Good morning, welcome to Memorial Day. Can you believe another month has almost passed? This year is flying by. Before we miss today I wanted to share our series featuring Unique Holidays: May 30th, 2022. Would you take a look at the Holidays being celebrate today and let me know which Holiday you most want to celebrate and why.
Memorial Day last Monday of month
Memorial Day is officially celebrated on the last Monday during the month of May and it’s a Holiday dedicated to service men and women who gave their lives for freedom and our Country. Memorial Day is also a time to remember loved ones who have passed away. The roots of Memorial Day observance, goes back to 1865 and the end of the Civil War.
The ultimate sacrifice made by millions of U.S. service men and women is perhaps best exemplified by Nathan Hale as Nathan Hale was about to be executed by the British for spying for the Continental Army when Nathan Hale said “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my Country.”
Memorial Day was traditionally held on the 30th of May but in 1971, Congress changed Memorial Day to the last Monday, in order to afford a three day holiday weekend. Regardless of the date, we encourage you to follow Memorial Day tradition by attending a Parade, and visiting a Cemetery to honor and remember our Serviceman. Don’t forget to take time to remember lost loved ones in whatever way you feel appropriate.
Memorial Day was first called Decoration Day which was changed to Memorial Day in 1882.
Memorial Day also marks the beginning of the Gardening and Summer Seasons, even though Summer will not occur until a few weeks later. This holiday usually includes the first Picnic of the year.
Today is Mint Julep Day which is a day to enjoy and savor a Mint Julep which is a Southern classic drink.
Mint Julep is an Bourbon based Alcoholic beverage but did you know there is a related version of the Mint Julep, which is Gin based. Mint Julep originated and is very popular today in areas South of the Mason-Dixon line in the United States.
The roots of Mint Julep may have Arabic origin, where a similar drink called Julab was made with Rose Petals. Considered a sign of hospitality, Mint Juleps were first served in the early 1800’s on Virginia plantations. Mint Juleps quickly spread in popularity across the South. In 1850, Kentucky Senator Henry Clay introduced Mint Juleps to Washington, D.C., at the Round Robin Bar.
Mint Juleps are best known as the official drink of the Kentucky Derby (1938) and today, over 120,00 Mint Juleps are served at the two day “Run for the Roses” event.
Mint Juleps were used medicinally for stomach ailments and other sicknesses.
Mint Juleps are a frosty cooler and we suspect the originator of this holiday set May 30th as the date to celebrate Mint Julep, because hot weather has arrived in the South by this time.
I would like to share a recipe so you can create the Official Kentucky Derby Mint Julep recipe with your family. Then you can check out Kentucky Derby Day.
History and Origin of Mint Julep Day:
Our research did not find the creator, or the origin of this holiday which appears to have started around 2014.
We found an occasional incorrect reference to this as a “National” day but we found no presidential proclamation or act of congress, declaring it as a national holiday.
Most people love May because the Weather has turned warm for growing just about anything outdoors. May is filled with Garden related holidays. Today is another great Gardening Holiday as It’s Water a Flower Day. This holiday exists to remind you to water your flowers…
We know that this holiday reads Water “a” Flower (singular) Day. The holiday clearly indicates that a Flower should be watered but, in today’s world of equal rights and non-discrimination regulations, how can you single out one particular Flower to water? Even if you can decide upon a certain Flower, wouldn’t the rest of your Flowers and Trees get upset?
For your own sake, water all of your Flowers and Trees today. As a gardener, suggest you make your Flowers very happy by adding a liquid fertilizer to the Water and the Flowers will reward you with faster growth, and bigger blooms!
Check out: How to Grow flowers
History and Origin of Water a Flower Day:
Our research did not find the creator, or the origin of this holiday. But, we’re glad someone created this holiday. It’s late Spring, and chances are, Flowers need a drink.
Our research found references to the establishment of this holiday around 2015.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
