April 4, 2016 – NATIONAL CHICKEN CORDON BLEU DAY – NATIONAL WALK AROUND THINGS DAY – NATIONAL SCHOOL LIBRARIAN DAY – NATIONAL HUG A NEWSPERSON DAY

                        NATIONAL CHICKEN CORDON BLEU DAY

Annually observed on April 4 is National Chicken Cordon Bleu Day.  It is all about a special dish combining chicken, ham and cheese.

The French term Cordon Bleu is translated as “Blue Ribbon”. This dish is a take on the popular Veal Cordon Bleu.  It is a flattened chicken breast which is wrapped around ham (or sometimes prosciutto or Canadian bacon) and cheese such as swiss or Gruyere.  The chicken is held together with toothpicks and dipped in an egg wash and breaded.
The earliest recipe we were able to find was in a March 1964 printing of the Cincinnati Enquirer by the Cincinnati Gourmet Stanley Demos.  Despite some misconceptions, it is an American dish.  Demos mentions in his column that he got the idea to try chicken instead of veal “to be different.”  It has been a popular dish since.
For more information, visit the National Day Calendar page for National Chicken Cordon Bleu Day.
 

NATIONAL WALK AROUND THINGS DAY

National Walk Around Things Day is observed each year on April 4. This day is open to interpretation as our research found little information regarding this holiday.
This day may be looked at both figuratively and literally. Literally, one would not walk through a puddle of water or mud, one would walk around it. One would not walk under a ladder or over broken glass, one would walk around it.
Figuratively, one would “walk around” avoiding certain problems or potential problems. One would also “walk around” avoiding arguments, certain situations or unwanted or uncomfortable conversations.
Another possible intent of this day could very well be to walk around things such as a neighborhood, park or the shopping mall.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Make a point to walk around things and use #WalkAroundThingsDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
Our research was unable to find the origin and the creator of National Walk Around Things Day.
 

NATIONAL SCHOOL LIBRARIAN DAY

April 4th is National School Librarian Day.  It is set aside to honor all school librarians.  School librarians spend long hours keeping the library organized, helping our children find the resources they need to keep learning and are dedicated to creating an environment they can learn in every day of the year.  All of this hard work often goes unappreciated.
The school librarians aid our youth in many ways, and their patience sets an example for our children on a daily basis.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Remember the school librarian on this day. Take a little gift or a card and tell them “Thank You!” Use #SchoolLibrarianDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
Our research was unable to find the origin and the creator of National School Librarian Day.
 

NATIONAL HUG A NEWSPERSON DAY

April 4th is National Hug a Newsperson Day (formerly National Hug a Newsman Day).  Each year this day gives everyone the opportunity to say “thank you” and hug their local newsperson.
The Merriam-Webster dictionary tells us that the word “newsman” dates back to 1596. They have been working hard for many years to bring us the news from around the world.
A few well-known newspersons include:

• Tom Brokaw
• Barbara Walters
• David Brinkley
• Katie Couric
• Walter Cronkite
• Peter Jennings
• Barbara Walters

HOW TO OBSERVE
If you aren’t able to actually hug your newsperson, send them a virtual one. Use #HugANewspersonDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
Our research was unable to find the origin and the creator of National Hug A Newsperson Day.