Good morning, welcome back to our series sharing Unique Holiday with you. Take a look at the list below and let me know which Holidays you most would like to celebrate and why.
Armed Forces Day – third Saturday of month
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This is simply a day to salute all of the men and women in all branches of the military, who protect you and our country. They can be called upon at a moment’s notice to perform a risky and perilous mission for freedom and country. They train diligently both physically and mentally, so they will be prepared to prevail in any mission they face.
Just how did it all begin? Each branch of the military had their own day of celebration. But, on August 31, 1949 Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of Armed Forces Day.
President Harry Truman also announced the Holiday in a presidential proclamation on February 20, 1950. All branches of the Military were asked to celebrate on this day and they complied on the first Armed Forces Day which was held the following year on May 20, 1950.
National Chocolate Chip Day celebrates the sweet, tasty Chocolate Chips a great invention, that deserves a little recognition. After all, where would Chocolate Chip Cookies, Cakes and Muffins be without Chocolate Chips!?
Chocolate Chips are popular in cooking and baking,breads, cakes, and cookies. There is an almost endless number of recipes you can use Chocolate Chip in and they can even be used in decorating.
Have you ever had Chocolate Chip Pancakes? I haven’t and I don’t want to. Do you? How about Chocolate Chips in trail mix? Which I also haven’t had. Have you?
Rare is a leftover Chocolate Chip. If you don’t use the whole bag, you will likely eat them as a snack before they make it to the storage container. Or at least I would. Would you?
There are many recipes for having a successful National Chocolate Chip Day and every one includes Chocolate Chips.
What happened on this Day? This Day in History
Did you know today is National Sliders Day a holiday event created by White Castle restaurant. Funny, but this holiday coincides with your lucky day! Why you ask? It’s because every year, White Castle’s 400 (or so) restaurants give away free sliders.
If there isn’t a White Castle restaurant near you, you just might find another restaurant getting in on the fun, offering free sliders or specials. Slide on over to your favorite Hamburger restaurant and chow down on a few sliders.
The original Slider was a square, two inch hamburger on a small bun which was created by White Castle restaurant in 1921. Back then, White Castle sold the Sliders for a nickel each and the Slidders were sold in sacks. Time Magazine once called the slider “the most influential burger”.
By definition, a slider is any sandwich on a small hamburger bun. The original Hamburger variety remains the most popular. Many restaurants have “hijacked” the name slider, and now make them out of all sorts of meats.
After Hamburger, Chicken and Barbecued Pulled Pork are the favorites. Don’t be surprised, if you chance across some very unique sliders. Did you know Sliders are popular on menus as appetizers. Sliders also make a great late night snack. But, can you eat just one? We think not.
Did You Know? In 2014, Time Magazine proclaimed the White Castle Slider “the most influential burger of all time”.
Have a happy National Sliders Day.
Related Days:
National French Fries Day – Compliment your slider with an order of fries.
Today’s Word Play: Whenever I try to eat healthy, a chocolate bar looks at me and Snickers.
Song of the Day: “Slip Sliding Away” sung by Simon and Garfunkel
Peace Officer Memorial Day honors and remembers police officers who’ve given their lives while on duty. This Holiday is also called Police Officer Memorial Day.
Police officers protect us 24/7 every day of the year in this dangerous job. Police Officers know they’re putting their lives at risk to keep us safe. Police officers know the risks there taking and they accept them. Sometimes, they pay the ultimate price of giving there lives to save us.
I would like to ask if you would take the time today to show your respect and appreciation for police officers everywhere…not only today….but everyday.
I would like to ask you to show appreciation for Police Officers today. Below is a few ways to do this participate in this day:
- Show appreciation for police officers by sending them a Thank you card.
- Make a donation to a police officer fund or memorial in your City
- Participate in activities honoring officers who’ve died on duty.
- Create a memorial event, if there isn’t one in your area.
- Thank your police officers for a job well done.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
