Welcome to our series sharing Unique Holidays: February 26th, 2022. I must tell you I am upset David is working a double today or I would have asked David to take me to find a Carnival as I would love seeing Elephants and Clowns. Since I can’t go out, I think I will watch a movie and read a Fairy Tale or too as a Carpe Diem the Day. Would you like to join me in my celebration?
Carnival Day– always on February 26th.
Carnival Day celebrates a popular entertainment venue. Each year, millions of Americans flock to Carnivals to be entertained by death defying treats, clowns, elephants, lions, animal acts, and more. Often, carnivals are preceded by a Parade which is a away to let the people know the carnival has come to town.
Don’t limit your thinking about Carnival Day to a professional carnival. There is a wide range of Summer and Winter carnivals, and School Carnivals are popular. Did you know towns, and businesses, hold carnivals of all types?
Celebrate today by going to a carnival. If you can’t find a carnival to attend, then you could organize a carnival.
History and Origin of Carnival Day:
Our research did not find the creator, or the origin of this Holiday but we found plenty of carnivals. Including Winter Summer and School carnivals. We also found companies with the word “carnival” in their name.
Carnival Day could have been created by a carnival goer, or carnival promoter
If you have time, then you should watch a movie about a Carnival like The Greatest Showman or Dumbo.
Carpe Diem Day– always on February 26th.
“Seize the day, every day.” That’s the slogan of Carpe Diem Day. The meaning is straight and to the point. The message is: Live today like there will be no tomorrow. Don’t take anything for granted.
Carpe Diem comes from the Roman poet Horace. Literally translated, it means “Pluck the day”. Over the years, this saying has morphed into “Seize the day”, making the meaning much clearer. The intention of this expression is indeed quite clear. It means you have today, so make the best of it and enjoy life while you can. You have today, don’t hold back until tomorrow that is not guaranteed to come. While you’re at it, encourage others in your life to make the most of the present.
There are so many ways to celebrate the message of this Holiday.
- Lives today to the fullest.
- Finds you engaged with friends and loved ones, if possible.
- Causes you to engage in fun and pleasant activities.
- Experiences new activities and adventures.
- Honors loved ones who are no longer with you.
History and Origin of Carpe Diem Day:
This holiday Carpe Diem Day was created in 2020 by the friends and family of Yvette Francino, who lives in Superior, Colorado. Yvette lost a good friend, Craig Dunham, to ALS. Her inspiration came from him. Craig Dunham taught her the importance of living each day fully. Yvette has done much since then to promote the importance of living each day to the fullest. Yvette says the goal of this Holiday is to “serve as reminder to live fully despite the many challenges that life throws at you.” Yvette Francino also encourages all of us to “not put off to tomorrow doing the things you love – with the people you love. When you can do it today.” Yvette Francino children stated that this Holiday honors both Yvette Francino and her good friend Craig Dunham.
The date was selected as February 26th which is Yvette’s birthday.
A few websites call Carpe Diem Day a “National” Holiday. This is incorrect, as the creator calls it “Carpe Diem Day ” on her website. We found no presidential proclamation or act of Congress making this a true National Holiday.
National Pistachio Day – it’s a nutty day!- Always February 26th.
National Pistachio Day is a nutty Holiday. You can celebrate National Pistachio Day by eating Pistachios,and learning more about Pistachios.
Nutty Pistachio Facts:
- Pistachios grow on trees and Pistachios are native to the Middle East.
- It’s a long wait to get the first nut. Did you know a Pistachio Tree takes 7-10 years to mature?
- California is the major producer in the U.S.
- Pistachios are harvested in September by machines that shake the trees which takes less than a minute.
- The red dye is added to the nuts is only due to consumer demand for the color.
- Its open hull is unique. The nut is ripe when the hull splits open.
- People in the Middle East call Pistachios the “smiling nut” and in China it’s called the “happy nut”.
- Pistachios are nutritious, so eat them up!
History and Origin of National Pistachio Day:
Open That Bottle Night – last Saturday of month
Open That Bottle Night is one of the few special events, that is proclaimed as an evening event. This means that you can begin to celebrate at 5:00 pm which is five o’clock somewhere!!
Open That Bottle Night has a very special purpose. Dorothy Gaither and John Becher created this Holiday to encourage people to re-connect with each other over a bottle of Wine or Champagne. Short of that, a bottle of Scotch or Bourbon will suffice. But importantly, this Holiday is not a day to drink alone or to binge drink. Rather, you should open a bottle with your friends, especially those whom you may have lost touch with over the years. Having a spat with someone? Share a bottle of Wine with them, and iron out those differences.
Related Holidays:
Live Simply, Laugh Often, Wine a lot!
History and Origin of Open That Bottle Night:
This Holiday was created in 2000 by “Tastings” columnists Dorothy J. Gaither and John Brecher
Some sources incorrectly state that Open That Bottle Night is on a set, fixed day every year. The creators specifically established this day on the last Saturday in February and the date changes every year.
Tell a Fairy Tale Day– always on February 26th.
This is a day that Fairy Tales are made of because its Tell a Fairy Tale Day. This is a great opportunity to read to your kids. If the kids aren’t around, it’s certainly okay to read Fairy Tales alone because we know everybody loves a good fairy tale.
Did you know to qualify as a fairy tale, a story does not have to begin with “Once upon a time. But Fairy Tales usually do and it is a requirement that the story has a happy ending. There’s nothing better than a story that ends with “and they all lived happily ever after”.
On Fairy Tale Day, grab your blanket and favorite beverage and the kids and read a fairy tale book. Libraries and schools will often mark this Holiday with special fairy tale readings and story hours
History and Origin of Tell a Fairy Tale Day:
Our research did not find the creator, or the origin of this Holiday. Even though we cannot trace the origins of this Holiday, this special day is not a fable.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
