Good morning, welcome to our series sharing Unique Holidays: June 22nd, 2021. Take a look at the Holidays being celebrated this morning and let me know which one you most would like to celebrate and why.
National Chocolate Eclair Day is a sugary, sweet way to start your day and a Chocolate Eclair is a sweet, tasty way to end your day, too. Eclairs are a light, crisp pastry filled with a Pastry Cream. They are most often eaten as a dessert and Chocolate Eclairs can be eaten at every meal, or as a snack.
We hope that you are not on a diet, or watching calories, carb or sugar. Because participating in this day, means consumption of high calorie, high carb, high Sugar Eclairs.
Did you know? Eclairs originated in France..
National Columnists Day -fourth Tuesday in June
This holiday is always held on the fourth Tuesday in June
National Columnists Day was first established to recognize the importance and value of newspaper columnists. However, we also encourage you to give recognition and appreciation to columnists in all forms of media.
Which includes Bloggers so if you know of one or if there is a Blog you follow make sure you thank them today for what they write for you to read. Because blogs can be a lot of work.
In today’s world of false news, it is easy to paint all columnist, and journalists for that matter, as creators of news, rather than reporters of the facts.
Often, the truth and facts are distorted and altered and it’s a sad commentary, as the majority of columnists are honest, hard working, and strive to report the news with actual facts.
Please give thanks and appreciation to the many columnists who report to you the truth and what you need to know.
The History and Origin of National Columnists Day:
The National Society of Newspaper Columnists created National Columnists Day which was established on April 18th, in memory of the day columnist Ernie Pyle was killed in World War II.
You’re at any of a number of your favorite Hamburger joints and you just ordered a Burger with all of your favorite toppings Then, the waitress asks if you want anything with it. Of course you do!
But, you’re tired of same-o-same-o French Fries. Then a smile creeps across your face as you say “yes, Onion Rings, please!” Onion Rings are the perfect side as today is National Onion Ring Day.
After French Fries, Onion Rings are the second most popular choice to pair with your Hamburger. Aren’t you lucky that someone a long time ago, created the first Onion Ring . Here lies the great mystery or debate….. just who first created the Onion Ring recipe?
It is well documented that the first Onion Ring recipe was in the recipe book The Art of Cookery Made Easy & Refined. It was published in 1802. In the 1900s, several other individuals, companies and restaurants have made claim to be the first.
Those supporting their case suggest the 1802 recipe wasn’t truly Onion Rings. But, that 1802 recipe called for Onions sliced into rings, and to be fried.
Undoubtedly, those who came up with recipes in the 1900s, contributed to the evolution of Onion Rings and contributed new recipes for our beloved rings. But, the 1802 recipe was the first. We don’t mean to take sides in the debate, we’re just saying.
It’s so easy to participate in this special day. Simply, eat Onion Rings. However, you get extra brownie points, if you make Onion Rings from scratch. Which is what Charlie and I plan on making in our Homeschool Cooking Class.
If you don’t get your fill of Onions on National Onion Ring Day, you’re in luck. National Onion Day is just a few days away.
The History and Origin of National Onion Ring Day:
Our research didn’t find the creator, or the origin of this day which appears to have begun around 2016-2018
World Rainforest Day is a recently new special holiday and it was created in 2017 to raise awareness of the importance of Rainforests around the world for the health of the Earth, and ultimately for your health, too.
Rainforests are decreasing at an alarming rate and it is time to pay attention to this vital asset, and reverse the trend of shrinking Rain Forest areas.
Rainforests do many good things for the earth. 20% of the Oxygen we breath, comes from Rain Forests. Rainforests offer many other benefits, including absorption of harmful Carbon Dioxide, and stabilizing climates.
About half the plant and Animal species on the planet call Rainforests their home. The diversity, and potential of these areas, is nothing short of astonishing.
Rainforests exist all over the world and we all know the biggest, the Amazon is located in South America. Most of us know of the Tropical Rainforests in Southeast Asia, too.
However, there are many Rainforests around the world, Some of them are in places you would never think of. There are Rainforests in the United States, including Hawaii, the Appalachians, and even Alaska. There is a Rainforest on Vancouver Island in Canada, too.
While we think of Rainforests in tropical areas, not all Rainforests are in the tropics.
The History and Origin of World Rainforest Day:
This is a more recent special holiday and it was created in 2017 by the “Rainforest Partnership”. The Rainforest Partnership is an international, non-profit organization based in Austin, Texas. They’re dedicated to protecting and regenerating tropical Rainforests around the world.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
