Good morning, welcome to our series featuring Unique Holidays: December 16th, 2021. Today is Bill of Rights Day and I can’t wait to study the Bill of Rights with Charlie and discuss the Amendments and see what Charlie thinks of them and why. Would you like to join me in our discussion?
Bill of Rights Day– always on December 15th.
To Americans, the Bill of Rights are key amendments to the U.S. Constitution, which protect your individual rights.
On March 4th, 1789, the Constitution of the United States of America was ratified by the (former)13 Colonies and went into effect. States and individuals were concerned that the Constitution did not properly cover and protect a number of rights of individuals. The Constitution was signed by the original 13 States with the requirement, or understanding, that a Bill of Rights would be created, amending the new U.S. Constitution.
On September 25th, 1789, the First Congress of the United States proposed to the State legislatures 12 amendments to the Constitution. 10 of these amendments were added to the Constitution on December 15th, 1791.
The Bill of Rights includes these Amendments:
Amendment 1- Freedom of speech, press and religion
Amendment 2 – The right to bear arms
Amendment 3– Protection of homeowners from quartering troops, except during war.
Amendment 4 – Rights and protections against unreasonable search and seizure
Amendment 5 – Rights of due process of law, protection against double jeopardy, self-incrimination
Amendment 6 – Rights of a speedy trial by jury of peers and rights of accused
Amendment 7 – Rights to trial by jury in Civil cases
Amendment 8 – Protection from cruel and unusual punishment, excessive bail
Amendment 9 – Protection of rights not specified in the Bill of Rights
Amendment 10 – States rights, power of the States
Of the 12 original Amendments, which ones were not approved? The original Amendments # 1 and #2 did not pass These dealt with the number of representatives to Congress, and compensation to representatives. Had they passed, there would be over 6,000 Congressmen today! Wouldn’t that be crazy?
On Bill of Rights Day, we hope you celebrate your American Citizenship, and spend a few minutes reflecting upon the freedoms that you enjoy because these freedoms do not exist in many Countries of the World.
Also check out these days:
National Lemon Cupcake Day– always December 15th.
Pucker up your lips. No, you’re not about to be kissed. Your about to bite into a tart, yet sweet, Lemon Cupcake. Because today is National Lemon Cupcake Day.
Not everyone loves the flavor of Lemon which may be too tart for some people. But those who do enjoy the tart, yet refreshing taste, will agree that Lemon Cupcakes fully deserves its day of recognition. Eating anything made with real Lemons is healthy for you, because Lemon prevents Scurvy.
Spread the joy and share your enjoyment. Buy or bake Lemon Cupcakes today and share them with friends.
History and Origin of National Lemon Cupcake Day:
Our extensive search failed to discover any factual content on this very Holiday.
There was some reference to this as a “National Day”. Someone must have decided that all food related holidays should be called “National” days. However, we found no Congressional Records or Presidential Proclamation.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
