Goor morning, how are you? This is Memorial Day weekend. Before we finish packing I wanted to bring you our series featuring Unique Holidays: May 28th, 2022. Would you check out the Holidays being celebrated today and let me know which Holiday you most want to celebrate and why.
Amnesty International Day
We all kn9ow human rights have been a hot topic in local and international politics since the 1960’s. Whether fighting for the right to marry the person of our choice or to end abuses like child labor all over the globe, Amnesty International has been in the trenches trying to make the world a better place. Amnesty International Day works to promote human rights and raise awareness of their abuses and how our choices affect them every day.
Learn about Amnesty International Day
Amnesty International Day calls upon everyone. No matter your nationality, culture, or race to rise up and get involved in a number of different events that are going on around the world to protect human rights. Amnesty’s involved in a whole host of issues concerning the likes of torture, reproductive and sexual freedom, international justice, disappearances, and armed conflict. Through the research and campaigning of this organization, Amnesty International Day plays a huge role in helping to free those who have been unfairly jailed, bringing perpetrators to justice, and help fight all types of abuse.
The importance of human rights
Understanding the importance of Amnesty International Day is about understanding the importance of human rights. Human rights represent key fundamental freedoms that belong to all of us. In WW2, it was shown that basic rights are not always guaranteed. Because of this, the former US first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt, and the United Nations came together in 1948 to tackle this issue.
Their collaboration resulted in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It is this declaration that Amnesty International works to implement and protect, and therefore, it is really this declaration that is at the heart of what Amnesty International Day is all about. These statutes are critical because they are based on necessities such as respect, dignity, equality, and fairness. These are basic things that every human should be entitled to. Sadly, though, there human rights abuses that happen around the world on a daily basis. There is a lot of work that needs to be done, and this is why a day like Amnesty International Day is so critical.
History of Amnesty International Day
Amnesty International was first established in the month of July 1961 in London. Peter Benenson, an English labor lawyer was inspired to establish this organization after learning of two Portuguese students being imprisoned for seven years after “having drunk a toast to liberty.” Together with Eric Baker of the Religious Society of Friends, and numerous other intelligentsia, including academics, writers, and lawyers, they composed an article called “The Forgotten Prisoners” that would see publication in The Observer in May of 1961. This led to an appeal which quickly grew into an organization that would work to change the world and see that everyone would be entitled to a set of basic human rights.
The tireless efforts of this organization have since been central to revealing violations of human rights and working to change government policy as relates to their protection. Their work wasn’t always popular, with its members being accused of everything from espionage (1980’s Russia) to protectors of the criminal element (the Moroccan Government). In truth, they are champions of the downtrodden and the oppressed and work every day to alleviate the struggles of people everywhere facing famine, the trials of war, and those seeking asylum.
Why Amnesty International is vital
Amnesty International works hard to protect children, women, and men across the world in cases whereby their truth, dignity, and justice are denied. The organization investigates and exposes cases whereby resources, people, and power have been abused. You can look into a lot of the cases that they have worked on. This is a global movement, involving more than seven million people across the world, making it the biggest grassroots, human rights organization across the globe. The organization is imperative in creating a safer world and transforming societies that need help.
How to celebrate Amnesty International Day
The best way to celebrate Amnesty International Day is to help raise awareness among your friends and family about the struggles of the world’s downtrodden. The place to start would be with educating yourself by learning about the places in the world where Civil Liberties are most at risk. You can also seek out events sponsored by Amnesty International, including benefit concerts and fundraisers seeking to keep the organization going and to help support its efforts. Amnesty International has done a great deal of good work over the years, but the challenges it faces are never-ending, and new allies are needed with every passing year. So get out there and work to help make the world a better place!
Another way to mark Amnesty International Day is to spend some time reading up on the different cases that the organization has helped with. For example, some of the recent successes that they have had include changing the law in Morocco so that victims of rape no longer have to marry their abusers. They also played a monumental role in seeking justice for Angel Colon, a torture survivor in Mexico, as well as controlling the sale of weapons. You can also head to their website to read about the different cases that are going on at the moment as well. There is also a petition that you can sign to pledge your allegiance, should you wish to do so. You may even want to spare a few hours of your time by volunteering in one of the offices that they have around the world.
International Jazz Day – Saturday of Memorial Day weekend
International Jazz Day celebrates Jazz Music and it;’s history. Along with Jazz musicians. Did you know Jazz Music was born in America in the 1800’s. Over the years, Jazz Music has become popular around the world. Everyone has their favorite style of music, and many say Jazz is tops. Some people have a type of music that they do not like but everyone likes and/or loves Jazz.
The birthplace and home of Jazz Music is New Orleans, La. Until you visit New Orleans and attend a real Jazz show in an authentic setting, you can’t fully appreciate the Culture and beauty of Jazz Music.
Enjoy International Jazz Day by sitting back and listening to your favorite Jazz tunes. Preferably, listen to Jazz Music today as the Music is being played by a live Jazz band in a concert.
History and Origin of International Jazz Day:
International Jazz Day was created in 1991 by D. Michael Denny, a musician and bandleader. At the time, D. Michael Dennu was on the Board of Directors of the New Jersey Jazz Society.
In 1991, a statement was recorded in the U.S. Congressional Record recognizing the creation of International Jazz Day.
National Hamburger Day
Every May 28th, is National Hamburger Day celebrates America’s most iconic food. Americans eat over 50 billion Hamburgers a year, so it’s only fitting we set aside a whole day for these special Sandwiches. Originating in Hamburg, Germany, the Hamburger as we know it was developed in Seymour, Wisconsin, a town still famous for its Hamburger heroics.
WHEN IS NATIONAL HAMBURGER DAY 2022?
The Hamburger gets its own holiday on National Hamburger Day on May 28th.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL HAMBURGER DAY
The Hamburger is a baked Bun, Beef Patty, Mustard, Ketchup, Onion, Pickles, with Cheese or no Cheese. Convenient, cheap, and delicious, the world-famous Hamburger has a storied and uncertain history. No one is quite sure about the origins of the Hamburger, other the Hamburger is eponymously named for the town of Hamburg in Germany.
People have been eating cooked Meat on Bread for Centuries, but the association with Hamburg seems to stem from a 1758 recipe for a dish called the “Hamburg Sausage.” Others think the name originates from a Cruise company known as the Hamburg America Line, which served its passengers similar Sandwiches in the Mid-1800s. To this day, there is little agreement over who actually created the Hamburger.
Numerous deli and diner owners across the United States claim that their joint is responsible for inventing the Hamburger. However, there seems to be some consensus amongst historians that the Hamburger as we know it today truly gained popularity at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis, an event that also gave us the Ice-Cream Cone. However it happened, the Hamburger has grown to be one of the world’s most widely consumed food items. The Hamburger is found on menus from Texas to Thailand. Hamburgers can be had for a dollar apiece or made from gourmet ingredients that cost hundreds. However you decide to chow down, this holiday is for you. Fire up the grill, gather your family, and cook up Hamburgers.
TRADITIONS OF THE DAY
The Hamburgeris , a juicy Patty cooked to perfection, topped with your favorite add-ons and condiments, wedged in a lightly toasted Bun. Don’t forget the Fries as a sideline. Grills are fired up, and family gather for a Barbecue Cookout. Hamburger lovers all pitch in their reciprd for making the ‘best Hamburger’ and eat to their heart’s content.
The highlight of the day is the Hamburger, so pretty much every eatery participates in putting forward their best Hamburgers and offer specials. Food marketing goes into overdrive as iconicHamburger franchises offer special Hamburger recipes for the holiday and bring back limited editions of great deals from the past. Many people get out of their comfort zone and try different Hamburgers. There are so many types available to choose from including Chicken Burgers, Buffalo Burgers, Veggie Burgers, and the latest in recent years, the ‘Impossible Burger’ with a Patty that doesn’t use Meat of any kind. !
I don’t acknowledge this often, but some of my best memories have been shared over Hamburger meals. For some it could have been a first date, coupons allowing us to take someone to lunch and or rewards given at work by the boss. Then discovering different Sauces and Spice blends for the perfect Hamburger.
Hamburgers By the Numbers
1921 – is the year when the oldest burger chain ‘White Castle’ was founded.
49 cents – was the price at which the McDonald’s Big Mac was introduced.
40 billion – is the estimated number of Hamburgers consumed by Americans in a year.
$15,000 – the number of dollars offered by PETA once to the town of Hamburg, New York, to change their name to ‘Veggieburg.’
4 – is the average number of Hamburgers eaten by every American in a week.
1 nickel – was the price which White Castle’s charger for there first Hamburger was sold.
60% – is the percentage of all Sandwiches sold in the world that are Hamburgers.
2,014 pounds – was the weight of the world’s biggest Hamburger, at Black Bear Resort Casino in Minnesota.
10 feet – is the diameter of the world’s biggest Hamburger.
75 – is the number of McDonald’s Big Macs sold every minute.
NATIONAL HAMBURGER DAY ACTIVITIES
- Fire up the grill. Set up the lawn chairs, Ice the coolers down, and get to grilling. The best way to enjoy a Homemade Hamburger is surrounded by friends and family.
- Get fancy with Hamburgers because many fine dining establishments serve high-end Hamburgers on their menus. Including Hamburger made with Wagyu Beef, or Hamburgers coated in gold leaf.
- The fast-food Hamburger is nearly synonymous with the food itself. Sometimes, you want a Hamburger that is cheap and fast. Pull around to your local fast-food joint and purchase inexpensive, but delicious, Hamburgers and Fries.
5 HAMBURGER FACTS
- Did you know over half of all Sandwiches sold worldwide are Hamburgers.
- The world’s most expensive Hamburger retails for over $5,000.
- During the first World War, Hamburgers were called “Liberty Sandwiches”
- Did you now there is a Hamburger hall of fame in the birthplace of the Sandwich, Seymour, Wisconsin.
- Americans eat, on average, 3 Hamburgers a week.
WHY PEOPLE LOVE NATIONAL HAMBURGER DAY
- Hamburgers are popular for a reason; Hamburgers taste great and today is a great excuse to munch on Hamburgers.
- Hamburgers go hand in hand with Summertime cookouts or beach picnics. Pulling out the grill and offering to cook up Hamburgers is an excellent way to spend time with friends and family.
- The recipe for the hamburger is so well established but there is no, reason why we couldn’t have some fun with it? Let today be your opportunity to come up with different Hamburgers, and have some fun cooking.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
