American Teddy Bears, Loosening Up, Girls, O.R. Nurses, Diabetes, Spicy Guacamole, and Pickles

November 14, 2022 at 12:01 am | Posted in Today's Reasons To Celebrate | Leave a comment

Good morning fans of iconic American plush toys. Today is Monday, November 14, 2022.

National American Teddy Bear Day 

National American Teddy Bear Day is celebrated each year on November 14th. As you might expect, this holiday celebrates teddy bears – however, this holiday also commemorates the date of an ‘incident’ in 1902, that gave the Teddy Bear its name.
The Teddy Bear was named after President Theodore Roosevelt. After he refused to shoot a bear cub on a hunting trip in Mississippi on this date in 1902, the incident made national news. A famous cartoon of the incident by Clifford Berryman was published a couple of days later in the Washington Post on November 16th, 1902.
Subsequently, in 1903, Russian Jewish immigrant Morris Michtom saw the Berryman cartoon and his wife Rose Michtom designed a stuffed bear toy. Michtom wrote and asked permission from President Roosevelt to name the toy after him. “Teddy” Roosevelt responded, “I don’t think my name is likely to be worth much in the toy bear business, but you are welcome to use it.” And, the Teddy Bear was born.
The Teddy Bear is as American as baseball and apple pie. Although bear-type dolls originated in Germany, these dolls were referred to simply as “bears” and were much cruder in design and “gruffer” looking.
If you want to celebrate National American Teddy Bear Day, learn more about the creation of America’s most iconic toy.
Author’s Note:
I know that we have celebrated other “Teddy Bear” related holidays in this past year. However, this particular holiday, National American Teddy Bear Day, was created in 2000 by the Vermont Teddy Bear Company to honor the toys that have become a popular part of American culture, and commemorate the date in 1902 that President Teddy Roosevelt refused to shoot that bear cub.

Loosen Up, Lighten Up Day 

Loosen Up, Lighten Up Day is celebrated each year on November 14th. Even if you are dour by nature, you should be able to conclude that this holiday was created to remind us of all the benefits of joy and laughter.
Loosen Up, Lighten Up Day urges us to take things a little slower, de-stress and unwind and to try to find the humor in situations that normally cause us stress. We’re all busy, and it’s easy to get caught up in a spiral of stress and angst of everyday life.
Today, in celebration of Loosen Up, Lighten Up Day, take a mental step back, loosen up, lighten up, and find some balance and humor in your life. Or, to put it more succinctly, “take the stick out of your a$$ and enjoy life.”

International Girls Day 

International Girls Day is celebrated annually on November 14th. As you can easily infer, this holiday celebrates girls. This holiday was created in 2010 by the Kappa Delta Sorority on behalf of the Confidence Coalition. The celebration recognizes the spirit of girls and encourages girls to make their dreams a reality.
Media messages, cultural stereotypes, and peers often tell girls they have to look and act a certain way. International Girls Day is a celebration of girls, all kinds of girls, with all kinds of interests and strengths. It’s a day to celebrate what makes every girl unique; an opportunity for each girl to learn how to realize her full potential.
If you decide to celebrate International Girls Day, simply encourage the girls in your family to pursue whatever interests or career they want to – and to disregard stereotypes or peer pressure in pursuit of their goals.

Operating Room Nurse Day 

Operating Room Nurse Day is celebrated each year on November 14th. You don’t need to be a medical professional to discern that this holiday honors those dedicated nurses who care for patients before, during and immediately after surgery. This holiday was first created by Iowa State Governor Terry Branstad by Executive order on November 14, 1989.
Operating Room nurses play an important role, during a period where a patient’s comfort and life are in another person’s hands. These nurses are responsible for maintaining a sterile environment in the operating room, monitoring the patient during surgery, and coordinating care throughout the process. They are also responsible for making sure the OR team provides the patient with the best care possible.
The best way to celebrate Operating Room Nurse Day would be to learn more about the role Operating Room nurses play in the complex Healthcare System.

World Diabetes Day 

World Diabetes Day is celebrated annually on November 14th. You should easily be able to discern that this holiday was created, not to celebrate this invasive disease, but rather to raise awareness about diabetes amid growing concerns about the escalating health threat that this disease now poses worldwide. This holiday was created in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization, and became an official United Nations holiday in 2007.
World Diabetes Day is intended to draw attention to issues of the millions of diabetes sufferers throughout the world and to keep diabetes in the public spotlight. It commemorates the birthday of Frederick Banting who, along with Charles Best, first conceived the idea which led to the discovery of insulin in 1922.
If you choose to celebrate World Diabetes Day, learn more about the causes of, and the treatments for, this dreaded disease.

National Spicy Guacamole Day 

National Spicy Guacamole Day is celebrated each year on November 14th. You don’t need to be an avocado farmer to infer that this holiday celebrates spicy guacamole – one of America’s favorite dips for tortilla chips.
There is no set recipe for guacamole. Recipes vary from region to region depending on the ingredients available locally and personal taste. Basically, guacamole is simply mashed up avocado with various spices and finely-diced hot peppers and onions added.
The most-logical [and tastiest] way to celebrate National Spicy Guacamole Day is to simply make and enjoy some guacamole today – the spicier the better.

National Pickle Day 

National Pickle Day is celebrated annually on November 14th. Common sense and logic dictate that this holiday celebrates pickles – or, more specifically, it honors the culinary history of pickles.
Pickles have been a popular food for thousands of years. In 2030 B.C., cucumbers were imported from India to the Tigris Valley. There, they were first preserved and eaten as pickles. In ancient Egypt, people consumed pickles for their nutritional value and because they were thought to enhance beauty. Cleopatra attributed her good looks to her full diet of pickles. Centuries later, Napoleon believed that pickles offered health benefits for his armies, so he offered a huge cash prize to anyone who was able to preserve them safely.
There are many different kinds of pickles – Dill, Kosher Dill, Gherkin, and Bread and Butter to name a few. The term pickle comes from the Dutch word pekel, meaning brine. Each year in the United States, 5,200,000 pounds of pickles are consumed. Pickles are a great snack, low in calories and a good source of vitamin K – though they can be high in sodium.
The most obvious way to celebrate National Pickle Day is to just enjoy one or two of your favorite types of pickles – either on their own as a snack, or as an accompaniment to a sandwich of your choosing.
Handy to know:
In the United States, the word “pickles” refers to pickled cucumbers. Other pickled vegetables in America are referred to as the vegetable or fruit, that is being pickled; such as pickled carrots, pickled beets, pickled mango, etc. In the rest of the world, however, all pickled produce is referred to as “pickles” – so if you are in a foreign country and want an American “pickle,” you will have to specifically ask for a “pickled cucumber.” 

Other holidays celebrated on this date are:

Rumors, Tongue Twisters, Sadie Hawkins, Actors, Moms & Dads, and Indian Pudding

November 13, 2022 at 12:01 am | Posted in Today's Reasons To Celebrate | Leave a comment

Good morning gossip mongers. Today is Sunday, November 13, 2022.

Start a Rumor Day 

Start a Rumor Day is celebrated annually on November 13th. Psst! Rumor has it that this holiday seeks to illustrate the negative effects that rumors can have on a society.
The dictionary defines rumor as: “A story or statement in general circulation without confirmation or certainty as to facts; gossip or hearsay.”
In Elementary school, we all had the classroom exercise where the teacher whispers something into the first student’s ear, then that student whispers it to the next student – until the last student repeats the statement. The statement that the last student recites is usually totally different from the teacher’s original statement. Each student thought they were passing the statement along verbatim, but through unintentional misinterpretation or misstatement, the statement was changed.
I “heard though the grapevine” that the military takes rumors and propaganda very seriously. Military personnel are required to attend briefings regularly that stress the importance of not paying attention to gossip. The old adage “Loose lips, sink ships” is definitely apropos to this holiday.
If you opt to celebrate Start a Rumor Day, start a rumor of your own. You’ll be surprised how much it has changed by the time it gets back to you.

International Tongue Twister Day 

International Tongue Twister Day is celebrated annually on the second Sunday in November. You needn’t be a linguist to ascertain that this holiday touts the terribly torturous turns-of-phrase that seem to tie our tongues in knots.
Tongue twisters are a series of words or lighthearted phrases that seem simple enough – that is until you say them. The combination of the words and repetition of sounds makes it nearly impossible to properly pronounce the entire phrase, especially when you repeat it over and over very quickly. “Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.” “A quick-witted cricket critic.” “She sells seashells by the seashore” are prime examples. Tongue Twister Day is all about fumbling through these awkward phrases in an attempt to improve annunciation – and impress your friends.
Tongue twisters have both fascinated and vexed people throughout history. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the most difficult tongue twister in the English language is: “The sixth sick sheik’s sixth sheep’s sick.” How many other tongue twisters can you think of? Which ones give you the most trouble?
If you decide to celebrate International Tongue Twister Day, read a rhyming book, practice some of your favorite tongue twisters with your friends and family, or try wrapping your tongue around some of these:

  • Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers, where’s the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked?
  • Fuzzy Wuzzy was a bear. Fuzzy Wuzzy had no hair. Fuzzy Wuzzy wasn’t very fuzzy, was he?
  • She sells seashells by the seashore. The shells she sells are surely seashells. So if she sells shells on the seashore, I’m sure she sells seashore shells.
  • Betty Botter bought a bit of butter to make her bitter batter better.
  • Red rubber baby buggy bumpers bounce.
  • How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?
  • The instinct of an extinct insect stinks.
  • Three free throws.
  • The sixth sick sheik’s sixth sheep’s sick.
  • Ed had edited it.
  • Truly rural.
  • Chop shops stock chops.
  • Which witch wished which wicked wish?
  • I slit the sheet, the sheet I slit: and on the slitted sheet, I sit.

Author’s Note:
Watch out for that last one, it could get you in trouble.

Factoid: 
Peter Piper is an actual historical figure. Pierre Poivre was a one-armed French pirate and horticulturist during the mid-1700s. Poivre was notorious for stealing spice nuts (known as “peppers”) from Dutch trade ships and using them to plant his garden. On at least one occasion he stole half a bushel of nutmeg, which inspired the tongue twister we know and love today.

Sadie Hawkins Day 

Sadie Hawkins Day is celebrated each year on November 13th. For the unenlightened, Sadie Hawkins Day is a day on which it is expected that women turn the tables on men and make the first move.
Sadie Hawkins Day was first mentioned in 1937 by cartoonist Al Capp as a transitional thread in his popular syndicated daily newspaper cartoon Li’l Abner, and today Sadie Hawkins Day celebrates the anniversary of the date that cartoon thread was first published.
The premise of Sadie Hawkins Day is that it is the one day of the year that it is acceptable for girls to chase boys. The original story goes as follows:

Sadie Hawkins was the daughter of one of Dogpatch’s earliest settlers, Hekzebiah Hawkins. She was the “homeliest gal in all them hills,” and Hekzebiah was growing desperate waiting for suitors. When she reached the age of 35, still a spinster, her father in desperation called together the eligible bachelors of Dogpatch and declared that day to be Sadie Hawkins Day and that “when ah fires [my gun] all o’ yo’ kin start a-runnin! When ah fires agin – after givin’ yo’ a fair start – Sadie starts a-runnin’. Th’ one she ketches’ll be her husbin.” The town spinsters decided that this was such a good idea, they made Sadie Hawkins Day an annual event, much to the chagrin of Dogpatch bachelors everywhere and Sadie Hawkins Day became an annual event in his comic strip.

Sadie Hawkins Day captured the imagination of many young people, particularly on campuses across America. By 1939, Life Magazine reported that 201 Colleges had sponsored Sadie Hawkins Day events and by 1952, Sadie Hawkins Day was reportedly celebrated at 40,000 known venues.
Today, Sadie Hawkins Day events still occur on many campuses on varying dates, but usually in the month of November. Additionally, some Sadie Hawkins Day events are held in leap years on February 29th.

Actors’ Day 

Actors’ Day is celebrated annually on November 13th. You don’t need to be a thespian to deduce that this holiday pays tribute to actors – those people whose job it is to entertain us every day.
An actor (or actress) can make us laugh, cry, feel empathy or rage. It is their job to conjure up within us whatever emotion the author of the particular work they are performing intended to convey.
If you want to celebrate this holiday, attend a play, watch a good dramatic television show, go to a movie or, if you’re a thespian, perform a one-person play for your friends and/or family.

National Mom’s and Dad’s Day 

National Mom’s and Dad’s Day is celebrated each year on November 13th. As you might expect, this holiday celebrates our moms and dads.
I know, we already celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day separately. However, National Mom’s and Dad’s Day is a holiday created to celebrate them as a unit. It is only fitting that mom and dads have a special day to celebrate everything that they do together for their family.
A good way to celebrate National Mom’s and Dad’s Day would be to take your parents out for a celebratory dinner. If your mom and/or dad are deceased, have a memorial dinner with your family members [especially your siblings] in their honor.

National Indian Pudding Day 

National Indian Pudding Day is celebrated annually on Observed tri-annually on February 17th, June 27th, and November 13th. As you can easily infer, this holiday celebrates Indian Pudding – which is actually a number of different recipes of Native American Indian origin. Generally, they include molasses and cornmeal. Apples were often an ingredient. They were usually baked.
Anyway, to me, it seems most logical and appropriate to celebrate National Indian Pudding Day in mid-November, rather than on either of the aforementioned dates. Native Americans were very much a part of the first Thanksgiving feast. It is quite likely that some of these puddings were served, and enjoyed, at that first gathering. So, as we approach Thanksgiving, we are reminded of the dishes provided to the settlers on that first Thanksgiving by their indigenous guests.
You don’t need to be a pilgrim or a Native American to celebrate National Indian Pudding Day. Simply try some Indian Pudding today. On the off chance that you don’t already have a recipe for Indian Pudding in your culinary arsenal, a Google simple search for ‘Indian Pudding recipes’ will yield a plethora results. This is one result from my Google search.

Listed below are some other holidays celebrated on this date that deserve mention.

Chicken Soup (for the Soul), Happy Hour, French Dips, and Pizza w/ Everything (Except Anchovies)

November 12, 2022 at 12:01 am | Posted in Today's Reasons To Celebrate | Leave a comment

Good morning New Age “soup” lovers. Today is Saturday, November 12, 2022.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Day 

Chicken Soup for the Soul Day is celebrated each year on November 12th. Even a saucier should be able to discern that this holiday has little to do with actual chicken soup — But rather pays tribute to the inspirational stories within the “Chicken Soup for the Soul” book series. This is a commercial holiday created by the authors of the book “Chicken Soup for the Soul”, co-authored by Mark Victor Hansen and Jack Canfield, and published in June of 1993.
Although it is not substantiated by scientific data, chicken soup has long been touted as a cure-all for many common physical maladies. Feeling a bit “under the weather” — Have a hot, delicious bowl of chicken soup. In reality, any benefit from eating chicken soup is purely psychological — There is just something about eating a steamy bowl of chicken soup (preferably home-made rather than that toxic, sodium-enhanced and preservative-laced poison that comes in a can), that makes you feel all “warm and fuzzy” inside.
But, what about the non-physical things that ail you? That brings us to the point of this holiday. According to the book series creators, this holiday was created to celebrate “who you are, where you’ve been, where you’re going, and who you will be thankful to when you get there!” These books have been popular for nearly 30 years now – selling more than 110 million copies in the United States and Canada. Their inspirational series has allowed ordinary people to share their extraordinary stories with the world. Some of this book series’ accolades include:

  • In 2008, “Chicken Soup for the Soul” became the best-selling trade paperback series in the history of publishing.
  • In 2007, “Chicken Soup for the Soul” was named one of the top five most memorable and impactful books of the past quarter-century by USA Today.
  • In 1999 the authors were included in the “Guinness Book of World Records” for “Most Books on the New York Times Best-Seller List at One Time.”

You can celebrate Chicken Soup for the Soul Day by sharing your experiences with others, reflecting on the past year, or reading a book from the series – perhaps while enjoying a warm bowl of homemade chicken soup.

Happy Hour Day 

Happy hour Day is celebrated annually on November 12th. You needn’t be an over-imbiber to deduce that this holiday celebrates a long-standing tradition in most bars in America – Happy Hour.
It’s not difficult to imagine how “Happy Hour” got its name, but where and when did Happy Hour get its start? Well, let me enlighten you. In the 1910s, the scheduled on-ship entertainment for our Navy was referred to as Happy Hour – with “Happy” in this context meaning slightly drunk. When the 18th Amendment and the Volstead Act were passed in America, banning alcohol consumption, citizens would host “cocktail hours”, also known as “happy hours”, at a speakeasy (an illegal drinking establishment) before eating at restaurants where alcohol could not be served. After the repeal of these laws in 1930 however, many cocktail lounges continued to encourage the tradition of drinking before dinner by offering reduced price drinks to attract customers. Later, after a Saturday Evening Post article on the subject in 1959, the term “Happy Hour” became entrenched in the American lexicon. Restaurants and bars took advantage of the catchy term and began using it to promote special deals during the pre-dinner hours. Happy Hour has become a tradition for many workers – white-collar and blue-collar alike.
If you decide to celebrate Happy Hour Day, go to your favorite “watering hole” this evening and take advantage of whatever Happy Hour perks they offer. *
*Always drink responsibly!
Factoid:
In some European countries like the Netherlands, the price of an alcoholic drink is regulated and selling them at half price is prohibited. During happy hour there, customers get double the number of drinks instead.
Author Note:
Back in my misspent youth, when I imbibed heavily strong spirits, my philosophy was; “It’s always 5 o’clock somewhere.” Thankfully, things have changed. I no longer drink any type of alcohol.

National French Dip Day 

National French Dip Day is celebrated each year on November 12th. You don’t need to be a 5-star French Chef to deduce that this holiday celebrates one of the America’s favorite sandwiches – the French Dip Sandwich. This holiday was created by Cole’s French Dip restaurants in 2018 to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the opening of their flagship location in Los Angeles on this date in 1908.
For the unenlightened, a French Dip Sandwich consists of roast beef served in a crusty French roll with a side of beef au jus. Originally, it was also sometimes served with a generous portion of spicy mustard. The aforementioned Cole’s French Dip is credited with creating this iconic sandwich.
You don’t need to have ancestral roots in France to celebrate National French Dip Day. Simply enjoy a classic French Dip Sandwich – either at a restaurant, or, if you happen to have the necessary components in your refrigerator and bread box, make one at home. Either way, don’t miss out on this tasty holiday.

National Pizza with Everything (Except Anchovies) Day 

National Pizza with Everything (Except Anchovies) Day is observed annually on November 12th. As you might easily infer from its name, this holiday celebrates all of the different toppings you can put on your pizza to suit your tastes and preferences – with the exception of anchovies, that is! Although having fish on a pizza isn’t the worst thing in the world, the saltiness of anchovies can easily overpower the flavor of the rest of the delicious toppings on your pizza.
Pizza is a direct descendant of the flatbread people made before the creation of the oven. Neolithic humans would build a fire on a flat rock to create a hearth. When it was piping hot, they brushed away the coals and laid a layer of dough across it. The baked bread was then topped with seeds or spices.
You don’t need to have an advanced culinary degree to deduce the best way to celebrate National Pizza with Everything (Except Anchovies) Day. Simply have a pizza today with as many of your favorite toppings as you like. Just remember though – No anchovies!

Other holidays celebrated on this date are:

Veterans, Air, Origami, and Sundaes

November 11, 2022 at 12:01 am | Posted in Today's Reasons To Celebrate | Leave a comment

Good morning veterans. Today is Friday, November 11, 2022.

Veteran’s Day 

Veterans Day is celebrated annually on November 11th. As you might expect, this holiday pays tribute to our veterans – people who have served in the armed services. This is an official United States holiday which was created in 1926 by the Congressional Act (52 Stat. 351; 5 U.S. Code, Sec. 87a). It was passed by Congress which made the 11th of November each year a legal holiday. Until 1954, when Congress signed a bill amending this Act, changing “Armistice” to “Veterans”, this holiday was known as Armistice Day. It is observed on November 11th and coincides with other holidays such as Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which are celebrated in other parts of the world and mark the anniversary of the end of World War I.
Each year on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, (the exact time the armistice ending WWI took effect) a Veterans Day National Ceremony is held at Arlington National Cemetery. The ceremony commences precisely at 11:00 a.m. with a wreath laid at the Tomb of the Unknowns and continues inside the Memorial Amphitheater with a parade of colors by veterans’ organizations and remarks from dignitaries. The ceremony is intended to honor and thank all who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
Although originally scheduled for celebration on November 11 of every year, starting in 1971, per the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, Veterans Day was moved to the fourth Monday of October. However, veteran’s groups didn’t like the idea and petitioned the government to move it back, so, in 1978, it was moved back to its original date of celebration on November 11. While the legal holiday remains on November 11, if that date happens to be on a Saturday or Sunday, then organizations that formally observe the holiday will normally be closed on the adjacent Friday or Monday, respectively.
You should need no guidance from me regarding how to celebrate Veterans Day.

Air Day 

Air Day is celebrated each year on November 11th. Take a deep breath folks, Air Day is not what you think. Thankfully, it is not one of those U.N. type holidays lecturing us about air pollution. Rather, this Air Day commemorates the date on which the first inter-island commercial air service between the Hawaiian Islands started at John Rodgers Airport in Hawaii. It also coincides with the start of Inter-Island Airways – the airline that was formed to make the inter-island flights. It dates back to 1929.
John Rodgers Airport was eventually renamed Honolulu International Airport, but they actually flew over 10,000 passengers in their first full year of service. Not too bad for planes that only had 8 seats on them. Hey, it was 1930 – give them a break. In the beginning, there were two Sikorsky S-38 airplanes named Hawaii and Maui, after the islands, which were escorted by 49 military planes on their first flight. They flew to Hilo on the Big Island but had to make a stop at the Ma’alaea Field in Maui first. And that took them about 3 hours, including the stop, since they were only going about 110 miles per hour. It may not seem like a blistering pace by today’s standards, but if you were in a hurry, it beats making the trip by boat. Traveling times eventually got a lot shorter. Even if you don’t live in Hawaii, I’m sure when you travel there, you’ll appreciate being able to fly from island to island.
If you decide to celebrate Air Day, learn more about Hawaii – and early aviation.
Author’s Note:
And, whatever happened to that obscure little airline, “Inter-Island Airways”? Well, it’s now called Hawaiian Airlines. 

Origami Day 

Origami Day, celebrated annually on November 11th. As you can easily discern from its name, this holiday celebrates origami – the ancient art of paper-folding; and showcases its many incredible creations.
For the unenlightened, origami is the art of paper-folding. When most people hear the word ‘origami’ they think of Japan, and that is the place where it is most commonly practiced today. In fact, the word origami is derived from the Japanese words “Oru” meaning to fold; and “kami” paper. However, in actuality, folding paper as an art form developed in different parts of the world simultaneously – Europe, China. and Japan.
Origami is more than just a way to celebrate intricate paper-folding. Origami was originally used in religious ceremonies. It gradually filtered down to the masses, and later became a decorative element in other rituals and ceremonies such as weddings, funerals and even at birthday celebrations. According to the Nippon Origami Association, Origami is not just limited to folding, you can also “cut, paste and paint Origami.”
In Europe, origami took a turn toward the art of napkin folding. In fact, most of the fancy ways fancy restaurants fold their napkins – and the fancy way hotels and motels fold your wash cloths and towels developed from the European form of origami.
In America, dollar bill origami has become an interesting variation on the more common origami paper creations. Dollar bill origami is a useful conversation starter at a bar or restaurant. If you want to ensure that your waitperson remembers you, use dollar bill origami to make a creative and memorable tip.
If you choose to celebrate Origami Day, do a little research on origami. Then, try to create your own origami masterpiece.

National Sundae Day 

National Sundae Day is celebrated each year on November11th. You don’t need to be a soda jerk to deduce that this holiday celebrates one of America’s favorite sweet treats/desserts – the ice cream sundae.
Many cities in the United States claim to be the birthplace of the ‘sundae’, but the true origins of this cool, refreshing dessert are unknown. Food historians postulate that sundaes as we know them today, with ice cream, sauce toppings, whipped cream and a Maraschino cherry, originated in the late 1880s. According to Food Timeline, the best-known explanation for the sundae is that it was created to avoid Blue Laws that banned the sale of ice cream sodas on Sunday.
There are hundreds of different variations of the original ice cream sundae, all with different ice cream flavors and toppings. The only limiting factors are the ingredients and toppings you have on hand, and your imagination.
The best [and tastiest] way to celebrate National Sundae Day is to take today a “cheat” day on your diet and enjoy a cool, refreshing ice cream sundae.
Factoid: 
The most expensive sundae ever made sold for $1,000. It had five scoops of rich vanilla ice cream, edible gold leaves, candied fruit, expensive chocolate, and was served in a crystal goblet and with a golden spoon.

Other holidays celebrated on this date are:

USMC, Area Codes, Sesame Street, Forget-Me-Nots, and Vanilla Cupcakes

November 10, 2022 at 12:01 am | Posted in Today's Reasons To Celebrate | Leave a comment

Good morning military history buffs. Today is Thursday, November 10, 2022.

USMC Day 

USMC Day is celebrated annually on November 10th. You needn’t be a jarhead to ascertain that this holiday celebrates the birth of the United States Marine Corps – one of America’s most-respected branches of military service.
The Marine Corps was created during the Revolutionary War. The Continental Congress of the newly created United States of America authorized the creation of the Continental Marines on November 10, 1775. They were deactivated after the end of the Revolutionary War in April of 1783; however, they were reactivated by Congress under their current name, United States Marine Corps, on July 11, 1798, but their “birthday” is still celebrated on this date.
The Marine Corps has participated in every armed conflict that has involved the United States since its creation. If you encounter a Marine today – whether active duty, reserve, separated, or retired – you can celebrate USMC Day by thanking him/her for their service. Semper Fi!

Area Code Day 

Area Code Day is celebrated each year on November 10th. As you might suspect, this holiday celebrates the creation of area codes – the number system that gave telephone communications a giant leap forward.
On this date in 1951, direct-dial, coast-to-coast telephone service began when Mayor M. Leslie Denning of Englewood, NJ, direct-dialed his counterpart, the Mayor of Alameda, CA. Prior to this monumental event, all long-distance calls required assistance from one (or more) [regional] telephone operators. By 1965, telephone operators were being phased out, and most areas of the country were able to directly dial long-distance phone numbers without assistance.
Most people don’t realize that their telephone number is not a random group of numbers assigned by their local phone company. All telephone numbers in the United States and Canada are part of the North American Numbering Plan; a system designed by Bell Systems and AT&T in the 1940s to consolidate the myriad of local phone companies into a cohesive system to expedite long-distance calling. Area codes were based on population density at the time; with the highest population densities receiving the lowest number combinations because on the old-style rotary telephones it took less time to dial the lower numbers. (For instance, New York was assigned area code 212). Your phone number is composed of a three-digit prefix (area code), plus your exchange code – (another three-digit prefix), and your four-digit subscriber number.  Wikipedia has a much more detailed, [and boring], explanation of the history of area codes than I can provide here.
Since area codes, like postal zip codes, originally identified the area of the country in which you live, they could be used as a source of pride and prestige (or shame and degradation). However, with service overlays and the proliferation of cell phones muddling geographic boundaries, area codes don’t mean as much as they used to. Area Code Day remembers a bygone era when moving or changing telephone networks meant changing your phone number.
If you want to celebrate Area Code Day, simply pick up your phone and “reach out and touch someone” with whom you haven’t spoken in a while.

Sesame Street Day 

Sesame Street Day is celebrated annually on November 10th. Even if you still have the intellect of a toddler, you should be able to deduce that this holiday celebrates the anniversary of the debut of Sesame Street – one of America’s most beloved children’s programs. Sesame Street aired its first program on PBS on this date in 1969. Sesame Street has helped educate and entertain generations of children worldwide.
This group of adorable and iconic characters has attained superstar status. They are as recognizable to most people as any Hollywood or sports star.
The best way to celebrate Sesame Street Day is to simply watch some old Sesame Street shows. If you have small children or grandchildren to watch them with you – all the better.

Forget-Me-Not Day 

Forget-Me-Not Day is celebrated each year on November 10th. Contrary to what you might think, this holiday does not celebrate the fragrant springtime flower of the same name. Rather, this holiday is a day to remember family, friends, and loved ones. Use it to get in touch with family, friends and loved ones, especially those who we haven’t seen in a while. This day is intended to remember the living, but it can be used to memorialize a loved one who is no longer with us as well.
If you decide to celebrate Forget-Me-Not Day, get in touch with friends and family members with which you haven’t been in contact recently. Of course, if you think flowers are appropriate for the occasion, forget-me-nots would be the obvious choice.

National Vanilla Cupcake Day  

National Vanilla Cupcake Day is celebrated annually on November 10th. You don’t need to be a pâtissier to conclude that this holiday celebrates vanilla cupcakes.
Vanilla is a favorite choice for cupcake eaters, and it’s never boring.  While vanilla cupcakes were long regarded as a confection best enjoyed at kid’s birthday parties, these delicate little cakes are perfect for any occasion, especially snacking.
So, why not add a little frosting to your day today by celebrating National Vanilla Cupcake Day. While you can easily hit up your neighborhood bakery for a quick fix, why not settle into the kitchen and bake up a batch of vanilla cupcakes for your family today. Nothing says “I love you” more than a freshly baked cupcake.

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