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National Zucchini Day
Aug. 8 is going green! Not only is it National Dollar Day, but it is also National Zucchini Day. Not to be confused with National Zucchini Bread Day which is observed in April, this annual food holiday celebrates all things zucchini. Zucchini, also referred to as summer squash, grows on vines and can be boiled, baked, grilled, fried or steamed. Zucchini not only tastes great, but is good for you, too! Low in calories and high in fiber, zucchini also contain Vitamin A and C,
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National Lighthouse Day: Celebrating America’s iconic guiding lights
Today shines the spotlight on one of this nations most iconic structures. Aug. 7 is National Lighthouse Day, an annual holiday" that celebrates those iconic beacons of light that once burned bright across America's shorelines. National Lighthouse Day On this day in 1789, the United States Congress approved an act for the “establishment and support of Lighthouse, Beacons, Buoys, and Public Piers.” 200 years later, Congress designated August 7 asNational Lighthouse Day. Light
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National Root Beer Float Day
If you need a little something to whet your whistle, go grab your spoon - and/or straw. Hip hip hooray - it's National Root Beer Float Day in the USA! While the origins of this annual “holiday” are unknown, today is dedicated to the deliciously refreshing combination of root beer and creamy ice cream. Legend has it that Cripple Creek Brewing owner, Frank Wisner, “invented” the root beer float back in 1893 when he combined a scoop of vanilla ice cream with Myers Avenue Red roo
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National Underwear Day: Celebrating Boxers, Briefs, Thongs & Granny Panties
It's time to get personal. Aug. 5 celebrates those unmentionable garments we slip on first thing in the morning and the last thing we take off in the evening. It's National Underwear Day, an annual event launched in 2003 by underwear retailer, Freshpair. Whether you prefer boxers, briefs, thongs or granny panties, Aug. 5 is all about intimate apparel. And speaking of comfy, if you’ve been thinking about going bare down there, you aren’t alone. According to a Vanity Fair a
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Shuck It: It's National Oyster Day
Another special food-inspired holiday is right around the corner and Americans are ready to celebrate! Whether you shuck them, slurp them, shoot them or savor them, Aug. 5 is National Oyster Day, an annual holiday that celebrates the mouth-watering mollusk! Love them or, well, not so much, many believe the delectable shell-bearing mollusks have aphrodisiac properties to help with the old libido! In fact, legend has it that the infamous lover, Casanova, ate 50 of them everyd
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National White Wine Day: Cheers!
If you need a little something to whet your whistle, you're in luck. Get ready to raise your glasses, America. Aug. 4 is National White Wine Day, an annual beverage holiday created by wine enthusiast, freelance writer and “Queen of Holidays,” Jace Shoemaker-Galloway. Derived from the skin and juice of grapes, white wine is actually not white. Its colors range from light yellow to golden hue. Usually served chilled, white wine is available in many tasty varietals. Whether you
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Grab Your Nuts - It's Grab Some Nuts Day
When it comes to unusual holidays, get ready to go, well, nuts! Aug. 3 is Grab Some Nuts Day! Really! While the "title" of this annual holiday is sure to grab people's, well, attention, Grab Some Nuts Day actually celebrates nuts of all shapes, sizes and varieties. Whether you prefer almonds, pistachios, cashews or pecans, these tiny tasty portable treats pack quite a powerful punch! Depending on the specific variety, nuts are high in protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals and
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National Watermelon Day
If you’re in the mood for a cool and refreshing treat to eat, go grab your spoon! Aug. 3 is National Watermelon Day!What could be better than enjoying a delicious bite of sweet and juicy watermelon during the dog days of summer? With hundreds of varieties, watermelons are actually related to the pumpkin, squash and cucumber family. Whether you eat it right off the vine, at a picnic, grilled on the barbecue or prefer to sip 'em in your favorite cocktail, watermelon is deliciou
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National Girlfriends Day: Celebrating those special ladies in your life
Aug. 1 is National Girlfriends Day, an annual event that celebrates and honors those very special ladies in your life. While the origins of the annual holiday are unknown, this special occasion, also referred to as Girlfriends Day, could be celebrated two ways. Whether it’s one or two of your favorite BFFs or that special gal you love, today is all about those fabulous gal pals who make life so much more fun and enjoyable. Have you ever wondered what life would be like withou
