Baby Day

Baby Day celebrates babies! A special day set aside to enjoy and care for young infants. And,  it gives us the opportunity to celebrate the miracle of birth and life.

Parents, especially new parents, can celebrate this day by spending extra time with your infant. After all, they will be babies for an all too short time. Also, learn more about how to care for them.

For young couples who have yet to have children, maybe today is a day to do something special so you will be able to enjoy Baby Day next year. Now that sounds like fun.

Did you Know? The movie Baby Day aired in 1913. It was a black and white silent movie.

Brothers and Sisters Day

Brothers and Sisters Day is a day to cherish your siblings. Sure, there are times when you love your brothers and sisters. And, there’s times when you want to disown them. All in all, having a brother and/or a sister or two, is invaluable. The older you get, the more you learn to appreciate them.

Celebrate Brothers and Sisters Day by touching them in some way.  A card or a phone call is appropriate for those who are separated by too many miles. A visit, or sharing a meal together, is a great way to enjoy this special day.

Don’t have a brother or sister? Become a “Big Brother” or Big Sister”. Chances are, there is an organization in your area. And, they need your help.

Hairstyle Appreciation Day –

Hairstyle Appreciation Day celebrates uniqueness of all styles of hair. It allows us to express our individuality. Each generation of youth creates its own hairstyles, or come back to style that were popular years ago. We include among the hairstyles, hair coloring and shaved heads. After all, no hair is a hair style.

Perhaps the most famous hair style for women was the “beehive” of the fifties. During the same period, crew cuts were the cut of choice for the guys.

Celebrate today with a new hairstyle.

Guys: Make sure to take notice and compliment the ladies on how nice their new “do” looks.

National Shrimp Scampi Day –

National Shrimp Scampi Day is your opportunity to eat and enjoy a great meal…or snack.

Shrimp scampi is simple and easy to make. And, its ohh so tasty! Just cook the shrimp along with butter and chopped garlic in a skillet.

Do you know how to celebrate Shrimp Scampi Day!?  …………You guessed it!

Kiss Your Mate Day –

Kiss Your Mate Day is a perfect chance to smooch with your partner, as if you need an opportunity to share a kiss or two with the one you love. With spring in the air, April is an appropriate time for Kiss Your Mate Day.

Some people may ask “why do you need a holiday to kiss your mate?” Others say “every day should be Kiss Your Mate Day.” Unfortunately, researchers tell us that kissing, an important part of romance and intimacy, is the first thing to go in a relationship. If you don’t currently kiss your mate everyday, use today to re-establish kissing in your life.

Ladies and Gentleman……. Do we need to tell you what the tradition is for this great holiday? I didn’t think so. Now, get to it!

Here are some Kiss Your Mate Day tips and rules:

• There is no upper limit to the number of times you can kiss your mate today.
• There is no upper limit to the number of kisses you can share today.
• It is highly recommended that you limit your kisses to just one mate.
• If you don’t have a mate, it’s alright to kiss someone who is not formally your mate…. Hey, you never know. This day may be a beginning…….
• You can kiss your mate wherever you want (location/place).
• You can kiss your mate wherever you want (anatomically speaking)
• Giving candy or flowers is not required. But, we believe that those who do, will receive more kisses.

Babe Ruth Day –

Babe Ruth Day honors one of Baseball’s greatest players ever.

On April 27, 1947, Babe Ruth attended Yankee Stadium for Babe Ruth Day. It was to be the second last time he was at the stadium. In 1946, Babe Ruth was diagnosed with Throat Cancer. Back then, there was not as much treatment as there is today.

On this day in 1947, “The Bambino” returned to “The House that Ruth Built” to be honored.

National Pretzel Day –

National Pretzel Day celebrates pretzels of all shapes and sizes.

How do you like your pretzel? Thick or thin? Straight or twisted? Crisp and crunchy, or soft? Salted, unsalted, mustard flavored, perhaps? There’s no shortage of types of pretzels. If you are having trouble deciding which ones, we suggest you mix a bunch of different types of pretzels in a big bowl, and grab a handful, or two, or three, or…..

Did you know? Pretzels are believed to be the world’s oldest snack. Pretzels date back to 610AD in Southern France. Monks baked thin strips of dough into the shape of a child’s arms folded in prayer. Add a little salt, and Voila! …the pretzel industry was born.

Do you know how to celebrate National Pretzel Day? We thought so!

World Penguin Awareness Day –

Penguin Awareness Day, and World Penguin Day are great opportunities to learn about and appreciate one of the few natives of Antarctica. On these days, spend a little time learning about them…. a pictorial book or internet site is fun. You can also watch a documentary of these cute and popular, grounded birds.

These days are also a time to wear black and white—penguin colors. However, wearing a tuxedo in their honor is optional. It is also popular today to tell a penguin joke or two.

Origin of Penguin Days:

World Penguin Day coincides with the annual northward migration of penguins. This happens each year on or around April 25th. Penguins do not fly. Rather, they walk, or waddle their way to and from.

Did you know? Penguins are found in Antarctica, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Peru, the Falkland Islands, and the Galapagos Islands. Elsewhere, they are only found in zoos.

Pig in a Blanket Day –

Pig in a Blanket Day is a day to eat a sausage wrapped in a pancake. Why? Because that’s what “Pig in a Blanket” is.

Somebody, somewhere decided that this was a very special treat to them. So, they created  a special day to celebrate this culinary delight. Aren’t you glad that they did?

How does one go about celebrating Pig in a Blanket Day? Cook up some sausage. Make some pancakes. Wrap the sausage inside of the pancake. Add maple syrup. Then, chow down.

Lover’s Day –

It’s Lover’s Day, another day for romance and perhaps…marriage!?

When you’re in love, everyday is Lover’s Day. Sometimes however, shy and timid people need a little incentive to express their love or to take a “leap”. Valentine’s Day is one such opportunity. Lover’s Day is yet another chance at love.

Some people plan their weddings on Lover’s Day. It certainly is an appropriate date.

So, what do you do on Lover’s Day? For starters, express your love to that special someone in whatever way you feel is appropriate. It doesn’t have to be gifts. We suggest you cap off this day doing what lovers do…………………..