November 17, 2015 – NATIONAL BAKLAVA DAY – NATIONAL TAKE A HIKE DAY

                                        NATIONAL BAKLAVA DAY

Each year on November 17, lovers of the rich sweet pastry that is made with layers of filo pastry and filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with syrup or honey celebrate National Baklava Day.

Believed to have originated by the Turkic people in Central Asian nations, Baklava is a dessert in many countries and prepared in various ways.  The word “Baklava” first appeared in English in 1650.
Preparing this dessert may be somewhat time-consuming however, it is definitely worth the work and the wait.
OBSERVE
Enjoy this “tried and true” Baklava recipe.
Use #NationalBaklavaDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
Within our research, we were unable to find the creator of National Baklava Day, an “unofficial” national holiday.
 

National Take A Hike Day – November 17

NATIONAL TAKE A HIKE DAY

National Take a Hike day is observed annually on November 17.  With over 60,000 miles of trails in the National Trail System across the 50 states, there is no lack of opportunity to take hike.  
Events around the country are scheduled today to celebrate Take a Hike Day.  Hiking can burn between 400-550 calories per hour.  What better way to get a head start on all those ‘other’ holiday temptations and observe Take a Hike Day?  Be sure to wear good shoes, take a snack and bring a buddy, but get out there and enjoy the fresh air, scenery and get a little exercise to boot!
CELEBRATE
Take a nice hike and use #NationalTakeAHikeDay to post on social media.