National Thankful For My Dog Day
Celebrating the Companions Who Love Us Unconditionally Thankful for My Dog Day, celebrated each year on November 23, is a gentle reminder to pause and appreciate the four-legged friends who […]
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National Wolfenoot day
When the Wolves Bring Gifts National Wolfenoot Day, celebrated every year on November 23, is one of the most imaginative and heart-warming new holidays to emerge from the internet age. […]
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National Parfait Day
The Perfectly Layered Indulgence Parfait means “perfect” in French, and the earliest French parfaits certainly lived up to the name. Originating in the 18th century, they were elaborate frozen desserts […]
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National Cake Day
The Sweet Story of Celebration Cakes tell stories—of celebration, of comfort, of creativity. The history of cake is as layered as the dessert itself. In ancient Egypt, bakers sweetened bread […]
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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 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 and arcades with music at the drop of a coin. For decades, jukeboxes allowed patrons to be their own DJs, choosing songs that set the […]
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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 testament to its Indigenous South American origins. Long before refrigeration, preservation was survival. Indigenous peoples across the Americas sliced venison, bison, or alpaca into thin […]
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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 Plymouth—when English colonists and Wampanoag people shared an autumn feast—was a complex encounter marked by cooperation, gratitude, and profound cultural differences. Over time, it evolved […]
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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. Airing every Thanksgiving Day after the Macy’s Parade, the show brings purebred pooches from around the country into living rooms nationwide. Hosted by the Kennel […]
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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 ancient lineage, calm demeanor, and remarkable adaptability, turtles have survived for over 200 million years. Yet today, many turtle and tortoise species face unprecedented threats […]
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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 holiday’s name originates from the musical revue Pins and Needles, produced in 1937 by the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union. Cast with union members, the […]
