Indigenous to the Americas, pecans take their name from an Algonquin word that means “nut that requires a stone to crack.”
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Pecan Day
The Day the Music Died
The Day the Music Died, dubbed so by a lyric in the Don McLean song ""American Pie"", is a reference to the deaths of rock and roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J. P. ""The Big Bopper"" Richardson, in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa, on February 3, 1959. Pilot Roger Peterson was […]
Peach Cobbler Day
Pie dates back to the Middle Ages, but cobblers were invented by early settlers in the American Colonies, who cooked them in pots over open fires. Source: food.com
Towel Day
On May 25, Towel Day admirers globally celebrate Douglas Adams and his "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." Established in 2001, this day commemorates Adams' legacy highlighting the wit and resourcefulness in his writings, exemplified by the indispensable towel for interstellar hitchhikers. Fans participate in themed events and indulge in readings, embracing Adams' humor and the absurdity of the universe.
Crepe Day
Celebrate Crepe Day (as opposed to Pancake Day) with a crispy, thin, French-style crepe â?? we recommend the classic lemon-and-sugar approach, but why not go crazy and experiment?More Details...All details taken directly from provider content at http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/crepe-day/