History and Origins of National Tootsie Roll Day National Tootsie Roll Day is observed annually on February 23 and celebrates one of the most recognizable American candies of the twentieth century. The Tootsie Roll was introduced in the late nineteenth century during a period of rapid expansion in industrial candy manufacturing. Unlike traditional chocolate confections, […]
Pink Shirt Day Canada is observed annually on the last Wednesday in February. The observance originated in Nova Scotia in 2007 when two high school students organized a campaign encouraging classmates to wear pink in support of a student who had been bullied for wearing a pink shirt. The initiative expanded nationally and is now […]
History and Origins of National Chili Day National Chili Day is observed annually on the fourth Thursday in February and celebrates a dish deeply rooted in the culinary history of […]
History and Origins of National Tortilla Chip Day National Tortilla Chip Day is observed annually on February 24 and celebrates a snack rooted in ancient Mesoamerican food traditions and transformed […]
History and Origins of National Steakburger Day National Steakburger Day is observed annually in late February and celebrates a variation of the American hamburger distinguished by its emphasis on steak-quality […]
National Green Week is observed annually in the United States during the first full week of February. The observance was established in 2008 by the Green Education Foundation, a nonprofit […]
DiscoverE Girl Day is observed annually in February and is coordinated by DiscoverE, formerly known as the National Engineers Week Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in the United States. The […]
History and Origins of National Chocolate Covered Nut Day National Chocolate Covered Nut Day is observed annually on February 25 and celebrates a confection that combines two ancient food traditions: […]
History and Origins of National Clam Chowder Day National Clam Chowder Day is observed annually on February 25 and celebrates a seafood soup that reflects coastal settlement, maritime labor, and […]
The EDSA Revolution Holiday is observed annually on February 25 in the Philippines. It commemorates the People Power Revolution of 1986, a four day period of mass demonstrations that led […]
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, […]
History and Origins of National Personal Chefs Day National Personal Chefs Day is observed annually on February 26 and recognizes the professionals who provide customized culinary services in private homes. […]