NATIONAL BANANA DAY On the third Wednesday in April, take a bite of the fruit that also makes an excellent prop for jokes on National Banana Day! #NationalBananaDay The day focuses on the nutrition of the fruit as well as the way comedy has used the banana in its acts. This low-fat, low-calorie snack offers […]
NATIONAL ANIMAL CRACKERS DAY National Animal Crackers Day on April 18th each year celebrates a childhood favorite. A box of these sweet animal-shaped crackers not only provided a delicious snack, but they also offered a little entertainment, too! #NationalAnimalCrackersDay The celebration brings us back to our childhood memories and the many boxes of Animal Crackers […]
NATIONAL CRAWFISH DAY National Crawfish Day on April 17th celebrates one of the South’s most iconic foods. Each year the mudbug brings out not only a desire for newspaper-covered picnic tables but a language all its own. #NationalCrawfishDay A smaller, fresh-water cousin to the lobster, crawfish provide a unique flavor to many homegrown Southern dishes. […]
NATIONAL CHEESEBALL DAY April 17th kicks off National Cheeseball Day and recognizes a party food that can sometimes be the centerpiece of a spread. You can choose from two ways to celebrate, too! Or plan your party and serve both! #NationalCheeseballDay No matter which one you celebrate, both make for terrific snacking. HOW TO OBSERVE […]
NATIONAL ELLIS ISLAND FAMILY HISTORY DAY Each year on April 17th, National Ellis Island Family History Day encourages families to explore their ancestry and discover family who immigrated through Ellis Island. #EllisIslandFamilyHistoryDay From 1892 to 1924, Ellis Island served as the busiest inspection station for millions of immigrants to the United States. On this day […]
NATIONAL CHINESE ALMOND COOKIE DAY April 9th recognizes a tasty treat on National Chinese Almond Cookie Day. Adorned with an almond, their delicious almond flavor, and slightly crunchy texture are sure to make you smile. #ChineseAlmondCookieDay A variety of recipes offer different processes and ingredients for making these delicious cookies. One fact does remain, these […]
NATIONAL UNICORN DAY National Unicorn Day on April 9th each year celebrates the mythical horse-like creature with a single, pointed horn growing from the center of its forehead. #NationalUnicornDay Unicorns have been a popular mythical creature since Ancient Greek times when people believed they lived in exotic India. While they were once considered to be […]
NATIONAL DOCTORS DAY On March 30th each year, National Doctors Day honors the professionals for their dedication and contributions to society and the community. Their dedication puts the patient first time and again. On National Doctors Day, we say “thank you” to our physicians for all that they do for us and our loved ones. […]
NATIONAL VIRTUAL VACATION DAY When March 30th arrives, so does National Virtual Vacation Day, reminding us all to relax, recharge, and rejuvenate no matter where we are. #VirtualVacationDay Vacations restore our minds, bodies, and souls. For example, studies show that taking a vacation lowers the risk of heart disease. They also help hone our problem-solving […]
NATIONAL PENCIL DAY Each year, March 30th National Pencil Day honors the writing utensil that has done more than just teach millions the alphabet and draw straight lines. It’s also helped win wars and enabled amazing art. #NationalPencilDay Hymen Lipman received the first patent for attaching an eraser to the end of a pencil on […]