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Saturnalia and National Maple Syrup Day Today we look at one of the precursors of our Christmas celebration and a wonderful sweet treat from the woods. Saturnalia Saturnalia was a festival of the Roman Empire that occurred between December 17th … Continue readingSaturnalia and National Maple Syrup Day
Las Posadas and National Chocolate Covered Anything Day On the long dusty trail to Bethlehem, we’re pretty sure that Mary would have appreciated having something dipped in chocolate to make the journey more enjoyable. Las Posadas Along with poinsettias, … Continue readingLas Posadas and National Chocolate Covered Anything Day
Bill of Rights Day and National Lemon Cupcake Day We celebrate the Bill of Rights and lemon cupcakes today. It’s a strange combo, but they’re both very good things so let’s roll with it. Bill of Rights Day Bill … Continue readingBill of Rights Day and National Lemon Cupcake Day
Monkey Day and Roast Chestnuts Day Today, it’s a day for monkeying around and chomping down a holiday classic. Monkeys love to have fun and so do we! Monkey Day Monkey Day is a day for encouraging monkey business … Continue readingMonkey Day and Roast Chestnuts Day
Gaudete Sunday and World Choral Day Gaudete Sunday is also called Joy Sunday. There’s a lot to be joyous about when you have a chance to attend a choral performance! Gaudete Sunday Gaudete means Joy or Rejoice in Latin. In … Continue readingGaudete Sunday and World Choral Day
Poinsettia Day and National Cocoa Day and Gingerbread House Day Alright, yesterday was a bit of a disappointment as far as picking from pre-defined holidays goes, but we made the best of it. Today, we’ve got more holidays than we … Continue readingPoinsettia Day and National Cocoa Day and Gingerbread House Day
National Noodle Ring Day Today we give thanks for the simple joys of the noodle ring. Most familiar to us in the form of SpaghettiOs, the noodle ring can also be seen in certain brands of instant soup. I’d even … Continue readingNational Noodle Ring Day
Dewey Decimal System Day and Gingerbread Decorating Day Today we’re looking at books and gingerbread. I happen to love both for different reasons. I have a hard time passing up a library sale. There is something magical about an old … Continue readingDewey Decimal System Day and Gingerbread Decorating Day
Christmas Card Day and National Pastry Day We’re cruising right along through Advent this year and have come to a wonderful crossroads. Today we celebrate Christmas Cards and Pastries. Christmas Card Day The first Christmas cards were created by Sir … Continue readingChristmas Card Day and National Pastry Day
National Brownie Day A joy at any time of the year, brownies are a marvelous comfort food to share with your family. Making brownies with your kids is a great opportunity to build some holiday memories. Play some Christmas music … Continue readingNational Brownie Day