Another of my favorite days. For many years I have baked cookies (lots and lots of cookies) as well as fruitcakes for the holidays. I usually do it a little earlier than this, on Thanksgiving weekend. But any day is a good day to bake holiday cookies. This is a perfect family activities. Get theContinue reading “Bake Cookies Day”
Category Archives: Thought for Today
Clean Air Day
This day commemorates the day in 1963 the Clean Air Act 1963, one of the first major pieces of environmental legislation in the United States became law. This law gives federal and state agenies power to reseach and regulate air pollution. This was a major expansion of government efforts to fght the damage being doneContinue reading “Clean Air Day”
Cat Herders Day
If you are a cat person you know they can be stong willed and difficult to manage, especially if you have more than one. Cats often want to do their own thing, especially if others are doing somethig else. But this isn’t really about cats. Herding cats is used to describe working to organize orContinue reading “Cat Herders Day”
Monkey Day
Yes I did find this, but it’s origins are uncertanian. It is speculated to have been a joke or created to draw awareness to monkeys and other primate species as well as their natural habitat. Monkeys are revered and worshiped as gods in some parts of the world. In the Chinese Calendar the monkey representsContinue reading “Monkey Day”
National Hot Cocoa Day
Today is National Hot Cocoa Day. Not being a coffee drinker I do enjoy a hot steamy cup of cocoa, especially on a cold evening. There are many ways to enjoy hot cocoa. You can buy a hot cup from a restaurant or coffee shop. You can also add a packet of mix to hotContinue reading “National Hot Cocoa Day”
Gingerbread House Day
Yes, it is gingerbread house day! Don’t you love gingerbread houses? I gained a new appreciation when we started going the annual display at the Mormon Trail Center when we lived in Omaha. There were some real masterpieces there. I have never had the courage to attempt one myself. I’ve never been real skilled withContinue reading “Gingerbread House Day”
Second Sunday of Advent
This is the second Sunday of Advent, the four Sundays leading up to Christmas. It is a time of expectant waiting for the celebraton of the birth of Chirst or in some traditions the second coming. A candle is lit each Sunday, often with an accompanying reading, medtation or prayer. This is done in someContinue reading “Second Sunday of Advent”
Christmas Card Day
“This holiday honors Sir Henry Cole (1818 – 1874) who created the first commercial Christmas Card in 1843.” But isn’t today a good day to get started on your holiday cards? Whether you buy or make your own let this be a cause for celebration rather than a dreaded chore. Think about each recipient asContinue reading “Christmas Card Day”
National Brownie Day
I have to admit I love a good brownie. My mother never met a convienience food she didn’t like, so brownies at our house were always from a mix. But my mother still took the time to make them. It wasn’t until I was out on my own that I discovered the joys of baking.Continue reading “National Brownie Day”
Mitten Tree Day
Mitten tree day is a day to celebrate the gift of warmth. It is also a good activity for children. Mittens are collected for those in need and displayed on a Christmas tree. I have seen mitten trees that also included hats and scarfs. One church we attended had a special service after the ThanksivingContinue reading “Mitten Tree Day”
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