Welcome to our series sharing Unique Holidays: September 13th, 2022. Today is Defy Superstition Day. Which is the perfect Holiday for David and my mom. Because they both hate black Cats and don’t let one cross the street in front of them or they will spend hours researching new ways to go to there destinations. Driving me up a wall.
Defy Superstition Day– always observed on September 13th
Defy Superstition Day is your opportunity to break those superstitious beliefs that you have been living with most, or all, of your life. Defy Superstition Day falls on September 13th for a reason. Defy Superstation Day defies the superstition around the number 13 being unlucky.
Many people have a long list of superstitions. Tops on the list is the unlucky number 13. Black Cats are also an object to be wary of. Walking under a ladder has always been viewed as something to avoid.
History and Origin of Defy Superstition Day
We found no individual or group who claims to have originated Defy Superstition Day and there’s no superstition involved here. The creator simply was remiss in recording himself as the originator.
Defy Superstition Day dates back to at least 1999.
Fortune Cookie Day– Always on September 13th
This holiday celebrates the creation of the Fortune Cookie which is a great cookie. A little slip of paper inside of the Fortune Cookie brings you good luck, a whimsical saying, or a philosophical thought.
Its pretty clear that the Fortune Cookie did not originate in China. Rather, the Fortune Cookie was invented in California. There appears to be some uncertainty over who invented the Fortune Cookie. Some historical references suggest it was Makoto Hagiwara who invented the Fortune Cookie at the Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco in 1914. Others believe that David Jung, founder of the Hong Kong Noodle Company, was the first to make Fortune Cookies in Los Angeles in the 1920s.
To celebrate this holiday, go grab a handful of Fortune Cookies or, get your fill online because online Cookies contain no calorie, no carb.
Origin of Fortune Cookie Day
We are not certain of the origin of this holiday. From our research, Fortune Cookie Day most likely was created by someone who wanted to recognize the good feeling Fortune Cookies brings to people.
Documentation for the date of this holiday is all over the map. A large majority of sources declare Fortune Cookie Day as September 13th but we did find one reference to this holiday in April, June, July, and August.
Online Fortune Cookies:
Fortune Cookies from China Unique, home of Panda Mania
Fortune Pumpkin -a novel way to get your fortune cookie
Fortune Turkey– get your fortune from a turkey!? Why not?
National Peanut Day– observed on September 13
National Peanut Day, a September 13th holiday, is the peanuttiest of days on the entire list of daily holidays. Native to South America, the locals there couldn’t keep this great Nut to themselves. Did you know Peanuts are not Nuts. Peanuts are “Legumes”, like Peas, and lentils.
Peanuts are one of America’s favorite snack foods. Peanuts are more than a snack food. Peanuts are the main ingredient in Peanut Butter. Peanuts star in a variety of recipes and is a topping for countless foods and desserts. Many Chinese recipes use Peanuts in main menu items.
Peanuts once took the rap as a not-so-healthy food. More recent research suggests that Peanuts can reduce Cardiovascular disease and lowers Triglycerides in the body. Peanuts are high in protein and fiber and are now believed to help curb hunger, and therefore help in diet control.
How to Celebrate National Peanut Day
- Celebrate National Peanut Day by eating Peanuts wherever and whenever during the day that you can.
- Eating Peanut Butter counts, too.
Other Peanuttiest Days of the Year
National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on April 2.
National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day on March 1st
History and Origin of National Peanut Day
We found no factual information about National Peanut Day, who created it, or the year it was first celebrated but we traced this holiday back to 2008.
This holiday has always been referred to as National Peanut Day. However, we found no congressional records or presidential proclamations making it a true “National” day. All three Peanut holidays are described as National Holidays.
Positive Thinking Day– always observed on September 13th
Positive Thinking Day is today, which is all about attitude. A positive attitude. It’s a lot like the Ant when faced with moving a Rubber Tree Plant thought “I think I can”. With that in mind, I just know that everything will go fine from this day forward.
The power of positive thinking is absolutely astounding. Medical research confirms that a positive attitude works wonders at fighting disease and ailments, from the common cold to Cancer. People with an “I think I can” attitude, are far more likely to succeed at work, and in accomplishing every goal they set in life.
How to Celebrate Positive Thinking Day
- Have a “Can-Do attitude.
- Realize that success is within your reach if you reach for it.
- Be an optimist, not a pessimist.
History and Origin of Positive Thinking Day
We have not found the creator of this holiday yet. Do you know what I’m thinking? I’m pretty positive that we will soon find the creator of Positive Thinking Day!
Uncle Sam Day – his image was first used in 1813
Uncle Sam Day celebrates an important and powerful symbol of America. Uncle Sam is certainly one of America’s most recognized symbols. Uncle is second only to the American Bald Eagle. Uncle Sam appears on everything from Military posters to cartoon images to advertising media. On Military posters, Uncle Sam is usually shown with the caption “I want you!” Uncle Sam is perhaps, the most recognizable symbol in the world.
There are other human symbols representing our Country. However, none are anywhere near as popular as Uncle Sam. They include Brother Jonathan, who largely disappeared after the arrival of Uncle Sam, and Columbia, a female.
How to Celebrate Uncle Sam Day
- Get some of his posters and display them at home.
- Read a little more about the history of Uncle Sam.
- Include Uncle Sam’s image’s on emails you send today.
History and Origin of Uncle Sam Day
There are two theories as to how our famous Uncle came into existence. Both theories date back to the early 1800s.
The officially recognized theory dates back to Soldiers stationed near Troy, New York during the war of 1812. Barrels of Meat they received was stamped “U.S.” The supplier was Samuel Wilson of Troy, New York. Soldiers jokingly referred to him as “Uncle Sam”. In 1813, the first image of him appeared. In 1961, the U.S. Congress issued a resolution recognizing “Uncle Sam” Wilson and authorizing a monument in his hometown in Troy, NY.
There is a second, less popular theory of his creation. During the early 1800s, Irish immigrants were coming to America. Some believed that Uncle Sam emerged from these immigrants. In their Gaelic language, the United States of America was “Stáit Aontaithe Mheiriceá”, abbreviated “SAM”.
Uncle Sam Day became official in 1989 when a joint resolution of Congress designated September 13th “Uncle Sam Day”. This date was selected, because “Uncle Sam” Wilson was born on September 13th, 1776.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
