Origins and Historical Background of National Peppermint Patty Day National Peppermint Patty Day is observed annually in early February and celebrates a confection that reflects American candy-making traditions rooted in contrast and simplicity. Peppermint patties combine a cool mint center with a chocolate coating, creating a sensory experience defined by balance. The use of peppermint […]
Origins and Historical Background of National Latte Day National Latte Day is observed annually in early February and celebrates a beverage that reflects the evolution of coffee culture from utilitarian […]
Autism Sunday is observed annually on the second Sunday in February. The observance was established in 2002 by Ivan and Charika Corea, founders of the United Kingdom based Christian organization […]
Origins and Historical Background of National Plum Pudding Day National Plum Pudding Day is observed annually in early February and centers on a dessert with deep historical roots tied to […]
Origins and Historical Background of National Jell-O Week National Jell-O Week is observed annually in early February and centers on a food product that reflects the rise of industrial food […]
Origins and Historical Background of Paczki Day Paczki Day is observed annually on the Tuesday preceding Ash Wednesday and centers on a filled doughnut originating in Poland. Paczki developed as […]
International Epilepsy Day is observed annually on the second Monday in February. It was established in 2015 by the International Bureau for Epilepsy and the International League Against Epilepsy. The […]
The International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers is observed annually on February 12. It is also widely known as Red Hand Day, a reference to the red handprint […]
Origins and Historical Background of National Tortellini Day National Tortellini Day is observed annually in early February and centers on a pasta shape deeply embedded in Italian regional identity, culinary […]
Welcoming a New Year of Renewal and Good Fortune Lunar New Year is one of the world’s oldest and most widely celebrated holidays, observed across East and Southeast Asia and […]
Origins and Historical Background of National Cheddar Day National Cheddar Day is observed annually in early February and celebrates one of the most widely produced and consumed cheeses in the […]
Children’s Hospice Day is an annual observance associated most strongly with Germany under the name Tag der Kinderhospizarbeit. It is observed on a fixed calendar date of February 10 each […]