Polar Bear Day

Polar Bear Day celebrates the world’s largest carnivore. A polar bear can grow up to nine feet tall(when standing) and 1400 pounds. They are a favorite at zoos around the country. Polar bears live at the North Pole region, and are native to Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Norway, and Russia.

Need some ideas on how to celebrate today? Tops on my list is visiting the local zoo to see live polar bears. Teachers like to use this day to teach about polar bears and other bears, as kids are fascinated with all kinds of bears. Also, check the nature channels on cable TV. The networks often pick up on holidays like today, and run documentaries.

Did you Know? It is believed that all polar bears are left handed.

National Pistachio Day –

National Pistachio Day is a nutty day. You can celebrate National Pistachio Day by eating them, and learning more about them. We’re going to help with the learning part…….. read on.

Nutty Pistachio Facts:

Pistachios grow on trees. They are native to the Middle East.
It’s a long wait to get the first nut. A pistachio tree takes 7-10 years to mature.
California is the major producer in the U.S.
Pistachios are harvested in September by machines that shake the trees. It less than a minute.
The red dye is added to the nuts is only due to consumer demand for the color.
Its open hull is unique. The nut is ripe when the hull splits open.
People in the Middle East call it the “smiling nut” and in China its called the “happy nut”.
Pistachios are nutritious, so eat them up!

Celebrate today by eating Pistachios. They are great plain as a snack, in ice cream, and in a wide range of desserts.

Pistol Patent Day –

“Shoot! I don’t have a Pistol Patent.” If this thought is going through your mind right now, then this day is for you. You should aim to get a patent today. Why? Today is Pistol Patent Day.

In order to get a pistol patent, you must have a new design for a pistol. I’m sure you can whip one up in short order and lay down the permit application fees and such, right? If not, how can you participate in this day? …. we offer no answer to this question.

Did you Know? Samuel Colt invented the revolver, a pistol with multiple chambers for bullets. He patented it in Europe in 1835, and in the United States in 1836.

National Tortilla Chip Day –

Today is a holiday with a crunch. One might even suggest that it is a corny holiday. Well, that’s okay because today is National Tortilla Chip Day. Just a few decades ago, we seldom ate Corn Chips and Salsa. It’s popularity has grown immensely. Today is a tribute to that rising popularity of one of our favourite munchies.

Did you know? The corn chip recipe was brought to the U.S. from Mexico by texas businessman Elmer Doolin.

Celebrate National Tortilla Chip Day with a handful of crunchy, tasty corn chips and your favorite salsa or dip.

International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day –

International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day is a day for the dogs. And, that’s because there is no one else who can really appreciate the true value of a dog biscuit. They say “Every dog has his day”. And, it will definitely be his day when you give him some tasty dog biscuits.

You might appreciate their value in pleasing your dog, as a reward for behaviour, or enticing them to do a trick. But, the dog is the recipient of the treat.

Celebrate today by giving your dog a few dog biscuits.

George Washington’s Birthday –

The “Father of His Country”, George Washington was born on February 22, 1732. He became commander in chief of the Continental Army in 1775, and fought a long and arduous war for freedom from British rule. The war was finally over in 1781, when the Continental Army, with the help of the French, forced British General Cornwallis to surrender at Yorktown.

In 1787, Washington was unanimously elected president by the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. He took the oath of office in 1789. He served two terms of office from 1789 until 1797.

After the presidency, Washington retired to his home in Mount Vernon, Virgina where he died on December 14, 1799 of a throat infection.

Happy 284th birthday, Mr. President!

Card Reading Day –

Card Reading Day is celebrated on February 21, 2015. The day is a chance for sentimental people to get their saved cards out for reading them. A greeting card is an illustrated, folded card featuring an expression of friendship or other sentiment.

Although greeting cards are usually given on special occasions such as birthdays, Christmas or other holidays, they are also sent to convey thanks or express other feeling. Postcards, which are single-sided without the fold, can function in a manner somewhat similar to greeting cards.

Greeting cards, usually packaged with an envelope, come in a variety of styles. There are both mass-produced as well as handmade versions that are distributed by hundreds of companies large and small.

So today make sure you pull out those old cards you’ve been saving, have another read and enjoy!

Love Your Pet Day –

Love Your Pet Day is day to pamper your pet. People just love their pets, and today is an easy excuse to spend time with them, and to give them special treats. Whether it’s a dog, a cat, a fish, a pet snake, or your pet rock……give them lots of love and attention today.

Interestingly, Ecard companies have a wide choice of cards for today. There are many cards to send to pet owners to make them smile and feel good. However, we did not find a single Ecard to be sent to the pet. ……..hmmm.

If you don’t have a pet, maybe today is the day to adopt a pet. Take a trip to your local Humane Society,or rescue centre and bring home an animal that needs you. It will make you both feel good.

Chocolate Mint Day –

Chocolate Mint Day celebrates anything and everything that is chocolate mint flavoured. The most common chocolate mint treats are ice cream, candies, and desserts. Not everyone likes chocolate mint. But those who do, love it. No, we don’t know why some people don’t like this great flavour. But, we do feel sorry for them!

For Chocolate Mint lovers, this is truly a great day. Whether it’s candies, ice cream or desserts, make sure to get your fill of Chocolate Mint today!

National Battery Day

People get a charge out of National Battery Day. We are absolutely energized about the many uses and applications. It’s an opportunity to celebrate a vital invention. Batteries are used everywhere, from the battlefield to smoke alarms to headsets. They come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and power capacity, to fit a wide array of needs.

Just imagine where the world would be without batteries. We’d still be using a crank to start our automobiles. We’d have to cart around long extension cords to bring the boombox to the beach. And, forget about hand-held games. They’d never be popular tied to an electrical outlet.

Yesiree, batteries are electrifying!

Today is a good time to appreciate the  the power of batteries in our everyday life.