Moreholidays October Seafood Bisque Day

National Seafood Bisque Day

About National Seafood Bisque Day

When is National Seafood Bisque Day? This holiday is always celebrated on October 19

Seafood lovers, this is your day. Today is National Seafood Bisque Day. It’s definitely going to be a fishy kind of day. On this October 19 holiday, we dig into rich and flavorful bowl of fish soup. No one will complain if you slurp your soup today. Just make sure to get every tarty morsel and every last drop.

Seafood bisque was first created in France in the 1700s. French fishermen based in ports in the Bay of Biscayne on the western shores of France were the first to create and enjoy it. The words “Seafood Bisque” comes from the French words “bis cuites”. It means “twice cooked”. It is aptly named, as the soup is first heated to make the stock from shellfish in their shells. Then, after straining the broth, it is heated a second time to add the other ingredients and the cream. The resulting fish soup is a culinary delight.

About Seafood Bisque

Seafood bisque is a rich and creamy fish soup. Every spoonful is flavorful. The best seafood is made fresh on the docks of virtually any port in the world, where it is made from any fish caught that day. As a result, on the docks and wharves, the flavor of the soup varies somewhat each day.

There are countless seafood bisque recipes. While similar, no two restaurants or manufacturers have the same recipe. It begins with a shellfish broth. Most often, it is made with crab, crayfish, lobster, and shrimp. But, you can use literally any kind of fish. Tomato paste is added and gives the soup its orange color. Then, a variety of spices and other ingredients are added making each recipe unique from another. Wine or cognac are common ingredients, too. Cream is one of the last ingredients added to the soup. Finally, a variety of garnishes are placed on top of the soup, making it irresistible.

Seafood Trivia and Fun Facts

As you enjoy National Seafood Bisque Day, here is some interesting seafood trivia and fun facts to read as you slurp your soup:

Seafood is not the only type of bisque. Also, there are chicken, corn, and potato bisque soups to name a few.
Some shellfish are aphrodisiacs. Most notably oysters increase libido.
Most fish reproduce by laying eggs. Sharks are a notable exception. They give birth to live baby sharks or “pups”.
Fish use low-pitched noise to communicate with one another. Don’t you wonder what they say to each other!?
Shellfish feed by filtering their food out of the water. They purify the water they live in. They filter 15 to 20 gallons of water a day.
If there is not enough oxygen in the water, a fish can drown.
Fish is low in sodium.
Heart-healthy fish contains Omega-3 fatty acids.
Shellfish are a good source of protein.
Growing over 60 feet in length, the giant whale shark is the largest fish in the world.
Scientists can only estimate the number of varieties of creatures in the waters of our planet. They estimate between 100, 000 and 200,000 varieties.
The oldest fishhook ever found was 42,000 years old.
The word “Halibut” means “holy fish”.
Starfish are not a fish. They are a variety of jellyfish.
Seahorses are the only fish that swim upright. They are also the slowest swimmers. A baby seahorse is called a “fry”.

How to Celebrate National Seafood Bisque Day

We suspect you know how seafood lovers like you and I will enjoy National Seafood Bisque Day. Here are some ideas:

Go to your favorite seafood restaurant and order this fish soup with your meal. Better still, order it as your main course.
Make it at home.
If you have a home recipe, vary the ingredients. Try some fish or crustaceans that are not in your recipe.
Don’t forget the oyster crackers. All seafood soups taste better with them.
Hold a seafood party. Use this soup for the first course.
Swap your favorite seafood bisque recipes with family and friends.
If you’ve never tried this fish soup before, what are you waiting for!? It could become your new “favorite soup”.
Take pictures to share on social media

Today's Quotes

“The only kind of seafood I trust is the fish stick, it’s a totally featureless fish that doesn’t have eyeballs or fins.” – – Dav Barry

“An idealist is one who, on noticing that roses smell better than a cabbage, concludes that it will also make better soup.” – – H.L. Mencken

History and Origin of National Seafood Bisque Day

Our research had not yet identified the creator of this holiday. Nor, did we find the reason for creating it. However, it’s obvious that either a seafood company or someone who loves this creamy soup created it.

In a deep dive of the internet and other sources, we found reference to this holiday in 2010. We suspect it was created before 2010.

We did not find any documentation confirming this to be a “National” day. And we found no congressional records or presidential proclamation.

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

This Day in History

In addition to National Seafood Bisque Day, here are some things that happened on this day:

The Revolutionary War ended. (1781)
The Senate passed a bill making Martin Luther King’s Birthday a national holiday. (1983)
Actor Robert Reed, who played the dad on television series “The Brady Bunch”, was born on this day in (1932)

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International Crab Fest Day

National Clam Chowder Day

National Homemade Soup Day

Oyster Day

Shrimp Scampi Day

Turkey Neck Soup Day

Additional October 19 Holidays

In addition to National Seafood Bisque Day, here is another October 19 holiday to celebrate and enjoy:

Evaluate Your Life Day

More About Today

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Famous October Birthdays

Recipe of the Day: Halloween Jello Shots

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Moreholidays October Grouch Day

National Grouch Day

About National Grouch Day

When is National Grouch Day? This holiday is always celebrated on October 15

Do you wake up in the morning bright-eyed, bushy-tailed with a smile on your face? Or, do you begrudgingly arise from your bed like a grumpy old curmudgeon with a scowl in your voice? If you are the latter, then you’re going to love this holiday. Today is National Grouch Day. On this October 15 holiday, it is perfectly acceptable to whine, moan, and complain. Go ahead and be a “Negative Nancy”. If someone calls you a miserable old coot, just growl at them and say “That’s right!” Don’t let anyone spoil your miserable day. Tomorrow, we can call you out for bellyaching, but not today.

The world has its share of grouches who spend their days being miserable and downtrodden about the whole world. And, they enjoy bringing others down to their level. More often than not, we shy away from them. However, today we pay more attention to their antics. Often, we can see the humor in their behavior and antics. On this holiday, we can even behave like them, if we prefer. However, if you do, be prepared for unpleasant reactions from your family and friends. And, make sure they know why you’re acting like a grouch.

Today’s Theme Song: “I Love Trash“, sung by Oscar the Grouch on Sesame Street.

Famous Grouches

Certainly, we love to hate grouches. And, we often laugh through their misadventures, trials, and tribulations. Here are some of the better-known grouches:

Ebenezer Scrooge – Scrooge is the best-known grouch. We all got to know him in the classic movie “A Christmas Carol”. Several versions of this movie were made over the years.

Scrooge McDuck – An uncle to Donald Duck, he appeared in a cartoon version of “A Christmas Carol”.

Groucho Marx – Born Julius Henry Marx, he was one of the Marx Brothers comedy team. They starred in 13 feature films. Groucho’s appearance, including his “Groucho glasses” made him instantly recognizable.

Oscar the Grouch – The lovable Oscar the Grouch is an original member of the Sesame Street cast. Sesame Street premiered in 1969. In the first year, Oscar’s fur was orange. Since 1970, his fur has been green. He’s one of our favorite National Grouch Day curmudgeons.

Mr. Wilson – He was the grouchy Neighbor on Dennis the Menace. Of course, Mr. Wilson has good reason to be grouchy. He lives next door to Dennis and suffers through many of Dennis’santics.

Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau – They are the actors who starred in the movie, “Grumpy Old Men” (1993).

The Grinch – He stole Christmas. But, then at the end of the book and movie “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”, he found that “Christmas was a little bit more”. So, on Christmas morning, he returned all of the presents and decorations to the people in Whovile.

Did You Know? “Donald Grump” appeared on Sesame Street. It was in 2005 before he became president. Of course, in his skit with Oscar the Grouch, he had more trash than Oscar.

How to Celebrate National Grouch Day

This is a day to show off your grumpy side. However, we suggest you do not do this at your place of employment. Here are some ways to grumble and moan through your day:

Sit down with the kids and watch Oscar the Grouch on Sesame Street.
Act like a grouch.
Binge-watch old Marx Brothers movies.
Dress like Groucho Marx.
Growl at people as you wish them a happy National Grouch Day.
If someone is acting like a grouch, let them know.
Cheer up a grouch. Now, this is often a big challenge. However, we know you’re up to the task!

National Grouch Day Quotes

“Frowning makes me happy” – – Oscar the Grouch

“My hope still is to leave the world a bit better than when I got here.” – – Jim Henson

” I never forget a face. But, in your case, I’ll make an exception.” – – Groucho Marx

History and Origin of National Grouch Day

Alan Miller, Chairman of the Board of the National Association of Grouches (NAG) created National Grouch Day. He chose to celebrate this holiday on October 15, because Oscar the Grouch premiered on Sesame Street on October 15, 1969.

The earliest reference we found to this holiday was in 2013.

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

This Day in History

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

“I Love Lucy Show” premiered on television. (1951)
U.S. Department of Transportation was created. (1966)
Mario Puzo, novelist, wrote “The Godfather” was born on this day in (1920)

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Related Holidays

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Do a Grouch a Favor Day

Humbug Day

More October 15 Holidays

In addition to National Grouch Day, here is another October 15 holiday you will enjoy:

White Cane Safety Day

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Famous October Birthdays

Recipe of the Day: Witches Brew

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Pumpkin Nook – Visit the folks that know everything about pumpkins. Halloween, too.

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Moreholidays October M&M Day

National M&M Day

About National M&M Day

When is National M&M Day? This holiday is always celebrated on October 13

Nowadays, there’s a holiday for just about everything imaginable. So, it is only logical that we celebrate the cute little hard-shelled M&Ms. Today is National M&M Day. On this October 13 holiday, we can eat as many of these sweet and chocolatey little guys as we want. Even if you are on a low-calorie diet, you can have a couple, can’t you? The trouble is, once you eat one or two, how do you keep from consuming a handful or two? Of course, you can’t stop.

As the marketing slogan says: “They melt in your mouth, not in your hands”. Carry them in your hand on a hot day, and they still do not melt. Of course, if it’s hot enough any candy will melt. But, these amazing little candies are the toughest guys on the beach or in a hot car. While this is a great feature for candy to have, it’s not the biggest reason we all love M&Ms. Rather we love the rush of chocolate flavor when we bite into each and every little piece.

What’s your favorite M&M color? The basic colors are: brown, blue, yellow, red, orange, and green. Every package has 13% each of blue, brown, and green. And, it has 11% of orange, red, and yellow. Mars Candy Company, makers of M&Ms, offer no explanation for the percentages. Over the years, Mars Candy Company has made M&Ms in 50 different colors. Some are retired, while others are still on the market. The original candy has a semi-sweet chocolate filling. Currently, there are 63 different kinds of M&Ms. This includes several different kinds of nuts, and several kinds of chocolate.

National M&M Day Trivia and Fun Facts

Here are some interesting M&M Trivia and Fun Facts:

The name M&M comes from Forrest E. Mars Sr (founder of Mars Company) and Bruce Murrie (son of Hershey Chocolate’s president William F. R. Murrie).
Original sales were packaged in a cardboard tube.
Mars Company estimates that 400 to 600 million M&Ms are produced in U.S. Factories every day. On a worldwide basis, it is not known how many are manufactured daily.
During the Spanish Civil War in the 1930s, soldiers carried chocolate pellets in a shell that kept them from melting. This gave Forrest Mars Jr, son of the founder of Mars Candy Company, the idea for M&Ms.
In 1949, the slogan “They melts in your mouth, not in your hand,” was introduced to huge success.
A small “m” is printed on each piece of candy.
In 1954, the company changed the black letter “m” on the candy to white.
International sales began in the 1980s.
In 1976, orange replaced the red color. Red Dye #2 and #4 were carcinogenic. This was known as the “Red Dye Scare”. Red M&Ms did not use these dyes. However, the company discontinued this color to avoid confusion… and lost sales. Red M&Ms came back in 1987.
The different colors do not have a different flavor.
Today, there are 63 different kinds of M&Ms. What is your favorite?
They were the first candies to go into space.
M&M “Spokescandies” that you see in ads are frequently updated. The company changes their expressions, footwear, and headgear.

How to Celebrate National M&M Day

Like other food holidays, celebrating National M&M Day is fun and easy. Here are a few of the many ways you will enjoy this sweet holiday:

Munch on M&Ms all day long.
Try a variety that you haven’t experienced before.
Bake with them. M&M cookies, anyone!?
Include them in your homemade trail mix.
Buy a bag of mini-sized M&M packets. Then, give them to everyone you come in contact with today.
Fill a candy dish at your workplace and watch them disappear.
Put them on your ice cream tonight.

May we Suggest: Put a piece or two under your tongue and leave it there for a minute or two. Then, when you bite into it, the chocolate inside has melted.

Today's Chuckle

Candy puns are so M&Mbarassing.

I usually don’t eat candy. But this is an M&Mmergency.

You’re so M&Mazing!

History and Origin of National M&M Day

National M&M Day is a relatively new holiday. The earliest reference to this holiday we found was in 2021. Our research did not find the creator or the origin of this day. Mars Candy Company has made no claim as the originator. So, the creator of this sweet holiday is most likely an M&M lover. Perhaps it was you!? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We think this holiday should be an international day. People all over the world love M&Ms.

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

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

This Day in History

In addition to National M&M Day, here are some other things that happened on this day:

The U.S. Continental Navy was created. See Navy Day (1775)

The cornerstone was laid for the Whitehouse. (1792)

Paul Simon, singer, songwriter, “Simon & Garfunkel” was born on this day in (1941)

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Related Holidays

People who like National M&M Day will also like:

Chocolate Day

Chocolate Covered Anything Day

National Chocolate Day – Yes, there are two days to celebrate chocolate!

More October 13 Holidays

In addition to National M&M Day, here is another October 13 holiday:

International Skeptics Day – People are inclined to have their doubts about this holiday.

More About Today

This Day in History

Famous October Birthdays

Recipe of the Day: Peanut Butter Ghosts

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Pumpkin Nook – Visit the folks that know everything about pumpkins. Halloween, too.

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Moreholidays October World Homeless Day

World Homeless Day

About World Homeless Day

When is World Homeless Day? This holiday is always observed on October 10

Do you have a roof over your head? If so, be thankful you’re not living in a cardboard box. Undoubtedly, homelessness is nothing short of a tragedy. And, sadly it is all too common. World Homeless Day brings to light the plight of hundreds of millions of people around the world who are in need of shelter. Some of these people live right in your community. Small towns and villages are not immune to this problem. This October 10 holiday serves to raise awareness as we often don’t see those in need. Also, the goals of this holiday are to find ways to prevent homelessness. And, this special day also encourages us to support efforts to eliminate homelessness.

There are several key basic things that all human beings need. Shelter is among Maslow’s five basic needs. Like all of these basic needs, homelessness and shelter insecurity is of the utmost human concern over any other wants and needs. Shelter from the elements is a physical and security need. Without it, one cannot focus upon much else in life. During weather extremes, safe shelter goes to the top of the list, as it can be a matter of survival.

Homelessness has been in existence since the dawn of time. And, the problem is pervasive. Perhaps, there will always be homeless people. But, we should not and cannot accept this possibility as a fact of life. Rather, each of us can and should play a role in eliminating homelessness wherever we find it. We can make a real difference. And, that’s what World Homeless Day is all about. So, use this holiday to help put a roof over the heads of those less fortunate than us!

Types of Homelessness and the Root Causes

There are four types of homelessness. They are:

Chronic

This category includes people who suffer chronic homelessness for longer than a year. There are many reasons for this condition. Some of the causes are people with disabilities, experience ongoing or repetitive and long-term mental and/or physical ailments. Additionally, this category includes substance addiction.

Episodic

People in this category, experience homelessness three times within a year. Some of the causes of this condition can include mental health disorders, substance abuse, and physical disabilities.

Transitional

This describes homelessness for less than one year. In general, it is due to a catastrophic event or a major life change. Examples are family crisis, loss of a job, divorce, domestic abuse, or substance abuse.

Hidden

This group of people temporarily or permanently live with others. Mental or physical conditions often keep them from acquiring housing on their own. In short, these people are called the “Hidden Homeless” because they are not easy to identify to count among the homeless population.

Homelessness is most often caused by:

Poverty
Unemployment
Stagnant wages
Lack of Affordable housing
Racial inequality
Family conflicts
Domestic violence
Failure of support systems
Mental and physical ailments and disabilities

Homeless Facts and Trivia

Here are key points about homelessness:

Over 150 million people around the world are homeless.
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) estimates there are over 650,000 homeless souls in the United States that lack permanent shelter.
There are over 300,000 home foreclosures in the United States every year.
Seven out of ten Americans are one paycheck away from being homeless.
In 1837, the Western Soup Society opened the first soup kitchen.
Homelessness is everywhere, even in small towns and villages. For example, there are approximately 5,700 homeless people in Webster, NY. The population there is 43,000 people.

How to Observe World Homeless Day

Here are some ideas on how to participate during World Homeless Day:

First and foremost, get involved. Look up local homeless support groups in your area and volunteer your time.
Volunteer to work in your local soup kitchen.
Donate money to groups that aid the homeless.
Write to your local, state, and federal representatives. Urge them to provide more programs and funding to help end homelessness.
Organize or participate in fundraisers.
Don’t rest until everyone has a roof over their heads.

Today's Quote

“We think sometimes that poverty is only being hungry, naked and homeless. The poverty of being unwanted, unloved and uncared for is the greatest poverty. We must start in our own homes to remedy this kind of poverty.” – – Mother Teresa

History and Origin of World Homeless Day

In 2010, an online discussion among a group of individuals discussed the issue of homelessness around the world and ways to reduce it. They hit upon the idea of creating World Homeless Day to bring awareness of the problem to more people. And, they felt this holiday will encourage people to support efforts to reduce homelessness.

Note: We have not identified the people involved in the online discussion when this holiday was created.

World Homeless Day is now an annual holiday.

This Day in History

In addition to World Homeless Day, here are some things that happened on this day:

Griswald Lorillard of Tuxedo Park, NY cuts the tails off a tailcoat. This creates the first tuxedo. (1886)
Spiro Agnew becomes just the second person to resign as Vice President of the United States. He pled no contest to income tax evasion. (1973)
Auto racer Dale Earnhardt Jr. was born on this day in (1974)

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World Food Day – Most people who are homeless also have food insecurity.

More October 10 Holidays

Here are more October 10 holidays for you to celebrate and enjoy:

International Newspaper Carrier Day

National Angel Food Cake Day

More About Today

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Famous October Birthdays

Plant of the Day: English Ivy

Recipe of the Day: Pumpkin Apple Juice

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Moreholidays October Pierogi Day

National Pierogi Day

About National Pierogi Day

When is National Pierogi Day? This holiday is always celebrated on October 8

Every culture brings to the world some fantastic foods to tantalize our taste buds. Polish cuisine is no exception. Polish Pierogies are one of the favorites for people of Polish descent. And, people around the world love it, too. So, it is only fitting that today is National Pierogi Day. It’s a delicious Polish food holiday. On this October 8 holiday, we celebrate their culture, their cuisine, and of course Polish Pierogies!

If you are of Polish descent, your mom has a Polish pierogi recipe that was passed down to her from her grandmother. Your grandmother got it from her Mother. The recipe likely has been in your family for dozens if not hundreds of years. If you married into a Polish family, lucky you. However, all of the rest of us need to find some Polish friends. Then, you will be ale to enjoy real, homemade Polish pierogis. Until that happens, check the frozen section of your local grocery. Then, bring some home and cook them for dinner tonight. They are easy to make.

Did You Know? From the 16th to the 18th century, what is now Poland and Lithuania were joined together in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. SO, Pierogis are popular in Lithuanian cuisine, too.

How to Make Homemade Pierogies

A pierogi begins with unleavened dough. First, roll out the dough and cut it into circles. Then. place a filling in the center of the dough ring. Next, fold the dough in half to form a half-circle. Crimp the dough to seal in the filling. Finally, cook it in boiling water, bake it in the oven, or fry it.

Most people fry them in the frying pan before serving them. Often, people top them with sour cream or fried onions

Often, they are placed in the refrigerator or freezer for later use. Pierogies store well in the freezer.

You can use a wide variety of fillings. Here are some of the most popular fillings:

Potato and cheese is the most popular stuffing. Use cheddar cheese of your favorite cheese.
Use all kinds of fruit. You kid will love them.
Sauerkraut stuffing is quite popular, too.
Fill them with meat. Use beef, chicken, pork, turkey, bacon, or your favorite meat.
Vegetarians love pierogies filled with a wide variety of their favorite veggies.
And, if you enjoy hot (spicy) foods, Jalapenos are a great ingredient.

How to Celebrate National Pierogi Day

It’s fun and easy to celebrate National Pierogi Day. During this Polish food holiday, your mouth will begin to water as you think about how you will enjoy this special holiday. Food holidays are among the best holidays of all. Here are some ideas on how to celebrate this holiday:

Go to a Polish restaurant and order them with your meal.
Make homemade pierogies. This way you can fill them with your favorite foods.
Put ingredients in them that you’ve never had in a pierogi before.
Post your meal on social media.
Host a Pierogi Party. Instruct each guest to make and bring their favorite pierogies. Let them know so they can bring enough so everyone can try one.
Share your pierogi recipes with others.
Learn more about the wonderful people of Poland and the country’s rich history.

The History and Origin of Pierogies

Pierogis were invented in Poland in the 1300s. It was immediately popular among Polish peasants. But similar to other great foods, Polish peasants could not keep this delicious and versatile dumpling. Its popularity quickly spread across Europe.

Pierogies came across the “Big Pond” to America in the 1800s. Polish immigrants brought the recipe with them and shared it with their new American neighbors. Now, they are enjoyed around the world.

In 1952, Ted Twardzik Sr, the “Father of the Pierogi Industry,” began selling Mrs. T’s Pierogies.

National Pierogi Day Trivia and Fun Facts

Here are some National Pierogi Day trivia and fun facts for you to share with your friends.

The City of Whiting, Indiana holds a Pierogi Dest every year. They hold this three-day festival in July.
In 2017 a team of 20 Tri-c culinary students and chef instructors made the world’s largest pierogi. It weighed 215.5 pounds. After it was cooked, they transported it to the Cleveland Eats Culinary Festival. Rumor has it, festival goers ate every bit of it.
The plural is spelled “Pierogis” or “Pierogies”. Both are proper.
The average dumpling has 70 to 130 calories. It varies widely, depending upon what filling you put into it.
The Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team holds a “Pierogi Race” during their games.

Today's Quotes

” I want to light the lights of patriotism.” – – Lech Walesa

“I’m a man of faith. I only fear God, and my wife – sometimes.” – – Lech Walesa

History and Origin of National Pierogi Day

On October 8, 2004, Tom and Sophie Hodor, founders of the Pierogi Tennis Tournament in Pennsylvania, created National Pierogi Day.

Despite our extensive research efforts, we have not yet found any documentation confirming that this Polish food holiday is a “National” day. In the United States, we found no congressional records or presidential proclamation for this holiday. So, it is not a true “National” day in the United States. But, it is possible a national holiday in Poland. Unfortunately, no one on our team speaks Polish. As a result, we are unable to investigate Polish websites.

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

This Day in History

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

The Great Chicago Fire levels 3 1/2 square miles of the city.
Nick Cannon, American actor, rapper, TV host was born on this day in (1980)

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Related Holidays

National Pierogi Day is one of a number of Polish holidays. Here are a few more:

Dyngus Day

Paczki Day – It’s a delicious Polish food holiday.

More October 8 Holidays

In addition to National Pierogi Day, here is another October 8 holiday:

American Touch Tag Day

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This Day in History

Famous October Birthdays

Plant of the Day: Clover – Grow it indoors for good luck.

Recipe of the Day: Pumpkin Frappe

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Moreholidays October Taco Day

National Taco Day

About National Taco Day

When is National Taco Day Celebrated: This holiday is always observed on October 4

Fans of Tex-Mex cuisine rejoice! Today is National Taco Day. On this October 4 holiday, we take a humble, u-shaped, hard corn shell and fill it with an endless variety of ingredients. Then, we top it off with a generous amount of taco sauce and munch down one, two, or three of them. If you are wondering how there could possibly be an endless variety of ingredients, consider the fact that there are over 20,000 recipes. So, there’s a perfect taco to satisfy everyone’s taste buds. Now, that’s a whole lot of variation.

Different cultures and different areas of the world, all have their ideas what ingredients should go into the perfect taco. Put a lot of veggies in them, and you have a healthy meal. On the other hand, it is not so good for you when you fry the shell and then load it with high-fat meats and cheeses. One person may choose to go the vegetarian route. Another person may select healthy fish tacos. There really isn’t any right or wrong combination of ingredients. As long as it tastes good to you, then you have the right ingredients. However, we do encourage you to try different ingredients from time to time. You may find an even better combination than your old standby.

The Date is in Contention

In 1973, a Tex-Mex restaurant in Rapid City, SD advertised “Taco Tuesday” in the Rapid City Journal. The term became widely popular. Nowadays, Taco Tuesday is every Tuesday at most Tex-Mex Restaurants.

Since its creation in 2009, National Taco Day has always been celebrated on October 4. In 2009, Del Taco Company created this holiday as a part of a marketing program. The company set the date as October 4. In case you are wondering, October 4, 2009 was a Sunday. Very recently, an effort started to change the date of the holiday to the first Tuesday in October. The reasoning behind the proposed change is to align the holiday with a Tuesday, commonly referred to as “Taco Tuesday”.

The controversy around the proposed date change centers around the term “Taco Tuesday”. Taco John restaurant chain owned the trademark to this slogan. The trademark was contested by Taco Bell. Ultimately, the company relinquished its ownership of the slogan. With other Tex-Mex venues now free to use the term, it led someone to propose changing the holiday to a Tuesday. And, most of the restaurants sell them at a sale price on Tuesdays.

The proposed change has not yet, and may never, take on widespread appeal. While we appreciate the logic of the proposed change, we believe only the creator of the holiday has the right to make a date change. So, at this point, we continue to support National Taco Day as an October 4 holiday.

BTW: We have sent correspondence to Del Taco to seek their input on this controversy. So, stay tuned.

Also, other countries celebrate this food favorite on other days of the year.

Mexico celebrates Día del Taco on March 31. We know little about this day as most documentation is in Spanish.
In France, Taco Day is held on July 31.

Trivia and Fun Facts

After you read this National Taco Day trivia and fun facts, show off your knowledge of this crunchy snack to your family and friends.

Some form of tacos has been around since 1,500 B.C.
They became popular in the United States in the early 1930s. Mexican migrants working on the railroads brought them here.
Literally translated, the word “Taco” means “Plug” or “Wad”. Imagine someone saying: “Please pass the Wad sauce”!
Depending upon how you make them and what you put into them, they are either very healthy or not so good for you.
Most fans consume one or two every week.
Americans consume over 4.5 billion tacos a year.
Have them your way. According to the Mexican Department of Agriculture, there are over 20,000 taco recipes.
At least one recipe calls for alligator meat. Another recipe calls for insect larva!
Mexico’s Grand Velas Los Cabos resort sells the world’s most expensive taco. It costs $25,000.
On March 8, 2023 the folks in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico prepared the world’s largest taco. It is now in the Guinness World Book of Records, weighing an amazing 1,654 pounds. 80 people helped to create it.
In 1962, American entrepreneur Glenn Bell opened his first Taco Bell restaurant. At the opening they cost just $0.19. That’s right, nineteen cents. They now have over 6,000 stores all over the U.S.

How to Celebrate National Taco Day

Here are some ways to celebrate and enjoy this crunchy food holiday:

Have a crunchy taco or two.
What do you put into and on top of your tacos? We challenge you to try a new ingredient or topping.
See how many you can eat today.
Go to a Mexican restaurant for dinner. You know what to order.
Make them at home for dinner for the whole family.
Hold a Tex-Mex party. Of course, Tacos are the featured item.
Take pictures to share on social media.
Restaurants have specials offering them at a reduced price.

.Ps Margaritas go well with tacos.

National Taco Day Quotes

“You don’t need to go to church to be a Christian. If you go to Taco Bell, that doesn’t make you a taco.” – – Justin Bieber

“If this country wants to elect someone with no political experience who is racially insensitive and golfs… In my first 100 days, I will make Taco Tuesday the law.” – – George Lopez

History and Origin of National Taco Day

In 2009, Del Taco Company created this holiday as part of a marketing effort. They selected October 4 to celebrate this food holiday. Without a doubt, they created this holiday to promote their brand of tacos, as well as their other Tex-Mex products. And, we are so glad that they did. Tacos have become popular in America for both appetizers as well as a main course food item.

Also, this holiday is supported by Roberto L. Gomez, founder of the National Taco Council. Gomez plays an important role in supporting and promoting this holiday.

We did not find any documentation confirming this to be a “National” day. In the United States, we found no congressional records or presidential proclamation for this holiday. So, it is not a true “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 National Taco Day, here are some things that happened on this day:

The Orient Express train takes off on its first trip from Paris to Istanbul. (1883)
Founder Julian Assange launches WikiLeaks. (2006)
St. Francis of Assisi, Catholic religious leader was born on this day in (1181)

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More October 4 Holidays

In addition to National Taco Day, here are more October 4 holidays to enjoy and celebrate.

Frappe Day

National Golf Day

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Famous October Birthdays

Recipe of the Day: Blueberry Teacake

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Pumpkin Nook – Visit the folks that know everything about pumpkins. Halloween, too.

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Moreholidays October Pumpkin Spice Day

National Pumpkin Spice Day

About National Pumpkin Spice Day

When is National Pumpkin Spice Day? This holiday is always observed on October 1

In October, pumpkins are on our minds. How can they not be!? They are everywhere you look. And we just love them. We bake pumpkin pie, cookies, fudge, and an endless variety of other pumpkin goodies. However, you can’t make any of these great Fall treats without pumpkin pie spice Accordingly, we recognize the importance of this spice as we celebrate National Pumpkin Spice Day. Also called National Pumpkin Pie Spice Day, this October 1 holiday is a time to express our appreciation for a spice combination that makes so many fall foods and drinks taste fantastic.

Pumpkin pie spice is not a single ingredient. Rather, it is a combination of several spices. And, not all pumpkin pie spice is the same. Manufacturers use similar, yet different combinations and amounts of each individual spice. As a result, there are many recipe variations. Some people can distinguish the differences. yet others can’t. The typical ingredients are cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, cloves, and mace.

During the Fall, we can’t get enough of it. Are you ready to celebrate this food holiday? Then, sit down with a pumpkin latte, or a pumpkin beer, and think about how much you love the flavor of this spice. It brings to mind Fall festivals, colorful leaves, and chilly nights by the fireside.

How Pumpkin Pie Spice Emerged

Originally, both commercial and home bakers kept individual jars of each ingredient on their spice racks. Then, when they made a pumpkin pie, they measured out each ingredient separately. This was fine for commercial bakers and avid home bakers. But, many casual home bakers didn’t use all that much of each ingredient. In 1934, someone at McCormick & Company had a brilliant idea. They put all of the pumpkin pie spice ingredients into one jar, making it easier for all bakers, both commercially and at home. It was a big hit.

Over time, many pumpkin recipes emerged, calling for pumpkin spice. Now, there’s everything imaginable, including pumpkin bread, pie, cookies, fudge, pudding, cake, and so much more. In 2003, Starbucks came out with Pumpkin Spice Latte. We began to put it into our beer, tea, cider, and other drinks. And, let’s not forget the tasty and refreshing pumpkin milkshake.

Pumpkin spice, and products that contain it, hit the market annually, beginning each year in August. Consumption hits its peak every year during Halloween and Thanksgiving. Then, pumpkin lattes and all of our favorite Fall drinks and baked goods give way to peppermint Latte and countless Christmas holiday goodies.

Pumpkin Pie Spice Trivia and Fun Facts

Here are some interesting pumpkin spice trivia to review as you drink that tasty pumpkin latte or beer:

Pumpkin Spice and Pumpkin Pie Spice are one and the same thing.
Every year, Americans consume over $600 million of pumpkin lattes. Most of it is consumed in the Fall.
We consume over 50 million pumpkin pies each Thanksgiving.
Historians believe pumpkins were on the menu at the first Thanksgiving in 1621. But, it wasn’t pumpkin pie. Native Americans usually boiled and baked pumpkins.

How to Celebrate National Pumpkin Spice Day

National Pumpkin Spice Day is a great day to experiment and use your imagination. The fundamental question is what will go well with a little (or a lot) of this spice in or on it? You will find that there are quite a few ways to use it. Here are just a few of them:

Make a pumpkin pie.
Meet some friends at a coffee shop. Order a round of pumpkin lattes.
Hold a taste test. Try each manufacturer’s brand of this spice.
Make it at home using your own combination of spices.
Have you ever tried a pumpkin milkshake? If not, what are you waiting for!?
Shake a little on some fresh, homemade applesauce. Try it on other foods, too.
Try a new pumpkin recipe that you’ve never tried before. Make sure it uses your favorite seasonal spice.
Bake two loaves of pumpkin bread. Then, give one of them to a neighbor or friend.
Make pumpkin cookies or another treat that uses this spice. Then, bring them to work to share with your co-workers.

Today's Quotes

“I never met a pumpkin I didn’t like.” – – Jack O. Lantern

“Let’s be honest: you can’t celebrate fall without it’s leading role – pumpkin! You can incorporate this flavor of the season in so many ways, from candles to lattes, pies to decorations.” – – Rachel Hollis

History and Origin of National Pumpkin Spice Day

Our research did not find the creator or the origin of this day. Perhaps it was a food manufacturer who markets this spice. Or, it might be someone just like you and me who enjoys pumpkin spice “Anything” at this time of the year.

Almost all food-related holidays and special days are referred to as “National”. I guess we Americans like our food…and it shows.

We did not find any documentation confirming this to be a true “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.

This Day in History

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

John Philip Sousa becomes the Director of the US Marine Corps Band. (1880)
Walt Disney World opens in Orlando, Florida. (1971)
Actor Tom Bosley was born on this day in (1927)

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Pumpkin Holidays – Much more pumpkin fun.

More October 1 Holidays

Here are more October 1 holidays for you to enjoy:

International Coffee Day – This October holiday can give you the jitters.

International Day for the Elderly

National Homemade Cookies Day

World Vegetarian Day

More About Today

This Day in History

Famous October Birthdays

Recipe of the Day: Pumpkin Spice – Why buy it? Make your own.

Also See: Pumpkin Recipes Galore and Holiday Recipes and Halloween Recipes

Pumpkin Nook – Visit the folks that know everything about pumpkins. Halloween, too.

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Moreholidays September Chocolate Milk Day

National Chocolate Milk Day

About National Chocolate Milk Day

When is National Chocolate Milk Day? This holiday is always celebrated: on September 27

Holy cow! Today is National Chocolate Milk Day. What a fun day it’s going to be. It will be a healthy and nutritious day, too. This September 27 holiday is one that almost everyone can enjoy. Even if you’re lactose intolerant, this day is for you, too. Use a non-dairy milk, like soy or almond milk. First, pour the milk into a tall tumbler. Then, add a generous amount of chocolate syrup. Lastly, add a straw and slowly sip this frosty and chocolatey drink.

While this holiday has been around for just a short while, chocolate milk has been enjoyed around the world for hundreds of years. And, a chocolate drink using water has been around for thousands of years.

Chocolate milk is good for you. Milk is the healthiest drink you can consume. It is loaded with calcium, nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. Chocolate comes from the Cacao plant which is a vegetable. And, vegetables are good for your health. So, every time you slip a straw into a glass of chocolate milk and blow bubbles into it, you can feel good about drinking it.

Did You Know? This drink is sometimes called “Chocolate Chill”. Of course, the word “Chocolate” in the name is obvious. The word “Chill” likely comes from the fact that the milk is icy cold.

National Chocolate Milk Day Trivia and Fun Facts

Here are some interesting Chocolate Milk trivia and fun facts to review as you enjoy today’s featured drink:

In 1494, Christopher Columbus brought back cacao beans during his first trip to the New World.
Irish-born physician Sir Hans Sloane invented chocolate milk in the late 1680s.
Sir Hans Sloane observed Jamaicans drinking a combination of cocoa and water. So, he experimented, mixing cocoa and milk. And, this delicious drink was born.
Olmec tribes, an ancient culture in Mexico, were the first to drink a chocolate drink in 1,900 B.C.
The Mayans worshipped the god of Cacao.
Early Mesoamericans used valuable cacao beans as currency.
One pound of chocolate contains 400 cacao beans.
The Cocoa husk has shown antibacterial properties.
Not all milk is made from cows. Instead, lactose, dairy-free chocolate milk is made from soy, almond, or other kinds of milk.
Milk Chocolate candy originated in Jamaica.
Switzerland is the largest consumer of chocolate in the world. Is anyone surprised by this fact!?
In 1847, J.S. Fry and Sons, a British confectioner, made the first molded chocolate candy bar for commercial production and sale.
Chocolate is toxic for dogs and cats.
This drink is sometimes called “Chocolate Chill” in some parts of the country. It is unknown how chocolate milk got this nickname.
Importantly, the proper way to drink chocolate milk, is to blow bubbles into it as you drink it.

How to Celebrate National Chocolate Milk Day

Not all food holidays encourage you to consume something that’s good for you. Some food holidays are high in salts, sugar, or fats. However, you can feel good about celebrating this holiday to the fullest. Here are some ways you can celebrate and enjoy National Chocolate Milk Day:

First and foremost, drink plenty of chocolate milk today. Enjoy it during breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack time.
Serve it at dinner to your entire family.
If you are legal drinking age, add some Kahlua or Baileys.
Usually, we dip our cookies into a glass of white milk. Today, dip them into chocolate milk.
Ancient cultures used it medicinally.
It aids in muscle growth and toning.
It boosts immunity.
Learn more about the health benefits of drinking it.
Have a party and do a taste test with friends. Buy a gallon of pre-made chocolate milk. Mix some up using different brands of chocolate syrup. Then, see which one tastes best.
Finally, share pictures of your fun day on social media.

Today's Quote

“The only time a woman really succeeds in changing a man is when he is a baby.” – – Natale Wood

History and Origin of National Chocolate Milk Day

Our research has not yet identified the creator of this holiday or why it was created. Possibly, the American Dairy Association or another group supporting the consumption of milk created it. Or, perhaps it was someone like you or me who loves to drink a cold glass of chocolate milk.

The earliest reference we found to National Chocolate Milk Day was in 2011.

This holiday has the word “National” in the title. However, we found no congressional records or presidential proclamation declaring this an official “National” holiday.

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

This Day in History

Besides National Chocolate Milk Day, here are some things that happened on this day:

The U.S. Postal Service was founded. (1789)
“The Tonight Show premiers on television with Steve Allen as the first host. (1954)
Meat Loaf (Marvin Lee Aday), singer, musician was born on this day in (1947)

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Chocolate Day

Cow Appreciation Day

National Hot Chocolate Day

World Milk Day

More September 27 Holidays

In addition to National Chocolate Milk Day, here is another September 27 holiday you will enjoy:

Crush a Can Day

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Famous September Birthdays

Recipe of the Day: French Onion Soup

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Flower of the Day: Coleus

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Moreholidays September Punctuation Day

National Punctuation Day

About National Punctuation Day

When is National Punctuation Day? This holiday is always celebrated on September 24

What you write, and how you write it, is a reflection of you. Today is a day to celebrate perfectly composed correspondence. It’s National Punctuation Day. Punctuation often alters the meaning of what you write. It guides the reader on how to read a sentence, and the implication of the words. And, it may change a sentence for the worse. On this September 24 holiday, take pride in your written words. Strive to be grammatically correct and properly use punctuation characters in all of your writing.

Nowadays there are few excuses for spelling and grammatical errors in our electronic writings. Spell Checkers and more recent Grammar Checkers eliminate most errors as long as we take advantage of these apps. However, we must keep in mind that they are excellent tools, but they are not perfect. Therefore, don’t use them blindly. Rather, use your brain in addition to these apps.

Why National Punctuation Day Exists

Jeff Rubin from the San Francisco, CA area created this holiday. Jeff was a newsletter publisher and former reporter. In the early 2000s, he became increasingly frustrated by poor and erroneous punctuation. He found numerous errors in practically everything he read. But, most notably erroneous punctuation was all too frequent in newspapers. Perhaps the best example of the effect of punctuation that Rubin provided, is the difference between “Let’s eat Grandma” and “Let’s eat, Grandma”.

Particularly, schools were not emphasizing and teaching proper punctuation sufficiently. In the early 2000s, the fast-paced world grew faster and faster. The arrival of the internet, texts, and tweets sacrificed proper grammar and punctuation for speed. An almost whole new written language began to evolve. The upcoming generation embraced this lack punctuation and incomplete sentences. They felt as long as the message came across, the written words were “good enough”. Jeff Rubin disagreed. He felt punctuation and proper grammar remain important.

So, Jeff decided to do something about it. For starters, he created National Punctuation Day in 2004. Then he used this platform and his website to encourage and promote proper punctuation. Since then, he annually announces themes and ideas on how to promote and accomplish better punctuation.

Types of Punctuation

There are 26 punctuation characters. Some we use every time we write something. For example, we use a period, question mark, or exclamation point every time we conclude a sentence. Other characters are less common and seldom used. And, you might not even know a few of them exist. Here are all of the punctuation characters you can use in writing:

Period

Comma

Colon

Semicolon

At sign

Slash

Back slash

Ampersand

Apostrophe

Question mark

Exclamation point

Ellipses

Bullet point

Pipe symbol

Hyphen

Pound symbol

En dash

Em dash

Parentheses

Tilde

Asterisk

Caret symbol

Quotation mark

Square brackets

Curly brackets

Angle brackets

How to Celebrate National Punctuation Day

Indeed, there are many ways you can celebrate and enjoy during National Punctuation Day. Here are some of them:

It is most important to take pride in everything you write. Endeavor to properly employ punctuation characters.
While writing a paragraph or an article, see how many punctuation characters you can use.
Next, become a proofreader. Grab a copy of the newspaper or a magazine. Then, see how many punctuation errors you can find.
Critique texts and email from your friends. How many errors can you find?
Familiarize yourself with Grammar checkers. Certainly, use them with everything you write.
Educators should use this holiday to conduct lessons on proper punctuation.
Likewise, take pride in your writing skills.
Improve your writing skills by taking a writing course.
Use Emoticons. They are comprised of punctuation characters. 🙂
Avoiding all punctuation today is a daunting task. It means no texts, Emails, or reading in general. Instead, we suggest Scrabble, Word Search, Words with Friends, and other word games.

National Punctuation Day Quotes

“Your grammar is a reflection of your image. Good or bad, you have made an impression. And like all impressions, you are in total control.” – – Jeffrey Gitomer

“I’m tired of wasting letters when punctuation will do, period.” – – Steve Martin

History and Origin of National Punctuation Day

Jeff Rubin from San Francisco, CA created National Punctuation Day to promote proper punctuation. Rubin listed it in 2004 Chase Calendar of Events. Rubin originally set September 22 as the date to celebrate this holiday. This is Jeff’s birthday. Then, two years later in 2004, he changed the date to September 24 for two reasons. First, he wanted to better align the holiday with the school year. And importantly, he selected September 24 because it is the birthdate of Willy Mays, his baseball hero.

However, there is no known documentation confirming this to be a “National” day. We found no congressional records or presidential proclamation.

Definition of “National” Days– And find out why it is important to distinguish true national days.

This Day in History

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

With a fleet of 17 ships, Christopher Columbus sets sail on his second expedition to the New World. (1493)
The television comedy series “The Big Bang Theory” premieres. (2007)
Jim Henson, puppeteer, created the “Muppets”, was born on this day in 1936.

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More September 24 Holidays

By all means, National Punctuation Day is not the only September 24 holiday. Here is another one for you to celebrate and enjoy:

National Cherries Jubilee Day

More About Today

This Day in History

Famous September Birthdays

Recipe of the Day: Pumpkin Bread/Cake

Also See: Fall Recipes and Holiday Recipes

Flower of the Day: Tickseed

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Moreholidays September International Day of Sign Languages

International Day of Sign Languages

About the International Day of Sign Languages

When is the International Day of Sign Languages? This holiday is always celebrated: on September 23

Tens of millions of people around the world are deaf, or hearing-impaired. This is a significant impediment when communicating with others. To compensate, a number of sign languages evolved as a vital communication tool for deaf people. These languages have been around for hundreds of years. The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution creating the International Day of Sign Languages. This September 23 holiday seeks to raise awareness of the importance of sign languages used all over the world. And, this holiday promotes the special communication needs of deaf people wherever they are.

Deaf and hearing-impaired individuals don’t want you to pity them. And, they definitely do not want to be looked down upon or discriminated against because they can’t hear you. Rather, they simply want to communicate with you. They can’t hear you with their ears. But, they can communicate effectively with you via sign language.

Worldwide, there are over 300 sign languages. Practically all of the 70 million deaf people in the world are fluent in one or more sign languages. In the United States, American Sign Language (ASL) is the accepted language for deaf people. Not only deaf people use it, but also many elderly and other hard-of-hearing people learn and use it, too. In the United States, just 10,000 people know it and act as interpreters. But, that leaves several billion of us who cannot speak a word in sign language. It makes communications with the deaf community severely impaired. And, you never know when you might need it. So, we challenge you to use this holiday as a catalyst to enroll in a sign language course today! We guarantee you will not be sorry.

International Day of Sign Languages Trivia

Get the facts. Here are some sign language trivia and facts to help you to be better informed

There are more than 72 million deaf people worldwide. This includes over 11 million Americans. And, many more people are hearing-impaired.
In 1817, American Sign Language (ASL) became a language course at the American School for the Deaf.
ASL was not the first sign language. It emerged from Old French Sign Language (OFSL).
There are more than 300 different sign languages. More than 80% of them are in developing countries.
Hearing loss is the third most common chronic health problem among older adults.
Baseball hand signals were developed when deaf baseball player William “Dummy” Hoy played for the Chicago White Sox in the early 1900s.
At the present time there are 10,000 sign language interpreters in the United States.
Apes and chimpanzees are taught ASL to communicate with humans.

Top Colleges for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Deaf students need not limit their education. If students are academically skilled and inclined to further their education, then there are several excellent colleges in the United States that offer educational programs for the deaf and the hard of hearing. But, two stick out as the top colleges for these students.

They are:

Gallaudet University

Located in Washington, D.C., Gallaudet is considered the best college in the world for the deaf and hard of hearing. It is the world’s only liberal arts college for deaf students. American Sign Language (ASL) is the official language on campus for classes and activites.

National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID)

Located in Rochester, NY, NTID is part of the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). Over 1,100 deaf and hard of hearing students attend classes with the rest of the student body. They offer over 200 programs, primarily technical studies. In the classroom interpreters are RIT underclassmen.

Other Top U.S. Colleges for the Deaf and hard of hearing students:

Arizona University
California State University as Northridge
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How to Celebrate International Day of Sign Languages

There are many ways you can celebrate and participate in International Day of Sign Languages. Here are some of them:

First, use this September 23 holiday to take the initiative and take a course in sign language.
Then, once you are fluent in sign language, look for opportunities to be a sign language interpreter for the deaf.
Further, learn more about the challenges of deaf people.
Encourage others to learn sign language.
Look for ways to assist the deaf and hard of hearing.

International Day of Sign Languages Quotes

“The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said.” – – Peter Drucker

“Hearing nuns’ confessions is like being stoned to death with popcorn.” – – Fulton J. Sheen

History and Origin of International Day of Sign Languages

The World Federation of the Deaf promoted the idea of a day in support of deaf people and sign language to the United Nations. On December 19, 2017, the United Nations General Assembly approved Resolution A/RES/72/161. This resolution established September 23 as the International Day of Sign Languages. According to the UN’s website, this day was created to “support and protect the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of all deaf people and other sign language users.” Each year the UN proclaims a different theme for this holiday.

This holiday is an annual celebration.

This Day in History

In addition to the International Day of Sign Languages, here are some things that happened on this day:

The planet Neptune is first discovered by German astronomer Johann Gottfried Galle. (1846)
The U.S. Congress votes to make the rose the national flower. What took them so long!? (1986)
Bruce Springsteen, singer, songwriter was born on this day in 1949.

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