Kev’s Daily Take On 03/22/2024

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*I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands,* *One nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.*

Religious Holidays

PASSOVER is a major Jewish holiday that celebrates the liberation of the Israelites from Egypt. The Passover Seder, consisting of bread without yeast and bitter herbs is eaten while the “Haggadah” is read. This tells the story of how the Jewish people were released and how the Seder should be conducted. The Israelites had come to live in the land of Egypt during the days of Joseph and over the years their numbers grew. The Egyptians were afraid they would take over, so they enslaved them. Suffering from harsh treatment they prayed to the L-RD who sent the 10 plagues on Egypt. The tenth plague was the killing of the first born. The Israelites were to prepare a dinner of bread without yeast, lamb and bitters and eat standing up in preparation for leaving. They were also to smear their door frames with the blood of the lamb so that when the L-RD came to take the first born, the blood would be a sign for Him to pass over that house. The next morning, all of Egypt was grief stricken and Pharoah did indeed let the Jewish people go.

Awareness Spotlight shines on…

The daffodil is one of the first flowers of Spring and serves as a symbol of life and hope. DAFFODIL DAY is observed as a way to bring awareness about cancer. Back in the 50’s, the Canadian Cancer Society started handing out these flowers at their fundraising and educating events. Since then, the daffodil has been adopted by the American Cancer Society as well. Do your screenings and keep up with your doctor’s visits to try and head this insidious disease off as quickly as possible.

For Fun

I am guessing Monica Dufour of Davidson, MI did not feel too productive when she created NATIONAL GOOF OFF DAY in 1976. If you are not in the mood to take the day seriously, then you have a great excuse not to.

On Today’s Menu…

Our dessert of the day can also double up for breakfast as we celebrate NATIONAL BAVARIAN CREPES DAY. Take these thin pancakes, fill them with cream and top off with a fruit glaze, chocolate, or whipped cream. These would either make a great meal topper or a fantastic start to the day.

Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations

Purim – The Fast of Esther

National Puppy Day

National Tamale Day

Near Miss Day

Melba Toast Day

National Chia Day

Chip and Dip Day

On this day…

1765 – Britain imposes the Stamp Tax on the Colonies. After realizing it cost more to enforce than the funds it was bringing in, they repealed it the following year.

1893 – The first women’s college basketball game is played

1894 – Montreal beats Ottawa to win the first Stanley Cup Championship

1933 – President Franklin D. Roosevelt legalizes the sale of beer and wine – paving the way for the 21^st Amendment which brought Prohibition to an end

1934 – The first Masters Tournament begins

1972 – The Equal Rights Amendment is passed by Congress. However, only 35 of the needed 38 states ratified the ERA so it did not become the 27^th Amendment it was meant to.

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