National Day Calendar
739 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 73 ratingsStay informed with fun facts and stories about what National Days we are celebrating today. Features Singer / Songwriter Anna Devere and the founder of National Day Calendar, Marlo Anderson.
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January 1, 2022 - National Bloody Mary Day | New Year's Day
January 01, 2022 04:00 - 3 minutesIf you’re looking for a “hair of the dog” that bit you during last night’s reveling, consider the Bloody Mary. It’s become a brunch staple, but how did this drink get such a gruesome name? Many people assume it’s because of Mary Tudor, Henry VIII’s first daughter. But the widely accepted story is that a Paris bartender in the 1920s created a cocktail of tomato juice and vodka. One of the patrons loved the drink and suggested the name "Bloody Mary” because it reminded him of a Chicago bar call...
December 31, 2021 - National Champagne Day | New Year's Eve
December 31, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to December 31, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate memorable wines and forgettable songs. Nothing says celebration like a good champagne, and while the genuine article comes only from the Champagne region of France, there are plenty of good bubbly wines from California and Italy. Prices vary widely, and if you’ve ever wondered why bottles of Dom Peringnon fetch up to $50,000 a bottle, it’s because Dom only produces wine during years when the grapes have reached top...
December 30, 2021 - National Bicarbonate Of Soda Day | Bacon Day
December 30, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to December 30, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate the power of pork and other ordinary ingredients. If you’ve ever made a volcano at home then you already know the magic of bicarbonate of soda. In 2017 the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry decided to make the world’s largest baking soda volcano to best the record of an elementary school in the U.K. OMSI’s volcano was constructed from pipes, tarps and scaffolding that was filled with 66 gallons of vinegar, alon...
December 29, 2021 - Tick Tock Day | National Pepper Pot Day
December 29, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to December 29, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate making the most of the final countdown and a National soup for the soul. It’s hard to believe that it’s already time to say goodbye to 2021. Most of us look forward to the end of the year, with the promise of a new year just around the corner. But before we break out the party hats and noisemakers, there are still a few things that need our attention. Are there business purchases or donations that can be made that ...
December 28, 2021 - National Short Film Day | National Card Playing Day
December 28, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to December 28, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate the humble beginnings of some of our favorite pastimes. When you watch the Academy Awards, are you tempted to go grab some popcorn as they announce the winners in the Short Film category? Then perhaps you'll be interested to know that we owe a huge thanks to a short film called “Workers Leaving the Lumiere Factory,” which made its debut in 1895 at the Grand Cafe in Paris. The movie was only a few minutes long and s...
December 27, 2021 - National Fruitcake Day | Learn A Foreign Language Month
December 27, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to December 27, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate being nutty as a fruitcake and starting something new. The holiday cheer may be fading fast but one treat is still alive and celebrating: the fruitcake. That’s because they are built to last. In the early 1700s these dense cakes were baked during harvest time and loaded with nuts and fruits. But they were saved until the following year to ensure the next season’s bounty. Fruitcakes also had quite a reputation for b...
December 26, 2021 - National Candy Cane Day | National Thank-You Note Day
December 26, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to December 26th, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate the flavor of the season and etiquette for everyone. Peppermint sticks have been around for at least 200 years, but the red and white striped candy cane that we all associate with Christmas did not actually appear until 1900. Many folklore tales describe the symbolism behind this iconic treat which was made by hand until 1921. That’s when Brasher O. Westerfield invented a machine that turned out the 5” peppermint...
December 25, 2021 - Christmas Day | A'phabet Day Or No "L" Day
December 25, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to December 25, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate the windy road of Christmas and the most punderful time of the year. While Christmas enjoys popularity throughout the world today, its traditions have fluctuated widely. In medieval times, the birth of Jesus Christ was a solemn observance with very little feasting or singing. The Renaissance gave rise to the gift giving, decorating and caroling we enjoy today. The traditions of tree trimming and mistletoe came from...
December 24, 2021 - National Eggnog Day | Christmas Eve
December 24, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to December 24, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate clearing up the mystery behind two holiday favorites. You may be scratching your head as to how eggnog its name and which came first, the egg or the nog? It turns out that alcohol was once served in carved wooden mugs called noggins. In the middle ages a drink known as posset was made with milk, spices, and alcohol and served as a cold remedy. From there the trail gets foggy with some adding eggs to the recipe and ...
December 23, 2021 - Festivus | National Re-Gifting Day
December 23, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to December 23, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate a festivus for the rest of us and festive recycling. Reader’s Digest author Daniel O’Keefe created a new holiday tradition of “Airing Family Grievances” that was first celebrated in 1966. Today we celebrate this “Festivus for the rest of us,” largely due to the popularity of a Seinfeld episode that was written by O’Keefe’s son. The tv version takes family tension to comedy extremes. Characters roast each other at t...
December 22, 2021 - National Date Nut Bread Day | National Car Donation Month
December 22, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to December 22, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate a dynamic duo and a happy retirement for the old jalopy. If you’re already burnt out on holiday goodies why not try something healthy and delicious by celebrating National Date Nut Bread Day? Dates have been cultivated since ancient times from Mesopotamia to prehistoric Egypt, and are prized for their sticky, caramel sweetness. But they also provide protein, fiber and minerals. Nuts add a super-charged nutritional ...
December 21 - National Maine Day | Humbug Day
December 21, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to December 21, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate vacation sweet spots and turning your holiday frown upside down. If you want to catch the sunrise before anyone else in the United States, pack your bags and head to Maine. Specifically the West Quoddy Head Lighthouse. This building was constructed in 1858 and is at the easternmost point of the country. That means it sees the first rays of the sun each day. And it’s hard to miss, even though Maine is home to more t...
December 20, 2021 - National Sangria Day | Go Caroling Day
December 20, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to December 20, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate festive drinks and songs that stick. If you’re a fan of sangria then you already know how festive this drink can be. Pour some red or white wine into a pitcher with fruits and some seasonal spices and you’ll see why the Spanish welcome this libation all year round. It is said that sangria originated in early Greek and Roman times when safe drinking water was not always available. Today true sangria is bottled in Sp...
December 19, 2021 - National Pear Month | National Hard Candy Day
December 19, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to December 19, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate gifts that keep on giving and candies that go the distance. Anna: Hey Marlo, you’re a numbers guy. If someone gave you all the gifts from the song The Twelve Days of Christmas, do you know how many total gifts would you end up with? Marlo: Y’know, I’ve never even thought of that. Anna: You would have 364 items in total, which are mostly bird related. Marlo: Yeah, there’s no re-gifting those. Anna: The best part wo...
December 18, 2021 - National Wreaths Across America Day | National Twin Day
December 18, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to December 18, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we honor our heroes and celebrate amazing pairs. In 1992 a wreath company in Harrington, Maine found themselves with a surplus of holiday wreaths and their founder, Morrill Worcester decided to donate them to Arlington cemetery, a place he had visited as a boy. As he laid the extra wreaths upon the grave sites, he thought of his own life and the success he owed to those fallen heroes. Today, the nonprofit group Wreaths Across Am...
December 17, 2021 - National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day | National Maple Syrup Day
December 17, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to December 17, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate the tradition of poor taste and nature’s sweet bounty. While many traditions uphold the beauty and magic of Christmas some are just plain weird. Behold, the ugly Christmas sweater! No one is 100 percent sure how this became a holiday thing, but tacky sweaters can trace their popularity back to 1980s TV comedies. It started on the Cosby Show and became a running joke that sitcom dads wore sweaters that looked like a...
December 16, 2021 - Barbie And Barney Backlash Day | National Chocolate Covered Anything Day
December 16, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to December 16, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate saving your sanity and cocoa mania. Sometimes being popular is a hazard of the job! But it's hard to argue with success when you’re found in over 150 countries. I’m talking of course about Barbie. More than a billion Barbie dolls have been sold around the world thanks to extensive advertising and decades of popularity. Add to that her 36 movies, bigger and better dream houses every year, blah, blah, blah, blah, bla...
December 15, 2021 - Cat Herders Day | Bill Of Rights Day
December 15, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to December 15, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate impossible jobs and inalienable rights. Have you heard the expression; “It’s like herding cats?” This refers to a job that’s so tedious it requires the patience of a saint: Kindergarten teacher, wildlife photographer, sound engineer. Marlo, did you let a cat in the studio? Because John can totally add that in later. If you find that nothing stays where you put it or your team is off in left field when you’re in the...
December 14, 2021 - National Alabama Day | Monkey Day
December 14, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to December 14, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate an inspiring State and monkeying around. When the crew of the Apollo 11 touched down on the Moon, Americans looked on with a sense of awe—and immense pride. And probably no one more so than the people of Alabama. Scientists and engineers in the Cotton State developed rockets for the space program using technology acquired from Germany after World War II. The rockets were designed in Alabama, but also built with ste...
December 13, 2021 - National Cocoa Day | National Violin Day
December 13, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to December 13, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate the convenience of cocoa and fancy fiddles. Thousands of years ago the process of making hot chocolate was long and tedious. Aztecs roasted the fruit of the cacao tree and ground it with water, chilies and even corn. They didn’t understand the health benefits, but they knew it packed a punch, and soldiers drank several cups before battle. The recipe changed over the years but the tradition carried on and hot cocoa ...
December 12, 2021 - Gingerbread House Day | National Poinsettia Day
December 12, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to December 12, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate the humble beginnings of two holiday favorites. The first gingerbread was often used in religious ceremonies thanks to the Armenian monk, Gregory of Nicopolis. In 992 AD, he taught French Christians the art of molding his favorite food into the figures of saints. But when the Brothers Grimm told the tale of Hansel and Gretel and their fateful visit to a gingerbread house, German guilds began crafting the sturdy dou...
December 11, 2021 - Bingo's Birthday Month | National App Day
December 11, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to December 11, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate one of our favorite ways to beat the odds and the little things that keep us connected. This month recognizes the birthday of one of America’s favorite games: Bingo. While it seems pretty straight forward, the game is far more complicated than you might think. It’s estimated that there are over 500 septillion combinations of numbers that could appear on your bingo card. A septillion is a 1 with 24 zeros after it. N...
December 10, 2021 - National Lager Day | Nobel Prize Day
December 10, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to December 10, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate with a toast to Summer and those who change the world. If you are already chasing the midwinter blues, raise your spirits with a light Summer beer: the lager. Lagers are distinguished from other beers by their cold-conditioning process. They are made with “bottom-fermenting” yeast that can develop at colder temperatures. Before the advent of refrigeration, brewers perfected this process in cellars dug into the gr...
December 9, 2021 - Weary Willie Day | National Pastry Day
December 09, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to December 9, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate the success of the underdog. Traditional clowns wore white makeup, with red noses and cheeks, and pointy hats. During the Great Depression, a clown named Emmett Kelly changed that image. People were down on their luck and while they wanted to be entertained, the usual clown shtick didn’t seem relatable. That’s when Kelly’s clown character, Weary Willie became a reflection of the times. Instead of the typical costume...
December 8, 2021 - National Brownie Day | Pretend To Be A Time Traveler Day
December 08, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to December 8, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate dessert on the go and glitches in time. They say that necessity is the mother of invention and that appears to be the case for our favorite combination of cookie and cake: the brownie. Legend has it that Bertha Palmer wanted a special dessert that would fit neatly into a boxed lunch for her socialite friends attending the Chicago World’s Fair of 1893. Bertha’s husband owned the Palmer House hotel and one of the chef...
December 7, 2021 - National Illinois Day | National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
December 07, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to December 7, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate a state that stays cozy and remember the day that will live in infamy. There are plenty of things you can see during a typical Chicago winter. Ice skating at Maggie Daley Park…People walking on Lake Michigan…Train tracks being set on fire. Seriously. Chicago winters can get very cold. Cold enough to affect the operation of the city’s L Train. Sub-freezing temperatures cause the metal rails to contract, which pulls t...
December 6, 2021 - National Microwave Oven Day | St. Nicholas Day
December 06, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to December 6, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate shortwave miracles and the spirit of old St. Nick. In 1945, Percy Spencer, a self taught engineer from Howland, Maine was working on an active radar set when he noticed something strange. A chocolate bar in his pocket had started to melt. The idea for dielectric cooking with a shortwave transmitter had already been demonstrated by Westinghouse at the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair, but Spencer picked a winner when he tri...
December 5, 2021 - International Ninja Day | National Repeal Day
December 05, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to December 5, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate hidden warriors and the rebel spirit. Anna: Whenever we see a ninja… Marlo: Um…you don’t actually see ninjas unless they want to be seen. That’s kinda the point. Anna: Okay. Well, when we envision what a ninja looks like, it’s typically a person dressed all in black, carrying a sword and throwing stars. But that’s not true. While they did carry those weapons, ninjas did not wear black. It turns out that the most eff...
December 4, 2021 - National Cookie | National Dice Day
December 04, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to December 4, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate rolling out the fun in cookie dough and games of chance. Cookies first appeared in Persia in the 7th century and made their way to Europe through Spain in the 14th century. They later traveled to the United States with Dutch settlers. In the Netherlands they were called koekies or little cakes. Apparently, cookies made good travel companions and a sturdy kind were called jumbles in the early days. Also known as bisc...
December 3, 2021 - National Tie Month | National Cookie Cutter Week
December 03, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to December 3, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate tie trivia and rolling out the holiday spirit. Croatian soldiers who served in the French army during the reign of Louis XIV wore scarves called Cravats. The name is derived from the French word for “Croatian” and soon came to refer to any kind of a neckerchief worn by a man. After the Battle of Steenkerque in 1692, this sort of neckwear was called a steinkirk. As men’s clothing evolved in the 19th and 20th centurie...
December 2, 2021 - National Mutt Day | National Fritters Day
December 02, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to December 2, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate loveable mixes and deep fried comfort. In the world of dogs, some come with pedigrees and champion bloodlines that win dog shows time and again, and others are...well, mutts. Unlike their purebred cousins, mutts are what Bob Ross would call “happy little accidents.” I have to give a shout out today to my adorable Cheezer. She was a mix of Chihuahua and miniature Schnauzer and if you’ve ever met a pure bred of either...
December 1, 2021 - Rosa Parks Day | Operation Santa Paws
December 01, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to December 1, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate a civil rights gamechanger and giving to our furry friends. While some states honor the birthday of this civil right hero, others celebrate the day of her arrest. On December 1, 1955, after a long day of work, Rosa Parks boarded a bus in Montgomery, Alabama. She sat in the “colored section” but as the bus began to fill, the driver demanded that she give up her seat for other passengers. Rosa refused. She was arreste...
November 30, 2021 - National Mississippi Day | Giving Tuesday
November 30, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to November 30, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate amazing flights and the spirit of giving. Mississippi is best known as the birthplace of Elvis Presley and The Blues. But it’s also known as the setting for one of the world’s greatest feats of aviation. In 1935, two brothers from Meridian, Mississippi—Al and Fred Key—took off in a single-engine plane from the local airport. They wanted to see how long they could stay in the air before having to land. Their aircraft...
November 29, 2021 - Electronic Greetings Day | Cyber Monday
November 29, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to November 29, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate convenient ways to stay connected and shopping with ease. When Neil Papworth sent the first ever text to his boss in 1992, he had no idea the impact it would have. The text was pretty simple—it said Merry Christmas—but this message changed the world. Texting has become a part of everyday life. In fact, it’s the most popular form of electronic communication in the world. Last year, 2 trillion texts were sent—and that...
November 28, 2021 - Chanukah | National French Toast Day
November 28, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to November 28, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate the Festival of Lights and reclaiming lost bread. This evening kicks off Chanukah, the Jewish festival of lights. During the time of Alexander the Great, Jewish culture began to blend with Greek culture in a mostly peaceful relationship. That is until Antiochus IV desecrated the Jewish Holy Temple. When the Israelites rededicated the Second Temple in Jerusalem, there was only enough oil to keep the lamps lit for on...
November 27, 2021 - National Craft Jerky Day | Small Business Saturday
November 27, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to November 27, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate protein on the go and supporting the small guys. The preservation of meat by smoking or drying has been around for a very long time. Evidence of meat jerky is even found in the tombs of ancient Egypt. And this makes sense when you realize that refrigeration has only been around a relatively short while. But today we celebrate the artisanal flair of the folks who produce craft jerky with everything from elk to buffal...
November 26, 2021 - National Cake Day | Black Friday
November 26, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to November 26, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate expensive cakes and being in the black Yesterday on Thanksgiving, pie got its time in the spotlight. But most people prefer cake. Like the man from the United Arab Emirates who purchased a custom-made cake for his daughter’s birthday. And it was expensive. Very expensive. The cake cost—you may want to sit down for this one—$75 million. Debbie Wingham, a British designer, created a replica of a fashion show, complet...
November 25, 2021 - National Parfait Day | Thanksgiving Day
November 25, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to November 25, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate a perfect dessert and a meal that brings us together. Parfait literally means “perfect” in French. The dessert has a lot to live up to with a name like that. But it does. And then some. Layers of ice cream, fruit, syrups, and whipped cream? It sounds like a fancy version of a sundae, but really…What’s not to like? It’s dessert heaven. To paraphrase Donkey from Shrek: Nobody has ever been asked if they want some par...
November 24, 2021 - National Novel Writing Month | National Jukebox Day
November 24, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to November 24, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate new found hobbies and rocking around the clock. As a teen, Samuel Langhorne Clemens worked as a river pilot on the Mississippi River. All the while, he was writing. When the American Civil War brought trade to a halt, he went after his passion. You probably know Mr. Clemens better as Mark Twain, which is actually a nautical term that means the water is deep enough to navigate safely. Sounds like an odd pen name, but...
November 23, 2021 - National Cashew Day | National Espresso Day
November 23, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to November 23, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate toxic nuts and intoxicating drinks. When it comes to nuts, cashews are in a class of their own. You’ll find them in any can of mixed nuts, but they’re not exactly like the others. Their unique half moon shape makes them stand out from peanuts, walnuts, and almonds. And unlike pistachios, you’ll never see cashews in a shell. That’s because cashew shells are highly toxic to humans and can cause rashes similar to poiso...
November 22, 2021 - National Pepper Month | National Cranberry Relish Day
November 22, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to November 22, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate spicing things up and a sauce with pucker power. When you think of peppers, you probably think of spicy foods. And while that’s true, there are many varieties of pepper. Like the bell pepper, a mild version. These colorful fruits—yes, peppers are fruits—have more vitamin C than oranges and they’re chock full of vitamin A. Also, red, green, and yellow peppers…they’re all the same thing. Their colors indicate differe...
November 21, 2021 - National Red Mitten Day | National Gingerbread Cookie Day
November 21, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to November 21, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate the one that almost got away and being a good neighbor. Cookies are delicious, but they’re usually pretty standard when it comes to shape. Most are round. Some are square. But there’s only one that almost exclusively comes in human form—the gingerbread man. So how did this cute little cookie come to be? Surprisingly, we have Queen Elizabeth I to thank for this sweet creation. When she had a royal banquet, she instr...
November 20, 2021 - National Child's Day | National Games And Puzzles Week
November 20, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to November 20, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate kids and the games for kids at heart. While not everyone becomes a parent, most of us have some effect on the children around us and today we focus on some important things to remember about early childhood development. From the time they are born babies spend 60 percent of their energy on brain development. In fact the human brain grows so quickly that if the rest of a newborn's body grew at that rate it would wei...
November 19, 2021 - National Carbonated Beverage With Caffeine Day | National Play Monopoly Day
November 19, 2021 14:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to November 19, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate catching a bubbly buzz and some friendly competition. Here in North America more than 90 percent of us enjoy caffeine every single day. But not all of us enjoy tea or coffee. The rest of us can thank a German Chemist who first isolated caffeine from coffee beans in 1819. Man-made carbonation was first discovered by Joseph Priestly in an English brewery and folks began using it for medicinal tonics that later became ...
November 18, 2021 - World Pancreatic Cancer Day | Mickey Mouse Birthday
November 18, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to November 18, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we remember a celebrity host and a mighty mouse. Just over a year ago we lost one of our most beloved game show hosts: Alex Trebek. While he is best known for his 30 plus years hosting Jeopardy, this was not his first show. Canadian born Trebek began his American career with a show called the Wizard of Odds. Sadly, the odds were not in his favor when he began his battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Anyone facing the 8 percen...
November 17, 2021 - National Baklava Day | National Homemade Bread Day
November 17, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesNot many foods can be both light and rich at the same time, but baklava holds that distinction. For those of you who’ve never tried baklava, you’re missing out—It’s sheets of phyllo dough layered with honey, sugar, cinnamon, and pistachios. Oh, and butter. Lots of butter. This heavenly dessert got its start way back in the Assyrian Empire around 8th Century BC, when it was made with unleavened bread instead of phyllo. The version we know was invented during the Ottoman Empire and made its way...
November 16, 2021 - National Indiana Day | National Fast Food Day
November 16, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to November 16, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate the Hoosier State and food served lickity split. Indiana is famous for many things: basketball, the Indy 500, and being the birthplace of the Jackson 5. But its lesser known claim to fame is an enormous supply of limestone. In fact Indiana is known as the limestone capital of the world. The Empire State Building was constructed using stone from Indiana. So was the Pentagon. And the United States Treasury. And Rocke...
November 15, 2021 - National Bundt Day | National Philanthropy Day
November 15, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to November 15, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate traditional cakes and a legacy of generosity. The inventor H. David Dalquist was the first to cast the aluminum pan known as the bundt. In 1950 he created the pan in his Minnesota based Nordic Ware company for a local women’s group who wanted to bake a traditional kugelhopf or ring-shaped cake. Naming the pan for the German word for bond, Dalquist added the ‘t’ to the end of “bund” and patented the pan in a stroke ...
November 14, 2021 - National Pickle Day | National Family PJ Day
November 14, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to November 14, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate all things sour and a day in your PJs. One of the oldest methods of preserving food is pickling. This process involves placing vegetables or fruits in a sealed container with brine or vinegar. The fermentation that takes place changes the flavor and texture of the food, creating pickles, though technically only pickled cucumbers are referred to as “pickles.” Everything else has the word “pickled” before its name. S...
November 13, 2021 - World Kindness Day | Dear Santa Letter Week
November 13, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to November 13, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate changing the world with empathy and compassion. The World Kindness Movement began in 1997 in Tokyo, Japan and today includes over 28 countries around the globe. Projects include photo contests that capture moments of goodwill and generosity along with those that mirror the sustainable development goals outlined by the United Nations. But you don’t have to be a formal member to inspire those around you. There are fa...