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Our Wacky Holidays
Pepper Pot Day: A Taste of Revolutionary History
In our modern world of abundant food choices and instant meals, Pepper Pot Day offers a moment to appreciate the creativity and resourcefulness of our ancestors, and perhaps to consider how we might apply similar principles of innovation and adaptation to our own challenges.
Card Playing Day: A Celebration of Gaming’s Timeless Appeal
Whether you're a serious card player or someone who only occasionally enjoys a casual game, December 28th offers the perfect excuse to gather some friends, break out a deck of cards, and create lasting memories around the card table. After all, in a world of constant technological advancement, there's something reassuring about the enduring appeal of 52 cards and endless possibilities.
Fruitcake Day
Date when : Always December 27th National Fruitcake Day celebrates the rock hard, fruit filled holiday cake. While fruitcake was popular in the 40's and 50's, we are not sure if anyone has ever eaten this weighty, gooey, sugar laden cake. Scientists have been unable to penetrate deeply into a fruitcake, and therefore, have failed […]
Make Cut-out Snowflakes Day
In the heart of winter, when frost adorns the windows and the air is filled with whispers of snow, there's a day that invites us to unleash our inner artists and revel in the magic of creation: Make Cut-out Snowflakes Day. This enchanting holiday holds a rich history and a timeless appeal that continues to […]
Whiner’s Day
""What do you mean, 'No holiday bonus this year?'""""A GREEN TIE?!? It's Uuuugly!""What should we do?Whine???Let's be grateful for what we do have, like friends and family this holiday season, OK?Suggestions for Celebrating National Whiner's Day*Visit a shopping mall or retail store and watch people ""whine"" as they return and exchange their holiday gifts (remember, […]
Egg Nog Day
Eggnog (or egg nog) is a sweet, dairy drink with cream, milk and often rum, brandy or whisky. Eggnog is popular in the US and Canada, though less so in Europe and the rest of the world. Eggnog Day falls on Christmas Eve and encourages you to make your own to celebrate the festive period!Want […]
Festivus
Festivus is a parody secular holiday celebrated on December 23, that serves as an alternative to participating in the pressures and commercialism of the Christmas season. It has been described as ""the perfect secular theme for an all-inclusive December gathering"".[1]Originally a family tradition of scriptwriter
Human Light
HumanLight is a Humanist holiday celebrated on December 23. Like Kwanzaa, HumanLight is a modern invention, created to provide a specifically Humanist celebration near Christmas and the northern Hemisphere's winter solstice. It was established by the New Jersey Humanist Network in 2001.[1]Humanists have cast HumanLight as a celebration of ""a Humanist's vision of a good […]
Roots Day
When : Always December 23 Celebrate your genealogy, as today is Roots Day. It's a great day to celebrate your heritage. Many of us are returning to our roots today, as we head home for Christmas. Returning to our roots is a warm, cozy and comfortable feeling, a sense of belonging. A hobby and a […]
Date Nut Bread Day
It’s worth laying on a spread to celebrate Date Nut Bread Day – but the question is whether to choose butter or cream cheese! Nobody seems to know for sure who decided that this delicious fruity bread should get its own day, despite evidence that the holiday has been celebrated for years. Published recipes for […]