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Remembrance Sunday – November 14, 2021~U.K.
Remembrance Sunday is celebrated every second Sunday of November, on November 14 this year. Initially, the closest Sunday to Armistice Day or Remembrance Day (November 11), Remembrance Sunday is held in the U.K. to celebrate the bravery of the British and Commonwealth soldiers who fought in World War I and II. We now celebrate world peace, which was restored by the action of these soldiers — an act of bravery and courage we will never forget.
HISTORY OF REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY World War I broke out in 1914, and ended in 1918, when the Germans surrendered. This led to a peace treaty (the Armistice) being signed by the involved nations in 1918, on November 11, which is now celebrated as Remembrance Day. The celebration is specific to time as it begins on the 11th hour of the 11th day in the 11th month of the year. It begins with a two-minute silence to respect the souls of the soldiers who died in action. The commemoration was held every year, until World War II when it was moved to Sunday for security measures.
Armistice Day fell on Sunday in 1945, the year World War Il ended, making it unnecessary to change the measure. When it seemed that continuing the November 11 tradition would understate the importance of World War II, the Archbishop of Westminster, Bernard Griffin, suggested that the second Sunday in November be used to mark the remembrance of both wars. This suggestion was later approved by the King of England.
Remembrance Sunday is celebrated in the Cenotaph in Whitehall. The Cenotaph, pioneered by Edwin Lutyens, is a permanent monument in honor of fallen soldiers in the world war.
The national ceremony begins at 11 am with a two-minute silence followed by prayers, laying of wreaths, music, and marching.
The ceremony is also marked with a poppy lapel adornment. Poppies signify the remembrance celebration as these flowers bloomed on many battlefields after the war. The Royal British Legion began to sell red poppy lapels to support soldiers.
In 1952, the Festival of Remembrance was officially celebrated by the Royal British Legion, after they were renamed. Since then, the festival involved more elaborate activities with music, choirs, group presentations, and parades.
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World Diabetes Day – November 14, 2021~World
World Diabetes Day is every year on November 14, first created in 1991 by the International Diabetes Foundation and the World Health Organization. Diabetes is a chronic disease where the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin if any at all. It also leads to serious health conditions and, in many ways, can be preventable. That’s why we take this day to spread awareness and education.
HISTORY OF WORLD DIABETES DAY Diabetes is considered to have been around 1550 BC. The successful extraction and injection of insulin into humans was discovered in 1922. So, comparatively, our understanding of diabetes is quite new compared to its long, arduous march through history.
The difference between type two and type one started around 1850, where medical professionals at the time believed that they knew enough of the difference between the two to warrant two categories.
Since then, type II diabetes has ballooned to 90 percent of the those affected, with an estimated $425 million individuals affected worldwide. This alarming rise in such a preventable disease is one of the reasons the WHO and IDF wanted to create World Diabetes Day – to help spread awareness of how to prevent contracting the illness.
Having to manage blood sugar levels on a daily basis is a time-consuming and costly endeavor, as the economic cost of diabetes globally is around $727 billion (USD) and in the US alone it costs almost a third of that, at $245 billion.
The costliness and its prevention create even more reason for us to spread awareness of the disease, and also celebrate the birth of the man who helped bring insulin into the modern world as an effective treatment against it.
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Operating Room Nurse Day – November 14, 2021~U.S.
Operating Room Nurse Day is celebrated every November 14. We cheer for the hardworking nurses who ensure a smooth surgery and contribute to saving lives around the world. Operating room nurses assist the surgeons by maintaining a sterile environment, preparing the patients and being alert to assist the surgeon at any point in time.
HISTORY OF OPERATING ROOM NURSE DAY From caring patients to preparing operating theatre to sterilizing instruments to assisting the doctors and attending to the families of patients, operating room nurses sure have a lot on their hands.
Nursing is dated as far back as 300 A.D. and was first used to describe wet nurses. Nurses became a recognized profession when the demand for medical care increased, and of course, the doctors needed helping hands or assistants. When hospitals had to be part of monasteries, the nursing responsibilities were taken up by nuns and monks. Nursing took a different turn in the 19th century when Florence Nightingale introduced a new system for nursing and hospitals.
In 1949, the need for specialized nurses in operating rooms was recognized, leading to a new department under nursing.
Operating room nurses, also called perioperative nurses, are responsible for care before, during and after surgical operations. Over the years, with the advancement in surgical medicine, perioperative nurses now take on different roles. The circulating nurse takes care of the patients during the surgery, the instrument nurse is responsible for keeping instruments sterile, handing them over when the surgeon needs it and taking count to ensure the surgeon does not leave an instrument in the patient, and the peri anesthesia nurse takes post-operative care of the patient after recovery. The RN First Assistant is the surgeon’s assistant who is very qualified in providing extended perioperative nursing care. These crucial roles of nurses were recognized in 1989 by the Iowa State Governor, and have been celebrated since then.
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Naraka Chaturdashi – November 14, 2021~India
Naraka Chaturdashi, falling on November 14 this year, is a Hindu festival celebrated across most of India. Also known as Choti Diwali, it is celebrated on the second day of the five-day-long Diwali festival. Diwali is a five-day festival that begins with Dhanteras and ends with Bhai Dooj. It is also known as Kali Chaudas, Roop Chaudas, or Naraka Nivaran Chaturdashi. It is celebrated a day before Lakshmi Puja or Diwali and comes a day after Dhanteras or Dhantrayodashi. People get up earlier and celebrate this day with oil baths, ‘pooja’ (worship), and festivals. Firecrackers are also usually lit!
HISTORY OF NARAKA CHATURDASHI Naraka Chaturdashi is a religious festival with a deep meaning. According to Hindu literature, Narakasura — a demon — was killed on this day by Krishna, Satyabhama, and Kali, all divine entities according to the belief. Krishna, one of the most widely revered and most popular of all Hindu divinities, is worshipped as a supreme god. Satyabhama, the fiery wife of Krishna, also helped kill the demon king with whom this day is associated. Kali, which in Sanskrit means “She Who Is Black” or ‘She Who Is Death,” is the goddess of time, doomsday, and death.
In some regions of India, the day is allotted to the worship of Mahakali or Shakti as they believe that Narakasura was killed by Kali on this day. Hence also referred to as Naraka-Chaturdashi, Kali Chaudas is a day to abolish laziness and evil which creates hell in human life on Earth. The underlying theme of this simple victory story of good over evil is also the importance of cooperation and collaboration for perfect partnership in a relationship.
On Naraka Chaturdashi’s morning, Abhyang Snan — a holy bath — is taken before the sunrise. Application of kajal in the eyes is believed to keep away the nazar or evil eye. ‘Pooja’ is performed with oil, flowers, and sandalwood. Various dishes are prepared using the rice taken from the fresh harvest available at that time. Prasads — meaning favor or grace — are also made using jaggery, sugar, ghee, and rice flakes. Houses are lit with lamps in the evening.
In some regions like Goa, paper-made effigies of Narakasura filled with firecrackers are made and they are burnt early in the morning. A bitter berry is crushed under the feet signifying the killing of Narakasura by Krishna. It symbolizes evil and the removal of ignorance. On this day, there are a few messages many people celebrating send to their and friends. This includes variations of well-wishes of prosperity, happiness, joy, peace, and success. Many also pray for divine guidance towards a happy and healthy life. Naraka Chaturdashi is a reminder that in the end, evil never survives.
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National Pupusa Day – November 14, 2021~World
If this is the first time you’ve ever heard of National Pupusa Day then on the second Sunday in November, you are in for a tasty treat. National Pupusa Day is an El Salvadoran holiday celebrating the pupusa, a tortilla-like flatbread filled with beans, meat and other deliciousness, is now the national dish of El Salvador — a far cry from its humble beginnings as a staple in the diet of early Indian tribes.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL PUPUSA DAY Pupusas have a long and debated history. As of this day, both Honduras and El Salvador claim to be be the birth place of this delicious treat (although it’s more accepted as being El Salvador), with evidence showing that humans have been making pupusas at least 2000 years ago, if not longer.
It actually wasn’t until 1570 when meat was incorporated into pupusas, making that development relatively recent in its history. Before that squash blossoms, mushrooms, and other hardy veggies provided the fillings.
From there, pupusas were predominantly regional, and it wasn’t until the 1980s during the El Salvadoran civil war when a large population migrated to the United States that pupusas found their way up north. Even then, they were by and large a neighborhood treat until 2011 when the Guardian dubbed pupusas the best street food of in New York – an important distinction for a city that’s constantly on the go.
From there, pupusas gained the international claim they now enjoy today.
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Children's Day – November 14, 2021~India
Children’s Day, celebrated on November 14, is recognized across India to increase awareness of the rights, care, and education of children. The day is also held as a tribute to India’s First Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. Fondly known as “Chacha Nehru” among children, he advocated for children to have fulfilled education. Nehru considered children as the real strength of a nation and foundation of society. The nation usually celebrates Children’s Day with educational and motivational programs held across India, by and for children.
HISTORY OF CHILDREN'S DAY India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru was born to a of Kashmiri Brahmans on November 14, 1889. His , who were noted for their administrative aptitude and scholarship, had migrated to Delhi early in the 18th century. He was a son of Motilal Nehru, a renowned lawyer and leader of the Indian independence movement, who became one of Mahatma Gandi’s prominent associates. Jawaharlal was the eldest of four children, two of whom were girls. A sister, Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit, later became the first woman president of the United Nations General Assembly.
It is believed that Nehru was known as “Chacha Nehru” by children because he believed that children were the strength of India. However, as another story, the former Prime Minister was called “chacha” because of his closeness with Gandi, whom all referred to as ‘Bapu’. Hence, people suggested the nickname ‘chacha’ for Jawaharlal Nehru as he was seen as the younger brother of the father of the nation.
Nehru, under the guidance of Gandhi, turned out to be a leader of India’s struggle for independence in 1947. He laid the foundation of independent India as sovereign, socialist, secular, and a democratic republic. For this, Nehru is credited as the architect of modern India.
After the death of Jawaharlal Nehru in 1964, a resolution was passed in the parliament unanimously to honor him, declaring his birth anniversary as the official date of Children’s Day. India used to celebrate Children’s Day on November 20 every year before 1956 as the United Nations, in 1954, had declared the day as Universal Children’s Day. Therefore, each year since then, November 14 is celebrated as Children’s Day in India to commemorate the birth anniversary of the country’s first PM.
Now, to mark Children’s Day, schools organize fun and motivational functions. Many prepare a Children’s Day speech. In many schools, children are asked to ditch school uniforms and wear party clothes. It’s a joyous occasion for all children, parents and teachers.
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National Pickle Day – November 14, 2021~U.S.
National Pickle Day is on November 14th and it was created to celebrate the pickle as one of the worlds favorite fermented foods. Pickles prove to be preposterously popular with people across the country; the number of pickle-eaters is projected to proliferate to more than 250 million by 2023. That gives plenty of pretext to position November 14th as prime pickle time!
HISTORY OF NATIONAL PICKLE DAY The practice of pickling has existed for thousands of years. The process ensured a degree of preservation otherwise impossible in pre-modern conditions and was essential in providing a mobile supply of provisions for travelers as well as a dependable source of nutrition for those living through barren winters. While a diverse set of foods can be pickled, the cucumber emerges as the dominant food that most associate with the idea of both pickling and the word “pickle” itself. Archaeologists believe that the first evidence of pickled cucumbers originates from Tigris river valley civilizations, and the nutritional benefits of the food would go on to be lauded by such historical figures as Cleopatra and Julius Caesar.
With all their popularity in the Old World, pickles would not make their appearance in North America until 1492. As you may have guessed by the year, the one responsible for their introduction was none other than Christopher Columbus. Pickles were included in sailors’ rations on his expeditions as a means by which to prevent the onset of scurvy. By the mid-17th century, cucumbers bought from Dutch settlers farming in the New York area were pickled and distributed throughout the region. This would lay the foundations for the territory to be the perfect site for the introduction of the kosher dill pickle.
In the period of the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, a large number of Eastern European Jews immigrated to the United States and settled in the New York City area. They brought with them the unique methods that produce kosher dill pickles, and these early iterations of pickles would develop into the now-famous and ever-familiar food available in grocery stores throughout the United States.
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Loosen Up Lighten Up Day – November 14, 2021~U.S.
If you have been looking for a break from all your stress and troubles, Loosen Up Lighten Up (LULU) Day on November 14 is perfect for you. This day presents an opportunity for you to take a break from your usual busy schedule and all the stressful thoughts and instead focus on just being happy and relaxed, and having fun. LULU Day is our cure for burnouts and breakdowns.
HISTORY OF LOOSEN UP LIGHTEN UP DAY Everyone needs a day to slack off and Loosen Up Lighten Up Day is just the day for it. LULU Day was created by Stephanie West Allen, giving us a day to lock up our serious side and be happily carefree.
Loosening up is known to help us control our anger and keep a smile on our face in spite of whatever happens during a stressful day. Stress is a hormonal response to physical, mental, or emotional strain on our body. As human beings, we are prone to stress due to our activities and responsibilities. These stress factors can trigger anxiety, depression, anger, or health issues such as high blood pressure, heart failure, and a weakened immune system. So, not only is LULU Day fun, it is therapeutic and a medication-free way of dealing with Mr. Stress and his health-issue friends.
While stress cannot be avoided, it can be reduced. Many relaxing methods have been employed to relieve stress and lighten up a person’s mood. Meditation, for one, dates back to 5000 years ago but was popularized around the world in the 20th century. This activity is known to reduce the heart rate and has a number of health benefits associated with it!
Taking up a recreation activity or hobby is also a great way to lighten up. These activities keep our minds focused, without having to think about stressful matters. Exercise and sports activities are also stress-relieving methods. LULU Day is best enjoyed with members and friends, with ground rules: No serious matters, no stressful activities, and no worries!
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National American Teddy Bear Day – November 14, 2021~U.S.
Cheers to all teddy bear lovers and owners! Let’s celebrate one of the best toys we’ve ever owned on National American Teddy Bear Day, on November 14. Teddy bears have been our comfort bed pals since our childhood. We give them names, hug them while we sleep and take them everywhere with us. These soft furry friends are a reminder of childhood. Teddy bears come in different sizes, colors, and materials and have been a popular toy choice since their creation in the early 20th century.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL AMERICAN TEDDY BEAR DAY Do you remember the name of your teddy bear when you were young? Today, we celebrate them, whether you gave them away, stashed them in the attic or still sleep with them.
National American Teddy Bear Day cannot be traced, however, teddy bears can. The first stuffed bear was made by Margarete Steiff for her nephew after they visited a zoo in 1903. The bear toys were named Teddy Bears by Morris Michtom, after he was inspired by a caricature drawn of President Theodore Roosevelt refusing to shoot a bear on a hunting trip in Mississippi on November 14,1902. He sought permission to use his name for the bears and went on to make a lot of teddy bears. Since then, teddy bears have been a part of many childhoods.
Teddy bears were originally made with mohair fur. Mohair is obtained from goats, combed, woven, and trimmed to form a fur covering for the bears. Now, teddy bears are commonly made with velour, satin, denim, and synthetic fur.
Art pieces have been made featuring teddy bears. In 1907, a composer, John Walter Bratton, wrote an instrumental titled ”The Teddy Bears’ Picnic”. Lyrics were added later in 1932 by Jimmy Kennedy. A children’s book series based on bears was written by Seymore Eaton, an American educator. Teddy bears appeared on TV in the 1990s. There was Teddy Ruxpin, Super Ted, and Winnie the Pooh.
Teddy bears have emotional and mental effects on kids. The calming effects that teddy bears have on children led to the introduction of the Teddy Bear Corps program, where police officers, fire, and medical officials give a distressed child a teddy bear in a time of crisis.
Teddy bears are a symbol of love, care, and hugs. They are shared as gifts to show care and love, especially on birthdays and Valentine’s Day.
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National Drummer Day – November 15, 2021~U.S.
Drummers are truly talented humans, one of the many reasons they’ve earned National Drummer Day on November 15. Drummers are so coordinated they can do something different with each limb and make it all sound perfectly synced. How? Studies show that drummers’ brains are actually wired differently than us mere mortals, giving them enhanced problem-solving abilities and an entirely different way of looking at the world.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL DRUMMER DAY Even though the first drums ever were made out of alligator skin and clay pots (such dapper drums for 5050 BC), the art of drumming extends well beyond humans. Macaque monkeys will drum on objects rhythmically to show social dominance. Some rodents will also express communication by drumming their paws on the ground. Additionally, the way in which animals appear to process this syncopated sound is similar to us, leading many scientists to believe that drumming pre-dates humans in our global evolutionary timeline as a way of communication.
So by practicing drumming, you’re actually practicing something that is – most likely – older than humanity.
Additionally, the drums basic shape and build has been unchanged for thousands of years. The difference between Rush’s massive drum kit and the alligator skin drums found in China in 5050 BC may seem huge at first sight but are actually rather small in the grand scheme of things. Drums are drums are drums – and playing them turns anyone holding a beat into a living link to the past.
While technologies evolve and electric kits fashionably fall in and out of style, drumming’s importance to the way we express emotion and communicate is still as strong as it was before we ever figured out how to build one.
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National Recycling Day – November 15, 2021~U.S.
I hope you’re ready to recycle because November 15 is National Recycling Day and we’re making sure nothing gets turned into waste. According to “National Geographic,” Americans send 64 tons of waste to landfills during their lifetime. That’s 246 million tons of waste each year. National Recycling Day aims to encourage Americans to purchase recycled products and recycle more.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL RECYCLING DAY Recycling is a much older concept than we give it credit for. Archaeological studies have found that during periods when natural resources were sparse, waste dumps show less household waste, giving many reason to believe that they were recycling and reusing products in the absence of virgin materials.
In fact, finding recycled or reusable resources has always held a premium in human history. Whether it’s the “dustmen” of Victorian era England, who went around and collected coal fires to help with brick making, or the development of shoddy and mungo rags combining used materials with sparse amounts of virgin wool, recycling has played a key part in our relationship with natural resources.
Additionally, in modern history, wartime has always been a period of buckling down and recycling. Most resources in wartime go to, well, the war. So citizens typically need to find innovative ways of reusing what materials they have for what they need. Additionally, scrap metal and second hand materials is increasingly important to help create a bank of resources for armies to turn into utilities. Examples of this are from World War II with the National Salvage Campaign in Britain and the Salvage for Victory Campaign stateside.
In our modern times, nationalism has been replaced with environmentalism and the urge to help preserve our sparse resources by reusing goods and reducing waste. So, if pre-historic humans can figure out how to recycle, your annoying roommate can figure it out as well.
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National Raisin Bran Cereal Day – November 15, 2021~U.S.
On November 15 every year, raisin bran cereal lovers in the U.S. can raise a bowl and celebrate National Raisin Bran Cereal Day. The delicious and nutritious cereal, which has existed for decades, certainly deserves its own holiday. Raisin bran is a breakfast cereal containing — you guessed it — raisin and bran flakes. The delicious cereal can be popped straight into the mouth as a midday snack, spooned down with milk as cereal, or remade into a new meal using a raisin bran recipe. Since its first appearance in 1926, the cereal has been a staple in many American households thanks to its high fiber content and nutritional value.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL RAISIN BRAN CEREAL DAY While the history of National Raisin Bran Cereal Day is not yet known, we can certainly regale you with tales of how the high fiber cereal came to be.
In 1925, Skinner Manufacturing Company, the largest producer of macaroni in the U.S. at the time, introduced the first raisin bran brand to hit the market, “Skinner’s Raisin-BRAN.” Before then, bran flakes had existed, having been introduced in 1915. However, Skinner was the first company to attempt adding raisins to the bran mix, thereby creating the wonderful cereal we’ve all come to love today. They had also trademarked the name ‘Raisin-BRAN’ a year after they introduced the cereal into the market
For 17 years, the Omaha-based company held the sole ownership of the name “Raisin-BRAN” until 1942 when Kellogg’s and Post started to sell their own versions of the cereals.
Naturally, Skinner fought for their invention. The company filed a cease-and-desist against their competitors so they could keep their monopoly on the raisin bran product. Skinner claimed trademark infringement and unfair competition from the other two cereal masters.
However, in 1944, they lost their right to the name after the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit ruled that a name that described the ingredients of an item could not be appropriated as a trademark. The court claimed that there was nothing revolutionary about the mixture of raisins and cereal flakes, although we would gladly debate them on that claim
That is why today, any brand can create their own raisin bran version and name it just that.
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National Philanthropy Day – November 15, 2021~U.S.
National Philanthropy Day is celebrated annually on November 15. This day signifies the importance of working together for the common good. Philanthropic deeds come in all different shapes and sizes — charitable giving, volunteering, etc. — and on National Philanthropy Day, no act of kindness goes unnoticed. President Reagan first proclaimed November 15 as National Philanthropy Day in 1986, and communities all throughout the world have celebrated the importance of this occasion ever since.
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Steve Irwin Day – November 15, 2021~International
If you’re old enough, you probably remember Steve Irwin of the Australian Zoo. On November 15, people all over the world celebrate this amazing person and his incredible impact on the world of animals and people. Steve Irwin Day is celebrated internationally to honor the life of the infamous “Crocodile Hunter” who inspired thousands of people around the world to prioritize wildlife conservation and take more interest in and care of animals. His name is associated with environmental activism and wildlife conservation.
HISTORY OF STEVE IRWIN DAY Steve Irwin Day celebrates the life and times of beloved Australian zookeeper, Steve Irwin. Stephen Robert Irwin was born on February 22, 1960, in a home full of animals to parents who were in love with wildlife. His father was a wildlife expert and herpetologist and his mother was a wildlife rehabilitator who took care of injured or orphaned animals from snakes to kangaroos. In 1970, Steve’s moved to Queensland, where they opened a reptile park they called Beerwah Reptile and Fauna Park. Over the years, the name changed to Queensland Reptile and Fauna Park. Today, the park is known as the Australia Zoo, the zoo that created Steve Irwin Day in 2007.
Steve Irwin might not have had a degree in wildlife, but he certainly had a lifetime of knowledge and experience. Like a real-life Mowgli or Tarzan, Steve grew up surrounded by animals. When he turned six, he was given a 12-foot python. By age nine, he wrestled his first crocodile with supervision from his father.
In 1991, he got married to a woman who loved wildlife almost as much as he did, and it was footage from his honeymoon (which was spent trapping crocodiles) that formed the first episode of the TV series that brought him his fame, “The Crocodile Hunter.” The series pushed Steve Irwin into the public eye, and he became a beloved pop culture icon.
On September 4, 2006, Steve Irwin was on a diving expedition filming for “Ocean’s Deadliest” when a stingray pierced his heart and killed him. His public memorial service was viewed by over 300 million views worldwide.
Steve Irwin was a conservationist whose focus was on conserving endangered animals and ending illegal poaching and land clearing that could lead to the loss of habitat.
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National Clean Out Your Fridge Day – November 15, 2021~U.S.
Excuse the pun, but the timing has never been riper to celebrate National Clean Out Your Fridge Day on November 15! This is the perfect opportunity to tackle that science experiment that’s been growing way in the back, there. Of course, ideally, we’d all clean out our fridges far more often than once a year, but let’s be real: Making it an annual occasion provides everyone with the reassurance that at least the horrendous situation with your roommate’s long-forgotten “homemade kombucha” will be rectified eventually, and marking it as a day on the national calendar gives you plenty of scope for getting passive aggressive in the preceding weeks.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL CLEAN OUT YOUR FRIDGE DAY New technology means new problems. Ever since the first household refrigerator hit the market, consumers then became burdened with a new thing to deal with – cleaning it.
From 1911 to 1922, the technological advances of home refrigerators and refrigeration technologies increased at the rate of speed rivaled only by smartphones. It wasn’t until 1927 when GE produced the “Monitor Top,” a reference to the ironclad Civil War-era ship, the USS Monitor. This model alone sold over one million units.
It wasn’t until post-war America that separate freeze box units were created and used in addition to the typical refrigerator. And then, in the 1970s and 80s, further developments helped created a the combo model we usually see today.
Regardless of what kind of refrigerator they had over the years, everyone had the task of needing to clean it out. Whether its the moldy oranges, the brown bananas, or that milk you forgot about, cleaning a refrigerator is something that American’s over the past century can relate to.
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America Recycles Day – November 15, 2021~U.S.
America Recycles Day is celebrated every year on November 15. It is also known as National Recycling Day. The day is all about recycling — how to recycle, which recycled products to buy, and how to reduce waste.
HISTORY OF AMERICA RECYCLES DAY America Recycles Day wasn’t always a national day. It began in Texas, where two employees of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality decided to celebrate Texas Recycles Day. This day was supposed to spread information about recycling in the state and encourage more people to recycle their waste.
These employees, Kevin Teurff and Valerie Davis kept up the observance of Texas Recycles Day as long as they worked with the Texas Commission. When they left their jobs, proposed the conversion of Texas Recycles Day to America Recycles Day. The National Recycling Coalition accepted the proposal and America Recycles Day was born.
The first America Recycles Day was announced in Florida, and over 40 states participated. Over the years, the National Recycling Coalition has worked on spreading the events throughout the country. Now there are over 3,000 events throughout all 50 states.
Thanks to the work by the Recycling Coalition and the America Recycles Day events, recycling has increased from 7% in the 1960s to 32% today.
The largest community organization in America, Keep America Beautiful focuses on reducing littering and increasing recycling to beautify communities in America. This organization is one of the primary organizers of events on America Recycles Day.
They organize and promote recycling events right through the month of November. As part of their work in reducing litter, they organize volunteers to clean up communities and collect recyclable materials.
They also work to convince people to recycle more with social media campaigns, increasing the recycling rates throughout the country.
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National Bundt Day – November 15, 2021~U.S.
National Bundt Day is celebrated on November 15 every year. Bundt cakes can be any kind of cake, just as long as they’re baked in a Bundt pan. The pan design was derived from a type of European cake called the Gugelhupf, and now it’s popular throughout the country.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL BUNDT DAY The simple and elegant Bundt cakes were developed when the company Nordic Ware decided to introduce a new type of cake pan based on a type of European cake.
Rose Joshua and Fanni Schanfield, members of the Hadassah Society, approached the founders of Nordic Ware H. Davey Dalquist and Mark S. Dalquist. They were hoping that Nordic Ware could produce a pan for the traditional Gugelhupf cake. The founders agreed and produced a small run of these brand new ‘Bundt’ pans with the ‘t’ added for marketing.
The first run sold very poorly and the company considered discontinuing the range. Eventually, it was mentioned in ‘The New Good Housekeeping’ and started picking up in popularity.
The Bundt pan shot to popularity after Ella Helfrich won the Pillsbury bake-off with her ‘Tunnel of Fudge’ baked in a Bundt pan. When Ella won the bake-off, Pillsbury ended up with more than 200,000 requests for Bundt pans. Eventually, the pans surpassed the Jello-O molds to become the most sold molds in the country.
National Bundt Day was designated to celebrate 60 years of the popularity of Bundt pans. Pillsbury even licensed the name so they could sell special Bundt pancake mixes.
Unlike the cake it is inspired by, Bundt cakes are named for the shape of the pan and not for the recipe itself. Any range of recipes can be made in a Bundt pan. The only thing to be kept in mind is that the hole in the middle means that a larger portion of the batter is touching the pan. This combined with the larger volume of Bundt pans means that baking time and temperature will need to be adjusted when you bake in a Bundt pan.
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Odd Socks Day – November 15, 2021~World
Odd Socks Day is held on the first day of the third week in November. The event is not only a great way to express uncanny styles, it’s also promoting a good cause. The day is meant to remind us to think about our words before we say them and their effects on others. Socks might not seem daring in the grand scheme of things, but they have their own etiquette. Style guides often state the color of socks should match the color of shoes, otherwise it’s a fashion faux pas. On Odd Socks Day, however, those rules can be forgotten!
HISTORY OF ODD SOCKS DAY It’s not a well-known fact, but socks have been around since the Stone Age. Cavemen were actually the first people to wear socks after a wave of surprising ingenuity. They would wrap animal skin around their feet and tie them around their ankles for warmth. Although they looked much different than the versions we wear today, these archaic socks were the prototypes of the future.
Romans modernized the sock during the eighth century BC. The poet Hesiod wrote about them in his piece “Works and Days,” where he makes reference to ‘piloi’, a sock that was made of matted animal fur. This revolutionized the cavemen model which was worn under their sandals. Such a fashion statement is looked down upon now, but back then, such a look was seen as modern. Later, Romans started wrapping their feet in strips of leather or woven fabric, and in the second century AD, they sewed fabrics together for a more fitted and comfortable feel.
In the Middle Ages, socks had another major advancement. Trousers were lengthened and socks became tighter with more colorful fabric. People covered the lower part of the leg, and since they didn’t yet use elastic bands, garters were used to keep them from falling. This update made society more fashionable, as well as more options to choose from.
Odd Sock Day first started in 2017 as a way to deter bullying in school. With the rise of technology and the added pressure children face social media and at school, the Anti-Bullying Alliance created the day to remind people that it’s good to stand out. By expressing oneself without fear of judgment reaffirms the idea that being who you are is more than enough. If we can appreciate someone else’s odd socks, we can also appreciate each individual’s differences.
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Govardhan Puja – November 15, 2021~India
Govardhan Puja is on November 15 this year, observed on the fourth day of Diwali. The term means ‘pile of grain,’ and is celebrated in Hindu households to cherish Lord Krishna’s victory against Lord Indra by elevating the Govardhan hill. The heap of grain symbolizes this hill and also aligns with the teachings of Lord Krishna on worshipping nature. The day is also known as Annakut Pooja, and is one of the most important spiritual rituals performed across India.
HISTORY OF GOVARDHAN PUJA The word Govardhan is taken from the mountain named the same, which was single-handedly elevated by Shri Krishna. ‘Go’ is Hindi for cow and ‘vardhan’ means sustenance. ‘Go’ also means senses and the term ‘vardhan’ also means ‘increase,’ resulting in ‘increasing one’s senses’ by worshipping Krishna. It is believed that those who worship Govardhan hill, increase their belief and devotion towards Shri Krishna.
In Hindu history, this day marks Lord Krishna’s victory against Lord Indra. The significance of the basic elements of human life are also underlined on Govardhan Puja. This day is said to be the ideal time to express love towards mother nature. Devotees carry out Annakut Puja – offering Chappan Bhoga featuring 56 food items to their Lord Krishna.
Hindu mythology also tells the story of how people prayed to Lord Indra to protect and save their harvest. Instead, heavy rainfall resulted in the destruction of these fields. The importance of nature and its effects was preached by Lord Krishna and fought against Lord Indra’s tyranny as he caused stormy rainfall. By lifting the Govardhan hill, Lord Krishna sheltered the people and shielded them from Lord Indra’s wrath.
Another legend linked to Govardhan Puja is of King Bali who Lord Vishnu defeated. King Bali is believed to come out every year from Pataal Lok on the occasion of Govardhan Puja to visit his Kingdom. For this reason, this day is also widely known as ‘Bali Pratipada’ and ‘Padva’ in some parts of India.
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I Love to Write Day – November 15, 2021~U.S.
I Love to Write Day is celebrated on November 15 every year. Writing is a form of communication that’s been around since the very beginning, and lots of people love to do it. It’s one of the most magical ways of sharing your ideas with the world.
HISTORY OF I LOVE TO WRITE DAY I Love to Write Day was started by an author called John Riddle, from Delaware. He wanted a day set aside so that everyone, no matter their age, could spend some time writing. It doesn’t matter what people write, as long as they write what they want to.
John Riddle was a writer, he wrote over 34 books and tons of articles. He believes that writing is a very good way for people to express themselves creatively. So he decided to challenge people to set one day aside for writing. He believed that I Love to Write Day could launch the careers of the next bestselling author, as long as they sit down and write!
Writers across the world write on all sorts of topics, in many different forms. There are fictional and non-fictional books, novels, short stories, poems, plays, essays, articles, songs, and scripts. They may write for themselves, for blogs, for newspapers, or be working with publishing houses. Some writers may also be illustrators or work with illustrators to add pictures to their books.
A lot of writers are self-taught, although many might choose to improve their skills by taking a short course, or even a full degree in the kind of writing they want to pursue. There are courses journalists, bloggers, and creative writers of all kinds.
Writers are needed everywhere because a good writer is one who can convey ideas clearly. So even if you’re a scientist, you still need to be a good writer if you want to talk about your research!
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