German American Heritage Month
German American Heritage Month, often observed in October, celebrates a lineage that predates the founding of the United States. On October 6, 1683, thirteen German families from Krefeld arrived at […]
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Italian American Heritage Month
Italian-American Heritage Month takes place in October, coinciding with Columbus Day and the harvest season. Italians began immigrating to the United States in significant numbers in the late 19th and […]
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National Fried Scallops Day
The Briny Perfume of October The briny perfume of the seaside lingers in the air when you drop a scallop into a sizzling pan. Early October carries a particular crispness—sweaters […]
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National Soft Taco Day
A Handheld Taste of October Before tortillas were ever wrapped around seasoned beef and lettuce on American dinner tables, they were the handheld staples of indigenous peoples across Mesoamerica. National […]
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National Caramel Custard Day
The Sweet Aroma of October On October 3, kitchens take on a particularly enticing aroma as people across the United States celebrate National Caramel Custard Day. The dish at the […]
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National Vodka Day
A Spirit as Clear as Water Clear and almost flavorless, vodka might seem simple at first glance. Yet its story is anything but plain. The very name comes from the […]
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National Mead Day
The Sun in a Glass Lift a glass of mead to the light and you can see the sun of a thousand summers captured within. The world’s oldest known fermented […]
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National Taco Day
A Playful October Feast October 4 is often playfully dubbed National Taco Day, a counterpart to Taco Tuesday and a celebration of one of the world’s most beloved handheld foods. […]
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National Cinnamon Roll Day
The Spice in the Air On October 4, the intoxicating scent of cinnamon seems to drift from every bakery and kitchen, signaling the arrival of National Cinnamon Roll Day. Though […]
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National Apple Betty Day
The Scent of Autumn Comfort When autumn winds whistle and orchards heavy with fruit beckon, few aromas feel more inviting than the scent of an Apple Betty bubbling in the […]
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Mid-Autumn Festival
When the Moon is at Its Brightest The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, when the moon […]
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National Orange Wine Day
The Sunset in a Glass Despite its name, orange wine has nothing to do with citrus. The term refers to a style of white wine made by fermenting grape juice with its skins and seeds intact, giving the finished wine a striking amber hue. Thousands of years ago in the Caucasus region of present-day Georgia, […]
