NATIONAL CHOCOLATE PARFAIT DAYParfait Day.
Enjoying a delicious chocolate parfait would be a perfect way to end your day. Parfait literally means “perfect” in French! There are a couple of ways to make parfaits. The traditional French-style uses sugar syrup, eggs and cream. The American style layers parfait cream, ice cream and/or flavored gelatin in a tall, clear glass topped with whipped cream, fruit and/or liqueurs. The parfait has recently taken healthy turn using yogurt layered with nuts and fresh fruits, instead of ice cream and sugary syrups.HOW TO OBSERVE
HISTORY
We were unable to find the creator of National Chocolate Parfait Day, an unofficial national day. Our research did find this scrumptious dessert dates back to 1894 and seems to have originated in France.
NATIONAL LEMONADE DAY
National Lemonade Day is observed the first Sunday in May.Not only is National Lemonade Day a time to enjoy a refreshing glass of lemonade, but more importantly, it is a day to give youth an opportunity to experience the taste of success.
Through LemonadeDay.org, millions of kids around the nation learn what it takes to run a business in a fun and constructive way.
The days leading up to Lemonade Day are full of preparation by small but budding entrepreneurs. They attend workshops, check their stock and scout out their locations. On Lemonade Day, they will be ready to set up shop and sell the freshest, coolest lemonade their side of the block!
HOW TO OBSERVE
To participate in National Lemonade Day visit www.lemonadeday.org. Frequent your favorite lemonade stand on National Lemonade Day and use #NationalLemonadeDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
National Lemonade Day was founded by Michael Holthouse in 2007 in his hometown of Houston, Texas. Today he and LemonadeDay.org is partnered with Google to continue to bring the entrepreneur spirit to the youth of the America.
NATIONAL MOTHER GOOSE DAY
National Mother Goose Day is observed each year on May 1 . This day honors Mother Goose, the imaginary author of a collection of fairy tales and nursery rhymes we loved as children. Mother Goose is often illustrated as an elderly country woman in a tall hat and shawl, but she is also sometimes depicted as a goose wearing a bonnet.Enjoy two different versions of Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater:
(Originally dated in Mother Goose’s Quarto c1825)
Peter, Peter, pumpkin eater,
Had another, and didn’t love her;
Peter learned to read and spell,
And then he loved her very well.
For more information, visit the National Day Calendar page for National Mother Goose Day.
SILVER STAR SERVICE BANNER DAY
Every May 1 Americans honor the sacrifices of the combat wounded, ill and dying service members on Silver Star Service Banner Day.Across all branches of The United States military, Silver Star families are honored for their services with the symbol of the Silver Star Service Banner and Flag. We are encouraged on May 1 to take the opportunity to do the same.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Show gratitude and thank those who have returned from deployment wounded or ill. You can get involved with helping SSFOA members with fundraising and community awareness events in your area. Share your stories or experiences using #SilverStarService.
For more information, visit the National Day Calendar page for Silver Star Service Banner Day.
NATIONAL INFERTILITY SURVIVAL DAY
Each year on the Sunday before Mother’s Day, National Infertility Survival Day is observed.This day was intentionally placed before Mother’s Day in order to finally put those struggling with infertility first in the order of things. Many keep their struggle private. However, others choose to bring the issue out in the open and share with family and friends. On National Infertility Survival Day, to share, bond, band together and celebrate the big triumphs and small daily efforts is each person’s personal choice.
For more information:
http://www.infertilitysurvivalday.com/
HOW TO OBSERVE
Use #InfertilitySurvivalDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
Founded by Beverly Barna in 2004, National Infertility Survival Day, she conceived the day as a way to give those struggling with infertility their own special day. She is also the author of Infertility Sucks! (Keeping It All Together When Sperm and Egg Remain Stubbornly Apart. For more information visit her website at www.infertilitysucks-thebook.com
LAW DAY
The United States observes Law Day annually on May 1. This day allows all Americans to reflect on the personal rights and liberties which are enjoyed and exercised daily.These same rights and liberties are upheld by the laws and courts. Law Day is meant to reflect on the role of law in the foundation of the country and to recognize its importance for society.
Law Day asks Americans to focus upon every American’s rights as laid out in the fundamental documents of American democracy: the Declaration of Independence and the federal Constitution.
HOW TO OBSERVE
The 2016 Law Day theme is Miranda. Visit www.americanbar.org for more information on this year’s theme. Use #lawday to share on social media.
HISTORY
The American Bar Association presented the idea for Law Day in 1957. It was later proclaimed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1958, and its observance was later codified by Public Law 87-20 on April 7, 1961.
NATIONAL LOYALTY DAY
National Loyalty Day is observed annually on May 1. This day is set aside for the reaffirmation of loyalty to the United States and the recognition of the heritage of American freedom.HOW TO OBSERVE
The President of the U.S. issues a proclamation annually on May 1 as part of celebratory activities of National Loyalty Day. Communities throughout the country also celebrate this patriotic day with parades and ceremonies. Use #NationalLoyaltyDay to show your loyalty to American freedom.
HISTORY
First observed in 1921 as “Americanization Day,” this holiday was intended to counterbalance the Communist celebration of Labor Day on May Day. On July 18, 1958, it was made an official holiday by the U.S. Congress (Public Law 85-529). President Dwight D. Eisenhower proclaimed May 1, 1959, the first official observance of Loyalty Day. This day has been recognized with an official proclamation every year, by every president, since its inception as a legal holiday in 1958.
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