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Nov
03
2021
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By Troy Warren
NATIONAL SANDWICH DAY

NATIONAL SANDWICH DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL SANDWICH DAY Whether you stack it high or thin, National Sandwich Day on November 3rd recognizes one of America’s favorite lunch items. The sandwich is believed to be the namesake of John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, following the claim that he was the inventor of the sandwich. No matter who invented it, we celebrate every kind of sandwich.  While the modern sandwich is believed to be named after John Montagu, the exact circumstances of its invention and original use are the subject of debate.  There is a rumor in a contemporary travel…
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Oct
31
2021
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By Troy Warren
GIRL SCOUT FOUNDER’S DAY

GIRL SCOUT FOUNDER’S DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   GIRL SCOUT FOUNDER’S DAY On October 31st, Girl Scout Founder’s Day recognizes the founders and all the great things Scouting has done for girls since its inception. It commemorates the birth of the founder, Juliet Gordon Low.  The day is special for all girls. It is a time to think about who we would like to be, let our imaginations run wild and turn those dreams into a reality. We can genuinely transform ourselves into something different—something more significant, bolder, and more daring than we ever thought possible. Girl Scouting in the United States…
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Oct
30
2021
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By Troy Warren
NATIONAL TRICK OR TREAT DAY

NATIONAL TRICK OR TREAT DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL TRICK OR TREAT DAY National Trick or Treat Day on the last Saturday in October extends one of the country’s favorite holidays – Halloween! Dressing up as the scariest or most fascinating character we know draws us to the holiday. People of all ages put hours of effort into creating elaborate costumes for one big night. Wouldn’t it be nice to get dress up and pretend just a little bit more? Of course, it would! This celebration offers the ideal opportunity to host spooky parties, neighborhood trick or treating or local festivals. And…
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Oct
29
2021
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NATIONAL OATMEAL DAY

NATIONAL OATMEAL DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL OATMEAL DAY Hearts get healthy on National Oatmeal Day! Not only is oatmeal one of America’s favorite breakfast foods, but we also celebrate it annually on October 29th. It’s a perfect day to enjoy one of America’s favorite breakfast foods.  A warm bowl of oatmeal starts a day off right. Add spices, fruit, nuts, or nut butters to add flavor. It’s also a versatile ingredient. Add oatmeal to baked goods to create a delicious crumble. We use it to make granola, cookies, and bars. Sometimes, recipes for soups call for oatmeal, adding thicker…
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Oct
27
2021
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By Troy Warren
NAVY DAY

NAVY DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NAVY DAY Navy Day on October 27th salutes all of the military personnel who have served, both past and present, in the United States Navy. The United States Navy (USN) is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy currently stands as the largest, most powerful navy in the world, with the highest combined battle fleet tonnage. The service engages over 340,000 personnel on active duty and more than 71,000 in the Navy Reserve.  Navy History Throughout…
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Oct
24
2021
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By Troy Warren
NATIONAL FOOD DAY

NATIONAL FOOD DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations #Foodie   NATIONAL FOOD DAY National Food Day focuses on healthy and nutritious food and takes place annually on October 24th.  One of the themes of the day aims to help people to “Eat Real.” This theme is defined as “cutting back on sugar drinks, overly salted packaged foods and fatty, factory-farmed meats in favor of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and sustainably raised protein.”  The observance involves some of the country’s most prominent food activists, too. Their vision includes food that can be healthy, affordable, and produced. At the same time, the goal is to…
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Oct
23
2021
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By Troy Warren
NATIONAL BOSTON CREAM PIE DAY

NATIONAL BOSTON CREAM PIE DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL BOSTON CREAM PIE DAY National Boston Cream Pie Day serves up a delicious dessert on October 23rd each year. Pie lovers, move along. Cake lovers, pull up a chair. Let’s celebrate the cake with an identity crisis! Boston Cream Pie is a chocolate frosted, custard-filled cake that is loved by millions. In 1856, at Boston’s Parker House Hotel, French chef Monsieur Augustine Francois Anezin created this pudding and cake combination.  The decadent cake comprises two layers of sponge cake filled with vanilla-flavored custard or creme patisserie. The cake is then topped with a…
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Oct
22
2021
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By Troy Warren
NATIONAL MAKE A DOG’S DAY

NATIONAL MAKE A DOG’S DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL MAKE A DOG’S DAY National Make A Dog’s Day on October 22nd provides an opportunity to give all dogs the best day of their lives. The day not only encourages visits to shelters, but it is also a reminder to animal lovers everywhere to adopt instead of shop for a new pet. Approximately 3.3 million dogs enter shelters in the United States annually, many being relinquished by their owners. Worse still, approximately 35% of the animals that enter shelters are euthanized. While numbers continue to decline, the need for adoption continues to be overwhelming.…
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Oct
21
2021
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NATIONAL PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE DAY

NATIONAL PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE DAY Each year on October 21st, National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day ushers in the flavors of fall. Cheesecake is one of America’s favorite desserts and by adding pumpkin, we celebrate the essential flavoring of the season.  This sweet dessert mixes fresh soft cheese, cream cheese or cottage cheese, eggs, and sugar to create a base. The crust is made from crushed graham crackers, crushed cookies, pastry, or sponge cake. Pumpkin may be added to cheesecake recipes in various ways. For example, it may be swirled throughout, mixed thoroughly with all ingredients, or…
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Oct
19
2021
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NATIONAL SEAFOOD BISQUE DAY

NATIONAL SEAFOOD BISQUE DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL SEAFOOD BISQUE DAY Every year on October 19th, National Seafood Bisque Day serves up a hot, delicious meal for seafood lovers. The day celebrates a luxurious bowl of tasty soup made from the catch of the day!  Seafood bisque is a smooth, creamy, and highly-seasoned soup of French origin. Recipes call for a strained broth of crustaceans. Use seafood such as lobster, crab, shrimp, or crayfish. The name “Bisque” is likely derived from Biscay, as in the Bay of Biscay. However, the crustaceans are certainly bis cuites, meaning “twice-cooked.” Recipes require cooks to first sauteed…
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