History and Origins of National Cherry Pie Day National Cherry Pie Day is observed annually on February 20 and celebrates a dessert closely associated with American culinary identity. Cherry pie combines European pie-making techniques with fruit cultivation that expanded significantly in North America during the nineteenth century. Pies themselves originated in ancient civilizations where pastry […]
History and Origins of National Tartar Sauce Day National Tartar Sauce Day is observed annually on February 22 and recognizes a condiment whose origins lie in European culinary traditions and whose evolution reflects the blending of preservation techniques and flavor contrast. Tartar sauce developed as a derivative of mayonnaise, which itself emerged in French cuisine […]
History and Origins of National Muffin Day National Muffin Day is observed annually on February 20 and celebrates a baked good that bridges simplicity, portability, and cultural adaptation. Muffins trace their origins to early European quick breads, though their modern form developed distinctly in Britain and later in North America. In England, muffins originally referred […]
National Day of Solidarity with Muslim, Arab and South Asian Immigrants is observed annually on February 20 in the United States. The observance functions as a civic recognition and solidarity […]
National Whistleblower Reward Day is observed annually on February 20 in the United States. It is a date focused on public documentation of statutory reward programs that provide financial incentives […]
World Day of Social Justice is observed annually on February 20. It was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007 through Resolution 62/10, which designated February 20 as […]
International Mother Language Day is observed annually on February 21. It was proclaimed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in 1999 and subsequently recognized by the United […]
The Origins of the Margarita and Its Many Myths National Margarita Day celebrates one of the most recognizable cocktails in the world, a drink that balances brightness, acidity and warmth in a single salted rimmed glass. Despite its global popularity, the margarita’s exact origin remains contested, wrapped in overlapping stories that reflect the cultural exchange […]
History and Origins of National Cook a Sweet Potato Day National Cook a Sweet Potato Day is observed annually on February 22 and celebrates a root vegetable with ancient agricultural roots and global culinary presence. Sweet potatoes were first cultivated in Central and South America thousands of years ago before spreading across the Caribbean, Africa, […]
History and Origins of National Margarita Day National Margarita Day is observed annually on February 22 and celebrates a cocktail that has become one of the most widely recognized tequila-based drinks in the world. National Margarita Day honors a beverage rooted in Mexican distillation traditions and twentieth century cocktail culture, reflecting cross-border exchange between Mexico […]
European Day for Victims of Crime is observed annually on February 22. The observance was established in 1990 by Victim Support Europe, a European network of victim support organizations. The […]
Skip the Straw Day is observed annually on the fourth Friday in February. The observance was established by the Coral Keepers, a youth led environmental group based in White Rock, British Columbia, Canada. The first Skip the Straw Day was held in 2017. Because the observance follows a weekday pattern, the exact calendar date changes […]