Monthly Archives: March 2024
National Superhero Day
National Superhero Day Marvel employees created National Superhero Day on April 28, 1995, to celebrate everyone’s favorite superhero. This is for superheroes only — we all know villains aren’t deserving of their own day. Still, the idea behind Superhero Day is to honor those who serve and protect while fighting evil. No matter who your... Read More
National Pretzel Day
National Pretzel Day If you love a Pretzel, then National Pretzel Day on April 26 is the day for you. Pretzels, somewhat surprisingly, got their start in the Catholic Church. Sometime around the 7th Century A.D., monks presented their students with treats of baked dough twisted in the shape of crossed arms. At the time,... Read More
National Cat Lady Day
National Cat Lady Day National Cat Lady Day takes place on April 19, but if you own a cat, you know that there isn’t a day that goes by that you don’t celebrate your animal companion! So, embrace your kitties and give your cat some catnip! That critter brings you joy, but that’s not all.... Read More
Titanic Remembrance Day
Titanic Remembrance Day Titanic Remembrance Day is observed every year on April 15. Did you know that the R.M.S. Titanic ship had four hull compartments that could be flooded without causing a critical loss of buoyancy, and was, thus, considered unsinkable? The day is set aside to remember the victims and survivors of the unfortunate... Read More
National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day Crispy bread and melted cheese. How can something that tastes so good be this simple? Welcome to National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day on April 12! What’s the secret? We asked Aaron Christenson, the owner of a small Central Oregon restaurant that won a recent readers’ poll in the categories of... Read More
National Deep Dish Pizza Day
National Deep Dish Pizza Day Oh, pizza. Is there a single food more universally beloved that is also so incredibly divisive? The most contentious of these divisions comes between New Yorkers and their New York-style slices and Chicagoans and their deep-dish pies. Deep-dish pizza was invented in the Windy City in 1943 by Ike Sewell,... Read More
National Burrito Day
National Burrito Day National Burrito Day is celebrated on the first Thursday in April (on April 4 this year). The day celebrates everyone’s appreciation for burritos. The Mexican dish is popular all over the world, but it has only been offered in American restaurants since the 1930s. Can you imagine a time when burritos didn’t... Read More