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11/13/2020

November 13th is World Kindness Day! Take an opportunity today so show a friend, family member, or stranger kindness.

11/11/2020

Happy National Sundae Day! While the oldest known record of an ice cream sundae is an Ithaca, NY advertisement, the originator of the dessert is still debated. The October 5, 1892 ad in the Ithaca Daily Journal spelled the ice cream treat with the conventional day of the week spelling – Sunday.

11/06/2020

What's cheesy, spicy, and all around delicious? NACHOS! Enjoy a plate full for National Nacho Day.

11/04/2020

Did you know, in the late 13th century, Middle English first began using the word candy. Borrowed from the Old French cucre candi, it is derived in turn from Persian Qand and Qandi, cane sugar. Happy National Candy Day!

10/31/2020

10/27/2020

Don’t be superstitious on National Black Cat Day! October 27th celebrates the beauty of these sleek creatures. The day also seeks to raise awareness about the low adoption rates for black cats.

10/24/2020

National Food Day focuses on healthy and nutritious food. The observance takes place annually on October 24th. One of the themes of the day aims to help people to “Eat Real.” This theme is defined by “cutting back on sugar drinks, overly salted packaged foods and fatty, factory-farmed meats in favor of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and sustainably raised protein.”

10/22/2020

Happy National Color Day! Different colors are perceived to mean different things. The following is one rendition of the perceived meaning of the various colors in the United States.

Red: Excitement – Love – Strength
Yellow: Competence – Happiness
Green: Good Taste – Envy – Relaxation
Blue: Corporate – High Quality
Pink: Sophistication – Sincerity
Violet/Purple: Authority – Power
Brown: Ruggedness
Black: Grief – Fear
White: Happiness – Purity.

10/14/2020

National Stop Bullying Day brings awareness to the need to stand up against and put an end to bullying.

10/12/2020

National Savings Day sets aside October 12th to recognize those who value the act of saving and to provide simple steps to show getting started isn’t as difficult as it may seem.

10/10/2020

Cake decorating is a delicious form of art. Whether it's for a birthday, wedding, or just because, enjoy a slice of cake for National Cake Decorating Day!

10/04/2020

Did you know? In 1964, Roberto L. Gomez established The National Taco Council. The council sent a 55-pound taco to President Johnson in 1967. Happy National Taco Day!