May 31, 2016 – NATIONAL MACAROON DAY – NATIONAL SPEAK IN COMPLETE SENTENCES DAY – NATIONAL SAVE YOUR HEARING DAY

 

Each year on May 31, National Macaroon Day is observed.  This day celebrates the macaroon, a small meringue-like cookie.

Most macaroon recipes call for egg whites, sugar and almond paste. Recipes for macaroons can be found in recipe books dating back to 1725 (Robert Smith’s Court Cookery or the Complete English Cook).
The coconut macaroon is most commonly found in the United States. Most varieties of coconut macaroons are dipped in milk chocolate, dark chocolate or white chocolate.  Almonds, pecans, cashews or other nuts are sometimes added to the cookie.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Following are two macaroon recipes for you to try and enjoy!
Coconut MacaroonsFrench Macaroons
Use #NationalMacaroonDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
Within our research, we were unable to find the origin of National Macaroon Day.

National Speak in Complete Sentences Day May 31

NATIONAL SPEAK IN COMPLETE SENTENCES DAY

National Speak in Complete Sentences Day is observed annually on May 31st.  This day is dedicated to using proper sentence structure while speaking.  In fact, you could celebrate the day while texting as well.  So no LOL or ASAP on May 31.  So if you must Laugh Out Loud As Soon As Possible, you will need to say or type it completely.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Use #SpeakInCompleteSentencesDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
We have been unable to determine the origins of National Speak in Complete Sentences Day.

National Save Your Hearing Day May 31

NATIONAL SAVE YOUR HEARING DAY
Each May 31st, National Save Your Hearing Day is observed.  It is important to take some time to learn ways to protect your hearing and that of your family. Our hearing is vital, and there are ways that hearing loss can be avoidable.
There are various reasons from which hearing loss can be the result, some of which include:

• Age
• Noise
• Genetic
• Illness
• Neurological Disorders
• Medications
• Chemicals
• Physical Trauma
• Neurobiological Factors

It is estimated half of the cases of hearing impairment and deafness are preventable.  There are many effective, preventative strategies including immunization against rubella to reduce congenital infections, immunization against H. influenza and S. pneumonia to reduce cases of middle ear infections, and avoiding or protecting against excessive noise exposure.
For more information, visit http://www.betterhearing.org/ or http://www.betterhearing.org/hearing_loss_prevention/index.cfm
Always be alert to hazardous noise and wear proper hearing protection when needed!
HOW TO OBSERVE
Use #SaveYourHearingDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
Within our research, we were unable to find the origin of National Save Your Hearing Day.