• National Chili Day

    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 […]

  • National Strawberry Day

    History and Origins of National Strawberry Day National Strawberry Day is observed annually on February 27 and celebrates one of the most widely cultivated fruits in the world. National Strawberry […]

  • National Pasty Week

    History and Origins of National Pasty Week National Pasty Week is observed annually in late February and celebrates a savory pastry with deep ties to labor history, migration, and regional […]

  • National Kahlua Day

    History and Origins of National Kahlua Day National Kahlua Day is observed annually on February 27 and celebrates a coffee liqueur that blends Mexican agricultural heritage with modern cocktail culture. […]

  • The Big Breakfast Day

    History and Origins of The Big Breakfast Day The Big Breakfast Day is observed annually in late February and celebrates the concept of a substantial morning meal rooted in agricultural […]

  • International Polar Bear Day

    International Polar Bear Day is observed annually on February 27. The observance was established by Polar Bears International, a nonprofit conservation organization founded in 1992 and headquartered in the United States. The organization introduced the observance in the mid 2000s, with 2008 widely cited as the first formal International Polar Bear Day. The date is […]

  • Skip the Straw Day

    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 […]

  • National Fruit Compote Day

    National Fruit Compote Day is observed annually on March 1 and celebrates a preservation technique that predates refrigeration, industrial canning, and modern food storage systems. National Fruit Compote Day recognizes […]

  • National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day

    National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day is a celebration of the creamy, salty spread that has become a pantry staple. Ground nut pastes have existed in African and Asian cuisines for centuries, but the peanut butter beloved by Americans traces its roots to the late 19th century. In 1895 Dr. John Harvey Kellogg patented a process […]