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Famous September Birthdays

Recipe of the Day: Apple Crisp

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Flower of the Day: Tulips

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Moreholidays July Carousel Day

National Carousel Day or Merry-Go-Round Day

About National Carousel Day

When is National Carousel Day? This holiday is always celebrated on July 25

National Carousel Day, also called Merry-Go-Round Day, is perfectly placed on a warm and sunny mid-summer day. This July 25 holiday occurs during those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer that everyone loves. And, we certainly know that Americans young and old love the merry-go-round ride. As a matter of fact, it is America’s favorite amusement ride.

The terms “Carousel” and ” Merry-Go-Round” are synonyms. In the United States, they are most often called carousels. Europeans usually call them merry-go-rounds. Whatever you call them, millions of us will take a ride on one each summer. This is especially true for little tykes who are not yet ready for roller coasters and other thrill rides.

Carousels are enjoyed at amusement parks, midways, and many other venues around the world. There are plenty of indoor carousels at shopping malls, too. So, you can ride one even, in cold and snowy winter months. However, today the weather is spectacular. So today, go ride a carousel, with family, friends, or that special someone. And, it’s all but certain it’s going to be a warm evening. So, if you work during the day, take a ride tonight.

Carousel History

Carousels have been around since medieval times in Europe and the Middle East. Knights used the earliest carousels to practice jousting and swordsmanship They used it to hone their skills before competitions or battles. The knights sat on horse figurines as they went around in a circle and took aim with their swords at objects placed just outside of the slowly spinning carousel.

In the 17th century, carousels emerged as a source of entertainment for the general public. The first merry-go-rounds were manually spun. Hailing back to the first Medieval carousels, the ride originally had horse figurines. Nowadays, you often find other animals and characters featured on the ride, depending on upon its location. For example, theme parks include characters that fit the theme of the park. On most carousels, some of the characters go up and down as the ride is moving. And, some of them are stationary on the platform. Also, there are comfortable stationary benches for lovers and seniors.

1861, Thomas Bradshaw unveiled the first steam-powered merry-go-round at the Alysham Fair in Norfolk, England. Then on July 25, 1871, William Schneider received a U.S. Patent for the modern merry-go-round design. He is the Father of the modern carousel.

Now, the merry-go-round is almost always one of the rides at amusement parks, midways, and traveling fairs. You can also ride one at many indoor malls, at beaches, and at parks.

Did You Know? Often there were brass rings above the rides. If riders managed to grab and pull the ring, they were treated to an extra ride for free. There are only about twenty carousels left that have this brass ring.

The Oldest Carousel

The oldest carousel in the world is still in existence in at Wilhelmsbad Park in Hanau, Germany. Franz Ludwig Cancrin designed it. The carousel was built in 1780. The original carousel had two chariots with horses and two riding horses. In 1882 it was rebuilt and contained four chariots with two horses each and two pairs of riding horses. Time has taken its toll on the carousel, and it no longer moves. The last ride was in 1932.

The oldest operating carousel is in Vermolen Boden-Karussel at the Efteling Theme Park in Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands. It was built in 1865. Originally, it was horse-drawn. Now it uses electrical power.

The oldest carousel in the United States is the Flying Horse in Oak Bluffs, Ma. It was built in 1876.

Clockwise or Counter-Clockwise

Originally, carousels used by Medieval knights ran counterclockwise. This allowed the knights to use their dominant right hand to practice hitting objects placed just outside of the outer edge of the carousel. As amusement parks and others built merry-go-rounds, some designed them to go clockwise, while others built them to operate counterclockwise.

There is no set rule on which way they should go. The majority of carousels in the United States go counterclockwise. In Europe, they largely go clockwise. It’s easy to tell which way the merry-go-round will turn. Simply look at the direction the horses or characters are facing.

How to Celebrate National Carousel Day

It’s fun and easy to celebrate National Carousel Day. Here are a few ideas:

Take the kids to an amusement park to ride the Merry-Go-Round.
No kids? No Problems. Go ride on a carousel. It’s fun for all ages.
Ride a Merry-Go-Round that you’ve never been on before.
Take pictures of carousels. Share the pictures on social media.

Today's Chuckle

“Did you ever notice that the first piece of luggage on the carousel never belongs to anyone?” – – Erma Bombeck

History and Origin of National Carousel Day

In 2014, National Carousel Day was created by carousel historian Ronald Hopkins and National Carousel Association’s President Bette Largent. The U.S. Patent issued a patent for the modern merry-go-round design on July 25, 1871. Hence, July 25 is the date to celebrate this holiday. It was issued to William Schneider from Davenport, Iowa. Schneider is the father of modern carousels.

We did not find any documentation confirming this to be a “National” day. We found no congressional records or presidential proclamation. If you’d like this to become a true “National” day, contact your congressperson.

Definition of “National” Days – and why it is important to distinguish true National days.

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Ferris Wheel Day

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More July 25 Holidays

Here are more July 25 holidays we are sure you will enjoy:

Culinarians Day

Threading the Needle Day

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Flower of the Day: Peonies

Recipe of the Day: Ice Cream Pie

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Moreholidays September National Day of Encouragement

National Day of Encouragement

About National Day of Encouragement

When is the National Day of Encouragement? This holiday is always observed on September 12

Everyone needs a little encouragement now and then. And, this is especially true for young people. This is exactly the reason why the National Day of Encouragement exists. We all constantly face challenges in our lives. Often, without encouragement, people are not incented or fired up to successfully meet them and reach for the stars. It’s so much easier to do something or reach a goal when people encourage you to succeed. This September 12 holiday nurtures a “Can Do” attitude. It encourages youth to excel, to accomplish their goals, and to be everything that they can be.

Words are a powerful tool. They can discourage people and be counter productive. More often than not, a discouraging word leads to failure or causes a person to not even try something exciting, yet challenging. Conversely, offering words of encouragement has powerful, positive results. Importantly, it creates a positive mindset. Obviously, a positive, highly productive attitude is what we want to instill in our children and the people around us. Without it, a young toddler will still learn to take that very first step. But it will take the child longer to do so. Without encouragement, a grade school student struggles to learn. Inspiring words can energize someone to great accomplishments. A cheering crowd at a High School basketball game is solid proof.

The original intent of this holiday was to offer encouragement to youth. Like all great holidays, and this is a great one, people often expand the goals and objectives of the holiday. While this holiday was originally intended to inspire youth, it now is a stimulus for people of all ages to excel. So, let’s use this holiday to challenge people to be all that they can be!

How to Celebrate National Day of Encouragement

Here are some ways you can participate in the National Day of Encouragement:

Encourage as “Can Do” attitude.
Just say it. Offer words of encouragement to people, especially youth.
Challenge youth to be the best that they can be.
Employers can offer incentives to accomplish tasks or to reach certain production goals.
Offer positive reinforcement. It goes a long way to success.

National Day of Encouragement Quotes

Here are a couple of National Day of Encouragement quotes to inspire you:

“Encouragement from a teacher to a child can change a life. A word of encouragement from a spouse can save a marriage. A word of encouragement from a leader can inspire a person to reach her potential.” – – John C. Maxwell

“Correction does much, but encouragement does more.” – – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

History and Origin of National Day of Encouragement

In 2007, a group of young people at the National Leadership Forum conceived this holiday. Subsequently, on August 22, 2007, Mayor Belinda LaForce of Searcy Arkansas proclaimed this holiday. Then, in September 2007 Governor Mike Beebe issued a proclamation making the National Day of Encouragement a state holiday.

Inspired by the positive influence encouraging words have on people’s lives, President George W. Bush declared this a national holiday in 2011.

Definition of “National” Days– Find Out why it is important to distinguish true National days.

This Day in History

In addition to the National Day of Encouragement, here are some things that happened on this day:

The television show “The Monkees” premieres, featuring the rock group. (1966)
“The Smurfs” animated cartoon series premieres. (1981)
Singer Barry White was born on this day in (1944)

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More September 12 Holidays

Besides the National Day of Encouragement, here are more September 12 holidays you certainly will enjoy:

Chocolate Milk Shake Day

National Video Games Day – also see Video Games Day in July

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Dare Day – This holiday is similar, yet different. For example, you can dare someone in a negative way.

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Famous September Birthdays

Recipe of the Day: Chocolate Milkshake

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Flower of the Day: Damask Violet

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Moreholidays September Sudoku Day

International Sudoku Day

About International Sudoku Day

When is International Sudoku Day? This holiday is always observed on September 9

Do you have a few minutes today to enjoy a fun and sometimes challenging puzzle? Today is International Sudoku Day, a September 9 holiday. Like any other type of puzzle, you get to use your brain to solve it by filling in the missing blank spaces. Millions of people play Sudoku every day. You can find new puzzles in daily and weekly newspapers, magazines, and puzzle books. Of course, nowadays there’s an App for that. Just look up “Sudoku” in the App Store and you will find several to choose from.

Solving Sudoku puzzles is a great leisure activity for a number of reasons. First, they are fun to solve. However, we must warn you that these logic puzzles can be addicting. Like any puzzle or game, playing Sudoku is relaxing, and solving them is rewarding. But, that’s not all. Games like Sudoku that challenge your mind is healthy for your brain. It keeps the mind sharp and active. And it is especially good for seniors.

We challenge you to challenge your mind. Play Sudoku today!

How to Play Sudoku

Sudoku is a game of logic. Of course, it is fun and relaxing, too. But like any puzzle, it requires you to think and analyze each individual square.

The game consists of a 9 X 9 grid with a total of 81 cells. Within the puzzle, there are nine boxes. The object of the game is to put the numbers 1 through 9 in each row, column, and within each box without any missing or duplicate numbers. The puzzle begins with some of the numbers filled in. Your mission is to fill in the rest of the puzzle.

Don’t worry. You will quickly catch on to how to solve the sudoku puzzle. There are plenty of puzzles for beginners. As you become more proficient, you can move on to more difficult-to-solve puzzles. As the degree of difficulty goes up, there are fewer numbers already filled in.

History of Sudoku Puzzles

The roots of Sudoku go back to the 18th century. Leonhard Euler, a Swiss mathematician invented the original game and called it “Latin Squares “or “Graeco-Roman Squares”. In 1895, the puzzle was first published in French newspapers.

Howard Garns, a freelance puzzle inventor from Connersville, Indiana created today’s version of the game. It is a little different from Latin Squares. Garns named the game “Numbers Place”. Then, in 1979, it was first published in the “Dell Pencil Puzzle and Word Game” book.

By 1984, the game reached Japan, where its puzzle-loving population fell in love with the game. Maki Kaji named it “Sudoku” and trademarked the name. It translates to “the digits are limited to one occurrence”. Kaji is called the “Godfather of Sudoku”. In 1997, New Zealand Judge Wayne Gould discovered the game while on vacation in Tokyo. Gould is credited with re-introducing it to the Western world. With a new and catchy name, the Sudoku puzzle became wildly and widely popular.

How to Celebrate International Sudoku Day

Here are some ideas on how to celebrate and participate in International Sudoku Day:

First, if you’ve never played Sudoku, what are you waiting for!? Play today!
Next, for those of us who have played it already, enjoy solving a few of these puzzles today.
Try your hand at making a couple of puzzles.
Introduce this game to someone and teach them the basics.
Finally, buy a Sudoku puzzle book for someone.

Today's Quote

“Every day is sort of a jigsaw puzzle. You have to make sure that you’re putting the most important things first.” – – Julia Hartz

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Crossword Puzzle Day

History and Origin of International Sudoku Day

This fun holiday was created in 2013 by the World Puzzle Federation. The holiday promotes the enjoyment of Sudoku puzzles as well as other types of puzzles. Without a doubt, this holiday benefits the members of the World Puzzle Federation.

The date of September 9, or 9/9, was selected as the Sudoku grid is a 9 X 9 puzzle.

This Day in History

Here are some things that happened during this day:

The U.S. Congress officially changed the name of the nation from the United Colonies to The United States of America. (1776)
Computer scientist Grace Hopper reports the first computer bug. In this case, it was an actual bug… a moth. (1947)
Joe Theisman, NFL Washington Redskins quarterback, sportscaster was born on this day in 1949.

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Related Holidays

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Crossword Puzzle Day

More September 9 Holidays

In addition to International Sudoku Day, here are more September 9 holidays for you to enjoy:

National Chrysanthemum Day

Teddy Bear Day

More About Today

Famous September Birthdays

Recipe of the Day: Mini Pumpkin Gingersnap Cheesecakes

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Flower of the Day: Butterfly Flowers

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Moreholidays August National Park Service Day

National Park Service Day

When is National Park Service Day? This holiday is always celebrated on August 25

It’s late summer and the weather is great. Today is the perfect time to explore the beauty of nature. And it’s National Park Service Day. This August 25 holiday is sometimes called National Park Service Founders Day. It exists to show our appreciation for the many park rangers, service and maintenance personnel, as well as the many volunteers who serve to protect and preserve our beautiful national parks. And, they also work to keep you safe during your visit.

According to their website, the National Park Service was established “to preserve unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations”. It’s a daunting task. So, while you are there, we encourage you to do your best to avoid causing any harm to the park itself, or to the wildlife.

On this holiday, many of the parks host birthday celebrations with special events and activities. It is a great day to take a break from your busy life at home and get away to relax at one of our well-maintained national parks.

Did You Know? There are over 400 national parks in the United States.

What Our National Parks Offer

Head to the great outdoors to get in touch with nature and all of the natural beauty the earth has to offer. The parks are open to visitors during all seasons. However, weather and seasonal conditions can result in the closure of some of all of a park to protect the park, wildlife, and visitors.

With over 84 million acres in total, there is something for everyone. Some parks offer woods, mountains, lakes, waterfalls, streams, and many natural sites to explore and photograph. Speaking of nature, you can see all kinds of wildlife, including wild buffalo, and countless animals in their natural setting. Not all parks are about the wilderness and wildlife. Some parks are dedicated to national monuments and historical events, too.

If you visit the parks often, chances are you’ll come upon bears and other dangerous animals. For your safety and the safety of your group, keep your distance and leave them alone.

Do it your way. Many parks offer cabins, along with RV and tenting sites. You can hike, backpack, and in some cases bicycle through established trails. Be adventuresome and canoe or kayak on the many lakes and streams. Or you can take your car on road routes through some of the parks with many scenic pullover locations that are perfect for a selfie with a fantastic scene in the background.

National Park Service Trivia

Here are some great FAQs to amaze your friends with your knowledge of parks:

There are over 400 national parks in the United States.
Our national parks cover over 84 million acres.
Over 300 million people visit our national parks annually.
Yellowstone Park is the first national park. It was created by President Ulysses S. Grant in 1872.
The smallest park is Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial in Pennsylvania. It is just 0.2 acres.
The largest is Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in Alaska. It covers 13.2 million acres.
Forests cover over 30% of the land in the world.
Over 15.3 billion trees are cut down every year.

Free Entrance Days to National Parks

The National Park Service offers free entrance to all parks on the following dates:

The third Monday in January to celebrate the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
The first day of National Park Week in April, the anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act
September 23: National Public Lands Day
November 11: Veterans Day

Important Note: The dates of free park entrance can vary from year to year. Make sure to check the National Park Service website before you go.

How to Participate in National Park Service Day

Here are some ideas on how to participate in National Park Service Day:

Discover the beauty of a national park near you.
Visit one you’ve never seen before.
Share pictures of your visit on social media.
Thank the rangers you meet while you are there.
Volunteer at your local national park. There are numerous volunteer positions.

Today's Quote

“The woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep.” – – Robert Frost

History and Origin of National Park Service Day

We know a lot about the details around the creation of the National Park Service. On August 25, 1916, then-President Woodrow Wilson signed the Organic Act establishing the National Park Service. Since then, the number of parks has grown from 35 to over 400.

We did not find any information about who created this holiday. The earliest reference we found to this holiday was in 2015. We did not find any documentation confirming this to be a “National” day. We found no congressional records or presidential proclamation.

Definition of “National” Days – and why it is so important to distinguish and identify true national days.

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National Public Lands Day

Smokey Bear Day

More August 25 Holidays

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Kiss and Make Up Day

National Banana Split Day

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Flower of the Day: Gladiolus

Recipe of the Day: Tomato Juice

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Moreholidays August World Photography Day

World Photography Day

About World Photography Day

When is World Photography Day? This holiday is always observed on August 19

Capture the moment! Pull out your cell phone and take a great shot of something in your life. Then, share it with others. Today is World Photography Day. Also called World Photo Day, this August 19 holiday celebrates the world of photography and its history. It also commemorates the invention of the daguerreotype and its inventor Louis Daguerre. Daguerreotype is the first photographic medium to capture images.

Promotors of this day encourage us to take a picture of something in our world and share it with others. It can be a picture of anything. Then share the photo with others. Post it on social media. Or keep it private and send it via text or email to family or friends.

Did You Know? British photographer Sir John Herschel coined the term “photography”. It means “drawing the light”.

The History of Photography

The earliest form of photography was heliography. It was invented by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce. Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre was a business partner of Niépce. After the death of Niépce, Daguerre, an artist and physicist, continued to work on photography and invented the Daguerreotype, an early method of capturing images. A daguerreotype captures detailed images on a sheet of copper plate that is covered with a thin layer of silver. It requires 20-30 minutes of exposure. The extensive exposure time makes this photographic process limited to stationary objects. Daguerre patented the process. The French Academy of Science purchased the patent from Daguerre. They bought it for a 6,000 franc/month pension for Daguerre, and a 4,000 franc/month payment to the estate of his partner, Niépce. Then, the Academy gifted it to the world on August 19, 1839.

Decades later, Geroge Eastman perfected the process of roll film with much faster exposure time. A thin layer of silver is applied on an acetate base. The film was much lighter, smaller, and far less costly. He made it easy for people to take pictures. His factories put a roll of film in a camera. People bought the camera with film inside and shot a roll of pictures. Then, they brought the camera in to get the pictures developed. They received their developed pictures and the camera back with a fresh roll of unexposed film inside. Eastman’s motto was “You press the button. We do the rest”. It was a phenomenal success. His company Eastman Kodak went on to great success. Kodak’s camera, film, and developing products and services enjoyed monopoly status for several decades. Frequent innovation and product improvement helped them to remain the “King of the Hill”.

Photography Advances in the 21st Century

Like all businesses, it’s next to impossible to stay on top forever. Toward the turn of the 21st Century, digital photography began to take over the market, rapidly replacing highly profitable film and processing. Digital picture quality improved quickly. And, consumers no longer needed to buy film and processing services. Eastman Kodak Company was unable and unwilling to abandon its highly profitable film and processing business for low-margin cameras and equipment. One might say their management was also in denial of the ultimate digital direction of the market. As a result, Kodak’s fall into bankruptcy was inevitable.

In the early to mid-2000s, cell phone technology, and innovation put cameras into cell phones. Cell phones became smaller. Data storage in them drastically improved. Social media, texting, apps, and the internet evolved, making it simple to manage, manipulate, and share pictures taken on cell phones. Gone are the paper photo prints, photo albums, and photographic slides. Hundreds and thousands of pictures can be stored in home computers, small thumb drives, and cell phones. And, transferring images from “me to you” anywhere in the world is accomplished at the push of a button.

Where will photography evolve next? While we may not know the answer to this question, we can be certain it will evolve.

World Photo Day is destined to become a great day. Capture the moment, by taking plenty of pictures of people and things you see today.

How to Celebrate World Photography Day

Here are some ideas on how you can celebrate World Photography Day:

Following the spirit of this day, take a picture of anything in your life and share it.
Take a selfie with a friend.
Photography companies can hold a picture contest, complete with prizes.
Bring back good memories. Open up your picture albums and online picture files and go through them.
Have a photo contest with family and friends.
On World Photo Day, make a backup of all your pictures. You wouldn’t want to lose them.
Learn more about photography and the inventors who advanced the technology.

Today's Quotes

“You push the button. We do the Rest.” – – George Eastman

“There is nothing more miserable in the world than to arrive in paradise and look like your passport photo.” – – Erma Bombeck

“A good reputation is measured by how much you can improve the lives of others.” – – George Eastman, a great philanthropist.

History and Origin of World Photography Day

In 1988, Indian photographer OP Sharma conceived the idea of World Photography Day. Over the next three years, Sharma proposed the idea to over 150 photographers around the world who readily agreed. In 1991 World Photography Day became a reality.

We celebrate this holiday on August 19, as on this date in 1839, the French Academy of Science gifted the daguerreotype to the world.

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Camera Day

National Selfie Day

More August 19 Holidays

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Aviation Day

National Potato Day

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Flower of the Day: Aster

Recipe of the Day: Grandma’s Homemade Apple Pie

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Moreholidays August Tomatoes Galore Day

Tomatoes Galore Day

About Tomatoes Galore Day

When is Tomatoes Galore Day? This holiday is always celebrated on August 15

August brings a wide array of fresh fruits and vegetables to our tables. For the next several weeks, it’s no more canned or frozen veggies. And, no more bland and tasteless greenhouse-grown vegetables. Hooray! Nothing beats the taste of fresh, home-grown tomatoes where the sun fully ripens them on the vine. And, right now we’re in peak harvest season all across the Northern Hemisphere. So, it’s only appropriate that today is Tomatoes Galore Day. On this August 15 holiday, we are encouraged to eat as many of them as we can. They are a real summertime treat. Fresh from your garden, they taste out of this world. And perhaps best of all, they are good for your health.

This is a holiday we all can enjoy. But, if you’re a gardener, it’s a top ten holiday. If you’re not a gardener, you readily see a plethora of tomatoes in the grocery store, garden stores, and your local farm market. And, along with a bumper harvest, the price for tomatoes is the lowest it will be all year long. So, enjoy them while they are here.

Go ahead and eat a tomato. Better still, eat them as often as you’d like and enjoy their many health benefits. Tomatoes help to prevent cancer and to control diabetes. They are good for heart health, protect your vision, and also boost digestive health. Tastes good and good for you. You can’t ask more from a vegetable.

The Origin of Tomatoes

Do you know where tomatoes originated? Nope, it wasn’t in Italy, home to pasta sauce and pizza. And it did not originate in North America, Africa, or Asia. The plants are native to the Andes region of South America. They originated in Bolivia, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, and Peru. Over thousands of years, the plants spread across South and Central America, and then into North America. There are over 10,000 cultivars. Despite the fact that the plants originated in South America, some of the 10,0000 cultivars were developed in other parts of the world.

Hernando Cortez, a Spanish Conquistador from Medellin, Spain is credited with discovering tomato plants. During an expedition in 1519, Cortez found them growing in Central America. Cortez brought seeds back to Europe. At first, Europeans grew tomatoes as a decorative plant and did not eat them. As a member of the deadly nightshade family, many people thought the fruit was poisonous. It took a long time for people to overcome this misconception and take their first bite of this delicious and nutritious fruit.

In the 1550s, Italians were the first Europeans bold enough to eat tomatoes. Early American settlers did not initially consider them food either. Americans did not begin to eat them until the late 1700s. Records show that Thomas Jefferson grew them in his garden for consumption.

Despite not being considered a food item for many years, once people began eating them, they found them to be delicious eaten fresh or cooked. It quickly crept into countless recipes. About 90% of people like them.

Did You Know? The French called them “pomme d’amour”. The English translation is “love apples”.

What's the Most Popular vegetable?

Today, tomatoes are the most popular plant grown in home vegetable gardens. Also, they are among the topmost popular vegetables. They rank consistently among the top five favorites. Some surveys rank them the most favorite vegetable. The other vegetables in the top five are carrots, corn, potatoes, and onions.

As for the least favorite vegetables, turnips take the prize. Just 27% of people surveyed like turnips. Of course, many people have never tried them. Among other “least favorite” vegetables are beets and radishes.

Did You Know? Amazingly, 25% of Americans do not eat vegetables at all!

How to Celebrate and Participate in Tomatoes Galore Day

There are countless ways to enjoy Tomatoes Galore Day. Most ideas center around the consumption of them in some way, shape, or form. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

Harvest tomatoes from your home garden.
Give excess crops to family, neighbors, or friends.
Eat them in some form at every meal today.
Find a new recipe. We suggest you start your recipe search at Tomato Recipes Galore.
Share one of your favorite tomato recipes with someone.
Post pictures of them growing in your home garden on social media.
If you’ve never grown them before, make plans now to grow them next season.
If you have excess tomatoes from your garden, donate some to a food shelf.
Can excess tomatoes.
Make pasta sauce.
Make Bloody Mary’s with homemade juice.

Did You Know? Scientists believe cherry-size tomatoes originated in Ecuador about 80,000 years ago.

Tomatoes Galore Day Quotes

“Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad.” – – Miles Kington

“I don’t care what anybody says: Nothing is better than a tomato you grow. There’s something about it that’s different than one you can buy. It’s a great thing.” – – Tom Vilsack

“It’s difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts while eating a homegrown tomato.” – – Lewis Grizzard

History and Origin of Tomatoes Galore Day

Bob Matthews from Rochester, NY. created this holiday in 2023. Mathews is the owner of HolidayInsights.com and GardenersNet.com. While harvesting tomatoes from his garden, all of a sudden, he realized there wasn’t a holiday to celebrate the abundance of tomatoes ripening in home gardens in August. Matthews said they are the most popular vegetable grown in the home garden.

Selecting the date was a cinch. Recognizing that mid-August is the peak harvest season for tomatoes in most areas of the country, August 15 is the perfect date to celebrate and enjoy them.

This Day in History

Here are some things that happened on this day:

Proctor and Gamble creates Crisco shortening. (1911)

Woodstock Music and Art Fair opened. (1969)

Napoleon Bonaparte, French military, emperor. was born on this day in 1769.

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Relaxation Day – now this one’s for me!

More About Today

Plant of the Day: Basil

Recipe of the Day: Sun-Dried Tomatoes. Also, see Tomato Recipes Galore.

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Moreholidays August Purple Heart Day

National Purple Heart Day

About National Purple Heart Day

When is National Purple Heart Day? This holiday is always celebrated on August 7

Since the birth of our country, many millions of men and women served in the military to protect our country. They keep us safe and protect our freedom. They risk their lives so we can continue to enjoy the benefits of freedom. Some of them do not come back alive. Others return seriously injured with long-term and permanent injuries. Today is National Purple Heart Day. This August 7 holiday exists to honor and respect those who gave their lives or were wounded fighting wars or in the fight against terrorism. Originally known as the Badge of Military Merit, the Purple Heart is one of America’s highest military awards.

The Purple Heart medal is awarded to American service personnel killed while defending our country. Military personnel seriously wounded in action also qualify. This medal is given as a result of action by an enemy of our country. This includes wars, military actions, hostilities, and the fight against terrorism. It is a great honor to receive this medal.

We thank all Purple Heart recipients past and present for their dedication, and for their sacrifice. Importantly, we also thank the families of these brave men and women.

History of the Purple Heart Medal

The Badge of Military Merit is the predecessor to the Purple Heart Medal. It was the first medal given to our country’s soldiers. On August 7, 1782, Revolutionary War General George Washington ordered the creation of this medal to honor soldiers who died or were seriously wounded. Washington gave his award to just three people during the Revolutionary War. After the Revolutionary War, it was not used again until after World War I.

In 1932, Army Chief of Staff General Douglas MacArthur, re-established the medal. This medal is now renamed the Purple Heart. There are over 1.8 million recipients. It is important to note that not everyone killed or wounded while in the service qualifies for this high award. Rather, there is a well-established list of qualifications. Notably, victims suffering from PTSD do not qualify. The military awards the Purple Heart medal to those killed by friendly fire as long as it occurs during military action against enemies of our country.

Purple Heart Trivia

Here are some interesting facts about the Purple Heart Medal:

It is the nation’s oldest military medal. 1.8 million service personnel have received it.
John F. Kennedy is the only U.S. President to receive the Purple Heart.
The Purple Heart is not the highest medal someone can receive. The medal of honor is the highest. The military awards this medal for acts of valor.
Only 3 men received the Badge of Military Merit during the Revolutionary War.
WWII Army General Douglas MacArthur was the first to receive the modern-day Purple Heart medal.
Oher award recipients include James Arness, Charles Bronson, James Garner, John McCain, Colin Powell, Rod Serling
Animals can receive this medal. Animal recipients include Sgt. Stubby the dog and Sgt. Reckless the horse.

How to Celebrate and Participate in National Purple Heart Day

Here are some ideas on how to celebrate and participate in National Purple Heart Day:

Give thanks and show your appreciation to recipients you know or meet.
If you are a Purple Heart recipient, display it with pride.
Recipients, tell your story to family and friends.
Treat a recipient to lunch or dinner.
Learn more about military medals.

Today's Quotes

“The land of the free because of the brave” – – Author Uknown

“Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.” – – Winston Churchill

“America was not built on fear. America is built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.” – – Harry S. Truman

History and Origin of National Purple Heart Day

Our research has not yet identified who created this holiday. We certainly understand why. We traced this holiday back to before 2000. While the medal in its current form has been given out since 1917, the holiday was created much later.

There are no presidential proclamation or act of Congress establishing this holiday. However, we truly believe it should be a national day. Considering all of the servicemen and servicewomen who have been wounded or killed protecting our country, this holiday deserves to be a national one.

Definition of “National” Days – and why it is so important to distinguish and identify true national days.

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Flower of the Day: Bat Flower

Recipe of the Day: Stuffed Peppers

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Moreholidays August Disc Golf Day

National Disc Golf Day

About National Disc Golf Day

When is National Disc Golf Day? This holiday is celebrated on the first Saturday of August

Disc Golf is a sport that just about anyone can play. People of all ages love it. It’s a fun thing to do on a warm and sunny summer day. Today is National Disc Golf Day. Once called “Tin Lid Golf”, you can play this game practically anywhere, even in your backyard. Many parks have a disc golf course where you can play for free. You’re up for a challenge, right!? Often referred to as “Frisbee Golf”, many courses are in wooded areas, making it more challenging than an open field.

When we think of flying discs, Frisbees first come to mind. However, there are many other disc designs popular when playing the sport. The avid disc golfer may have several different kinds of discs in his golf bag. There are many different kinds of drivers, mid-range discs, and putters. If you become an avid at this sport, you will need to get a golf bag to hold all of the various discs. For the rest of us, just a regular frisbee will do.

FYI: Frisbee” is a trademark of Wham-O Company. And they protect their trademark. That’s why this sport is called “Disk Golf”.

The History and Origin of the Disc Golf Game

According to legend, disc golf has its roots in Canada during the 1900s. In 1926 at the Bladworth Elementary School in Saskatchewan, Canada threw tin lids at a target circle drawn on the ground. Variations of the game evolved over the years, with many people in the U.S. and Canada playing different versions of the game. Modern disc golf arrived in the 1960s. At the time, college student George Sappenfield created the current version of Disc Golf while working as a recreation counselor. It followed the basic rules and principles, and even the terminology of golf. He believed kids would enjoy playing golf with a frisbee. He tried it out with the kids at the camp where he worked in the summer. They loved it.

Sappenfield later discovered Kevin Donnelly, another recreation counselor, was also promoting Frisbee Golf. The two approached toy company Wham-O to create a Frisbee Golf Contest. Hired by Wham-O, Sappenfield met Ed Headrick, who became another early promoter of the sport. Headrick went on to create and patent the first professional Disc Golf Course in 1975. In 1976, Headrick also created the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA). From these roots, the sport took off in popularity, eventually spreading around the world.

Disc Golf Trivia

in 2019, there were over 50,000 members of the PDGA.
It is currently the fastest-growing sport in the world.
For the Record: On September 12-13, 2014, Michael Sale from Spotsylvania, VA set the world record of most holes played in 24 hours at an amazing 2,900 holes.
This sport was once called “Tin Lid Golf”.
There are over 6,000 official Disc Golf courses in the United States.
Ancient Greeks thew a disc, called a “Discus” in ancient Olympic games. The goal of this game is strictly distance.
Professional disc golfer Paul McBeth won four straight World Championships (2012-2015).

How to Celebrate and Participate in National Disc Golf Day

Participation in this day is easy. And, it’s fun. Here are some ideas on how to celebrate and participate in National Disc Golf Day:

Get a group of family or friends together and go golfing.
Buy frisbees and give them out to people.
Add to your collection of discs to play the game.
Buy a disc golf cart with wheels to carry around all of those discs.
Introduce someone to the game who has never played before.
Set up a temporary course for physically impaired individuals. Yes, it can be played indoors from a wheelchair.
If you live in the city, set up a temporary course in an empty lot. Invite and encourage neighborhood youth to play.
Hold a disc golf tournament complete with prizes.
Help to spread the popularity of Tin Lid Golf.
Take pictures of your group playing the game and place them on social media.

Today's Quotes

“A hobby a day keeps the doldrums away.” – – Phyllis McGinley

“May the course be with you.” – – Author Unknown

History and Origin of National Disc Golf Day

In 2016, the Minnesota PGDA created National Disc Golf Day to commemorate the American Flying Disc Golf Open. It also promotes the sport of disc golf.

We did not find any documentation confirming this to be a “National” day. There are no congressional records or presidential proclamations.

Definition of “National” Days – and why it is so important to distinguish and identify true national days.

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Flower of the Day: Colorita

Recipe of the Day: Roasted Sweet Peppers

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Moreholidays August Coloring Book Day

National Coloring Book Day

About National Coloring Book Day

When is National Coloring Book Day? This holiday is always celebrated on August 2

Are you or someone you know a budding artist? Are you looking for something fun and relaxing to do? Then, discover the joys of coloring! Grab some crayons, colored pencils, or watercolors as today is National Coloring Book Day. Coloring books are a great activity for both kids and more recently adults. Adults can color as individuals or join a “Coloring Club”. Anyone can do it at any age, regardless of skill level. On this August 2 holiday kids as well as adults can become artists and practice their skill at drawing full-color pictures. It’s a perfect activity for a rainy day, or to pass the time away on an otherwise boring day.

This activity was once looked upon as a child’s activity during rainy days. It is also good to help them to refine their fine motor skills. More recently, it has become a hobby for adults. You don’t have to be artistic. However, the ability to stay between the lines helps. An eye for pleasing color combinations helps to enhance the quality of the pictures, too. Like all hobbies, you will get better with time. And if your work is not award-winning, who cares!? You don’t have to show your work to anyone but yourself. The only thing that matters is that you are having fun.

Coloring Book Trivia

The first coloring pages appeared in 1612 and were meant for adults.
in 1880, Kate Greenway created the first coloring book, titled “The Little Folks”.
In 1970, Dover Publications released its first coloring book for adults. It was titled Antique Automobiles Coloring Book.
Like other hobbies, it reduces stress and anxiety levels.
Coloring utilizes both hemispheres of the brain, the thinking side, and the creative side.
You can color with crayons, watercolors, or colored pencils.
Pencil drawings are an artistic form of coloring.
Bread was once used as an eraser.
In 1777, an English Engineer accidentally picked up a piece of rubber to use as an eraser. He discovered that it worked quite well.

How to Celebrate and Participate in National Coloring Book Day

Participation in this day is easy. And, it’s fun. Here are some ideas on how to celebrate and participate in National Coloring Book Day:

Start a new hobby.
Sit down at the table with a coloring book, and crayons or watercolors.
Hold a coloring party for kids or adults.
Download free coloring pages.
Buy a coloring book for a child. Don’t forget the crayons.
Buy a coloring book for an adult. Seniors often look for things to do.
Senior centers can provide picture books to color in as an arts and craft activity.

Today's Quote

“A hobby a day keeps the doldrums away.” – – Phyllis McGinley

History and Origin of National Coloring Book Day

In May 2015, Dover Publications created National Coloring Book Day. Without a doubt, they did so to promote their products. And we are so glad they did. Dover Publications even offers a free mini-coloring book to download. According to their website, this free download changes monthly.

We did not find any documentation confirming this to be a “National” day. There are no congressional records or presidential proclamations.

Definition of “National” Days – and why it is so important to distinguish and identify true national days.

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Flower of the Day: Colorita

Recipe of the Day: Cauliflower with Tomato Cheese Sauce

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