Category: National Holidays
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It’s National Coffee Day
If you know me, you know that I nearly always have a cup of coffee nearby, at all times.  I’m glad that coffee has its own day now 🙂 The date might not be marked on your calendar, but if you are like more than 50 percent of adults who drink coffee every day, maybe…
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Labor Day
Labor Day is more than just a day off—it’s a celebration of the hard work and contributions that have built our nation. Observed on the first Monday in September, this holiday has its roots in the labor movement of the late 19th century, first celebrated in New York City on September 5, 1882. As the…
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National Sunglasses Day
Elton John has over a thousand pairs, Canadian singer Corey Hart only wears his at night, and you can tell the good guys from the bad guys in The Matrix by the shape of theirs. What am I talking about? Sunglasses, of course! There’s nothing quite as stylish as a pair of shades,…
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National Fudge Day
Celebrate the Sweet Surprise of National Fudge Day! Have you ever accidentally shouted “Oh, fudge!” in a moment of dismay? Turns out, fudge itself might just be one of the happiest accidents in culinary history! Like the unexpected discoveries of the Slinky and Post-It notes, fudge was purportedly born from a caramel recipe gone awry.…
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Flag Day
National Flag Day is celebrated annually in the United States on June 14.  This day commemorates the adoption of the United States flag on June 14, 1777. On National Flag Day, Americans show respect for the U.S. Flag and what it represents.  Our independence and unity as a nation is represented by our flag.  The…
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National Tap Dance Day!
Another of the Who Knew?-type posts. It’s National Tap Dance Day.  When I was a little kid, I took the “required” ballet and tap classes for a year.  My mom has a picture of me in my tutu and one in my majorette costume for the tap recital.  I imagine I only took for the year because…
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Memorial Day
Thanks, Grandpa… You weren’t American, but you fought valiantly for the cause overseas. I never met my grandfather. He had died in Peshawar, India, fighting for the Black Watch during World War l. Peshawar was on the northern frontier of British India, near the Khyber Pass. In 1947, Peshawar became part of the newly independent…
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Happy Mother’s Day
Mom and me, w-a-a-a-y back in sepia, black and white photo times… My mom is 101 years old in 2025! Happy Mother’s Day, Mom 🙂
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National Train Day
National Train Day, initiated by Amtrak in 2008, was more than just a holiday; it was a vibrant celebration of America’s rich railway heritage and an invitation to explore the wonders of rail travel. Imagine a day dedicated to sparking public curiosity and appreciation for the romance and efficiency of train journeys, intertwined with a…
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National Bubble Tea Day
I love bubble tea (aka boba tea) and I’m so glad there’s a day for it. At one point, I considered buying a machine to make my own. Amazon now sells premade boba (of course!)  In the 1980s, the Taiwanese developed a beverage combining the refreshing goodness of tea, the wholesome…