February 6, 2016 – NATIONAL FROZEN YOGURT DAY – NATIONAL LAME DUCK DAY

                                   NATIONAL FROZEN YOGURT DAY

National Frozen Yogurt Day is celebrated annually on February 6th.
Frozen yogurt sales are increasing annually as people want a healthier alternative to ice cream.  The explosion of flavors and topping choices add to the popularity of frozen yogurt.

Frozen yogurt was first developed 1970 in the United States as a soft-serve treat produced by H.P Hood called “Frogurt”. Humphreys and Dannon soon followed with their own versions of the treat. Its popularity grew in the 80s, mostly due to frozen yogurts “health food” status. Ice cream manufacturers soon caught on, offering low fat options.
Frozen yogurt is again making a come back as consumers have begun to prefer the tart taste of yogurt.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Give the following recipes a try:
Creamy Vanilla Frozen Yogurt
Chocolate Frozen Yogurt
Cherry Cheesecake Frozen Yogurt
Frozen Strawberry Yogurt
Use #NationalFrozenYogurtDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
Within our research we were unable to identify the creator of National Frozen Yogurt Day.  
 

National Lame Duck Day – February 6

NATIONAL LAME DUCK DAY

On February 6 National Lame Duck Day recognizes the ratification of the 20th Amendment to the United States Constitution, or the Lame Duck Amendment.
The term “lame duck” originated as a description of stock brokers in 1700s England who could not pay off their debts. The term later carried over to businessmen who, while known to be bankrupt, would continue to do business.
In politics a lame duck is a person currently holding a political office who has either:

• lost a re-election bid
• chose not to seek another term
• prevented from running for re-election due to a term limit
• the office held has been eliminated

Prior to the ratification of the 20th Amendment to the United States Constitution, there was for Congress a 13 month delay between election day and the day the newly elected officials took office. In the case of a lame duck, this was a 13 month notice his or her job was terminating crippling their influence. Hence the ‘lame’ or injured duck.

An awful lot of people are confused as to just what is meant by a lame duck Congress. It’s like where some fellows worked for you and their work wasn’t satisfactory and you let ’em out, but after you fired ’em, you let ’em stay long enough so they could burn your house down.  – Will Rogers

The same applied to the president. The 20th Amendment changed the date the newly elected president took office from March 4th to January 20th.
During a lame duck session, members of Congress are no longer accountable to their constituents. It is possible for their focus to switch to more personal gain instead of acting on behalf of their constituents with an eye toward re-election.
The 20th Amendment shortened this period from 13 months to 2 months.  While lame duck sessions still occur (20 such sessions have occurred since the amendment took effect in 1935) there is less time for sweeping legislation to be approved.  Even so, lame duck Congresses have declared war, impeached a president, censured a senator and passed the Homeland Security Act among other actions.
It is also considered a time when the peaceful transition of power occurs.  Preparations take place for the out-going president to leave office and the newly elected president to take office.

HOW TO OBSERVE
If you are a Lame Duck:   Reflect back on what you have learned, and on your successes and triumphs.
If you know a Lame Duck:  Say thank you, give recognition for their success and support for their future.
If you  are not a Lame Duck or do not Know a Lame Duck:  Enjoy today in everything you do and share the information you learned about Lame Duck Day.
Use #NationalLameDuckDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
February 6th was chosen as National Lame Duck Day as this was the day in 1933 that the 20th Amendment was proclaimed by the U.S. Secretary of State.