National Bavarian Cream Pie Day If you are a pie lover, then you will love what National Bavarian Cream Pie Day on November 27th is all about! The renowned dessert’s history is older than a lot of us, dating back to as far as the 19th century, and some may say even older. Though we […]
National French Toast Day No need to wonder about what to make for breakfast on November 28th — it’s National French Toast Day. You know — that thick, sweet, savory dish that’s become a staple of the American breakfast diet. Just writing about this topic has us thinking about heading out for a late breakfast. […]
National Mousse Day National Mousse Day is celebrated on November 30th every year, and we can’t wait to whip up some lovey-dovey sweetness for our near and dear ones. If you’re fond of decadent desserts, you should definitely get the most out of this food holiday. Did you know that the word ‘mousse’ is derived […]
National Mutt Day Let’s throw this day to the dogs! Not just any dog, though. Today, we toast to the mixed breeds of the world, so raise your water bowls high … because this one’s for the mutts! There’s no ifs, ands, or mutts about it — December 2nd is National Mutt Day, and we’re […]
National Green Bean Casserole Day National Green Bean Casserole Day on December 3rd celebrates the dish and its interesting origins. The holidays are going to be knocking on our doors soon, and there’s no harm in getting our preparations underway from today onwards. Green bean casserole is enjoyed by many all over America for its […]
National Cookie Day National Cookie Day is December 4th so get ready to refill your cookie jar. Maybe you prefer your cookies to have a crunchy snap, or maybe you’d rather bite into soft and chewy sugary heaven. Either way, eating cookies brings us happiness, and we should all do it more often. Just don’t […]
Cabernet Franc Day Cabernet Franc Day is on December 4th each year, and we’re happy this exquisite wine gets the spotlight for once. Wine lovers have their favorites, but every day would be Cabernet Franc Day if it were up to us. It has lived in the shadows of the Cabernet Sauvignon for too long. […]
Celebrate Shelter Pets Day We celebrate shelter pets on Celebrate Shelter Pets Day, which is observed on December 5th every year. The day brings awareness to pets such as dogs and cats that are in shelters. A lot of people often think of adopting a pet from a shelter home, but they don’t always follow […]
National Illinois Day National Illinois Day is celebrated annually on December 7th, and it is a day to commemorate one of the nation’s most exquisite states. Did you know that Illinois was the 21st state to join the United States? It is known to be associated with many prominent U.S. politicians in history and is […]
National Pearl Harbor Day of Remembrance A day of infamy, the day Japan attacked the United States at Pearl Harbor, is commemorated with the National Pearl Harbor Day of Remembrance each year on December 7th. On that day in 1941, more than 2,400 people died in Japan’s attack on the Hawaiian base of America’s Pacific […]
Eat a Red Apple Day On Eat a Red Apple Day, December 1, we’re honoring our teachers’ favorite desk decor and our doctor’s best time-honored heart-healthy snack all in one crisp bite. Since 6500 B.C., humans have been enjoying this sweet and delicious self-contained snack. Each autumn, when this scrumptious fruit is harvested, it fills […]
National Cookie Cutter Day National Cookie Cutter Day on December 1st every year celebrates the art of fun-shaped cookies with great fervor! This can be done by going out to buy the cutest cookies in town, or simply staying home and creating some innovative shapes of your own. And yes, now is the time you […]
National Peppermint Bark Day On Peppermint Bark Day, we celebrate the seasonal treat we cannot wait to get our hands on every Christmas! The unbeatable combination of mint and chocolate is the perfect sweet indulgence. The once-a-year favorite is crafted using the finest ingredients, including custom-blended Guittard chocolate and triple-distilled oil of peppermint. This “bark” […]
National Pastry Day We don’t know about you, but we’ve never met a pastry we didn’t like. That’s why we’re thrilled to celebrate National Pastry Day on December 9th. Pastries date back to ancient times: the ancient Egyptians made pastry dough out of grain meal and flour and sweetened it with honey, and the ancient […]
Christmas Card Day Ho ho ho! And a merry Christmas Card Day, on December 9th, to all! ’Tis the season for spreading cheer and joyful greetings, so why not grab a recent family photo, a box of cards, or even a tastefully designed e-card and get to writing! Christmas cards have been around for centuries, […]
International Day of Veterinary Medicine International Day of Veterinary Medicine is celebrated on December 9th every year. It recognizes the important work done by organizations such as the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). whose vision and mission is to promote a strong and unified veterinary sector that can protect animal as well as human health […]
International Animal Rights Day The rights of our furry friends are celebrated annually on International Animal Rights Day on December 10th. The holiday is shared with Human Rights Day, as it should be, because animals have the right to be treated with respect, and acts of cruelty against them need to end just as much […]
National Lager Day This day may not be the only day we enjoy this light, crisp, blonde adult beverage, but it sure is the one day we celebrate National Lager Day on December 10th. The drink of choice for many at sporting events, backyard barbecues, baby showers, and funerals, lager is the light hoppy drink […]
Noodle Ring Day National Noodle Ring Day is celebrated on December 11th. The day recognizes recipes where pasta is made into a delicious round casserole. Noodle rings are perfect for enjoying, from delicious pasta salad to quite complex baked pasta dishes, limited only by your budget, adventurous spirit, and creative nature. The day is best […]
Gingerbread Decorating Day Gingerbread Decorating Day is celebrated by children and adults alike on December 12th every year. The day sets the mood for the upcoming holiday season. Baking of gingerbread is one of the oldest holiday traditions and Gingerbread Decorating Day unleashes the hidden artist in us! Gingerbread is a broad range of baked […]
National Ice Cream Day On National Ice Cream Day, which takes place on December 13th, you probably won’t hear the ice cream truck, with its delightful tune, roll through your neighborhood. (There’s another National Ice Cream Day in July for that.) Your favorite ice cream shop may even be closed for the season! But it’s […]
National Cocoa Day National Cocoa Day is celebrated on December 13th every year. Hot cocoa is typically made with cocoa powder, heated milk or water, and sugar. However, some also call it hot chocolate, which causes a bit of confusion. Hot chocolate is made by using ground chocolate containing cocoa butter. We can also make […]
National Bouillabaisse Day Happy National Bouillabaisse Day! Now say that three times fast. If you can’t, it’s okay — you can still have fun and enjoy this French stew on December 14th. Bouillabaisse traces its roots all the way back to ancient Greece, and has made its way to the U.S. with many variations, including […]
National Brownie Day National Brownie day is on December 8th. Every year brownie lovers come from far and wide to celebrate National Brownie Day. Warm, chewy, and rich, a nice chocolate (or blondie) brownie is the perfect dessert to end your night with. Indulge in gooey goodness and let the real world melt away with […]
National Chocolate Covered Anything Day What do BBQ potato chips, strawberries, and ants have in common? On any ordinary day, not much. But on December 16th, all three of these things —and thousands of others —could all be considered key ingredients in a creative culinary confection. Because on December 16th, we’ll all be celebrating National […]
National Maple Syrup Day National Maple Syrup Day is on December 17th! This viscous yet delicious condiment that is just as versatile as it is tasty; people enjoy it drizzled over everything: from pancakes, to eggs, to salads, to barbecue, this sugary substance has more potential than some give it credit for. On December 17th, […]
Bake Cookies Day Bake Cookies Day is on December 18th, just in time for Christmas. Cookies are more than just a baked treat, with generations bonding over it. What we love best about cookies is their versatility; crispy or soft and chewy, traditional shapes or special cookie-cutter designs, sugar, spices, dried fruit, chocolate, the list […]
National Oatmeal Muffin Day National Oatmeal Muffin Day is on December 19th and we are eager to fill up our tummies with delicious muffins without having to worry about cholesterol or the calories consumed. Healthy muffins that look like cupcakes and satisfy our sweet cravings? It doesn’t get better than this! Find out more about […]
National French Fried Shrimp Day Seafood lovers across the nation rejoice on National French Fried Shrimp Day, December 21st. The day is dedicated to, well, fried shrimp. This delicious dish is enjoyed by many, especially Americans. Shrimp is, not surprisingly, a seafood favorite among Americans as it is consumed more than any other seafood. French […]
National Maine Day One of the latest national days to be added to the calendar, National Maine Day has been celebrated on December 21st since 2017. While it isn’t officially declared a national holiday, the day is still celebrated with fervor. Maine, also known as the Pine Tree State as well as Vacationland, is one […]
National Cupcake Day Swirled with frosting, covered in sprinkles, dipped in ganache, or drizzled with chocolate, cupcakes are a one-of-a-kind dessert that are whimsically versatile for any occasion. They have evolved far and wide from just chocolate and vanilla to fulfill almost all of our dessert dreams and fantasies. Luckily, today is National Cupcake Day, […]
International Tea Day Step aside, coffee and Coca Cola, for International Tea Day on December 15th, we drink the most popular beverage in the world. The day mainly seeks to raise awareness on the impact the tea trade has on farmers and workers but is also celebrated by tea lovers worldwide. Did you know that […]
National Eggnog Day Christmas Eve just got better with National Eggnog Day on December 24th. You know, the drink that is only available in stores during the holiday season. A sweet beverage made from milk, sugar, spices, cream, and eggs, eggnog has been enjoyed by families a day before Christmas for centuries now. Liquor is […]
Christmas Every year on December 25th, we celebrate Christmas, a day for spending time with family, observing an important Christian holiday, partaking in lighthearted traditions, or just spreading some holiday cheer! Christmas has evolved over several millennia into a worldwide celebration that’s both religious and secular and chock full of fun-filled, family activities. Every year […]
National Pumpkin Pie Day The symbol of the harvest season in fall and the dessert passed around most at the Christmas table gets its special day on National Pumpkin Pie Day, December 25th. Featuring a pie shell base filled with pumpkin custard, pumpkin pies are garnished and served with various spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and […]
National Fruitcake Day National Fruitcake Day is December 27th, a day to celebrate every eccentric person you know. Wait! That’s not right. It’s a day for lovers of fruitcake to rejoice in the delights of the world’s most misunderstood fruit. A fruitcake is a boozy, chewy, rich amalgam of dried fruit, nuts, and sugar, saturated […]
Visit the Zoo Day Visit the Zoo Day is celebrated on December 27th each year. Although the origins of the day are unclear, we do know that the idea of the zoo stretches as far back as a couple of millennia. The word ‘zoo’ is, in fact, the shortest way to refer to a zoological […]
National Chocolate Candy Day Face it. We love chocolate. Many of us can’t help but add a bar or two while we’re checking out at the grocery store — that is, if we don’t already have a bag of fun-sized chocolates in the cart. Snack all you want on December 28th because it’s National Chocolate […]
National Cookie Exchange Day December 22nd is National Cookie Exchange Day and the glorious occasion when festively-decorated cookie tins and boxes appear at cookie exchange parties. It’s a classic celebration where the host throws a holiday party for family and friends, to which everyone brings delicious homemade cookies to share around. The toughest decision is […]
National Date Nut Bread Day We celebrate the healthy, wholesome, and flavorful bread that is enjoyed for breakfast and teatime on National Date Nut Bread Day, December 22nd. Dates and nuts such as walnuts and pecans are thrown into the mix and baked to perfection but, really, you can use any add-ons you like. Date […]
National Bacon Day Gather-round the frying pan everybody because National Bacon Day is December 30th and it’s enough to make any bacon-lover squeal. Just saying the word makes us hungry. It’s an incredibly versatile food. You can eat it on a burger if you’re ready for a major calorie-fest. Or, you can crumble it over […]
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