.
###National Apple Pie Day
National Apple Pie Day, Americaâs favorite dessert, is observed annually on May 13th.
The first apple pie recipe printed was in England in 1381. The list of ingredients included good apples, good spices, figs, raisins, pears, saffron and cofyn (a type of pastry crust).
While the apple pie existed well before the Pilgrims landed on the eastern shores of what is now The United States, Americans wax poetic about the how American apple pie is. The phrase âas American as apple pieâ has been around for more than 100 years. Teddy Roosevelt was impressed to have a taste of home when he was served an American apple pie while traveling in Africa. Soldiers during World War II were often quoted they were fighting âfor Mom and apple pie.â
During the turn of the 20th century when whole toasted cereals were becoming the âhealth foodâ fad, pie gained a bad reputation. Apple pie saved the day so sorts, being more nutritious than other pies according to some.
In 1970, advertisers used the patriotic connection with a commercial jingle âBaseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and Chevrolet.â
###National Frog Jumping Day
Observed each year on May 13, National Frog Jumping Day is a favorite of young and old alike.
In 1865, Mark Twainâs first short story, Jim Smiley and His Jumping Frog was published. Later, he changed the name and published it as The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County. This same story also had a third title, The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County.
The current frog jumping record was set in 1986 by Rosie the Ribeter, who jumped 21 feet, 5-3/4 inches.
Mark Twainâs story about a pet frog named Danâl Webster and a casual competition between two men betting on whose frog jumps higher, is the origin of National Frog Jumping Day. The annual Frog Jumping Contest, which began in 1849 in Calaveras County, California is also an origin of this holiday. The international counterpart of this celebration is February 19.
###National Fruit Cocktail Day
National Fruit Cocktail Day is observed each year on May 13th. Many of us have childhood memories of a dish of fruit cocktail regularly served with a meal.
Fruit cocktail consists of various kinds of fruit served in a liquid of its juices or syrup. It is often sold canned and is a staple in cafeterias. However, it can be made fresh.
The word âcocktailâ in the name, does not refer to alcohol. The secondary definition of a cocktail is âAn appetizer made by combining pieces of food, such as fruit or seafood.â
In the United States, canned fruit cocktail is stipulated by the USDA to contain certain percentages of pears, grapes, cherries, peaches and pineapples.
William Vere Cruess of the University of California, Berkeley and also Herbert Gray of the Barron-Gray Packing Company, San Jose, California have both been credited with the invention of fruit cocktail.
###National Blame Someone Else Day
National Blame Someone Else Day is always celebrated on the first Friday the 13th of the year.
The way to celebrate is self-explanatory in the name, and not much more needs to be said. If you do not want to blame someone, put the blame on something (remember, it is all in fun!)
National Blame Someone Else Day, an unofficial national day was invented by Anne Moeller of Clio, Michigan in 1982. One day, her alarm clock failed to go off, hence creating a domino effect of bad luck events throughout the day. The day happened to be Friday the 13th.
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###Leprechaun Day
Leprechaun Day is a holiday that celebrates the legendary Irish elf. Merriam-Webster.com describes Leprechauns as âa mischievous elf of Irish folklore usually believed to reveal the hiding place of treasure if caughtâ. They wear green clothes, green hat, have red beards, have big buckles on their belt, hat, and sometimes shoes. These small yet quick elves are said to be practical jokers as well as shoemakers. They are usually hiding because, as legend has it, if caught they must give up their pot gold or grant three wishes. Itâs not uncommon for children to make a Leprechaun trap.
###Tulip Day
Tulip Day celebrates these low fragrance and non-allergic flowers that come in many different colors. TheFlowerExpert.com states âTulips are some of the most popular spring flowers of all time, and the third most popular flowers world-wide next only to the Rose and Chrysanthemum. Tulips come in an incredible variety of colors, height, and flower shapesâ. Tulips are plentiful in the Netherlands and Amsterdam where they celebrate tulips in mid-January at Dam Square in Amsterdam where there are about 1.7 billion Dutch tulips. Tulip bulbs are a good replacement for onions in cooking.
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###Friday the 13th
Are you superstitious? Then, Friday the 13th is a day you may look forward to with fear! Friday the 13th, is an unlucky day, a day when bad things can happen. Whatever you do, donât walk under a ladder, and donât let a black cat cross your path on this day.
Throughout most of recorded history, the number 13 has been seen as an unlucky number. If you live in fear of the number 13, you suffer from Triskaidekaphobia.
Historically, and perhaps a bit oddly in todayâs world, Friday has been viewed as an unlucky day of the week. We find this hard to fathom. After all, Friday is TGIF!! However, in days gone by, when you put the unlucky day of Friday, together with the unlucky #13, many people believe only bad things can happen.
Interestingly, there is a sizable number of optimists, who embrace Friday the 13th and the number 13. They shrug off the superstition and go buy lottery tickets with the number 13 in it.
For many who never gave it a thought, Jason in the movie âFriday, the 13thâ (1980) made believers in the fearfulness of this day.
Friday the 13th Trivia:
Many buildings and skyscrapers do not have a 13th floor.
Many people will not allow 13 people at the table. If there is exactly 13 people present, a second table is set up.
Skippers would not go out to sea with a crew of 12. Including the captain, that made 13 people.
Ancient Mayans of Central America were the most advanced culture in all of the Americas. They considered the number 13 sacred.
Like any other special or wacky day, we encourage you to fully embrace the day and have fun with it. But, donât cower in your room in fear of this day. Youâd miss all of the fun and excitement!
In biblical references, it is believed that Cain killed Abel on Friday the 13th. We are not sure how this was determined, as calendars were unlikely to have been in existence back then.
We do know with certainty, the ancient Babylonian Code of Hammurah omitted the #13 in itâs list of laws. Written in 1,700 B.C., it suggests ancient Babylonians considered the #13 to be unlucky.
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###International Hummus Day
Hummus is a Levantine and Egyptian food dip or spread made from cooked, mashed chickpeas or other beans, blended with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and garlic. Today, it is popular throughout the Middle East (including Turkey), North Africa (including Morocco), and in Middle Eastern cuisine around the globe.
Many cuisine-related sources describe hummus as an ancient food or connect it to famous historical figures such as Saladin. Indeed, its basic ingredientsâchickpeas, sesame, lemon, and garlicâhave been eaten in the region for millennia.
But in fact, there is no specific evidence for this purported ancient history of hummus bi tahini. Though chickpeas were widely eaten in the region, and they were often cooked in stews and other hot dishes, purĂŠed chickpeas eaten cold with tahini do not appear before the Abbasid period in Egypt and the Levant.
###Top Gun Day
In 1986 the movie Top Gun came roared into theaters like an F-14 Tomcat. It got a missile lock on the box office and shot down just over $356 million, making it the 11th highest grossing movie of Tome Cruiseâs career. The movie centers on Maverick, a hot shot pilot, who is sent to the US Navyâs Fighter Weapons school.
The actual school was formed in 1969 by Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Thomas Hinmman Moorer, at the recommendation of Captain Frank Ault. During Operation Rolling Thunder, the United States lost nearly 1,000 aircraft over North Vietnamese skies. The USAF and Navy both sought the causes, but came to two divergent conclusions. The Air Force believed that the fault was mechanical: that MiG pilots caught American pilots in a rear blind spot. The Navy decided that the failure was in training. The Air Force responded by developing new technology, while the Navy started the Top Gun school, paving the way for 110 minutes of heart pounding action, backed by a roaring theme song.
Top Gun Day celebrates the movie, but at its core is all about attitude. It teaches about the importance of teamworkâŚand shirtless volleyball. So how do you take the highway to the danger zone? Start by reliving the adventures of Goose, Maverick and the Iceman. Go to a karaoke bar and sing âSheâs Lost that Loving Feelingâ and âTake My Breath Away.â Why not try to play a little volleyball yourself. Shirtlessness is optional, of course. Download some Kenny Loggins and blast âDanger Zoneâ out of your car windows as loud as you can.
Maybe karaoke isnât your thing and the weather isnât good enough for sports. You can still find other ways to enjoy the holiday. There are a ton of quotable lines you can use. For instance, you can ask your friends for permission to buzz the tower. If they say no, do it anyway. If they ask YOU to buzz the tower, be sure to say âNegative Ghost Rider, the pattern is full,â just be prepared for them to buzz you anyway. Tell everyone you see that you have the need, the need for speed.
Host a Top Gun party. Invite people to dress up like the characters and play Top Gun trivia games before settling in to watch the movie. Grab a pair of dark aviator glasses and an old leather jacket. For an added challenge, try to find a pair of overalls to convert into a flight suit! You could even make it a double feature with some other jet-fighter movies of the era, like the lesser known Iron Eagle, which actually came out a few months BEFORE Top Gun.
There are also two Top Gun video games currently available. The first is simply called Top Gun and was released for iOS devices by Freeverse Software. The second is called Top Gun: Hardlock. It comes from 505 Games, and is playable on PC, Xbox 360 and Playstation 3.
There are many ways one could enjoy and relieve the excitement of the movie, but perhaps one of the more meaningful things you could do is to find a member of the armed forces, particularly an aviator, and thank them for keeping the skies safe. Ultimately, without someone up there, we might not have the movie, or the day, down here.
However you choose to celebrate, be sure to raise a glass for Goose, Maverick, Iceman and the rest of Top Gun class of 1986. Let the world know that you havenât lost that loving feeling, even after all this time.
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##May14th isâŚ
###National Archery Day
National Archery Day is observed annually on the second Saturday in May. One of the oldest sports still in existence, archery has been around since before 2800 BC bows have been used for hunting and battle. Archery was introduced to the modern Olympic games in 1900 but only appeared again in 1904, 1908 and 1920. Then once again after a long absence, it returned in 1972.
In recent years, archery has been growing in popularity. The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) began in Kentucky in 2002. The program has since spread to 47 states and 10 countries, with over 2.1 million kids participating each year. The second Saturday in May is generally the time the NASP tournament is held. This is the largest archery tournament in the world. Each year kids from all over the U.S. look forward to traveling to Louisville, Kentucky, for this culminating event to end their school archery year. The event draws over 11,500 students participating in NASP.
###National Buttermilk Biscuit Day
National Buttermilk Biscuit Day is observed each year in the United States on May 14. This is a food holiday celebrates the delicious biscuit.
Biscuits are made using baking powder or baking soda as a leavening agent rather than yeast. A typical buttermilk biscuit recipe contains flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, butter, and buttermilk. They are often referred to as a âquick breadâ, indicating they do not need time to rise before baking. While being made, the dough is beaten and folded to incorporate air, which expands while baking, causing the biscuit to rise.
Before the American Civil War, biscuits emerged as an inexpensive addition to meals. This sturdier bread product soon became popular as people realized it absorbed the gravy on their plate better than plain bread. Soon a new family favorite, biscuits and gravy, was created.
Alexander P. Ashbourne patented the first biscuit cutter in 1875.
Supermarkets offer canned biscuits which are refrigerated until ready to be baked. In 1931, Ballard and Ballard patented these refrigerator biscuits.
Biscuits have been a staple of the Southern United States cuisine for many years and are often made with buttermilk. Traditionally served as a side dish with butter, they are also served at breakfast with molasses, light sugarcane syrup, maple syrup, sorghum syrup, honey, jam or jelly or as a breakfast sandwich.
###National Dance Like a Chicken Day
Dance Like a Chicken Day is observed each year on May 14th! This is an entertaining day from start to finish! Everyone has probably danced the âChicken Danceâ at least once in their lifetime. This silly fun song is popular at wedding dances, Oktoberfest, and other celebrations. The song gets people of all ages up and moving on the dance floor.
Written in the 1950s by Werner Thomas, a Swiss accordionist, the Chicken Dance didnât even make it to the United States until sometime in the 1970s. The Chicken Dance is associated with polkas or oom-pah-pah music. Originally written with the name Der Ententanz (The Duck Dance) it was rumored to have been written as a drinking song for Oktoberfest. The songâs name was later changed to Vogeltanz (The Bird Dance).
Upon arriving in America in the 1970s, the song had acquired choreography with repetitive beak, wing, and tail motions as well as the new name, The Chicken Dance.
Cincinnati, Ohio â September 20, 2004 â At the Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, rock musician Vince Neil served as Grand Marshall at the Worldâs Largest Chicken Dance.
Judson Laipplyâs Evolution of Dance featured âThe Chicken Danceâ.
November 13, 2009 â In support of the Childrenâs Hospital of Eastern Ontario, CIHT-FM played âThe Chicken Danceâ continuously until 389 tickets for the CHEO Dream of a Lifetime were purchased for $100 each. They played for over 3 hours straight.
April 23, 2010 â An attempt at the Worldâs Largest Chicken Dance record was held at Byron Center, Michigan at Jakeâs Restaurant in a fundraiser for Helen DeVos Childrenâs Hospital. Jakeâs Restaurant is the site of a giant plastic chicken sculpture.
July 4, 2010 â Mandan, North Dakota established a new World Record for the Longest Chicken Dance at their annual Independence Day Parade and Street Festival. The Mandan, ND âChicken Danceâ line covered twenty-four city blocks and was 1.627 miles long.
###National Underground America Day
Across North America, approximately 6,000 people who live in some form of underground architecture. On March 14 we observe National Underground America Day.
One of the top advantages to a subterranean dwelling is energy conservation. Completely covered homes or Earth-sheltered homes are covered on all sides with earth while earth-bermed homes leave one side exposed. Both allow for more stable temperatures within the home and less exposure to the elements.
There are also some disadvantages. If you like lots of light and throwing open the windows on a summer day, this type of house might not be for you. National Underground America Day gives us all a chance to check it out.
Founded by Malcom Wells in 1974, National Underground America Day recognizes that thousands of Americans dwell within the Earth, not just upon it. Wells (1926 â 2009) is considered âthe father of modern earth-sheltered architectureâ.
Wells was also a writer, illustrator, draftsman, lecturer, cartoonist, columnist, and solar consultant practiced what he preached by living in a modern earth-sheltered building of his own design. He took up the challenge of underground architecture as he believed the Earthâs surface was âmade for living plants, not industrial plantsâ.
Retiring in 2004, Wells continued his advocacy for underground living until the end of his life.
For more information on Underground America Day visit www.malcomwells.com.
###Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Awareness Day
Observed annually on the second Saturday in May, Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Awareness Day sheds light on this often misdiagnosed, little-known syndrome.
Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS) causes a range of physical, cognitive and medical challenges. It is a genetic disorder that even though present at birth, it is not always diagnosed at birth. Affecting the physical and intellectual development of a child, CdLS is often known as Bushy Syndrome or Amsterdam dwarfism. CdLS can lead to severe developmental abnormalities affecting an estimated 1 in 10,000 to 30,000.
For more information regarding CdLS day visit the CdLS Awareness Day website.
###National Miniature Golf Day
Annually the second Saturday in May recognizes National Miniature Golf Day. This day is separate from Miniature Golf Day, which is celebrated worldwide on September 21.
Similar to the sport of golf, but as the name suggests it is a miniature version of the game. While still played with a series of 9 or 18 holes, miniature golf courses are shorter, usually themed and have a variety of obstacles which add to the difficulty of the game.
There isnât any need to call âFOURâ since only putters are used in this version. The distances are too short (usually about 10 yards) to use any of the other clubs in golf. The courses are made mostly of concrete or artificial turf so there are no divots to replace, either! The game is also known mini-golf, midget golf, putt putt and peewee golf.
Some of the more challenging miniature golf courses have waterfalls, caverns and castles with drawbridges as part of their obstacle course.
The Illustrated London News had mention of the earliest documented minigolf course in its June 8, 1912, edition. The first standardized minigolf courses to enter into commercial mass-production were the Thistle Dhu course in 1916 in Pinehurst, North Carolina and the Tom Thumb patent of Garnet Carter from Lookout Mountain, Tennessee in 1927.
###Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Day
The second Saturday in May is the largest one-day food drive in the nation. So it is appropriately named Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Day. How is it possible? It occurs in more than 10,000 cities and towns, and the food is collected by those men and women carrying our mail across the country.
As they deliver to you mail order parts, bills and postcards, you get to do your part by filling their mailbag with non-perishable food donations.
Over the last 20 years, one billion pounds of food has been delivered by this drive which is sponsored by the National Association of Letter Carriers. The letter carriers representing the NALC receive help from rural letter carriers, other postal employees and other volunteers. The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive has received a number of accolades over the years, including two Presidential Certificates of Achievement.
Volunteer your time at your local post office to sort food gathered for the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Visit either of the following sites for more information on how to participate: www.nalc.org or www.usps.com.
The Stamp out Hunger Food Drive started in October 1991 as a pilot program. After the initial success of the drive that took place in ten cities across the country, the program was moved to the spring. Food banks during this time of year struggle to meet demand as contributions dwindle after the holiday season.
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###Astronomy Day
There are two celebrations of this holiday â a Spring celebration and an Autumn celebration. The Spring holiday occurs on a Saturday between mid-April and mid-May, on or near the first quarter Moon. The Autumn holiday occurs on a Saturday between mid-September and mid-October, on or close to the first quarter moon.
Astronomy Day was started by Doug Berger in 1973 when he set up telescope stations in busy urban locations to encourage the public to take a look up at the stars. Itâs a day that is meant to connect everyday people with astronomy enthusiasts. In 2007, an Autumn version of this holiday was added.
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###International Migratory Bird Day
International Migratory Bird Day celebrates the incredible journey that migratory birds take each year. They travel thousands of miles between breeding grounds in North America, and their winter homes in Central and South America. Organizers say this is a day to both support, and to increase awareness of conservation efforts in support of migratory birds. They also suggest a field trip into a woods to look for and enjoy migrating birds.
Did You Know? Hummingbirds are the smallest migratory birds.
###National Train Day
The year 1869 was a really exciting time in America. The Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads were speeding across the wild, American frontier, laying tracks for what would soon become the first Transcontinental rail line. Construction was often done at great peril, as vast areas of the west were truly wild and unsettled. Once completed, train service would be connected from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, making the world a whole lot smaller. It would also change the face of America.
On May 9, 1869 the tracks of the two railroad companies met up at Promontory Summit, Utah. A golden spike was driven into the final connection of the two tracks. The first Continental rail line was 1,776 miles long. Towns, big and small, would soon sprout up along the route.
Here are just some of the ways you can celebrate this special day:
Take a train ride
Go to a train museum
Explore train and railroad history.
Join a train club - there are many out there
Watch a movie that has trains in it.
This special day was created by the National Railroad Passenger Corporation. It was recently created, and first celebrated in 2008. One would think that this special day would have been created many, many years ago.
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###Fair Trade Day
We here in the first world take our coffee, bananas, jeans and sneakers for granted, but there are many people in other countries that are not so lucky. Every day, tens of thousands of people in various Asian, African and South American countriesâmen, women and even childrenâwork themselves to the bone in nearly unbearable conditions for pennies so we can continue to enjoy those things. However, there are many people in this world who feel that everyone deserves decent wages and working conditions, regardless of where they live, and these people have created Fair Trade Day. Fair Trade Day is a global event that aims to draw attention to the objectives and achievements of the Fair Trade movement. The Fair Trade movement campaigns to improve the lives of workers and small producers, especially those within developing economies, by asserting their rights and raising their visibility within international trade. The movement invites consumers to participate in its campaign by choosing Fair Trade alternatives to existing products.
World Fair Trade Day was created by the the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) in 2004, though the WFTO itself came into existence 15 years earlier, in 1989. WFTO is a global association of 324 organizations in over 70 countries, and Fair Trade Day takes place on the second Saturday of May of each year, and it is an inclusive worldwide festival of events celebrating Fair Trade as a tangible contribution to the fight against poverty and exploitation, climate change and the economic crisis that has the greatest impact on the worldâs most vulnerable populations.
WFTOâs top ten priorities are:
- Creating Opportunities for Economically Disadvantaged Producers
- Transparency and Accountability
- Fair Trading Practices
- Payment of a Fair Price
- Ensuring no Child Labor and Forced Labor
- Commitment to Non Discrimination, Gender Equity and Freedom of Association
- Ensuring Good Working Conditions
- Providing Capacity Building
- Promoting Fair Trade
- Respect for the Environment
WFTO believes that the global crisis confirms the need for a fair and sustainable economy locally and globally. Trade must benefit the most vulnerable and deliver sustainable livelihoods by developing opportunities for small and disadvantaged producers. Millions of producers and traders, businesses and policy makers, supporting organizations and volunteers have contributed to the substantial growth of Fair Trade globally.
Fair Trade Day is observed in countries across the world by various events in which local producers and artisans mark the contribution that has been made by Fair Trade initiatives. Often involving food and art, the events are intended to be a colorful and enjoyable reminder of the success of the movement to date, and a prompt for consumers to consider Fair Trade options within their shopping. If you want to take part in this special day, researching the work conditions of people around the world would be a good place to start, just so you can get a general idea about how those people are forced to live. You are likely to be shocked at how the things you enjoy on an everyday basis are made, but awareness is the first step towards making any kind of chain. The next step wold be to raise awareness among your family and friendsâeven sharing information on Facebook or Twitter can go along way, as the ALS Ice Bucket challenge of 2014 so perfectly proved. Last but not least, you could make the simple but effective promise to only buy certified Fair Trade products, thereby giving your hard-earned money to only those companies that truly care about the well-being of those less fortunate.
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##May 15th isâŚ
###National Chocolate Chip Day
On May 15th, we recognize a morsel of a thing. Itâs National Chocolate Chip Day!
Have you ever wondered if an ingredient would work in a recipe? It is hard to imagine where we would be without the invention of chocolate chips.
In 1937, Ruth Graves Wakefield of Whitman Massachusetts must have been curious what a little bit of chocolate would add to her cookies. While working at the Toll House Inn, she added cut-up chunks of semi-sweet Nestle chocolate bar to a cookie recipe. The cookies were a huge success and in 1939 Wakefield signed an agreement with Nestle to add her recipe to the chocolate barâs packaging. In exchange for the recipe, Wakefield received a lifetime supply of chocolate. The Nestle brand Toll House cookies were named for the Inn.
Nestle initially included a small chopping tool with the chocolate bars. Starting in 1941, Nestle and other competitors started selling the chocolate in chip or morsel form.
Semi-sweet was the original flavor of chocolate chips. Today the chocolates come in bittersweet, semi-sweet, mint, white chocolate, dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and white and dark swirled.
The imagination is the only thing limiting what recipes chocolate can be used. Today chocolate chips are used in a variety of baking methods from sweet to savory. Had Ruth Graves Wakefield never wondered what a few chopped up chunks of chocolate would be like in her baking, we wouldnât even have chocolate chip cookies.
###National Nylon Stocking Day
National Nylon Stocking Day is observed across the country each year on May 15.
Many may not remember ever hearing the term ânylon stockings.â Varying in color, design, and transparency, a nylon stocking (also known as hose) is a close-fitting, variously elastic garment worn the same as socks or tights.
Stockings worn before the 1890s were made of woven cloth such as cotton, linen, wool or silk. Before the 1920s, womenâs stockings were worn for warmth. As hemlines of womenâs dresses rose in the 1920s, women began to wear stockings over their exposed legs. These 1920s stockings were sheer, made first of silk or rayon, followed by nylon after 1940.
Chemical company DuPontâs introduction of nylon in 1939 began a high demand for stockings in the United States. As nylon stockings were inexpensive, durable and shear, up to 4 million pairs would be purchased each day.
On February 11, 1942, as America entered World War II, DuPont ceased production of nylon stockings and switching their focus to the manufacture of parachutes, airplane cords and rope. This created a mass shortage followed by a black market for stockings. At the end of World War II, DuPont resumed production of the stockings but could not meet the demand leading to nylon riots in American stores. In time, DuPont was able to increase its output.
In the 1940s and 1950s, the first pantyhose made its appearance. Film and theater productions had stockings sewn to the briefs of actresses and dancers, as seen in popular films such as Daddy Long Legs. Unlike stockings, pantyhose did not require a garter belt to hold the stockings up.
Pantyhose were introduced in 1959, providing a convenient alternative to stockings which led to a decline in their sales. In 1970, for the first time, United States sales of pantyhose exceeded stocking sales and has remained the same ever since. In 1987, there was a slight decline in sales in pantyhose due to the newly invented hold-ups. However, they remain the most purchased kind of hosiery.
###Peace Officers Memorial Day
Every May 15 by proclamation of the President is Peace Officers Memorial Day.
Peace Officers Memorial Day is a part of Police Week, paying tribute to local, State and Federal law enforcement officers.
Flags are flown at half-staff in memory of those officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Services honoring the fallen will be conducted across the country, including Washington, D.C.
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial wall in Washington, D.C. features the names of more than 19,000 law enforcement officers which have been killed in the line of duty.
Peace Officers Memorial Day was created on October 1, 1961. At that time, Congress asked the president to designate May 15 as a day to honor peace officers. On October 1, 1962, John F. Kennedy signed the bill into law. In 1994, Bill Clinton made an amendment through Public Law 103-322 that directed the United States flag be flown at half-staff on May 15.
In 1982, an annual Memorial Service gathering in Senate Park began and later became known as Police Week.
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###Stepmotherâs Day
Stepmotherâs Day is a day to honor all those who are Stepmothers. In the movie Cinderella, her stepmother was portrayed as evil and Cinderella was not treated as an equal member of the family. Today, it is not uncommon for many children to have a Stepmother and for them to be an influential and important part of the childâs life. This day should celebrate those âstepmomsâ who share their love and care with all the children.
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###Straw Hat Day
Straw Hat Day marks the point when your day-to-day felt hats should be put away (until the Felt Hat Day on September 15th), and when you start start to wear a straw hat instead to keep cool (in both senses of the word!); modern research has tended to show, however, that straw hats arenât nescessarily any cooler or better protection from the sun than other hat types.
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##May 16th isâŚ
###National Biographerâs Day
National Biographerâs Day commemorates the anniversary of the first meeting of Samuel Johnson and his biographer James Boswell in London, England on May 16, 1763, and honors all biographers.
A biography is a written account of another personâs life.
Famous poet, essayist, literary critic, editor and lexicographer, Johnson was also a biographer. According to Johnson, the best biographers were those who ate, drank and âlived in social intercourseâ with those about whom they wrote. If that were true, his best biography would be An Account of the Life of Mr. Richard Savage, Son of the earl Rivers which was published in 1744.
Applying this same rule, Scots-born James Boswell met his friend Samuel Johnson at a bookshop near Covent Garden. Nearly 30 years later he publishes The Life of Johnson, which becomes the most celebrated English biography.
###National Coquilles Saint Jacques Day
National Coquilles Saint Jacques Day is observed annually on May 16th. This day is dedicated to the delicious Coquilles Saint Jacques dish, a dish usually consisting of scallops combined with a mixture of butter, cream, mushrooms and cheese, baked in a scallop shell.
###National Love a Tree Day
May 16 of each year honors National Love a Tree Day. On this day, trees are celebrated and recognized for the wonderful gift that they are to us. National Love a Tree Day is in the middle of Garden for Wildlife Month.
Most species of trees tend to be long-lived. There are actually some trees that live to be several thousand years old.
The tallest known tree is 379 ft. tall.
Trees provide more than just beautiful landscapes and a shady canopy on a sunny day. They play a significant role in reducing erosion and moderating the climate as well as giving us oxygen. Large quantities of carbon are stored in their tissues as trees remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Trees are a vital part of nature. This is a good day to plant a new tree or spend some time enjoying the beauty of the trees that are all around you.
###National Piercing Day
National Piercing Day, which is observed each year on May 16, was created simply to promote piercing. Stores, shops, boutiques and salons across the country offer piercing specials and other promotions on National Piercing Day.
Since ancient times, body piercings have been used for artistic expression, medical treatment and religious ceremony.
###National Sea Monkey Day
National Sea Monkey Day is observed each year on May 16. Most of us have memories of waiting for our mail order shipment of these magical creatures. The delivery usually contained the small âaquarium-likeâ hatching kit for them to live and grow in.
Sea Monkeys are a type of âArtemiaâ (brine shrimp). They got their name because of their monkey-tail look.
Following the popularity of the ant farms, Harold von Braunhut invented the âSea Monkeysâ and hatching kits in 1957. He did most of his advertising through comic books. He once said, âI think I bought something like 3.2 million pages of comic book advertising a year. It worked beautifully.â
These little crustaceans have made their appearances on television shows including Spin City, Roseanne, Night Court, South Park, The Simpsons, Itâs Garry Shandlingâs Show and Desperate Housewives.
Sea Monkeys went into space with astronaut John Glenn on October 29, 1998, aboard Space Shuttle Discovery. They returned to Earth after spending nine days in space and the eggs hatched eight weeks later, apparently unaffected by their travels.
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###Wear Purple for Peace Day
Itâs Wear Purple for Peace Day. Youâd think that this day originated in protest of a particular war or conflict. Or, perhaps it should have been conceived by the UN, or another peacemaking or peace keeping group. Our extensive research found no evidence supporting the origin of this holiday stemming from these sources.
Rather, we found this day to be a stellar event. It seems some of you out there fear that aliens from outer space consider earthlings to be too hostile (youâve got that right). As a result, they have yet to visit or make contact with us. So, some of you (originators unknown) decided to promote world peace by establishing Wear Purple for Peace Day.
The goal of Wear Purple for Peace Day is to make the world a peaceful place and, of course, encourage alien species to make contact with earth.
Do you want to meet aliens for another planet? Me, too! So, lets all wear purple for peace today.
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##May 17th isâŚ
###Honor Our LGBT Elders Day
Honor Our LGBT Elders Day is observed annually on May 17.
The rights and acceptance that LGBTQ individuals have today did not occur in a vacuum or happen by accident. Our LGBT elders worked hard to gain rights and social acceptance.
Honor Our LGBT Elders Day is an opportunity for community centers, faith organizations, educational institutions and aging service providers to recognize the lives of LGBT older adults and honor their contributions to history.
###National Cherry Cobbler Day
National Cherry Cobbler Day is dedicated every May 17th to the delicious tart dessert that many enjoy with ice cream.
In the United States, cobbler refers to a variety of dishes that consist of a fruit filling (cherry being a popular choice ) covered with a batter, biscuit or pie crust that is then baked. Some cobblers have both a top and bottom crust.
Cobblers originated in the early British American colonies. It was because of the lack of suitable ingredients and proper cooking equipment that the English settlers were unable to make their traditional suet puddings, so to improvise, they covered a stewed filling with a layer of uncooked biscuits or dumplings.
A cherry cobbler differs from a crisp as a cobbler lacks oatmeal. Sometimes the cobbler is topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
###National Pack Rat Day
National Pack Rat Day is observed annually on May 17. This day encourages us to take a look at ourselves and see if we have âPack Ratâ tendencies within us. A âPack Ratâ holds on to, collects or hoards (often unneeded) items.
âPack Ratâ can be considered a clever nickname for a hoarder. They may develop problems with compulsive hoarding. There are problems which may arise from compulsive hoarding which includes cluttered homes, yards, vehicles and other spaces. Doing so may become dangerous for themselves as well as others.
Take a look around and maybe start cleaning out unwanted and unneeded items. If you need to, call a friend to come and help you get started. Once you clean out and clean up, you will feel good about what you have accomplished!
###National Walnut Day
May 17th recognizes a ânuttyâ holiday. Each year on this day, it is National Walnut Day.
Rounded, single-seeded stone fruits of the walnut tree, walnuts are a high-density source of nutrients, particularly proteins and essential fatty acids. Like other tree nuts, walnuts must be processed and stored properly.
Grown for their seeds, the Persian or English Walnut and the Black Walnut are the two most common major species of walnuts.
English Walnut
â originated in Persia
â commercially produced
Black Walnut
â native to eastern North America
â high flavor
â hard shell and poor hulling characteristics prevents commercial growth for nut production.
The husk of the walnut, which is peeled away from the shell at harvest, and contains juice which will readily stain anything it comes in contact with. The husk juice has been used as a cloth dye.
The United States is the worldâs largest exporter of walnuts.
Ninety-nine percent of the nationâs commercial English walnuts are produced in the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys of California.
Created to promote the consumption of walnuts, the first National Walnut Day was proclaimed in June 1949 by the Walnut Marketing Board.
On March 3, 1958, a Senate Resolution was introduced by William F. Knowland and signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on the first National Walnut Day, May 17, 1958.
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###World Hypertension Day
World Hypertension Day might sound like an intensely stressful day, which causes high blood pressure, but it is in fact an educational event, designed to prevent instances of hypertension.
Created by the World Hypertension League in 2005, the day is intended to increase awareness of the condition and issues surrounding it. Awareness of hypertension is considered to be vitally important, due to the number of deaths linked with associated heart attacks, kidney disease and strokes. There is also a perceived lack of awareness about hypertension amongst the general public, which the WHL hopes to change.
The day generally takes on a specific theme. For example, in the past, one of the themes was âHealthy diet, healthy blood pressureâ, which aimed to improve peopleâs understanding of how poor diets can contribute towards high blood pressure and how a more healthy diet can help to rectify the problem.
So join in, test your blood pressure, learn about hypertension and stay healthy.
###World Baking Day
Crunchy cookies, chewy brownies, decadent tortes, cute cupcakes, crusty baked breadâŚbaking is an art this world would just not be the same without. Do you even know anyone who could honestly say they donât have deep, unconditional love for at least one of the above? We thought not! This World Baking Day, itâs time to dig out that rolling pin and prepare something delicious! Surprise a friend, coworker, neighbor or relative with a delicious sweet or savory treat to let them know how much you care, or just make something to enjoy in your own home. However you decide to celebrate this day, make it deliciously unforgettable!
World Baking day was created by the folks over at worldbakingday.com, who decided it was high time to spread the joy of baking all around the world, especially to those who perhaps donât bake too often and are not particularly experienced at it. This day is meant to show people just how much fun it can be to make a cake or some cookies, and baking can be a great way to spend time with family and friends. Not to mention how much fun it is to eat what youâve made once itâs done!
You donât have to be a pastry chef specializing in fancy tortes to celebrate this holiday. All you really need is a little flour, sugar and butter and a sense of adventure! One of the best things about baking is that there are thousands upon thousands of recipes to choose from, so everyone is sure to find something to suit their specific tastes. Are you a fan of all things chocolate? Why not make some brownies? Rocky Road Brownies, for example, combine the richness of chocolate with the crunchiness of walnuts and the softness of marshmallows. But perhaps the best news about brownies is that almost all brownie recipes can be made in just one bowl! If youâre more of a health food buff, thereâs no reason for you to feel left outâthere are plenty of baked goods that are decidedly good for you, like apple-cinnamon bran muffins or date and oatmeal muffins, and many more. Do you have a rambunctious child who is curious of the world? Why not share the magic of baking with them by making some creatively decorated cookies? Chocolate cherry thumbprint cookies, for example, are both easy and fun to make. Sugar cookies are also very simple to make and lots of fun to decorate with colorful icings and sprinkles. Or are you a bit more experienced at baking? If so, there are also many torte recipes that you could hone your skills making. Apricot Almond Torte, for example, requires you to make your own marzipan. And who wouldnât want to know how to make their own perfect marzipan?
If you donât have time to bake, you could visit a local bakery instead of buying yet another package of mass-produced, sugary cookies filled with preservatives but devoid of flavor. Nothing is quite as relaxing as sitting back with a cup of coffee or tea and perhaps a book, enjoying a piece of pie.
However you decide to celebrate this day, make sure you and your nearest and dearest enjoy this day and all of its sweetness to the fullest.
###World Telecommunications Day
World Telecommunications Day celebrates the constant evolution of one of the most important factors of our lives: communication. The main goal of World Telecommunications Day (WTD) is to highlight the importance of communication and how information travels across the world. It also aims to increase awareness of how crucial communication is in our lives, and stimulate the development of technologies in the field.
The World Telecommunications Day is in tight connections with the International Telegraph Union (ITU), the committee formed in 1865 to support the emerging communication methods of the time. ITU was present throughout all the great breakthroughs in communication â the invention of the telephone in 1876, the launch of the first satellite in 1957 and, ultimately, the birth of the Internet in the 60s. Even though The International Telegraph Union has since changed its name to International Telecommunications Union, it still remains the most important entity in the field of communications, thus remaining in the spotlight at World Telecommunications Day.
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##May 18th isâŚ
###National Cheese Souffle Day
On National Cheese Souffle Day, observed May 18, we can all enjoy a little of this French delight. The word souffle is the past participle of the French verb, souffler, which means âto blow upâ or âpuff up.â Combine egg whites with custard and it will puff up into a fine, golden souffle when baked.
Egg yolks and beaten egg whites, mixed with various other ingredients make up a souffle. It can be served as a tasty main course dish, or it can be sweetened for a dessert.
Each souffle is made up of either a French creme base, a flavored creme sauce or puree and beaten egg whites
The base provides the flavor and the egg whites provide the âliftâ. The base is commonly made up of cheese, jam, fruits, berries, chocolate, and lemon. This day is dedicated to the cheese based souffle.
###National HIV Vaccine Awareness Day
May 18 is National HIV Vaccine Awareness Day. This day was created as an annual observance to recognize and to thank all of the thousands of volunteers, community members, health professionals and scientists who work together to find a safe and effective HIV vaccine.
The day also promotes continued awareness and education concerning HIV vaccine research.
###National No Dirty Dishes Day
May 18 marks a fun holiday, National No Dirty Dishes Day. This is a day that gives us all a break from the regular daily routine. There are two options for this day. You can eat all meals out. If that is possible, would also be a bonus treat. Or, you can use disposable paper plates, cups and silverware. To stay earth friendly, choose ones that are biodegradable.
###National Visit Your Relatives Day
National Visit Your Relatives Day is observed on May 18. It is easy to get so caught up in the busyness of todayâs fast paced lifestyle that we can soon lose touch with our relatives. National Visit Your Relatives Day reminds us to stop for a moment, take some much-needed time and visit those relatives we care about and have not seen for a while.
Sometimes it is hard when families do not live close. Often siblings, cousins, parents and dear relatives are scattered across the country. A visit can be a phone call or a face-to-face live chat on the computer. With todayâs technology, we are now able to communicate with loved ones living far away, yet seeing them as if they are right beside us.
Life is much too short not to make time for family.
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###International Museum Day
International Museum Day is a good opportunity to visit, appreciate, and support your local museum.
The goals of International Museum Day are to give museum professionals the opportunity to meet the public, and to make the public aware of challenges faced by museums. Each year, a different theme is promoted.
Ways to celebrate International Museum Day:
Visit a museum
If you canât visit today, learn a little more about your local museum
Donate to a museum
Volunteer to work at a museum
This day was established in 1977 by the International Council of Museums.
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