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National Hot Chocolate Day
If your taste buds are screaming for a delicious sweet treat to warm you up on a cold winter's night, go grab your mug. Jan. 31 is National Hot Chocolate Day! This annual "holiday" celebrates the warm and creamy beverage we love to drink. While the terms hot chocolate and hot cocoa are often used interchangeably, hot chocolate is comfort in a cup no matter what you call it! Why not whip up one or two sinfully delicious tried-and-true or brand new hot chocolate recipes in hono
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Eat Brussels Sprouts Day: Brussels Sprouts recipes that don't suck
Let's be honest. January 31 celebrates a vegetable that is not on everyone's favorite food list. It's Eat Brussels Sprouts Day, an annual food holiday that encourages folks to give Brussels sprouts a second, third or fourth chance. Brussels Sprouts Whether you love 'em or well, not so much, these miniature members of the cruciferous family are really good for you! High in protein, iron and potassium, Brussels sprouts also contain Vitamin C, fiber and antioxidants. In honor of
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Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: Celebrating art is good for your heart
When it comes to holidays, Jan. 31 has a little something for everyone! Not only is it Scotch Tape Day, Backward Day, National Hot Chocolate Day, Brandy Alexander Day and Eat Brussels Sprouts Day, it is also Inspire Your Heart with Art Day! Hooray! While the origins of this annual "holiday" are unknown, Inspire Your Heart with Art Day celebrates art of all shapes, sizes and varieties. Whether it's a trip to a local museum, watching or acting in a play at the local theater or
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Brandy Alexander Day
When it comes to unusual holidays, Jan. 31 is a biggy! Not only is it Scotch Tape Day, Backward Day and Inspire Your Heart with Art Day, it is also a great big food holiday. Jan. 31 also celebrates a much-maligned vegetable, a sinfully delicious drink and a creamy cocktail. It's also Eat Brussels Sprouts Day as well as National Hot Chocolate Day and (National) Brandy Alexander Day! Brandy Alexander Typically made with brandy, cream and creme de cacao, some believe the delicio
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National Croissant Day
Jan. 30 celebrates a type of delicious crescent-shaped pastry that can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and/or as a snack. It's National Croissant Day! While the origins of this food holiday are unknown, these buttery, savory and/or sweet treats are just plain fun to eat no matter what time of day or night it happens to be. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these light and flaky treats are made with a special type of dough that is layered with butter
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Happy Curmudgeons Day: Best grumpy old men movies
Whether you work with one, live next door to one or happen to live with one, we all know one. January 29 is dedicated to all the Ebenezer Scrooges, Oscar the Grouches and the Grinches of the world. It's Curmudgeons Day, an annual event that actually celebrates the birthday of the legendary William Claude Dukenfield, also known as W.C. Fields. The famous actor and writer frequently portrayed a grumpy old man in his films. According to Merriam-Webster, a curmudgeon is defined a
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Happy National Puzzle Day
If you love to use your noggin, today may be your lucky day! It’s National Puzzle Day. While the origins of this holiday are well, puzzling, this annual event is celebrated each year on Jan. 29. Stimulate Your Mind The old expression, “if you don’t use it, you’ll lose it” certainly holds true in this case. In fact, many experts believe the key to keeping the mind healthy and sharp as a tack is to USE it. Just like your body, exercise is beneficial for the brain too. Researche
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National Corn Chip Day
Have you heard the latest “scoop?” While yesterday was all about blueberry pancakes, today is all about chips. Corn chips, that is. Jan. 29 is National Corn Chip Day, not to be confused with National Tortilla Chip Day which is observed next month. These salty and crunchy treats have been gobbled up en masse since they were first “invented” by the folks at Fritos back in the day. According to the company website, C.E. “Elmer” Doolin was frustrated tortillas just didn’t stay fr
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It's National Blueberry Pancake Day: Pancakes to flip for!
f you’re in the mood for a delicious stack of piping hot pancakes, drenched in your favorite syrup and loaded with delicious blueberries that burst in your mouth, you’re in luck! Besides National Kazoo Day, Jan. 28 is National Blueberry Pancake Day! Hooray! Who can resist gobbling up a delicious batch of comforting pancakes just like mom used to make? And don't forget - blueberries are super healthy for you too! And by the way, pancakes aren’t just for breakfast anymore. Serv
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Happy Birthday, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
January 27 is an important day in history for a variety of reasons. Not only is today National Chocolate Cake Day and Thomas Crapper Day, but today is also the birthday of one of the world’s most significant and prolific composers in history! Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Austria on this day in 1756. He was the only surviving son of his parents, Leopold and Maria. His father was a violinist and composer and both Wolfgang and his sister were introduced to music at young
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Happy Thomas Crapper Day
Today serves as an important day in history. Not only is Jan. 27 National Chocolate Cake Day and one of the world’s most prolific composer’s birthday, but today also honors a man that deserves his own throne! Literally! It's Thomas Crapper Day! Although you may not be familiar with him, his name is synonymous with one of the best inventions of all time. The toilet! Thomas Crapper was born in Yorkshire, England, in 1836. He was a plumber with a reputation for quality workmansh
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National Chocolate Cake Day
For all you chocolate lovers out there, you're in luck. Jan. 27 has got to be one of the best days of the year! Get ready to get your sweet tooth on - it's National Chocolate Cake Day in the U.S.A! If you’re feelin’ a little blue, why not help yourself to a heapin’ helpin’ of decadent and delicious chocolate cake in honor of today’s momentous occasion? It's time to satisfy that chocolate craving with a few brand new or tried-and-true piece of chocolate cake. Now you real
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Bald Eagle Appreciation Day
When it comes to holidays, January is all about appreciation. Not only do we appreciate the chance to ring in a New Year, but we also get to appreciate. Appreciate a Dragon Day, Gun Appreciation Day,Squirrel Appreciation Day and Beer Can Appreciation Day. And January 26 is another day that celebrates one of the world's most magnificent creatures - it's Bald Eagle Appreciation Day. America's Bald Eagle The Bald Eagle, Haliaeetus leucocephalus, became America's national bird in
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Spouses Day: Celebrating Your Better Half
If you happen to be married, today may just be your significant other’s lucky day! Today is Spouses Day! Observed each year on January 26, this annual celebrates your "better half!" In our busy and hectic lives, those we care about most sometimes feel unappreciated and taken for granted. Today serves as an important reminder that we need to show that special person in our life just how much we care and appreciate him or her. And with the winter blues setting in, many people f
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National Irish Coffee Day
If the winter blues have got you down-and-out, how does a warm and tasty beverage sound right about now? If you're in the mood to tickle your taste buds, go grab your biggest mug. Jan. 25 is National Irish Coffee Day and Americans are ready to celebrate! This annual holiday celebrates Irish Coffee, a popular cocktail typically made with black coffee, sugar, whipped cream and Irish whiskey. Folks have been enjoying Irish Coffee for decades. Legend has it that restaurant owner/
