Good morning, how are you? I would like to welcome you to our series sharing Unique Holidays: April 23rd. Take a look at the Holidays and let me know which one you most would like to celebrate and why.
I will not have a #luckyPenny unless it stops raining and I can get outside to find one. How about you do you have a lucky penny? If not would you like to go with me to find one?
It’s Lucky Penny Day. Perhaps a Lucky Penny will be lucky for you today. I wish… If Penny’s are taken at face value, a penny doesn’t buy you much, if anything. But Penny’s used to.
During your parents and grandparents days, a penny bought a lot of things. Most notably, “Penny Candy” got its name because a piece of candy cost a penny. Do you remember that? Because I do but my sister doesn’t. As for my brother I am not sure if he does or not.
Inflation year after year after year, has eroded the penny’s value. There has even been discussion as to whether to discontinue the penny…. Heaven forbid!
The penny still serves a very useful purpose… at least some of them are lucky pennies. Lucky pennies can be found on the ground. Not all of the pennies you find will be lucky. But, it will only take one lucky penny to change your life.
Are you superstitious?
I’m not and neither is Charlie but let me tell you something my mom and David are. Superstition has it that you should only pick up a penny that is lying face up.
You should see what they would do if a Black Cat crossed in front of them. Walk under a ladder no, not them. Or if a mirror breaks they just they’re going to have 7 years of bad luck. How about you?
Here are some other uses for pennies:
- You could offer someone a penny for there thoughts.
- You can ask to put your “two cents” in.
- A necessity for penny pinchers
- A penny can even become a handy screwdriver when nothing else is available.
World Turtle Day is an international holiday that was created for two reasons. First, to celebrate and enjoy both Turtles and Tortoises. Secondly, this day is to educate people about Turtles, and how to protect Turtles, and how to save their disappearing natural habitat.
Turtles and Tortoises have a long life span. Did you know many species live 35 to 50 years. Some species have been known to live 150-200 years. Some species are carnivores, while others are herbivores.
Their populations are decreasing rapidly. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, 129 of 300 species of Turtles and Tortoises are on the endangered species list.
What’s the difference between and Turtle and a Tortoise?
Both Turtles and Tortoises are Reptiles, dating back over 200 million years. With one major difference. A Tortoise lives on land. A Turtle lives in the water for most of the time.
Now that you know the difference, I’m sure you realize that “Turtle” you bought at the pet store and the one you saw in the park or even your back yard, was actually a Tortoise. Now that you know the difference, no one will complain, if you refer to them as “Turtles”, regardless of species.
Did You Know? There are Turtle Festivals! We hope you plan on attending them.
The most famous turtles are:
- The four Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Michelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo and Donatello
- Squirt and Crush from Finding Nemo
How to Celebrate World Tortoise Day:
- First and foremost, do not buy pet Turtles. This only increases demand and can cause further decrease in their populations.
- Go to a zoo or nature center that has Turtles.
- Dress up like a turtle. Yes, some people actually will today!
- Watch a television show or movie with Turtles in it. May we suggest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles or Finding Nemo?
- Learn more about turtles and tortoises, and how you can help to protect them and their habitat
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
