Good evening, welcome to our series sharing Unique Holidays: November 6th, 2021. Did you know its Book Lovers Day and also National Nacho Day. I wish David was home I would ask him to go to Taco Casa and pick me up a order of Nacho’s and once we finish eating I would grab my book and head into the bedroom were I could read in PEACE and QUITE.
Book Lovers Day – first Saturday of the month
August 9 and/or the first Saturday in November.
Book Lovers Day encourages you to find a place to relax with a good book.
Book reading is a great hobby and its an important hobby, too. Employers look for book reading on resumes. Reading is educational, informative, and relaxing. Reading books makes us smarter, and happier people.
Book Lovers Day is a great day to celebrate all you need to do is grab a book, find a quiet, cozy place, and crack open the book. Celebrating Book Lovers Day in August is pleasurable on the deck, under a shady tree, poolside, or in a cozy hammock. If you fall asleep while reading, that’s okay. It’s all part of the relaxing benefits of being a book lover.
The History and Origin of Book Lovers Day:
We did not find the creator, or the origin of this Holiday.
There is some disagreement over when this Holiday is celebrated. The vast majority of sites list Book Lovers Day on August 9th but a smaller number of sites have Book Lovers Day recorded on the first Saturday in November. If you are a true book lover, you will enjoy celebrating Book Lovers Day on Holidays.
Localized organizations and groups have declared “Book Lover” days on various other dates.
Marooned without a Compass Day– Always November 6th
Marooned Without a Compass Day is today and I have a question for you. Which direction will you take today?
How is your sense of direction? Do you often find yourself going around in circles and do you feel hopelessly lost? Do you know where you are? If any of these questions describe your State of being, then you are in tune to this Holiday.
As a Boy Scout leader, this Author sees this Holiday as no problem at all. We’ll just navigate the day (and night) by the position of the Sun and Stars. We’ll use our orienteering skills. And, we will check the trees for Moss because Moss grows on the shaded, north side of a tree trunk.
Viewed in another way, being marooned without a compass for a day could be a good thing. Our busy life styles seldom leaves time to relax and with this Holiday we can kick back and enjoy being marooned. Tomorrow, we can head east when the Sun rises.
National Bison Day – the frist Saturday in November
This Holiday is always held on the first Saturday in November
What’s the biggest Mammal in North America? It’s the fascinating American Bison. Also called American Buffalo, Bison can weigh up to 1,000 pounds. We celebrate these beautiful creatures today on National Bison Day.
Why all the attention to the American Bison? Before Americans pushed across the Western frontier, an estimated 30-60 million Buffalos roamed the Plains and Prairies Native Americans relied on Buffalo for food, clothing, tools, and more. In the 1800s, Buffalo were hunted almost to extinction. Today, there are only an estimated 10,000 Bison in 17 Herds remaining in the U.S. Bison can be found in 11 Western U.S. States and in Alaska. Bison also exist in Canada.
How can you and I participate in this Holiday? There’s a number of things we can do. Learning about the American Bison is a great way to start. Public Libraries and the Internet abound with images and information. Spend some time immersing yourself into Bison resources. Second, learn how to protect and preserve the shrinking Bison Habitat. There’s only a few these of these protected Animals left in the wild. The health and safety of each Bison is vital so your kids and grandkids will be able to enjoy Bison. Make an effort to support any Bison protection legislation that may come up. You can also make plans to visit a Buffalo Nature Preserve. Tours are available which will certainly be a thrilling and memorable trip.
Bison Trivia
- Bison originated in Southeast Asia during the Early Pleistocene Period, about 2.5-2.6 million years ago.
- 30 to 60 million Bison once roamed the U.S. West Plains and Prairies.
- Did you know a baby Bison is called a “Red Dog”.
- There are 17 Herds, totaling about 10,000 Bison remaining in the wild.
- Bison have poor eyesight, but excellent sense of hearing and smell.
- Yellowstone Park is the only place in the U.S. where Bison have lived continuously since Pre-historic times.
- Bison are fast and they can run up to 35 mph.
- Bison live up to 20 years.
History and Origin of National Bison Day:
Every year since 2012, the U.S. Senate has passed a resolution declaring National Bison Day on the first Saturday of November.
On May 9, 2012, President Barak Obama signed the National Bison Legacy Act, making the American Bison the National Mammal of the U.S.
International Nacho Day: Always October 21
National Nacho Day: Always November 6
Nachos are extremely popular with a meal, or as a snack. Nachos are in popular demand for parties of all kinds. We enjoy Nachos while watching Sporting Event, at home, the Stadium or in the Arena. Nachos are so popular, that there are two holidays close together to celebrate and enjoy the versatile Nacho. I don’t know about you, but this is fine with me. I’m gonna celebrate both Holidays as they arrive, with a fistful of Nachos.
Eating Mexican or Tex-Mex tonight? Have it your way. A plate of Nachos is t certain to be included with the meal. As a snack, Nachos are great eaten plain by themselves. However, Salsa and Cheese Dips are sure to be surrounding the Nacho bowl. Reigning supreme in the world of Nachos, is Nacho Supreme and home recipes abound. The recipes all begin with a pile of Nachos covered with Cheese. Jalapeno peppers may be a key ingredient. Other ingredients may include: Chicken, Ground Beef, Salsa, Black Bean, Onions, or Black Olives. Don’t forget to set out Lettuce, Tomatoes, Guacamole and Sour Cream on the side.
We may not know anything about who created either International or National Nacho Day, or why the Holiday was created, or exactly when these Holidays were first celebrated. But, the creation of the Nacho itself is well documented. The inventor is Mexican Agnacio “Nacho” Anaya in 1943. Anaya lived and worked in the Mexican border town of Piedra Negras. After a long day of shopping, several U.S. Army wives entered the restaurant looking for something to eat. The kitchen staff had left, so Anaya went into the kitchen and went to work creating a snack for them. He cut Tortillas and Tostados into triangles, placed Cheese and jalapenos on top of the Chips. Then he put his concoction into the oven to melt the Cheese. When he removed the dish from the oven, the Nacho was born.
Origin of International and National Nacho Day:
Nachos are very popular and when we began our research into these Holidays, we thought we’d find a huge amount of information about the creator, and why the Holiday was created, and when it was created. We were astonished to find virtually no historical information as to its origin. Our research suggests that PartyExcuses.com created National Nacho Day. It does appear that both of these Holidays were created in the early 2000’s. International Nacho Day appears to have arrived on the scene just a little before National Nacho Day.
There is no information or documentation confirming this to be a true “National” Holiday and we found no congressional records or presidential proclamation
Pumpkin Destruction Day – first Saturday after Halloween
The Holiday Pumpkin Destruction Day is always held on the second Saturday in November
Pumpkin Destruction Day comes along at just the right time because Halloween is over. There are many leftover Pumpkins that need to be disposed of. First of all Farms, Garden Centers and many other stores have plenty of unsold Pumpkins. Secondly, you an I likely have carved and uncarved Pumpkins that have to be disposed of in some manner. However, your uncarved Pumpkins can be kept for Thanksgiving decorations.
The objective of Pumpkin Destruction Day, is to have a little fun while destroying leftover Pumpkins. Once the Pumpkins have been smashed, dropped a Pumpkin from a sufficient height, jump on the Pumpkin, or otherwise obliterated, it is important to put the remains into your compost pile or a composting facility. A big part of the reason for this day, is to keep millions of Pumpkins out of landfills.
How to Destroy Pumpkins
Today is all about having fun with Pumpkins as you destroy them. Use your imagination and make up a game or other fun way to destroy the Pumpkins. There’s an almost unlimited number of ways to destroy them.
Here are a few ideas:
- Smash Pumpkins with a hammer or mallet.
- Make a game of who can hit the Pumpkin with a rock from a distance.
- Simply slice the Pumpkin in pieces.
- Toss the Pumpkins down from the top of a ladder or tall building.
- Shoot Pumpkins out of an Air Cannon.
- Use Pumpkins as target practice for bow and arrow or a rifle.
Alternatives to Smashing Pumpkins:
If you’re not into smashing Pumpkins, Pumpkins can be left out in areas to feed Wildlife. A wide range of Animals eat Pumpkins, including Deer. If you’re in a rural setting, its fun to place Pumpkins near the edge of the Woods and watch the Deer feed eat.
All Pumpkins are edible. and there’s an almost unlimited number of recipes for cooking and baking Pumpkins online.
Today’s Band: Smashing Pumpkins did you know they were my sister’s neighbor!!
History and Origin of Pumpkin Destruction Day:
Adam Pugh, the General Manager of Rock Ranch in The Rock, Georgia created this Holiday in 2006. Pugh asked the ranch owners for permission for people to “smash the leftover Pumpkins for fun”. The smashed Pumpkins would be left in the field to rot as compost, thus avoiding putting the Pumpkins into landfills. Rock Ranch is a 1,500 acre ranch created by Chick-fill-A founder S. Truett Cathy as a foster home for kids. Pugh was given permission for this event and it was a huge success.
This Holiday originated as “Pumpkin Destruction Day” and it is also listed in the 2020 Chase Calendar of Events as “Pumpkin Destruction Day”, with reference to Adam Pugh, the creator. Some internet sites incorrectly refer to the Holiday as “National Pumpkin Destruction Day”.
We found no congressional records or presidential proclamation creating this Holiday as a true National day.
Saxophone Day– Always November 6
Saxophone Day is today which is a classical Brass Wind Instrument and its an essential instrument in Jazz Bands, Symphonic Bands, Marching Bands and more. It’s only fitting that this instrument has a day of recognition all to its own.
The Saxophone was invented around 1840 and was created by Adolphe Sax, a Belgian Musical Instrument Maker. Did you know the Sax is made of Brass.
Adophe Sax invented 8 types of Saxophones: The Sopranino, Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, Bass, Contrabass, and Subcontrabass. The first Saxophone ever created was the Bass Saxophone. A 9th type of Saxophone, the Soprillo Saxophone, was invented in 2004 which is the smallest Saxophone.
Famous Saxophone Players:
- John Coltrane
- Stan Getz
- Coleman Randolph Hawkins “Hawk”
- James Moody
- Charlie “The Bird” Parker
- Lester Prez Young
History and Origin of Saxophone Day:
Adophe Sax, the inventor of the Saxophone, was born on this day in 1814 and he is the reason for celebrating on this day.
We did not find any information on who created Saxophone Day, or when this Holiday was first celebrated. There are numerous references to “Saxophone Day” for schools, bands, or special events and they are scattered across many different dates.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
