Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
National Lasagna Day
Have you heard the big foodie news? One of the most delicious days of the entire year is right around the corner and Americans are ready to celebrate! If layers of pasta smothered in a rich tomato sauce and topped with ooey gooey cheese sounds good to you right about now, go grab your fork! July 29 is National Lasagna Day, an annual food holiday dedicated to the immensely popular pasta dish. Whether you spell it "lasagne" or "lasagna," lasagna is a long pasta noodle and a
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
National Milk Chocolate Day: Sweeet!
When it comes to delicious holidays, July 28 has got to be one of the best days in the entire year! Not only is it National Hamburger Day, but it is also National Milk Chocolate Day. Sweet! While the origins of this melt-in-your-mouth holiday are unknown, one thing is for certain. Americans sure do love chocolate. About 41 percent of Americans consume chocolate about two times a week. According to the NCA Sweet Insights, the majority, about 71 percent, get their chocolate f
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
National Bagelfest Day
If you love the smell of fresh-baked bread, and who doesnt, it's your lucky day! July 26 is National Bagelfest Day, an annual food holiday celebrating those crunchy-on-the-outside yet chewy-on-the-inside bagels. It all started nearly 90 years ago when Harry Lender made bagels in his garage in Connecticut. Later, the “father of the frozen bagels” opened the first bagel bakery on the east coast. Today, the company owns the world’s largest bagel factory located in Mattoon, Illi
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
Aunt and Uncle's Day: Quotes and sayings about aunts, uncles & family
If you’re a HoliDailys fan, you know there is a holiday for just about everything under the sun! From amazing inventions, American pioneers, four-legged friends, fabulous food and drink and important awareness days, to downright weird and wacky days. July 26 not only celebrates a delish food, it also shines the spotlight on our parents’ siblings. It’s Aunt and Uncle's Day. While the origins of this family-inspired holiday are unknown, today is the perfect day to do something
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
National Ice Cream Day: It's Time to Scream for Ice Cream
Have you heard the big “scoop?” If you’re looking for a sweet treat to eat, you’re in luck! A highly anticipated holiday is here and Americans are in the “moood” to celebrate. The third Sunday in July is National Ice Cream Day in the U.S.A. Whether you scream or I scream, we all need to scream for ice cream especially during the dog days of summer! In 1984, United States President Ronald Reagan declared July as National Ice Cream Month and also designated the third Sunday in
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I Love Horses Day
Hold on to your horses! An annual "holiday" dedicated to equine lovers around the country is right around the corner! July 15 is I Love Horses Day! Yeehaw! America's Wild Horses in America Need Help It is believed horses were brought to America by Spanish explorers in the 1500s and horses have been a part of American life ever since. And over the years, horses have been utilized for work, for play and for pleasure. But these iconic American symbols that once roamed free, face
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
National Nude Day: It's Time to Get Naked!
When it comes to non-traditional holidays, this one is a doozey! It’s time to put on your birthday suit, America! July 14 is National Nude Day. For all those who love to strut their stuff, an entire week is dedicated to being nude – during the annual Nude Recreation Week. This annual event, which began in 1976, celebrates “naturism around the world and an opportunity to encourage first-timers to enjoy clothes-free relaxation.” How to Celebrate 'In the Buff' While some may
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
National French Fries Day
If you’re in the mood for a tasty treat to eat, you’re in luck. Not only is July 13 National Bean ‘n’ Franks Day, it’s also National French Fries Day, also referred to as National French Fry Day. Did you know people have been enjoying the deep-fried potato strips for centuries? While the actual “inventor” is up for debate, fries are believed to date back to the 17th century. While “traditional” fries are thin strips of potatoes deep-fried in oil and sprinkled with salt, today
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
National Lasagna Day
Have you heard the big foodie news? One of the most delicious days of the entire year is right around the corner and Americans are ready to celebrate! If layers of pasta smothered in a rich tomato sauce and topped with ooey gooey cheese sounds good to you right about now, go grab your fork! July 29 is National Lasagna Day, an annual food holiday dedicated to the immensely popular pasta dish. Whether you spell it "lasagne" or "lasagna," lasagna is a long pasta noodle and a
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
National Milk Chocolate Day: Sweeet!
When it comes to delicious holidays, July 28 has got to be one of the best days in the entire year! Not only is it National Hamburger Day, but it is also National Milk Chocolate Day. Sweet! While the origins of this melt-in-your-mouth holiday are unknown, one thing is for certain. Americans sure do love chocolate. About 41 percent of Americans consume chocolate about two times a week. According to the NCA Sweet Insights, the majority, about 71 percent, get their chocolate f
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
National Bagelfest Day
If you love the smell of fresh-baked bread, and who doesnt, it's your lucky day! July 26 is National Bagelfest Day, an annual food holiday celebrating those crunchy-on-the-outside yet chewy-on-the-inside bagels. It all started nearly 90 years ago when Harry Lender made bagels in his garage in Connecticut. Later, the “father of the frozen bagels” opened the first bagel bakery on the east coast. Today, the company owns the world’s largest bagel factory located in Mattoon, Illi
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
Aunt and Uncle's Day: Quotes and sayings about aunts, uncles & family
If you’re a HoliDailys fan, you know there is a holiday for just about everything under the sun! From amazing inventions, American pioneers, four-legged friends, fabulous food and drink and important awareness days, to downright weird and wacky days. July 26 not only celebrates a delish food, it also shines the spotlight on our parents’ siblings. It’s Aunt and Uncle's Day. While the origins of this family-inspired holiday are unknown, today is the perfect day to do something
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
National Lollipop Day: A Holiday for Suckers
When it comes to holidays, July 20 has a little something for everyone! Not only is it Ugly Truck Day and National Fortune Cookie Day, it's also National Lollipop Day! Hooray! Whether you lick 'em, suck 'em or bite 'em, lollipops are tasty treats enjoyed by young and old alike. The actual candy that resembles today's "suckers" probably dates back to the Middle Ages. While the actual inventor is unknown, legend has it that George Smith invented the modern-day lollipop back
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
Ugly Truck Day
If you're the type of person who believes beauty is in the eye of beholder, you’re going to appreciate this “holiday." While the origins of this annual event are unknown, July 20 is Ugly Truck Day. Pickups, flatbeds, tow trucks or semis, Ugly Truck Day celebrates those beloved old beaters in all their magnificent glory. Even though the radio no longer works, the seats are ripped to shreds and the color of the truck is officially described as “rust,” some folks just can’t “par
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
National Fortune Cookie Day: Today is Your Day to Get Lucky!
When it comes to Holidailys, today is your day to get lucky! July 20 is National Fortune Cookie Day in the U.S.A! Fortune cookies are crispy, bite-sized treats with hidden fortunes tucked inside. While some of the fortunes are silly and some are inspirational, others make no sense at all. But regardless of the message, they are still loads of fun to eat. While there is some debate as to who actually "invented" the sweet treat, some believe fortune cookies originated around t
