This might be my favorite day of December so far. Look what’s up for celebration today, Sunday, December 16th: National Chocolate-Covered Anything Day! – I just don’t even think I need to say anything other than “Hallelujah!” A nationally-mandated excuse to eat chocolate? Man, I love America. Oh yeah, there are a few other things going on today, too, none of which are nearly as important as the you-know-what-day listed above. Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party (1773) - Does tea go well with chocolate? Ah hell. Sure, why not? Beethoven’s Birthday - The old geezer would’ve been 237 – he was born in 1770 (and I be he liked chocolate!) And finally, it’s also Barbie and Barney Backlash Day,... [Read more]

Some zany things to celebrate today, Saturday December 15. Check them out: Bill of Rights Day – On this day in 1791, our Bill of Rights was ratified. Cool. Cat Herders Day – I wonder who actually pitched this to the approval party? Ah, to have that much time on my hands. National Firefighters Day – Can’t thank the men and women who do this job enough. Remember, the holidays are a very susceptible time of year for fires. Watch open flames and hot lights, clean your fireplace before using it, check and recheck your cords, etc. Let’s give these heroes a break this season. And…my absolute favorite: National Lemon Cupcake Day – Nothing further needs to be said here, does it? Didn’t think so. Lots... [Read more]

Sure, poinsettias are beautiful, festive flowers, but why are they associated with Christmas? Here’s the scoop: Mexican legend says that there once was a boy who had not gift to put by the likeness of Baby Jesus at his church on Christmas Eve. On the way there, an angel told him to pick some dried weeds for his gift. Once he laid the weeds by the figure, they turned into beautiful flowers. The first U.S. ambassador to Mexico, Dr. Joel Poinsett, brought the plant into the United States, where it was later graced with the name “poinsettia”. [Read more]

Sure, poinsettias are beautiful, festive flowers, but why are they associated with Christmas? Here’s the scoop: Mexican legend says that there once was a boy who had not gift to put by the likeness of Baby Jesus at his church on Christmas Eve. On the way there, an angel told him to pick some dried weeds for his gift. Once he laid the weeds by the figure, they turned into beautiful flowers. The first U.S. ambassador to Mexico, Dr. Joel Poinsett, brought the plant into the United States, where it was later graced with the name “poinsettia”. [Read more]

Need a reason to celebrate today? Here, go ahead and pick one of these super fun observances for today, December 11th. International Mountain Day – If you can’t take in a view in person, there are plenty of mountains to scale online. UNICEF Birthday – A very Happy Birthday to a very cool organization. Find out more. Day of the Horse – Horse fans, rejoice! Today’s your day! National Noodle Ring Day – A proper lady can never have enough noodle rings in her jewelry repertoire. Want to know what else you can do with noodles? Check out my compadre, Noodles and Rice. Have a great day and be sure to celebrate somehow, some way. Photo Credit [Read more]