July 11, 2015 – NATIONAL BLUEBERRY MUFFIN DAY – NATIONAL MOJITO DAY – NATIONAL RAINIER CHERRY DAY – NATIONAL CHEER UP THE LONELY DAY – ALL AMERICAN PET PHOTO DAY – NATIONAL 7-ELEVEN DAY

 

                                 NATIONAL BLUEBERRY MUFFIN DAY

Whether it is for breakfast or a snack, blueberry muffins are melt-in-your-mouth delicious and are honored each year on July 11th, National Blueberry Muffin Day.
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To celebrate National Blueberry Muffin Day, an “unofficial” national holiday, try one of our “tried and true” blueberry muffin recipes!

•  Blueberry Muffins
•  Nutmeg Blueberry Muffins
• To Die For Blueberry Muffins

HISTORY
National Day Calendar has not determined the origins of National Blueberry Muffin Day, an “unofficial” National holiday.

National Mojito Day – July 11

NATIONAL MOJITO DAY

Each year on July 11th, people across America join together to celebrate National Mojito Day.
Known to be a favorite drink of author, Ernest Hemingway, Mojito is a traditional Cuban highball consisting of white rum, sugar, lime juice, sparkling water and mint.
With a low alcohol content, this refreshing cocktail has found popularity in the summertime as its combination of sweetness, citrus and mint flavors complement the kick of rum.
Lime wedges and mint leaves garnish an ice filled glass of Mojito. 
Although born in Cuba, the exact origin of the Mojito is under debate with theory’s beginning in 1586.
NATIONAL MOJITO DAY HISTORY
Our research was unable to locate the creator of National Mojito Day, an “unofficial” national holiday.

National Rainier Cherry Day – July 11

NATIONAL RAINIER CHERRY DAY

In 1952 at Washington State University, Harold Fogle created a new cherry by cross-breeding the Bing and Van cherry varieties.  This new cherry was named after Mount Rainier.  Now, each year on July 11th,  National Rainier Cherry Day is observed.
Rainier cherries are sweet cherries that have a thin skin and a thick creamy-yellow flesh.  They are a temperamental crop that are very sensitive to temperature, wind and rain.  Each season almost one-third of their crop is eaten by birds.
Due to their superior taste, Rainiers are considered a premium cherry.
As part of it’s Tree-to-Table program, on July 11, in honor of National Rainier Cherry Day, the Northwest Cherry Growers have hand-picked one restaurant in each state that will take part in their program in which each of the 50 restaurants will be dishing up at least one signature menu item featuring fresh cherries from the Northwest highlighting delicious Rainier cherries.
For more information, see:  www.nwcherries.com/treetotable.
NATIONAL RAINIER CHERRY DAY HISTORY
Within our research, we were unable to find the creator and origin of National Rainier Cherry Day, an “unofficial” national holiday.

National Cheer Up The Lonely Day – July 11

 NATIONAL CHEER UP THE LONELY DAY

Each year on July 11, people across the United States are trying to make someone happy as it is National Cheer Up The Lonely Day.
If you know someone who is lonely or going through a difficult time due to health issues, financial reasons, grief from loss or personal reasons, this was created as a day to reach out to them and try to cheer them up.  Your small act of kindness can make a big difference to them.
On National Cheer Up The Lonely Day, visit someone, send flowers, make a phone call, send a card or any other activity that engages that person. You will feel better as well.
NATIONAL  CHEER UP THE LONELY DAY HISTORY
Our research found that this day was created by Francis Pesek of Detroit, Michigan.  His daughter, L.J. Pesek reports that he “was a quiet, kind, wonderful man who had a heart of gold.  The idea came to him as a way of promoting kindness toward others who were lonely or forgotten as shut-ins  or in nursing homes  July 10 was the birth date of Mr. Pesek.  National Cheer Up The Lonely Day is an “unofficial” national holiday.

All American Pet Photo Day – July 11

ALL AMERICAN PET PHOTO DAY

All American Pet Photo Day is observed annually on July 11th.  So make sure you camera is fully charged and ready as you are encouraged to take photos of your pets.
Although you take pictures of your pets all year long, July 11th has been annually set aside to get special pictures of your pets.  Dress them up, take them to the park, set them in a chair, put them on a fancy pillow or whatever your imagination gives you for a special photograph of your loved ones.
ALL AMERICAN PET PHOTO DAY HISTORY
Within our research, we were unable to find the creator and origin of All American Pet Photo Day.

National 7-Eleven Day July 11

NATIONAL 7-ELEVEN DAY

National 7-Eleven Day is celebrated annually on July 11.  This is the day that 7-Eleven convenience stores give away one free small Slurpee per customer.  This promotion runs from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at participating locations while supplies last.
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Go to your local 7-Eleven and get a free Slurpee in your favorite flavor. Share on social media and include #7-Eleven