Welcome to our series sharing Unique Holiday: November 22, 2022. Tomorrow is Eat a Cranberry Day and I actually had Cranberry Sauce last night with our pre-Thanksgiving Dinner and LORD willing I will have more on Thursday.
Eat a Cranberry Day – is always observed on November 23rd
Eat a Cranberry Day is today. Native to North America, Cranberries are good for you and Cranberries are nutritious and healthy. There are a whole lot of recipes that use Cranberries, from Cranberry Sauce to Muffins, Cakes, Pies, and more. With countless recipes, it’s not a question of whether you will consume Cranberries today, it’s a question of how many Cranberries.
Cranberries are primarily grown in New England and four other States. When the pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock, they found Native Americans harvesting Cranberries and eating them. Did you know Native Americans also used Cranberries as dyes for clothing, and medicinal purposes?
Cranberry Trivia
- Cranberries help to fight and prevent Urinary Tract infections.
- The Cranberry Harvest Season runs from October to December. The timing is perfect for holiday baking allowing us to celebrate Eat a Cranberry Day.
- Here is a fact you can share with your family: small air pockets in the Cranberries allow Cranberries to float.
- Cranberries are grown in 5 States which are Massachusetts, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington.
- Cranberries are used in fabric dyes.
How to Celebrate Eat a Cranberry Day
- Use Cranberries in any recipes you prepare today for breakfast, lunch dinner and snacks
History and Origin of Eat a Cranberry Day
We did not find any information about the origin of Eat a Cranberry Day. When Eat a Cranberry Day began. Or who created Eat a Cranberry Day.
The date for Eat a Cranberry Day logically falls right in the middle of Cranberry Harvesting Season.
National Cashew Day– always observed on November 23rd
The plain, or salty truth of it is today is National Cashew Day a nutty day if there ever was one.
Celebrate National Cashew Day by eating Cashews. Eat Cashews any way you like, plain or salted, as a snack, or in a recipe. Eating Cashews is all there is to participate in National Cashew Day.
We believe that National Cashew Day will truly be all that’s cracked up to be. In a nutshell, National Cashew Day is a lot of fun.
How to Celebrate National Cashew Day
- Consume Cashews today.
- Prepare recipes with Cashews.
- Give Cashews to a friend.
- Bring Cashews to work and share them with your co-workers.
Related Holidays
History and Origin of National Cashew Day
We have not yet discovered who created National Cashew Day although I would like to know what kind of nut would fail to take credit for creating National Cashew Day?
We found no congressional records, or presidential proclamation, creating National Cashew Day as a National Holiday.
The plain, or salty truth of it is that today is National Cashew Day which is a nutty day if there ever was one.
Celebrate National Cashew Day by eating Cashews. Eat Cashews any way you like, plain or salted, as a snack, or in a recipe. Eating Cashews is all there is to participate in National Cashew Day.
We believe that National Cashew Day will truly be all that’s cracked up to be. In a nutshell, National Cashew Day is a lot of fun.
How to Celebrate National Cashew Day
- Eat Cashews today.
- Cook recipes using Cashews.
- Give some Cashews to a friend.
- Bring Cashews to work to share.
Related Holidays
History and Origin of National Cashew Day
We have not yet discovered who created National Cashew Day. What kind of a nut would fail to take credit for creating this nutty day!?
We found no congressional records, or presidential proclamation, creating National Cashew Day as a National Holiday.
National Jukebox Day – The day before Thanksgiving
On November 23, 1889, the jukebox was first put into use. The jukebox used a coin-operated version of the Edison phonograph. Louis Glass and William S. Arnold, managers of the Pacific Phonograph Company created the jukebox. Louis Glass and William S. Arnold displayed the jukebox at the Palais Royale Saloon in San Francisco, CA. Certain the jukebox was to be a success, the jukebox did not disappoint them. The jukebox was originally called the “Nickel in the Slot” machine. While not an original or particularly catchy name, the jukebox was an instant success. The popularity of the “Nickel in the Slot” machine grew phenomenally.
The jukebox experienced many changes and improvements, as technology advanced over the years. The first jukebox did not have amplifiers, limiting the distance it could be heard. Its appeal soared even more with the addition of amplifiers. Continual sound quality improvements were made. The number of tunes that could be played, increased, too. Manufacturers made smaller versions to install on walls. Diners put a wall-mounted jukebox at every table along the walls.
Everyone loved the jukebox. The jukebox expanded the reach of music for singers and songwriters. Venues like bars, restaurants, and clubs loved the additional traffic and income generated by the jukebox. The general public loved the music options the jukebox offered at their favorite places. It took many years before the Nickel in the Slot machine came to be known as the Jukebox. In the 1900s, people went to “juke houses” and “jook joints”. In 1937, these Juke houses led to the name “Jukebox”. The name is derived from the slang word “Juke” which means to dance and act wildly. In 1998, the Jukebox entered the digital world when Touch Toons created a digital jukebox that can hold as many as 750 songs.
Jukebox Long-Lasting Appeal
Jukeboxes carry such a big appeal, that they are still popular today. Consumers can get home versions and nostalgia versions that play a variety of music formats, including vinyl records, AM/FM radio, CDs, and cassette tapes.
It’s fascinating that Jukeboxes have remained popular for over 120 years. Audio music players have come and gone. Media formats continue to change. The versatile Jukebox machine has adapted and evolved over the decades, to keep in pace with these changes. This versatility, coupled with the nostalgic appeal, is why jukeboxes are still around today. We are certain they will still be around for decades to come.
How to Celebrate National Jukebox Day
It doesn’t require any imagination to figure out how to celebrate National Jukebox Day. Find a venue that has a jukebox. Grab a few friends and have fun! You will find the holiday filled with singing wild dancing and lots of laughter, producing long-lasting memories.
History and Origin of National Jukebox Day
National Jukebox Day was first celebrated in 2017 by Touch Tunes to celebrate the iconic Jukebox and its impact on the entertainment and recording industries. Touch Tunes is a leading music and interactive entertainment network company.
This relatively new holiday is called a “National” Holiday. However, we did not find a congressional or presidential proclamation making this holiday a true national holiday.
National Tie One On Day – the day before Thanksgiving
The objective of National Tie One on Day is likely something other than what you were thinking. It is not a day to indulge in huge amounts of alcohol. It’s not a day to tie something onto something. Rather, it’s a day of kindness and encouragement. The tradition for National Tie One on Day is to bake a fresh loaf of Bread. Then, wrap up the Bread and a new apron together. Give this anonymously to someone less fortunate or in need of cheering up.
According to the Apron Memories website, National Tie One on Day is a day to “give from the heart”. Tomorrow, we will give thanks for what we have. Today, you get the opportunity to put the “Give” back into Thanksgiving, by doing one small good deed for someone less fortunate.
How to Celebrate National Tie One on Day
- Purchase a fresh loaf of Bread. Wrap the Bread up in a box or plastic wrap. Then, wrap a brand-new apron around it. Tuck an encouraging note, or a prayer, into the pocket of the apron.
- Give this gift to someone less fortunate. Which could be someone who lost their job, is ill, recently lost a loved one or any other person in need.
- While you do not have to be an anonymous giver, it is better if you do.
History and Origin of National Tie One on Day
Ellyn Anne Geisel, of Apron Memories, is the creator of National Tie One on Day.
We found no congressional records, or presidential proclamation, proclaiming National Tie One on Day as a national holiday.
National Espresso Day
Looking for a Caffeine high? Your in luck. Today is National Espresso Day. A cup or two of this jacked up Joe and you should be sufficiently hyper for at least the next few hours.
The Espresso Machine was first invented in Italy by Luigi Bezzera in 1901. Luigi’s goal was to decrease the time of his employee’s Coffee breaks, and subsequently increase productivity. Luigi Bezzera Espresso machine accomplished this goal, and went beyond, creating a thick, bold, Coffee that has become extremely popular.
Espresso machines use steam to force hot Water through the Coffee Grounds, to make Coffee faster, with a stronger flavor, and more body. Espresso is topped with a delicate foam called “Crema”. Coffee used for Espresso is ground finer.
Espresso is the base ingredient for Cappuccino, Lattes, and Macchiato.
It is very easy and enjoyable and relaxing to participate in National Espresso Day. If your Espresso machine is not already sitting on your kitchen counter, drag it out of your basement storage, dust the machine off, and make Espresso. If you don’t have an Espresso machine, that’s okay. Walk or drive to your nearest Coffee Shop and order a Espresso!
History and Origin of National Espresso Day
We have not yet discovered who created National Espresso Day but we suspect the creator was on a Caffeine high from one too many cups of Espresso. As a result, they were too hyper and jittery to sit down and document the facts about the creation of National Espresso Day. Like so many other food-related holidays, it seems National Espresso Day was created, once promoted, and its history was never properly recorded.
We found no congressional records or presidential proclamation creating National Espresso Day as a national holiday.
We do wonder why the creator established National Espresso Day as a “National” Holiday. One would think National Espresso Day should have been called a “World” or “International” Espresso Day, as it was invented in Italy, and is enjoyed around the world.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
