NATIONAL UNICORN DAY

National Unicorn Day on April 9th each year celebrates the mythical horse-like creature with a single, pointed horn growing from the center of its forehead.

Unicorn Cake Topper, Reusable Unicorn Horn & Ears & Eyelashes and Flowers, Unicorn Party Cake Decoration for Birthday Party, Wedding, Baby Shower  by TRAONOR
Unicorn Cake Topper, Reusable Unicorn Horn & Ears & Eyelashes and Flowers, Unicorn Party Cake Decoration for Birthday Party, Wedding, Baby Shower

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Unicorns have been a popular mythical creature since the Ancient Greek times when people believed they lived in exotic India. While they were once considered to be fierce, powerful animals, many now see them as a symbol of love, purity, enchantment, and magic. They also appear in many movies and cartoons as magical creatures. Both adults and children find a fascination with unicorns. They also continue to find their way into fantasy novels alongside other mythical creatures.

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Did you know? Unicorns are the National animal of Scotland. This is something some Outlander fans know already.

Unicorn Day Hardcover – June 4, 2019  by Diana Murray  (Author), Luke Flowers  (Illustrator)
Unicorn Day Hardcover – June 4, 2019

by Diana Murray  (Author), Luke Flowers  (Illustrator)

HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalUnicornDay

There are serval ways to celebrate this fun day. Try these fun ideas:

  • Make some brightly colored pancakes or cupcakes.  Decorate them with multicolored sprinkles or glitter.
  • Bake cookies in the shape of unicorns.
  • Watch a favorite movie including unicorns.
  • Draw a picture of a unicorn or write a story about one.
  • Read your favorite fantasy novel featuring unicorns.
Unicorn Coloring Book: Adult Coloring Book with Beautiful Unicorn Designs (Unicorns Coloring Books) Paperback – December 4, 2017  by Creative Coloring  (Author)
Unicorn Coloring Book: Adult Coloring Book with Beautiful Unicorn Designs (Unicorns Coloring Books) Paperback – December 4, 2017

by Creative Coloring  (Author)

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https://sassenachspirits.com/https://jensperspectiveblog.com/2021/03/27/international-whiskey-day-march-27/?preview=true&frame-nonce=b98c6dcdbcThe perfect follow up to National Tartan Day. As a Unicorn is the official animal of Scotland check out Scottish Heritage, and all things Scottish like Outlander or Men in Kilts. Don’t forget the pride of Scotish whiskey with brand’s like Sassanach.

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NATIONAL HUMOR MONTH

Why did a rubber duck cross the road? To see the rubber chicken! April is National Humor Month!

Humor plays an essential role in our overall health. The ability to smile, laugh and play are directly related to the way we express our personality. It’s one of our more redeeming qualities.

The more we laugh at ourselves, the better suited we are for the world around us, too! Jokes and general silliness help to increase our heart rate and blood flow bringing oxygen to our brain and vital organs. A sparkle dances in our eyes as hormones flood our bodies reducing pain and stress.

Can you imagine a world without laughter?

HISTORY Larry Wilde, Director of the Carmel Institue of Humor, comedian, and author, founded National Humor Month in 1976 to share the therapeutic benefits of humor with the world. Visit www.humormonth.com to learn more.    

More to Explore….

  • National Humor Month
  • National Knock Knock Joke Day
  • April Fools’ Day
  • National Presidential Joke Day
  • Answer the Telephone Like Buddy the Elf Day
  • National Let’s Laugh Day
  • National Knock Knock Joke Day
  • National Tell A Joke Day

HOW TO OBSERVE

Tell a joke or act silly for just a moment every day. Humor is contagious. Be prepared to smile! #Use NationalHumorMonth to share your fun with someone who needs their month brightened.

NATIONAL OPEN AN UMBRELLA INDOORS DAY                        

National Open an Umbrella Indoors Day is observed annually on March 13th. One often wonders how superstitions are passed on from one generation to the next.  There is an old superstition about opening your umbrella indoors and that it would bring you bad luck. National Open an Umbrella Indoors Day encourages you to do just that and note if you have any bad luck.

While umbrellas have been around for over 3000 years, the origin of the superstition is strangely obscure.  There is some suggestion that ancient Egyptians thought it offended the gods to open an umbrella where there was already shade.  However, the more modern version of the superstition would suggest bad things happening as a result of poor timing or inconvenience.

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HOW TO OBSERVE

Test the theory that opening an umbrella inside brings bad luck by doing so and noting any bad luck that comes your way.  You might reduce your risk of bad luck by opening the umbrella in a wide space versus a tight hallway to avoid knocking pictures off the wall.  And may we suggest giving those around you a sign of warning as well.  We wouldn’t want any eyes being poked out.  Use #OpenAnUmbrellaIndoorsDay to post on social media.

NATIONAL DARK CHOCOLATE DAY

On February 1st, National Dark Chocolate Day reminds us to indulge a little. Many tout dark chocolate as the healthier chocolate. However, for some, it can be an acquired taste.

Also known as bittersweet chocolate, dark chocolate is different from milk chocolate. Candy makers add milk or butter to milk chocolate, giving it a creamier consistency. Dark chocolate includes no added milk or butter. Instead, the percentage of cocoa solids remaining in the chocolate determines how dark the chocolate is. The higher the ratio, the darker the chocolate. It may also have a slightly bitter taste.

Chocolate comes from the seed of the tropical Theobroma cacao tree. We have been cultivating cacao for at least three millennia, and the plant grows in Mexico, Central America, and Northern South America. Our earliest known documentation of using cacao seeds dates to around 1100 BC.

Fermentation helps develop the flavor of the cacao seeds. Otherwise, the seeds are too bitter to eat. Once fermented, the beans are dried, cleaned, and roasted. After roasting, the shell is removed to produce cacao nibs. Processors then ground the cocoa nips into cocoa mass, pure chocolate in rough form. Next, they usually liquefy the cocoa mass and mold it with or without other ingredients. At this point in the process, it is called chocolate liquor. The chocolate liquor may then be processed into two components: cocoa solids and cocoa butter.

Besides being lower in calories and fat, dark chocolate has many other health benefits. It also serves as a decadent ingredient in many desserts and sauces.

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HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL DARK CHOCOLATE DAY

Eat some dark chocolate. Bake with dark chocolate. Add dark chocolate to a savory dish. Share dark chocolate recipes. Host a dark chocolate tasting. Learn about the health benefits of dark chocolate. Use #NationalDarkChocolateDay on social media.

NATIONAL BAKED ALASKA DAY

Ice cream and cake come together on February 1st in a celebration called National Baked Alaska Day.

An elaborate dessert that is also known as “Omelette Norvegienne,” Baked Alaska is made with hard ice cream on a base of sponge cake and covered in a shell of toasted meringue.

In the United States in 1867, an earnest debate erupted over the potential purchase of Alaska from Russia. Secretary of State William Seward agreed to a purchase price of $7 million, and Alaska became a United States territory in 1868. Those of the opinion that the purchase was a giant mistake referred to the purchase as “Seward’s Folly.”

Enter Charles Ranhofer, the chef at Delmonico’s Restaurant in New York City. He was notorious for naming new and renaming old dishes after famous people and events. Capitalizing on the heated controversy surrounding the purchase in the frozen north, Baked Alaska fit the bill. It was cold, nearly frozen, and quickly toasted in a hot oven before serving.

He served as the chef at Delmonico’s from 1862 to 1896. During his tenure, he also created Lobster Newburg, another famous dish honored with a national food holiday.

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HOW TO OBSERVE #NATIONALBAKEDALASKADAY

Cake and ice cream go so well together. What better way to enjoy it than with a topping of meringue? You can also take one of your favorite recipes and name it after an epic event in your life. 

Use #NationalBakedAlaskaDay to post on social media.