Thanksgiving
Gathering in Gratitude Thanksgiving in the United States is rooted in harvest festivals that humans have held since the dawn of agriculture. The holiday most often traced to 1621 in […]
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National Good Grief Day
Honoring a Beloved Cartoonist Good Grief Day is observed each year on November 26 to celebrate the life and legacy of Charles M. Schulz, the creator of the Peanuts comic strip. The […]
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National Jukebox Day
Celebrating a Musical Time Machine National Jukebox Day falls on the day before Thanksgiving, landing on November 26 in 2025. The holiday honors the iconic machines that once filled diners, bars […]
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National Craft Jerky Day
From Survival Food to Artisan Craft Jerky has sustained travelers, hunters, and explorers for thousands of years. The word itself derives from the Quechua term ch’arki, meaning dried, salted meat—a […]
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Black Friday
From Chaos to Commerce: The Evolution of Black Friday The term Black Friday originally had nothing to do with holiday bargains. In the 1950s and ’60s, police in Philadelphia used […]
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National Dog Show Broadcast Day
A Thanksgiving Tradition with a Wag National Dog Show Broadcast Day celebrates one of America’s most beloved holiday traditions: the annual broadcast of the National Dog Show Presented by Purina. […]
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Turtle Adoption Day
Slow and Steady Wins the Heart Turtle Adoption Day, celebrated on November 27, encourages people to show compassion for one of the planet’s oldest and most fascinating creatures. With their […]
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Pins and Needles Day
A Tribute to Theatre and Textile Arts Every November 27, Pins and Needles Day commemorates two distinct yet interconnected traditions: a groundbreaking labor musical and the everyday craft of sewing. The […]
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National French Toast Day
The Art of Reviving Bread French toast may have “French” in its name, but the idea of reviving stale bread with eggs and milk predates France by millennia. A cookbook […]
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National Chocolates Day
From Sacred Drink to Sweet Indulgence Chocolate has been cherished for thousands of years. The story begins in Mesoamerica, where the Olmec, Maya, and Aztec peoples cultivated cacao trees and […]
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Chadwick Boseman Day
Honoring a Hero On and Off the Screen Chadwick Boseman Day, observed annually on November 29—his birthday—celebrates the life, art, and enduring impact of an actor whose presence transcended the […]
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National Peppermint Bark Day
A Modern Classic with Vintage Charm Peppermint bark may be a relative newcomer to the holiday dessert table, yet it feels instantly nostalgic. Its appeal lies in the perfect contrast—cool […]
