Good morning, how are you. If David had gotten a test cleaning him of Covid I would have take David and Charlie to get Chinese food this morning so they could practice eating with Chopsticks and they could have ended the meal with Frozen Yogurt but all that is out as David doesn’t know if he is clear or not.
Instead, Charlie and I are still stuck inside this house. I would like to tell you something I’m about to go stir crazy. I need a lunch date or two with friends. Once David have his Covid test and if it comes back clear would you like to go to Lunch or Breakfast?
International Frozen Yogurt Day– Always February 6th
National Frozen Yogurt Day: First Sunday in June
Everyone knows Frozen Yogurt is a healthy treat and I’m happy that there are two days to celebrate Frozen Yogurt. Don’t limit your consumption of Frozen Yogurt to just two days a year. Eat Frozen Yogurt as often as you can!
You know what to do, to celebrate both Frozen Yogurt days. International Frozen Yogurt Day is the broader of the two Holidays. Everyone around the world can have a dish or cone of their favorite flavor of Frozen Yogurt. Frozen Yogurt shops are located in many Countries around the world. Frozen Yogurt strongly promote this day, offering free Yogurt samples or discounts. Froyo uses this Holiday to come out with new Yogurt flavors and toppings. Not to be outdone, many retail outlets that sell Frozen Yogurt, have their own promotions.
National Frozen Yogurt Day, may sound more limiting, and apply to just one Country but, who is to stop anyone, wherever they are, from enjoying Yogurt on this Holiday?
Just a few years ago, there were two National Frozen Yogurt days on the calendar. And there was almost a third day created to celebrate Frozen Yogurt.
History and Origin of International and National Frozen Yogurt Day:
International Frozen Yogurt Day was created by the International Frozen Yogurt Association (IFYA). At the time of it’s creation, there actually were two dates for National Frozen Yogurt Day. We suspect the IFYA chose the February 6th date, because little was known about the creation of the Holiday on this date. On the other hand, it was well known that TCBY created the National Frozen Yogurt Day in June. Rather than create a third day, they expanded the February 6th day from a National Holiday into an International Holiday, so everyone could celebrate Frozen Yogurt. No one seems to know why a February date was originally chosen. Perhaps, the intent was to increase sales in Winter, when demand for Frozen Yogurt is at its lowest.
National Frozen Yogurt Day was created in 1993 by The Country’s Best Yogurt (TCBY’s). TCBY’s did so to promote Frozen Yogurt and we are so glad that they did. Understandably, the June date was selected, because warm Summer months creates a natural rise in demand for Frozen Yogurt and Ice Cream.
Lame Duck Day– Always February 6th.
Today is everything it’s quacked up to be. Lame Duck Day is set aside to give recognition to people whose tenure in a position is running out. Very likely lame Ducks are easing into retirement, or a new life. You sometime can identify Lame Ducks sitting back reading the paper, on an otherwise busy workday.
Okay, so you are probably thinking that a “lame Duck” is a Duck with some sort of injury. If only that were the reason for today! Rather, a “Lame Duck” by human, definition is a person who is in a position of some kind and will soon be “shown the door”. The best example is an incumbent politician who is finishing his last term or had lost in the November elections. Lame Duck Politicians remain in office until the beginning of January. Lame Duck Day also applies to leaders, managers, etc., who are retiring or whose term of office is up.
During the interim period, a Lame Duck is usually far less effective, and frequently ineffective. After all, loyalties will soon shift. It’s all but impossible to rally the troops to take on more cause or project. The lame Duck will soon be flying the coop, trading a briefcase for a suitcase.
On Lame Duck Day…
If you are a Lame Duck: Enjoy those final days. Reflect upon your successes, and rewards the position provided to you. Kick back a little and have some fun today, and in the remaining days.
If you know a Lame Duck: Supporters should provide support. Non-supporters can cut the Lame Duck a little slack today. They will soon be gone.
If you are a Duck and you are lame, seek medical attention.
History and Origin of Lame Duck Day:
On February 6th, 1933, the 20th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution went into effect. This Amendment addressed Presidential succession. Now there’s a lame Duck issue.
National Chopsticks Day– Always February 6th.
Put away the forks and spoons, today is National Chopsticks Day. Chopsticks may or may not be new to you. But, for about 1/4 of the world’s population, Chopsticks are the eating utensils of choice for every meal. Western children, and Asian children, quickly learn to use Chopsticks. To them, forks are an odd utensil.
Chopsticks can be made of wood, bamboo, plastic, bone, fine china or metal.
In China Chopsticks are called “Kuaizi”, which means “quick little bamboo fellows”.
Chopsticks have been in use for over 5,000 years. For comparison, forks were not used in England until 1611. Chopsticks originated in China and are used in virtually all Asian Cultures. How Chopstickes use spread to other Countries is not known.
To participate in National Chopsticks Day, use Chopsticks for all of your meals. Chances are, you will eat Chinese or other Asian food with your Chopsticks. You can eat any foods with Chopsticks today.
To make this Holiday really special, use your Chopsticks on a homemade meal of Chinese food.
Have fun with Chopsticks today. Make a game out of picking up Peanuts with Chopsticks.
Chopsticks Etiquette:
Improper use of Chopsticks is in poor taste and can even be insulting.
- Don’t insert Chopsticks upright into your food, it’s an insult.
- It’s okay to stab a piece of food with a Chopstick.
- Don’t suck or chew on the ends of your chopsticks.
History and Origin of National Chopsticks Day:
In researching this Holiday, the first thing we wondered about, was the word “National” in the title. One wonders what Nation it is referring to. China and other Asian Countries come to mind. Unless you know some of the Asian languages, research is limited. Here in the U.S., we did not find any congressional records or presidential proclamations for this day. We found little historical information on the origin of this day and the creator is anonymous.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
