National Cashew Day
When is National Cashew Day? This holiday is always observed on November 23
The plain, or salty truth of it is that today is National Cashew Day. This November 23 holiday. Without a doubt, it’s a nutty day if there ever was one. And, there are many health benefits to eating them on a regular basis.
Celebrate this day by eating cashews. Eat them any way you like, plain or salted, as a snack, or in a recipe. Eating them is all there is to participate in National Cashew Day.
By and large, we believe this day will truly be all that’s cracked up to be. In a nutshell, this day is a lot of fun.
Cashew Trivia and Fun Facts
Here is some interesting Cashew trivia and fun facts. Read them and all of a sudden, you are the subject matter expert.
- Contrary to popular belief, cashews are not nuts. Rather, they are seeds.
- Speaking of popular, global consumption is over 950,000 metric tons per year.
- Cashews are healthy. They are rich in essential nutrients and minerals.
- The tree is native to Brazil.
- They are heart-healthy and help to lower bad cholesterol.
- Cashews are never sold raw in the shell. That’s because the shell contains the toxic chemical Urushiol. This irritant is also found in poison ivy.
- They have cancer-fighting properties. It also boosts brain and eye health, too.
- Cashew trees can grow up to 50 feet tall.
How to Celebrate National Cashew Day
Here are some things to do during this holiday:
- First and foremost, consume cashews today.
- Cook with cashews. May we suggest Pork and Cashew Stir Fry?
- Give some nuts to a friend.
- Bring them to work and share them with your co-workers.
- Of course, if you’re a real cashew fanatic, make plans to go to Brazil to see the trees. Or, plant a cashew tree in your yard.
National Cashew Day Quote
“Today’s mighty oak is just yesterday’s nut, that held its ground.” – – David Icke
History and Origin of National Cashew Day
Despite our extensive research efforts, we have not yet discovered who created National Cashew Day. What kind of a nut would fail to take credit for creating this nutty day!?
We found no congressional records, or presidential proclamation, creating this day as a national day.
Definition of “National” Days – and why it is so important to distinguish and identify true national days.
This Day in History
In addition to today’s holiday, here are some things that happened on this day:
- A patent is issued for the horseshoe manufacturing machine. (1835)
- The revolutionary Jukebox is first displayed, becoming an instant success. See National Jukebox Day. (1889)
- Wild West outlaw William “Billy the Kid” Bonney was born on this day in 1859.
Related Holidays
Besides National Cashew Day, there are plenty of nutty holidays to celebrate. Here are some of them you will enjoy:
More November 23 Holidays
Additionbally, here are more November 23 holidays and events we’re sure you will enjoy.
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Recipe of the Day: Cashew Pork Stir Fry
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Ecards Send a free Ecard daily for National Cashew Day or just about any November calendar holiday, occasion, observance, or event. Without a doubt, it’s fun for both the sender and the recipient.
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Did You Know? Furthermore, in addition to National Cashew Day, there are literally thousands of daily holidays, special events, and observances, more than one for every day of the year. and many of these holidays are new. People and organizations are creating new holidays regularly. November holidays are no exception. Consequently., at Holiday Insights, we take great efforts to thoroughly research and document the details of each one, as completely and accurately as possible.
