NATIONAL EVERYTHING YOU DO IS RIGHT DAY March 15th

                       NATIONAL EVERYTHING YOU DO IS RIGHT DAY

March 15th may have been a difficult day as it was National Everything You Think is Wrong Day, but March 16th is just the opposite as it is National Everything You Do is Right Day.  You get to feel good about everything that you do.
HOW TO OBSERVE
When you are right, you’re right.  There is no wrong way about it.  Take the good with the bad and a have a right kind of day.   Use #EverythingYouDoIsRightDay to post on social media.
Have a Safe, Legal and Fun Everything You Do Is Right Day.
HISTORY
Within our research we were unable to identify the creator of National Everything You Do is Right Day.
 

NATIONAL ARTICHOKE HEARTS DAY

March 16th is National Artichoke Hearts Day.  According to the California Artichoke Advisory Board, artichokes are a good source of antioxidants, vitamin C, folate and magnesium.  The antioxidants in artichokes are very good for your liver and help promote healthy skin.  Artichokes are also high in fiber, calcium and protein while low in calories.  For all of these reasons, along with being fat free and cholesterol free, artichokes are truly a healthy and delicious food to celebrate!

• The total antioxidant capacity of an artichoke flower head is one of the highest reported for vegetables.
• The fleshy base of the artichoke is perhaps the most enjoyably edible part of this oddly-shaped vegetable. 
  
•  You can find artichoke hearts that are packed in vinegar, oil or marinade and canned.
• They make for a great low sodium snack and lend themselves well to other snacks like artichoke dip, as well as a pizza topping.
  
• Toss them in the skillet for a savory sauté.
• They might just turn into a healthy addiction!
• California is known as the artichoke capital of the world.  They supply nearly 100% of North American fresh artichokes.

HOW TO OBSERVE
Try this artichoke hearts recipe: Artichoke Hearts Gratin
Use #ArtichokeHeartsDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
Within our research we were unable to identify the creator of National Artichoke Hearts Day.
 

NATIONAL FREEDOM OF INFORMATION DAY

March 16th recognizes National Freedom of Information Day.  This day is an annual event held during Sunshine Week. National Freedom of Information Day celebrates the birthday of President James Madison.  
Madison is known as the “Father of the Constitution” and as the foremost advocate for openness in government.  He is also hailed as being instrumental in the drafting of the United States Constitution and as the key champion and author of the United States Bill of Rights.  Individual rights and freedom of information were of high importance to Madison.

• Born James Madison, Jr on March 16, 1751 in Port Conway, Virginia.  Madison died on June 28, 1836 on his Montpelier Estate.
• James Madison was the 4th President of the United States of America (1809-1817) .
• The Freedom of Information Act was passed into law in 1966.

HOW TO OBSERVE
Use #FreedomOfInformationDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
This day is recognized and documented in U.S. Government websites.  The creator of National Freedom of Information Day is Jim Bohannon, nationally syndicated radio talk show host on Westwood 1 stations. 
 

NATIONAL KICK BUTTS DAY

National Kick Butts Day is a national day of activism that empowers youth to stand out, speak up and seize control against Big Tobacco. Events are organized around the United States by teachers, youth leaders and health advocates to help raise awareness of the problems of tobacco.   The Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse is participating in this national awareness day in local schools through creative activities aimed at continuing conversations about healthy lifestyles.
For more information, visit www.cadasb.org about the programs of the Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse and www.kickbuttsday.org to learn more about National Kick Butts Day.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Stand against tobacco and use #NationalKickButtsDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
Kick Butts Day is organized by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and sponsored by the United Health Foundation. The first Kick Butts Day was held in 1996.