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NATIONAL FORTUNE COOKIE DAY

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We see a time when you will enjoy a crunchy, sweet treat on National Fortune Cookie Day! Each year on July 20th, Americans celebrate the cookie that is a traditional part of Chinese take-out.

These crisp, folded cookies have a hint of buttery sweetness. Break them open, and you will find a slip of paper tucked inside with a message on it. The phrase will range from profound words of wisdom or tricky riddles to simple bits of common sense. Some fortunes include quotes from famous philosophers.

While these nuggets of enjoyment are most often found at the end of a Chinese meal, they didn’t originate in China. The distinctively folded cookie began in Japan, where elegant desserts and folding techniques are quintessentially Japanese. However, in Japan, the fortune was tucked in the fold on the outside of the cookie. Sometime in the late 1800s, the fortune cookie migrated to the United States and made its transition. During World War II, it exploded in popularity, and Americans have never stopped enjoying them.

HOW TO OBSERVE #FortuneCookieDay

Order some Chinese takeout and indulge in some fortune cookie therapy. But that’s not the only way to celebrate. Of course not!

  • Try making your own fortune cookies. Here’s a tasty homemade fortune cookie recipe for you to try.
  • We know you save your favorite fortunes. Please share them with us.
  • While you’re sharing, take a turn at writing a fortune. If you’re making fortune cookies, you’re going to need to practice this.
  • Try this neat fortune generator for your fortune cookies.

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UNIVERSAL HOUR OF PEACE

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From 11:30 p.m. on December 31st to 12:30 a.m. on January 1st each year, Universal Hour of Peace hopes to take a step toward a war-free world. 

The day encourages the promotion of peaceful activities during the hour of observance. 

UNIVERSAL HOUR OF PEACE HISTORY

Dr. Barbara Condron at the School of Metaphysics conceived the first Universal Hour of Peace, and the world celebrated on October 24, 1995. It coincided with the 50th anniversary of the United Nations and the autumnal equinox. The following year it was moved to January 1st at Noon GMT. It is now celebrated from 11:30 p.m. December 31st to 12:30 a.m. January 1st.

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HOW TO OBSERVE #UniversalHourOfPeace

Organizations around the world host events supporting an hour of peace. Some include prayer, music, poetry, or speeches. Gatherings may be large or small, but the effort overall will be to spread the word of peace in every heart and mind regardless of faith.

Several ways to participate include:

  • host a prayer circle
  • join a candlelight vigil
  • meditate or attend a meditation session
  • organize an event to discuss drawing us closer to peace
  • share resources for promoting harmony in communities
  • participate in discussions that bring organizations together to create solutions to issues
  • share an experience
  • write a poem or story 

Use #UniversalHourOfPeace to post on social media.

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Mindful Messages Positive Affirmations Meditation Self Care Cards
Morning Spa Hours - Peaceful Music For Pampering You #UniversalHourOfPeace
Morning Spa Hours – Peaceful Music For Pampering You
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Universal Peace
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Universal Peaceful Spirits (Original Mix)

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