Pick Strawberries Day
About Pick Strawberries Day
When is Pick Strawberries Day? This holiday is always celebrated on May 20
Pick Strawberries Day, a May 20 holiday, is a sweet, tasty way to enjoy a late spring day. If your mom or dad ever took you to pick fresh strawberries, you have a wonderful childhood memory. That memory is what will encourage you to enjoy today pick strawberries with your own kids or grandkids! If you’ve never picked fresh strawberries, you’ve missed out on the fun. Many of those tasty berries never make it out of the field…… they go straight to your mouth.
For those who have picked strawberries before, get out today and pick some. The warm sunshine and ripe berries are just waiting for you. You’d better hurry before someone beats you to the biggest and sweetest strawberries you’ve ever seen. For those who have never picked them in the field, start a new tradition today! What are you waiting for? Go now!
For strawberry fun, and information on how to grow strawberries, see More on Strawberries
Nutritional Value of Strawberries
This early summer treat is good for you. 1 cup of fresh strawberries contain approximately:
- 46 calories
- 11 g carbs
- 0 cholesterol
- 0.1 g fat
- 3 g fiber
- 1 g protein
- 1 mg sodium
How to Celebrate and Participate in Pick Strawberries Day
Here are just a few of the ways you can participate in Pick Strawberries Day:
- Go out into the strawberry patch and pick a few quarts.
- Bring the kids to help you pick. They will likely eat more than they put into the container. The little ones will be so proud of how they helped mom and dad.
- If you are busy, go to a garden store and “pick” a quart of them from among the dozens on display.
- Clen them up and set them out in a dish on the counter. They will be gone before you know it.
- Maek jelly or ja.
- Make your favorite strawberry recipe.
- Make strawberry Daquiris!!
- Put some plants into your garden. You will have to wait until next year to pick strawberries from the new plants.
Thought for Today
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History and Origin of Pick Strawberries Day
Our research did not find the creator or the origin of this day.
Many internet websites call this National Be a Millionaire Day. We found a congressional resolution supporting a Strawberry Festival in Plant City, Florida. But we found no documentation in congressional records to confirm that this is truly a national day. Nor, did we find a presidential proclamation.
Definition of “National” Days – Find out why it is important to distinguish true National days.
This Day in History
In addition to Pick Strawberries Day, here are some other things that happened on May 20:
- The fountain pen is patented. (1830)
- Thomas Edison says Americans prefer silent movies over talkies. (1926)
- Ageless singer, actress, and producer Cher was born on this day in 1946.
More May 20 Holidays
Additionally, here is another May 20 holiday you will surely enjoy:
Be a Millionaire Day – now we all can go for that
More About Today
This Day in History – Indeed, many other important events occurred on this date in May. See what happened on this date in history.
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Ecards – Send a free Ecard daily for Pick Strawberries Day or just about any calendar holiday, occasion, observance, or event. Undoubtedly, it’s fun for both the sender and the recipient.
Flower of the Day: Sunflower, Teddy Bear
Recipe of the Day: Strawberry Jam
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