Welcome to our Unique Holidays: June 15th, 2021. Take a look at the Holidays celebrated today and let me know which one you most would like to celebrate and why.
June 15
National Nature Photography Day
Summer arrives in a few days and millions of Americans will spend leisure hours in the great outdoors, enjoying Nature in all of its glorious splendor. Along the way, we will capture millions, if not billions, of pictures of Nature , that capture our hearts or makes us breathless.
National Nature Photography Day was created to promote conservation, and to celebrate the enjoyment of Nature photography. Your environmental awareness just might be contagious, and helping to preserve the natural wonders of the world for many generations to come. While this day is titled “National”, there is worldwide interest in celebrating this day.
There are almost unlimited ways to celebrate National Nature Photography Day. To participate arm yourself with a camera, and you are ready to participate.
- Go out and explore the world of Nature and take in a Park, Creek bed, along the Lake, or Nature trail. Bring your camera along and yes, cell phone cameras are perfect for this day.
- Hold a photo competitions and obviously, the subject matter is Nature scenes. If you can’t find hold your own photo competition find one to join.
- Participate in efforts to preserve Nature.
- Along the way, make sure to soak in all the Peace and Serenity that Nature provides.
Related Special Days:
The History and Origin of National Nature Photography Day:
National Nature Photography Day was created in 2006 by the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA). NANPA which was founded in 1994.
Happy National Nature Photography Day!
There’s a holiday for just about anything and everything. So, why not have a special day to celebrate Prunes? The easy answer is “because we can”. While we didn’t create this wrinkly day, we’d like to join you in celebrating National Prune Day.
Why would anyone eat Prunes? They certainly aren’t attractive and in case you didn’t know it, Prunes are a Fruit. They’re dried up, wrinkly old Plums. This Fruit is tasty, with a brown Sugar or Molasses like flavor.
For those who like Prunes, they are usually eaten as a dried Fruit. Many people also enjoy Prune juice, especially when the digestive system is backed up. Prunes are high in fiber and Vitamin A.
Prunes are loaded with Cancer fighting Antioxidants. If you don’t like Prunes, you can still celebrate this holiday. Just don’t tell anyone that you didn’t eat Prunes.
Did You Know? Prunes beat out Blueberries for #1 having the highest level of Antioxidants. I didn’t know that and neither did Charlie or David.
For all that ails you…… Prunes can do a lot for you. They’re best known for aiding and regulating the digestive system, helping you to stay “on the go”. Prunes provide many other health benefits.
As previously mentioned, the high levels of Antioxidants helps to fight Cancer. Prunesare good for your vision, helping to avoid Macular Degeneration and Night B lindness. Sounds like David and i should start eating Prunes which I can’t see happening.
Prunes are good for your Cardiovascular system and, promotes healthy Bones, and also fights Anemia. Prunes might help us combat Health issues allowing us to be healthier.
If you’ve never eaten Prunes, were not surprised. Why don’t you use National Prune Day, to try them!? You just might like them. But don’t count on my trying them with you. Unless its a Prune Danish and I might.
History and Origin of National Prune Day:
National Prune Day was created in 1988., however, we could only find one single reference to this day. It’s utterly amazing for a Holiday dating back over thirty years, to have so little known about it. We suspect all other references have shriveled up and dried.
Related Holidays: Plum Pudding Day
Recipe: Plum Pudding
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) plums, drained, pitted and chopped
- 1-3/4 cups chopped dates
- 1 cup golden raisins
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup dried currants
- HARD SAUCE:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1/4 cup dark rum or orange juice
- Generously grease an 8-cup pudding mold, metal gelatin mold or ovenproof bowl; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. In another bowl, mix bread crumbs, flour, orange zest, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, salt and cloves; gradually add to creamed mixture. Fold in plums, dates, raisins, carrots and currants.
- Transfer to prepared pudding mold. Cover tightly with heavy-duty foil; tie foil with kitchen string to secure.
- Place on a rack in a stockpot; add 3 in. hot water to pot. Bring water to a gentle boil; steam cake, covered, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 2 to 2-1/2 hours, adding more water to pot as needed. Remove pudding from pot; let stand 5 minutes before unmolding.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat hard sauce ingredients until smooth and creamy. Unmold pudding onto a serving plate; serve warm with sauce.
Smile Power Day is today, feel the power. Give everyone you see a big, friendly, “I like you” smile. You never know, you’re warm smile just might turn someone’s day right around…for the good!
Love may make the world go round, but, a smile makes the world a happy place. A smile is a powerful thing and best of all, it’s contagious. However, we do note that in order to be effective, a smile must be sincere. People can see right through phony or forced smiles.
Spend the whole day with a big, bright smile on your face and flash a toothy smile to everyone you encounter.
A smile is so powerful, that it can:
- Add years to your life
- Make you a happier person
- Make someone else a happier person
- It’s a mood change for the giver and the receiver
- Improves relationships
- In business, it sends a great customer service message
Did you know? It’s easier to smile than to frown and a smile uses fewer muscles.
Also see World Smile Day
Wind power is reshaping the Energy scene and Wind farms are popping up all over the world. Wind and Solar farms are taking on an increasing percentage of the world’s energy needs.
It is a clean, renewable, Carbon less Energy source. Hardly the source of a watt of Energy a few decades ago, new Windmills are going up every day in some part of the world. Over $100 Billion was invested in Wind Energy in 2014 alone!
Global Wind Day is intended to help us discover Wind and its’ power. Participating in this day is a breeze! Organizers hold open houses at Wind farms, sponsor events and educational programs, to help us to better understand the value of Wind Energy.
We encourage you to participate in this special day in some way. Importantly, make some effort to support the development and installation of Wind Energy in your community.
The History and Origin of Global Wind Day:
Global Wind Day originated in 2007, as “Wind Day”. Spreading the word about the importance of clean Wind Energy quickly grew, and the popularity of this day spread around the world. It did not take long to become Global Wind Day.
This special day was created by European Wind Energy Association (EWEA). It is also supported by the Global Wind Council and other organizations.
Other Windy Days:
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
