Religious Holidays
EASTER – This morning finds the stone rolled away, the guards are gone, and the tomb is empty. Many theories have tried to explain how this could be. Christ later appears to his disciples, his followers and at one time 500 people. There are theories about that too. There is only one truthful explanation – He arose from the dead. He defeated sin on the cross and death in the tomb. Through His sacrifice and resurrection – salvation is offered to all mankind. Happy Easter everyone!
A Tip of the Hat Goes to…
Let’s give a tip of the hat to NATIONAL FARMWORKERS DAY. Without these dedicated individuals plowing, planting, picking, and harvesting the crops, we wouldn’t be able to stroll into the market or the grocery store and buy our food. We wouldn’t be able to step up to the counter and order that Rueben sandwich or dine on that exquisite dinner. We appreciate everything you do.
Celebrate
NATIONAL PROM DAY celebrates that special night as well as the young folk who attend. PromGirl started this event in 2016, donating to SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) for every sale. Being a teen has always had its challenges and those have increased tenfold in these later days. I think a night of pageantry and fun is on order for these young men and women.
For Fun
You are never too old to celebrate NATIONAL CRAYON DAY. Kids of all ages grab those coloring sticks and scribble and draw your way to the next greatest work of art. If coloring isn’t your thing, you can always melt your Crayola’s down and make some candles or dribble art. Don’t worry about staying in the lines today (I never could) just have fun. I gotta say thank you to my Sis who bought me the 64 pack with the crayon sharpener in the back a couple of years ago. I always wanted that one.
On Today’s Menu…
Next, we celebrate a holiday that has been around since the 1840’s, NATIONAL TATER DAY. These versatile tubers have been feeding mankind since…well since we discovered food. Of course, the potato hasn’t always appealed to everyone. In 1700’s Prussia, King Frederick the Great decreed that potatoes be given to the people to prevent famine. Most of the citizens considered this vegetable too lowly to eat. The King had the potato fields cordoned off with signs stating that they were for Royalty only. People started sneaking in to “steal” the forbidden food and the King successfully fed his people.
Let’s dig up NATIONAL CLAMS ON THE HALF SHELL DAY. Steam ‘em, grill ‘em, smoke ‘em or enjoy them raw. Add bacon and breadcrumbs and you have Clams Casino. That doesn’t sound half bad.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations
Lupus Alert Day – wear purple for support
April Fool’s Day
Sourdough Bread Day
Take Down Tobacco Day of Action
National One Cent Day
On this day…
1889 – Gustave Eiffel presides at the ceremonial opening of his 984-foot tower in Paris
1918 – Daylight Savings Time is observed for the first time
1932 – Ford unveils its V-8 engine
1943 – “Oklahoma” premiers on Broadway
1968 – President Lyndon B. Johnson announces he won’t be running for re-election on live television
1992 – The last U.S. battleship, the USS Missouri is decommissioned
Happy Birthday to…
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
This composed gentleman knew how to write a good concerto
Robert Wilhelm Eberhard Bunsen (1811-1899)
He provided labs everywhere with an essential tool – the Bunsen burner
Cesar Chavez (1927-1993)
He founded the National Farm Workers Association, giving field hands a much-needed voice
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Gordie Howe (1928-2016)
“Mr. Hockey” took the Detroit Red Wings to four Stanley Cup Championships and was a 23-time NHL all-star. He could do it all – skate, score and throw a mean elbow. If a player scores a goal, has an assist, and gets into a fight all in the same game – they have achieved a “Gordie Howe Hat Trick” – that says it all about the man.
Liz Claiborne (1929-2007)
She was one fashionable lady
Richard Chamberlain (1934- )
He was Dr. Kildare as well as King of the TV Miniseries
Shirley Jones (1934- )
Mama Partridge
Herb Alpert (1935- )
He is one smooth trumpeter
Christopher Walken (1943- )
His distinctive voice makes him one of the most impersonated people on the planet
Rhea Perlman (1948- )
Talented actress who will forever be remembered as Carla on Cheers
Angus Young (1955- )
Lead guitarist for AC/DC – he has been described as a three-chord playing son of a gun – but however many chords he plays – it sounds good to me
Ewan McGregor (1971- )
Talented actor who plays a great Obi-Wan Kenobi
We rejoice that Christ has risen and made all things new!
Enjoy the day and make it your own
Thank you to National Day Calendar; National Today; History.com; Britannica.com; Wikipedia; on this day.com
#Easter, #NationalFarmworkersDay, #NationalTaterDay, #NationalPromDay, #ClamsontheHalfShellDay, #NationalCrayonDay
Happy Birthday to #JohannSebastianBach, #RobertBunson, #CesarChavez, #GordieHowe, #LizClairborne, #RichardChamberlain, #ShirleyJones, #HerbAlpert, #ChristopherWalken, #RheaPerlman, #AngusYoung, #EwanMcGregor
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