Welcome to our series sharing Unique Holidays: September 7th, 2021. Take a look at the Holidays being celebrated today and let me know which one you most want to celebrate and why.
It’s National Beer Day and also National Salami Day which are perfect Gifts for David who loves Beer and Salami. Unlike me who doesn’t like either and Charlie is to young for Beer. Thank the Lord and he doesn’t like Salami either.
National Salami Day is a good day, indeed and we don’t need an excuse to bite into this spicy Sausage. But, seeing that Salami is being honored today, let’s make sure to have ample amounts of Salami for lunch, dinner and as a snack.
The versatile Salami is used in many, many ways. Salami can be eaten by itself as a snack. Cut Salami into small cubes along with Cheese. Or, just cut off a big chunk and nibble on it.
Salami goes much better with a glass of Wine and Salami is very popular in Sandwiches and Subs. And, many of us, add Salami to Salads to add a little zing. Try mixing Salami into scrambled Eggs, too.
Right now, we bet you’re thinking “this Holiday is about a tranquil Weather day with neither Rain nor Snow” ….wrong.
Here’s the real scoop on this Holiday:
Neither Rain Nor Snow Day celebrates the opening of the first post office, the New York Post Office building on this day in 1914.
This following inscription was inscribed on the building:
“Neither Snow nor Rain not heat nor gloom of Night ,stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.”
Here is the second misconception: A lot of people assume the inscription represents the Post Office motto. This assumption is incorrect. But, this inscription is very close to the old Pony Express rider’s motto.
Which leads to a third misconception.. ……The Pony Express was not a government funded predecessor to today’s Post Office. The Pony Express was a courier and message delivery service. However, it was privately owned and funded.
Now that we have the history and trivia out of the way, let’s go and enjoy the day. We hope you use Neither Rain Nor Snow Day to show your appreciation to your Postal Delivery People, especially those who walk their routes.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
