It’s Sweetest Day

Today, the third Saturday in October, is Sweetest Day, a Valentine-like holiday that originated in my hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. The holiday was started in 1922 by candy employee and philanthropist, Herbert Birch Kingston as a way to give something or do something nice to those less fortunate than ourselves. Originally called “The Sweetest Day of the Year,” Sweetest Day has evolved into a romantic holiday, similar to Valentine’s Day. Either way, it’s a nice excuse to do something nice for someone today.

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