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 […]
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 […]
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 date is fixed and does not follow a weekday rotation. In 2026, European Day for Victims of Crime occurs on February 22, 2026. The founding […]
History and Origins of National Banana Bread Day National Banana Bread Day is observed annually on February 23 and celebrates a quick bread that emerged from agricultural trade, domestic thrift, […]
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 […]
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 organization focused on sustainability education in K through 12 schools. The first full week of February is calculated as the Sunday through Saturday period entirely […]
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 observance was established in 2001 as an initiative to introduce girls to engineering careers through structured activities and direct engagement with engineers. Rather than being […]
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 […]