May 6, 2016- NATIONAL CREPE SUZETTE DAY – NATIONAL NURSES DAY – NATIONAL SPACE DAY – NATIONAL MILITARY SPOUSE APPRECIATION DAY – NATIONAL BEVERAGE DAY – NATIONAL PROVIDER APPRECIATION DAY

May 6 honors a unique and delicious food holiday–National Crepe Suzette Day! A Crepe Suzette is a French dessert consisting of a crepe with beurre Suzette. The sauce is caramelized sugar and butter, orange juice and zest and orange liqueur.  The alcohol is set afire and evaporates quickly, resulting in a thick caramelized sauce.  In restaurants, Crepes Suzettes are often prepared at the table of the guests.
HOW TO OBSERVE

May 6 would be an ideal day to order Crepe Suzette at a restaurant near you! Use #CrepeSuzetteDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
Our research was unable to find the creator or origin of National Crepe Suzette Day.
 

NATIONAL NURSES DAY

National Nurses Day is observed annually on May 6.  On this day, we raise awareness of all nurse contributions and commitments and acknowledge the vital role nurses play in society.  This day is also the first day of National Nurses Week and is sometimes known as National RN Recognition Day. 
National Nurses Week begins May 6 and ends on May 12, which is the birthday of Florence Nightingale (May 12, 1820 – August 13, 1910).  
For more information visit the National Day Calendar page for National Nurses Day.
 
NATIONAL SPACE DAY
National Space Day is observed annually on the first Friday in May.  This day is dedicated to the extraordinary achievements, benefits and opportunities in the exploration and use of space.  The goal of National Space Day is to promote math, science, technology and engineering education in young people to inspire them to pursue a career in science, especially a career in space-related jobs.
For more information visit the National Day Calendar page for National Space Day.
 

NATIONAL MILITARY SPOUSE APPRECIATION DAY

Always the Friday before Mother’s Day, National Military Spouse Appreciation Day is an important day when the citizens of the United States acknowledge the significant contributions, support and sacrifices of the spouses of the Armed Forces along with the tremendous strength and patriotism that they have.

National Military Spouse Appreciation Day is also sometimes known as Military Spouse Day.

Each year, by Presidential Proclamation, National Military Spouse Appreciation Day has been declared, then observed and celebrated across the country on the Friday preceding Mother’s Day.

For more information visit the National Day Calendar page for National Military Spouse Appreciation Day.

NATIONAL BEVERAGE DAY

National Beverage Day is observed annually on May 6.  This is a day to sit back, relax and enjoy your favorite beverage.  
It may be hot, cold, blended, shaken, alcoholic, non-alcoholic, sweet, sour, smooth, dry, freshly squeezed, frozen or any other type.  The possibilities are endless! Everyone gets to celebrate their favorite beverage today!  If your beverage contains alcohol, remember to drink sensibly.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Observe National Beverage Day by singing to a “beverage” inspired song while enjoying your tasty beverage!  We’ve listed a few of our favorites:
“Beer for My Horses” by Toby Keith and Willie Nelson
“Red Red Wine” by UB40
“All Summer Long” by Kid Rock
“I Drink Alone” by George Thorogood and the Destroyers
Post photos of your favorite beverage on social media using #NationalBeverageDay
HISTORY
Within our research, we were unable to find the creator and the origin of National Beverage Day.

NATIONAL PROVIDER APPRECIATION DAY

National Provider Day, also known as National Child Care Provider Day, is annually celebrated on the Friday before Mother’s Day.  It is a special day set aside to recognize child care providers, teachers and other educators of young children everywhere.
Child care providers deserve a big “Thank you” for their dedication, commitment and compassion.
Less than one-third of the children in America have a full-time stay-at-home parent. The child care provider is a partner in raising one’s children. Parents carefully choose their child care provider.  It may be a private home daycare, a daycare center, an in-home provider, or a live-in nanny.  They put their trust in them as they share the child-rearing responsibilities with them.
National Provider Appreciation Day would be a good day to pop some popcorn, get the family together and watch “Mary Poppins”.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Let your child care provider know how much you appreciate all they do. Use #ProviderAppreciationDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
National Provider Appreciation Day, was started in 1996 by a group of volunteers in New Jersey.  This group saw the need to recognize the tireless efforts of providers who care for children of working parents. Each year since momentum and support have grown, and recognition currently includes individual and government organizations throughout the United States. A proclamation is signed each year by many of the State Governors. For more information on National Provider Appreciation Day visit www.providerappreciationday.com.
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