Welcome to our series sharing Unique Holidays: November 11th, 2022. Would you take a look at the Holidays being celebrated today and let me know which Holiday you most want to celebrate and why you choose that Holiday.
Caregiver Appreciation Day– always observed on November 13th
Caregiver Appreciation Day is a very important holiday which gives recognition to the tens of millions of Americans, who selflessly give their time to care for those who are ill, disabled, or elderly.
Many individuals and organizations have declared a caregiver recognition day on many different dates. Did you know the most common dates is November 13th, and March 3rd. Let’s give the nod to November 13th, as National Caregiver Appreciation Month.
There are some references to Caregiver Appreciation Day as a “National” Holiday but we found no presidential proclamation or congressional act declaring Caregiver Appreciation Day as a National Holiday. However, we certainly feel caregivers are deserving of this holiday.
National Indian Pudding Day– always observed on November 23rd
National Indian Pudding Day is today a day to enjoy Puddings created by Native American Indians. Surprisingly, many Americans have never had Indian Pudding. You won’t find Indian Pudding in restaurants or grocery stores, Instead, you need to grab a recipe online and make Indian Pudding at home.
It seems appropriate to hold this holiday in mid-November, as we approach Thanksgiving. Native American Indians were very much a part of the first Thanksgiving feast. It is quite likely that these Puddings were served, and enjoyed, on that first Thanksgiving.
American Indian Puddings are defined as a number of recipes of native American Indian origin. Generally, they include Molasses and Cornmeal. Apples were often an ingredient and they were usually baked.
How to Celebrate National Indian Pudding Day
- Make sure to enjoy your American heritage, with a bowl of Indian Pudding, as you celebrate National Indian Pudding Day.
- Serve Indian Pudding to others so they can enjoy it, too.
History and Origin of National Indian Pudding Day
We have not yet discovered who created National Indian Pudding Day. But, we do know who created these Puddings which is Native American Indians, of course!
We found no congressional records or presidential proclamation creating National Indian Pudding Day as a National Holiday.
Sadie Hawkins Day-always observed on November 13th
Today is Sadie Hawkin’s Day, a holiday that originated from a Cartoon which began in Al Capp’s ‘Lil Abner Cartoon in the 1930s. In the Cartoon series, the Mayor of Dogpatch was desperate to marry off his ugly daughter. So Al Capp] created Sadie Hawkin’s Day. On Sadie Hawkin’s Day, a race is held and all the single men were given a short head start. Then, all the single women, including the Mayor’s daughter, chased the boys. If a girl catches her man, he had to marry her.
Sadie Hawkins Day races and events grew in popularity during All Capp’s long-running Cartoon. This Cartoon made holiday largely died out after 40 years when the Cartoon was discontinued. It can occasionally be seen celebrated on College Campuses.
How to Celebrate Sadie Hawkins Day
- Host a Sadie Hawkins Day party for single men and women.
- Hold a foot race following in the footsteps of the original Sadie Hawkins Day race. Look for old “Lil Abner Cartoons and the library is a good source to start at.
History and Origin of Sadie Hawkins Day
Sadie Hawkins Day was created on November 9th, 1937, by Al Capp, the “Lil Abner” Comic creator. Al Capp probably had no idea that this would turn into a significant annual event. Sadie Hawkins Day was first celebrated in the Comic strip on November 15th, 1937. In later years, Sadie Hawkes Day was included on several other dates, and was finally established as November 13th.
World Kindness Day– always observed on November 13th
It is very kind of you to visit this page and learn more about World Kindness Day. November 13th is a holiday originated in Japan and spread around the world. The objective of World Kindness Day is to encourage us to be kind to others. World Kindness Day helps to create a nicer, better world.
According to the World Kindness Movement website, World Kindness Day is intended to “build a kinder and more compassionate world”. We sure can use more of that.
How to Celebrate World Kindness Day
- Be kind to everyone you meet and make sure to smile while doing so.
- Encourage others to be kind and promote kindness.
- Organize a group to go out and perform acts of kindness.
History and Origin of World Kindness Day
World Kindness Day evolved from a series of conferences in 1996-1997 in Japan by a group known as the World Kindness Movement. These conferences brought together groups interested in promoting more kindness around the world. The conference culminated in the “Declaration of Kindness” on November 13th, 1997. With this declaration, a new and very holiday was born.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
