NATIONAL PLAY-DOH DAY – NATIONAL CINNAMON RAISIN BREAD DAY – NATIONAL WORKING PARENTS DAY – NATIONAL STEP FAMILY DAY – MAYFLOWER DAY
Here is an excerpt from the Hall of Fame induction found at http://www.toyhalloffame.org/toys/play-doh
Play-Doh modeling compound started out as wallpaper cleaner. Joe McVicker learned from a teacher that kids usually found modeling clay too hard to manipulate. Discovering that the squishy cleaning product he manufactured could substitute, McVicker shipped some to the school. After teachers and kids raved, he offered to supply the product to all Cincinnati schools. More rave reviews followed. McVicker showcased the modeling clay at a national education convention in 1955, and word spread to Macy’s and Marshall Field’s. By 1956, the wallpaper cleaner had become Play-Doh. A year later, the manufacturer offered a softer Play-Doh in primary colors. Kids mixed these to make other colors, ending inevitably in brown. Captain Kangaroo endorsed Play-Doh, and so did Miss Frances from Ding Dong School. Play-Doh Pete appeared on product cans in 1960. The Fun Factory let kids extrude the material into interesting shapes, making mock hair, colorful spaghetti, and pretend ice cream that wouldn’t melt. In the 1980s, Play-Doh expanded its palette to eight colors. Later versions sparkled with glitter, glowed in the dark, or smelled like shaving cream. Recent estimates say that kids have played with 700 million pounds of Play-Doh.
CELEBRATE
Go find a can of Play-Doh and let your imagination run wild. Use #NationalPlayDohDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
The company Hasbro has recognized National Play-Doy Day, an “unofficial National day, since 2006.
National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day – September 16
NATIONAL CINNAMON RAISIN BREAD DAY
National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day is observed annually on September 16th. This bread is often one of the most requested in bakeries across the country. Naturally sweet, the aroma created from baking this bread will make anyone drool.OBSERVE
Make or purchase some cinnamon raisin bread to enjoy. Use #CinnamonRaisinBreadDay when posting on social media.
HISTORY
The origins of National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day, an “unofficial” National day, have yet to be determined.
National Working Parents Day – September 16
National Working Parents Day is observed annually on September 16th. This is a day to pay tribute to those parents who work to provide for their family.
The challenges of being a parent while working are great, but most feel that along with a means to provide, showing your children the importance of work is a life lesson.
OBSERVE
Spend a few extra minutes with your children today. Use #WorkingParentsDay on social media.
HISTORY
The origins of National Working Parents Day, an “unofficial” National day, has yet to be determined.
NATIONAL STEP FAMILY DAY
National Step Family is observed annually on September 16th.In the USA, over 30% of the under 18 population live in a step family environment. Step parenting has been proven to be very successful with patience and over time.
More information on step families can be found at http://www.winningstepfamilies.com/
OBSERVE
Use #NationalStepFamilyDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
National Step Family Day was founded by Christy Borgeld in 1997.
Mayflower Day – September 16
MAYFLOWER DAY
Mayflower Day commemorates the day the ship set sail from Plymouth, England in 1620. The Mayflower had 102 people on board. The ship landed by accident near Cape Code, Massachusetts, an area known as Plymouth Rock, on Dec 21, 1620.OBSERVE
Use #MayflowerDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
Mayflower Day, an “unofficial National day, signifies the importance of the launch of the ship.
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