INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
November 25th has been designated as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women by the United Nations General Assembly.- One in three women worldwide have experienced physical or sexual violence — mostly by an intimate partner.
- Globally, 35% of women and girls will experience some form of physical and/or sexual violence. This percentage is even higher in some countries.
- November 25th kicks off 16 days of activism, raising awareness and encouraging education, intervention and prevention ending on December 10th, Human Rights Day.
Organize or attend an event. Wear orange. The UNiTE campaign encourages us to “Orange the World” to symbolize a brighter future without violence and to raise awareness.
Use the campaign #orangetheworld to post on social media.
HISTORY
International Day for the elimination of Violence Against Women was first marked as a day to combat violence and raise awareness in 1981 by activists. The United Nations General Assembly gave the day its official designation in 1999. The date is based on the 1960 assassination of three Mirabal sisters who were political activists in the Dominican Republic who opposed the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo.
National Parfait Day – November 25 Image Credit: http://www.foodbeast.com
NATIONAL PARFAIT DAY
Usually served in a specially styled glass, parfaits are what this day is all about as we all celebrate National Parfait Day. Each year on November 25th, people fill their glasses with layers of their choice of ingredients anywhere from ice cream and chocolate to yogurt, fruit and nuts.A French word that literally means “perfect”was originally used to describe a kind of frozen dessert beginning in 1894.Served differently in other countries, in the United States, parfait refers to either the traditional French parfait or to a popular variant, the American parfait, which is made by layering parfait cream, ice cream and/or flavored gelatin or puddings in a tall, clear glass topped with whipped cream, fruit and/or liqueurs.
The Northern United States expanded on the parfait and began to use yogurt layered with nuts or granola and/or fresh fruits which may be, but are not limited to, strawberries, blueberries, bananas or peaches. This spread quickly across all parts of the country and the “yogurt parfait” gained popularity as a breakfast item.
Times have changed over the years and now parfaits are made up of almost any dessert combination that works well put into layers in a tall, clear glass, ranging from crushed Oreo cookies and cheesecake with whipped cream to angle food cake pieces and lemon cream filling with whipped cream.
OBSERVE
Try one of the following “tried and true” parfait recipes:
Chocolate Peanut Butter ParfaitsFresh Orange Cream ParfaitsTropical Tapioca Parfaits
Use #NationalParfaitDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
Within our research, we were unable to find the creator and origin of National Parfait Day, an “unofficial” national holiday.
National Tie One on Day – Day before Thanksgiving
NATIONAL TIE ONE ON DAY
National Tie One on Day might confuse people with it’s name however it is not at all about going out, getting crazy and drinking too much while others are at home, working hard preparing for tomorrow’s big Thanksgiving Day meal.
National Tie One on Day celebrates the apron as well as the past generations of women who wore them and it was also created as a day to bring joy to the life of someone in need and celebrate the spirit of giving.
“Women clad in aprons have traditionally prepared the Thanksgiving meal, and it is within our historical linkage to share our bounty.” EllynAnne Geisel
OBSERVE
As part of National Tie One on Day, buy an apron, bake something, tuck a note of encouragement in the pocket of the apron (or pin it on it), wrap the baked good in the apron and give it to someone in need on Thanksgiving Eve. Use #NationalTieOneOnDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
National Tie One on Day, an “unofficial” national holiday, was created by best-selling author Ellyn Anne Geisel, who is also the author of the book titled, The Apron Book.
DATES
November 26, 2014
November 25, 2015
November 23, 2016
November 22, 2017
November 21, 2018
National Tie One on Day celebrates the apron as well as the past generations of women who wore them and it was also created as a day to bring joy to the life of someone in need and celebrate the spirit of giving.
“Women clad in aprons have traditionally prepared the Thanksgiving meal, and it is within our historical linkage to share our bounty.” EllynAnne Geisel
OBSERVE
As part of National Tie One on Day, buy an apron, bake something, tuck a note of encouragement in the pocket of the apron (or pin it on it), wrap the baked good in the apron and give it to someone in need on Thanksgiving Eve. Use #NationalTieOneOnDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
National Tie One on Day, an “unofficial” national holiday, was created by best-selling author Ellyn Anne Geisel, who is also the author of the book titled, The Apron Book.
DATES
November 26, 2014
November 25, 2015
November 23, 2016
November 22, 2017
November 21, 2018
Shopping Reminder Day – November 25
Image Credit: http://www.telegraph.co.uk
Image Credit: http://www.telegraph.co.uk
SHOPPING REMINDER DAY
Shopping Reminder Day is celebrated annually on November 25th (also seen on 26th). If you have holiday shopping to complete, this day is here to remind you there are only so many days left. Depending on the holiday, you have less than two weeks or a month before time is up.- There are 30 days until Christmas.
- There are 32 days until the start of Kwanzaa.
- There are 11 days until the start of Hanukkah.
Remember to get some holiday shopping done. Use #ShoppingReminderDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
Within our research, we were unable to find the creator and origin of National Shopping Reminder Day, an ‘unofficial’ national holiday.
Blase´Day – November 25
Image Credit: http://www.lexicolatry.com
Image Credit: http://www.lexicolatry.com
BLASE’ DAY
Blase’ Day is celebrated annually on November 25.Today we have permission to be blase’ toward just about anything. November 25 is National Blase’ Day.
Of French origin meaning to be indifferent or bored with life, unimpressed, as or as if from an excess of worldly pleasures.Unimpressed by pumpkin spice everything? It’s okay to be blase’ about it today. Heard the same pop song for the 4th time today? Be blase’. Nothing on TV tonight? Just be blase’. Bored by your friend’s team winning their 266th game in a row? Yep, you got it. Whether it’s that 20 page Christmas letter, your mom’s constant picture taking or the fifth night of left over pizza, you can be blase’.
OBSERVE
There are also several ways to express your blase’ feelings. Meh. Yawn. Tune out. Use #Blase’ Day to post on social media.
HISTORY
Within our research, we were unable to find the creator and origin of National Blase’ Day, an ‘unofficial’ national holiday.
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