Most of us think of holidays as one of those few days our employer actually pays us to stay home. We all know the big ones: New Year's, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas. And yes, some employers are a little more generous but most likely you'll have no more than 7 days a year that you consider a holiday. Depending on your religious beliefs you may add a few more to that annual list, and find that you're up to a dozen or so.
For a day to be considered a "National Holiday" it needs to be declared so by Congress. And then of course we have the "commercial holidays" that we all love, which in effect are simply days that have become popular over the years. We all love them, but for some of us that just isn't enough. Organizations, corporation, and even loosely connected groups of people can "declare" a day for any reason they choose. Some of these days catch on and become popular with the general population, some remain only recognized by their creator, and some fizzle out and become a mere memory after only a year or two.
The point is - Every day, somewhere someone is celebrating something.
Showing posts with label strange holidays. Show all posts
Showing posts with label strange holidays. Show all posts

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Happy National Cherry Pie Day ~ February 20



I suspect the reason for Cherry Pie Day at this time of year has something to do with the old story about George Washington chopping down a cherry tree. 

If you do decide to make a home made cherry pie today don't forget the apron and this sweet gadget I found at GadgetTown.com.

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Pulling out that oven rack will never worry you again. And they are so unique looking people will wonder what they are.  You can't see it, but there is a magnet on the back so they'll stay handy attached right to the stove.


Need a good recipe now?  Recipe.com is celebrating "National Cherry Month" so pop over there for some great recipes using cherries.


And it you want the pie but not the work...

Friday, January 28, 2011

Happy Kazoo Day ~ January 28




Learn everything you need to know about Kazoos and even buy your very own at Kazoobie Kazoos.

Or visit Amazon for one of these...
  













Or find other great toys here...

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Monday, January 24, 2011

Happy Beer Can Appreciation Day ~ January 24

This day is celebrated because it marks the day that beer was first sold in cans in 1935...or so they say.  I'm sure for my beer drinking readers it's a good enough reason to enjoy a frosty brewsky no matter what container it comes in.

If canned beer is your thing, you may want to get this handy holster so your favorite beverage is always within reach...










Or how about one of those funny hats...










And not that I'm encouraging drinking and driving, but I thought this bumper sticker is a must have warning label...










This one brings back some memories... My Dad, who was a beer drinker in his younger days, liked this song when I was a kid...





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Saturday, January 22, 2011

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

January 19 ~ Happy Tin Can Day



I've read that the reason today is Tin Can Day is that in 1825, on this day, the US patent to store food in tin cans was awarded to Ezra Daggett and his nephew Thomas Kensett.  However, if you look up the history of the tin can you will find that the can itself was patented in 1810 by Peter Durand.  


No matter...the can itself is reason enough to celebrate.  For everything you ever wanted to know about the tin can, click on the image above to be directed to Wikipedia.


Looking for something to do today to honor the humble tin can....  Check out some of these great crafty ideas...





At HGTV.com

At Crafty Suzanne

At bystephanielynn.com

At 1800recycling.com

And if you're feeling real ambitious...