Building Stronger Communities, Together The National Day of Community Service celebrates the spirit of giving back and the belief that collective effort can transform neighborhoods, cities, and nations. Observed across […]
Understanding the Power of the Sea World Tsunami Awareness Day, observed every year on November 5, is dedicated to raising awareness about one of nature’s most powerful and destructive forces. […]
A Toast to Darkness and Tradition On the first Thursday of November, pint glasses around the world fill with velvety darkness in honor of International Stout Day. Though the event […]
A Work of Art in a Cup There’s something about the sight of a cappuccino that feels like a small work of art: a perfect rosette drawn in foam, a […]
The Taste of Autumn There’s a moment in late autumn when the air smells of fallen leaves and woodsmoke and you can almost taste the season on the breeze. That’s when apple cider comes into its own. Observed on November 18, National Apple Cider Day celebrates this golden beverage and the long journey that brought […]
A Whiskered Icon Turns Another Year Older On November 18 we pause to wish a happy birthday to one of the most recognizable characters on the planet: Mickey Mouse. Since his […]
The Pop, the Fizz, and the Buzz Pop the top of a cola can or uncap a bottle of fizzy cold brew and you’ll hear a gentle hiss and crackle—the […]
Uncorking America’s Heritage Grape Wine lovers sometimes speak of Zinfandel as though it were a person—a charismatic rogue with an adventurous past who somehow became a pillar of American culture. […]
Honoring Lives Lost and Confronting Violence Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), observed every year on November 20, is a solemn day dedicated to honoring transgender and gender-diverse people whose lives […]
The Art and Alchemy of Espresso There’s something inherently cinematic about the way a shot of espresso is made. The air fills with the scent of freshly ground coffee beans, […]
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 […]
What National Cat Lovers Month Celebrates National Cat Lovers Month, observed each January, is a month-long celebration of one of humanity’s oldest and most enigmatic companions. Cats have shared space […]