Wattle Day (September 1st) | Days Of The Year

Wattle Day (September 1st) | Days Of The Year

Have we missed something? Wattle Day is a special celebration in Australia that brings a burst of golden color to welcome spring. The golden wattle, with its bright yellow blooms, is Australia’s national floral emblem. This day is about more than just a flower; it...
National Trail Mix Day (August 31st)

National Trail Mix Day (August 31st)

Have we missed something? Sweet and salty. Crunchy and chewy. Trail mix brings a whole handful of complex experiences to what is otherwise a fairly simple snack! Trail mix is a high energy snack that is usually composed of dried fruits, nuts and energy snacks,...
Amagwinya Day (August 30th) | Days Of The Year

Amagwinya Day (August 30th) | Days Of The Year

Have we missed something? Have you ever tasted Amagwinya? It’s a popular South African fried bread snack. People often enjoy it for breakfast or as a quick bite. Vendors fill it with savory fillings, like minced meat or cheese. Its crispy outside and soft inside make...
National Sports Day (August 29th)

National Sports Day (August 29th)

National Sports Day gets people moving, laughing, and competing in the best way possible. From parks to schoolyards, the day turns everyday spaces into hubs of energy. Children race, adults join games, and families cheer with full hearts. It’s not about trophies or...
National Cherry Turnover Day (August 28th)

National Cherry Turnover Day (August 28th)

Have we missed something? I’ll obey them in the winter when the doctors say to me I must give up ham and spinach, and obedient I’ll be. To relieve my indigestion in December they can try, but there’s none of them can stop me when it’s time for cherry pie. Bob Dole...
National Pots De Creme Day (August 27th)

National Pots De Creme Day (August 27th)

Have we missed something? From the French have come many excellent things. Nothing related to wartime, mind you, but if you’re looking for ways to enjoy the finer things in life there are no wiser people. Take the Pots de Creme, for instance, a truly decadent...