JUNE 21, 2014 – NATIONAL DAYLIGHT APPRECIATION DAY – NATIONAL PEACHES AND CREAM DAY

                         NATIONAL DAYLIGHT APPRECIATION DAY

Are you ready?  Because here it is….. National Daylight Appreciation Day which is celebrated each year on June 21.   This day recognizes summer solstice (the longest day of daylight in the northern hemisphere) and encourages people to celebrate the many benefits of the sun.
National Daylight Appreciation Day is also a day to learn more about the importance of daylighting.   Daylighting is defined as lighting an indoor space with openings, such as windows and skylights, that will allow daylight into the home or building.  Daylighting is chosen to save energy, to avoid hypothesized adverse health effects of over-illumination by artificial light and for aesthetics.  Daylight factor is the ratio between the measured internal and external light levels of the amount of daylight that is received into an indoor space or room.
Installing fewer electric lights because daylight is present or dimming/switching electric lights automatically in response to the presence of daylight can reduce artificial lighting energy.  This process is known as daylight harvesting.
Having positive psychological effects, daylight can boost your mental health and help to lower depression as well as help with increased energy levels.  The Vitamin D, that we naturally get from the sun, has many health benefits for us.
For more information on National Daylight Appreciation Day, see: http://nationaldaylightday.com/
Today, enjoy the summer solstice, enjoy the sunshine and let the sun, shine into your home!
NATIONAL DAYLIGHT APPRECIATION DAY HISTORY
National Daylight Appreciation Day, an “unofficial” national holiday is sponsored by Solatube International, Inc., a manufacturer of Tubular Daylighting Devices.
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NATIONAL PEACHES AND CREAM DAY

Annually celebrated on June 21, it is National Peaches and Cream Day.  Peaches and Cream sound like a perfect way to start summer solstice.  Actually, it sounds like the perfect way to end summer solstice as well!  
(See National Daylight Appreciation Day for the meaning of summer solstice.)
Peaches and Cream is a simple, traditional and delicious summertime dessert.
Following are two favorite, “tried and true” recipes for you to make and enjoy!
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/peaches-and-cream/
http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/peaches-and-cream-muffins