Mickey Mouse’s Birthday
A Whiskered Icon Turns Another Year Older On November 18 we pause to wish a happy birthday to one of the most recognizable characters on the planet: Mickey Mouse. Since his […]
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National Carbonated Beverages Day
The Pop, the Fizz, and the Buzz Pop the top of a cola can or uncap a bottle of fizzy cold brew and you’ll hear a gentle hiss and crackle—the […]
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National Zinfandel Day
Uncorking America’s Heritage Grape Wine lovers sometimes speak of Zinfandel as though it were a person—a charismatic rogue with an adventurous past who somehow became a pillar of American culture. […]
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Transgender Day of Remembrance
Honoring Lives Lost and Confronting Violence Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), observed every year on November 20, is a solemn day dedicated to honoring transgender and gender-diverse people whose lives […]
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National Espresso Day
The Art and Alchemy of Espresso There’s something inherently cinematic about the way a shot of espresso is made. The air fills with the scent of freshly ground coffee beans, […]
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Drinksgiving
The Night Before Thanksgiving: A Toast to Connection Every year, on the eve of Thanksgiving, a curious transformation unfolds across towns and cities in America. Lights flicker on in neighborhood […]
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National Cat Lovers’ Month
What National Cat Lovers Month Celebrates National Cat Lovers Month, observed each January, is a month-long celebration of one of humanity’s oldest and most enigmatic companions. Cats have shared space […]
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National Mutt Day
What National Mutt Day Recognizes National Mutt Day is observed twice each year, on July 31 and December 2, to celebrate mixed-breed dogs and to promote adoption from shelters and […]
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National Cookie Day
Small Cakes, Big Comfort Cookies are tiny cakes—sweet bites of comfort that fit neatly in the palm of your hand. The word itself comes from the Dutch koekje, meaning “little cake,” a name that arrived in America with Dutch immigrants in the 17th century. Over time, bakers transformed these simple treats into an entire universe […]
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International Cheetah Day
Why International Cheetah Day Exists International Cheetah Day is observed each year on December 4 to raise awareness about the world’s fastest land animal and the urgent threats it faces. […]
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Celebrate Shelter Pets Day
The Purpose Behind Celebrate Shelter Pets Day Celebrate Shelter Pets Day shines a light on the millions of animals living in shelters and rescues, waiting for a second chance at […]
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National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day
A Slice of Sunshine in Cake Form National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day honors a dessert that manages to be both airy and indulgent — a bright, citrus-kissed cake with a texture as light as a cloud. Chiffon cake itself is a relatively modern invention. In 1927, Harry Baker, a Los Angeles insurance salesman turned caterer, […]
