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LydiaN586309
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March 24, 2019

WHAT'S SPECIAL ABOUT TODAY?

  • March 24, 2019
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Today is March 24th and it is:

World Tuberculosis Day

 

World Tuberculosis Day is a worldwide event that aims to raise public awareness about tuberculosis and the efforts made to prevent and treat this disease. This event is held on March 24 each year and is promoted by organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO).

 

March 24th marks the day in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch detected the cause of tuberculosis--the TB bacillus. This was a first step towards diagnosing and curing tuberculosis. World Tuberculosis Day can be traced back to 1982, when the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease launched World TB Day on March 24 that year, to coincide with the 100th anniversary of Dr. Koch’s discovery.

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I plan on posting interesting tidbits about each day/date of the calendar.  I hope others will add to it as well.  It can be related to any subject as long as it happened on or is correlated in some way with that particular date.

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      DaveMcK
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      March 11, 2022

      National Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day

       

      When you hear the word waffleare you like many who can see and smell them even if they are nowhere to be seen? Dreams of butter and syrupy wafflesan make most stomach growl. Dream no more! There is a day to give into temptation – National Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day. You’ve got to love culinary holidays!

      History of National Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day

      For centuries people have been enjoying buttery waffles made on those iconic pans or irons that give the waffle its shape. Also, a much-loved breakfast food is oatmeal. This grain is typically served warm and is a great way to fuel up for the day. It is not hard to imagine these two teaming up to send taste buds dancing.

      The traditional flavors of an oatmeal cookie are easily transferred to the waffle making for a heavenly mix of treat and good for you. Oatmeal has been shown when added to a low-fat diet, to help reduce cholesterol. The trick is to make sure you are not undoing all the goodness by adding too much of the fun things people can add, like honey or cream.

      How to celebrate National Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day

      As with most culinary holidays, the best way to celebrate is to indulge in what we are honoring! Do you have a favorite recipe for waffles? Grab that and then do the same for your favorite oatmeal cookie recipe. Find the flavors you want to mix and then give it a try! Cinnamon and raisins are easily added and will make your kitchen smell amazing!

      If you have never tried to mix recipes don’t fret, the internet is the key to success! Head over to your favorite search engine and cheer the treasure of recipes offered. Pick one that calls to you and see how fast the family jumps out of bed once the aroma fills the house. Not a morning person? That’s ok too. Waffles can be sweet or savory depending on the need. You could make them for dinner and use cream cheese or sour cream to cover them.

      Some food favorites would be wonderful to use as toppings. Try peanut butter and bananas or fresh fruit slices with a dab of cream or honey. Your imagination is all that is needed to make this recipe, and holiday, a family favorite.

      Did you know that you can make your own frozen waffles? Just make up a batch or two and then place in airtight freezer bags. When you want something quick on busy mornings, pull out what you need and pop them in the toaster! What could be easier, and unlike store bought frozen waffles, you know what the ingredients are because you made them!

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      DaveMcK
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      March 14, 2022

      National Pi Day 2022 3.14 Pi Symbol T-shirt

       

      Pi is a mathematical constant. The pi was first calculated by Archimedes of Syracuse, who lived from 287-212 BC. The constant pi has got a unique aspect. The national pi day is celebrated to honor this special number in various countries around the world. Pi day is a celebration to honor numbers and mathematics. Pi has got its role in various concepts in mathematics. Pi is a homophone of a delicious dish called the pie. So the pie is also celebrated along with pi on the national pi day March is for all the pi enthusiasts

      History of National Pi Day

      The national pi day is celebrated annually on day March 14. The day was selected as the value of pie is 3.14… approximately. Opt day to celebrate the constant value is the 14th day of the 3rd month. The pi day was first celebrated in the year 1988 on March 14. Larry Shaw organized the celebration at the San Francisco Exploratorium. The Exploratorium holds the pi day to date. The Exploratorium celebrates the pi holiday with great enthusiasm on March 14.

      The national pi day, March 14, was started officially in the year 2009. The U.S House of Representatives passed a non-binding resolution to recognize March 14th as the national π day. Celebrate pi day March with your mathematician’s buddies and spread the word on social media. To celebrate pi Exploratorium holiday is a big day for all the pie lovers.

       

      Few Facts About pi

      1. Pi is an irrational number and is calculated according to the ratio of a circle’s circumference. The exact value of pi isn’t known. Any mathematicians couldn’t find a recognizable pattern about the infinite digits of pi that kept emerging starting from 3.1415626……..
      2. The digits of pi can be calculated over a trillion times after the decimal point. The first three number is only considered.
      3. Greek letter π is the ratio of the circle’s circumference to its diameter. The pi value remains the same for all circles, even if they differ in size. It is constant for the circle diameter.
      4. Pi’s value plays a vital role in measuring natural phenomena such as ocean tides, ebb, and flow. The value of pi also finds its role in the measurement of electromagnetic waves. The word pie is derived from the Greek letter π, and it is the mathematical constant.
      5. The value of pi is also used to calculate the shape of the rivers, the disc of the sun, and the size of the pupil of our eye. The digits are highly reliable and are used to calculate the circumference of a circle.

      What should we do on National Pi Day?

      The national pi day celebration should be a serious celebration day on March 14 by mathematician. The holiday is to celebrate the value of pi, especially the first three numbers. The value of pi has trillion digits after the decimal. It would be a wonderful idea to check our memory skills by memorizing as many digits as possible.

      We can also celebrate the day by relishing a delicious pie with our family and friends as pi sounds like pie. There is also a nation pie day to enjoy a lot of pie-eating on March 12

       

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      March 17, 2022

      St. Patrick's Day 2022

       

      Who Was St. Patrick? Why Do We Celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

       

      Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Unless you’ve been living under the Blarney Stone you already know that March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day. Also affectionately known as St. Paddy’s Day or St. Patty’s Day, it’s the one day each year that everyone and anyone can call themselves Irish – if not by birthright, then in spirit. If you have been living under the Blarney Stone, lucky you! We bet you can share a thing or two about how a religious feast day commemorating the famed Irish patron saint who brought Christianity to Ireland ended up being a day celebrated almost globally, usually involving copious amounts of green beer and whisky shooters.

      St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated in more countries around the world than any other single-day national festival, largely due to America’s enthusiasm for what many consider a holiday, although it is not an official holiday in America.

      Parades are the heartbeat of St. Patrick Day festivities in America. This is not surprising, since the first parade held in St. Patrick’s honor took place in America, not Ireland, in 1601 in what is now St. Augustine, Florida. And the first actual St. Patrick’s Day parade also took place in America, in 1737, although it was pretty much just a stroll down the middle of a street in Boston by a few Irish Protestants to honor the patron saint of their motherland. The first St. Patrick’s Day parade in New York City was held in 1762, 14 years before the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and was organized by Irish troops serving in British colonies. Today the world’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebration is the annual parade in New York City, where more than two million spectators line the parade route, all claiming to be Irish, at least for the day.

      St. Patrick's Day – March 17, 2022

      Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Unless you’ve been living under the Blarney Stone you already know that March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day. Also affectionately known as St. Paddy’s Day or St. Patty’s Day, it’s the one day each year that everyone and anyone can call themselves Irish – if not by birthright, then in spirit. If you have been living under the Blarney Stone, lucky you! We bet you can share a thing or two about how a religious feast day commemorating the famed Irish patron saint who brought Christianity to Ireland ended up being a day celebrated almost globally, usually involving copious amounts of green beer and whisky shooters.

      St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated in more countries around the world than any other single-day national festival, largely due to America’s enthusiasm for what many consider a holiday, although it is not an official holiday in America.

      Parades are the heartbeat of St. Patrick Day festivities in America. This is not surprising, since the first parade held in St. Patrick’s honor took place in America, not Ireland, in 1601 in what is now St. Augustine, Florida. And the first actual St. Patrick’s Day parade also took place in America, in 1737, although it was pretty much just a stroll down the middle of a street in Boston by a few Irish Protestants to honor the patron saint of their motherland. The first St. Patrick’s Day parade in New York City was held in 1762, 14 years before the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and was organized by Irish troops serving in British colonies. Today the world’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebration is the annual parade in New York City, where more than two million spectators line the parade route, all claiming to be Irish, at least for the day.

      WHEN IS ST. PATRICK'S DAY 2022?

      The luck of the Irish and all things green are celebrated on St. Patrick’s Day, which is on March 17 every year. Initially, a day to honor St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, over time the holiday has evolved into a fun and festive celebration of Irish culture.

      HISTORY OF ST. PATRICK'S DAY

      The Catholic Church first recognized March 17 as a feast day commemorating Ireland’s best-known and most beloved patron saint, Saint Patrick, in 1631. With rare exceptions, March 17 always fell during the Christian holy season of Lent, when alcohol consumption was prohibited by the Church. But on Saint Patrick’s feast day, the ban on alcohol was lifted, presumably because it was a feast day, and feasting usually included alcohol.

      Saint Patrick’s feast day in Ireland remained a traditionally pious religious day. Irish laws eventually curtailed the use of alcohol during the feast on March 17 by mandating that all pubs remain closed on that day. This was Irish law until it was repealed in the 1970s. The day continued to be and still is observed as a feast day by the Church of Ireland, the Catholic Church, the Anglican Communion, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and the Lutheran Church. However, when the Irish government became aware of a growing interest in St. Patrick’s Day by American tourists in the mid-1990s, they launched a national campaign to convert America’s fascination with St. Patrick’s Day and Irish culture into tourist dollars.

      Meanwhile, in America, more than one million Irish men, women, and children were immigrating through Ellis Island in the 1800s. They faced oppressive discrimination in America, leaving most unemployed and living in severe poverty in New York City tenements. As their numbers grew, the Irish discovered strength in unity and rallied together to celebrate their beloved patron saint with a parade every March 17. The practice of St. Patrick’s Day parades and festivals followed Irish immigrants as they made their way across America’s heartland and into the deep south, seeking cheap farmland and job opportunities.

      As for our obsession with heavy drinking on St. Patrick’s Day? This appears to be a modern American phenomenon not firmly rooted in Irish tradition. But the Irish are not complaining. When they first came to America, the Irish were rejected and despised. Now everyone wants to be Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. How great is that? The more Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, the merrier.

      “Erin go Bragh!”

       

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      March 19, 2022

      NATIONAL CORN DOG DAY

      In March every year, National Corn Dog Day gives sports fans, concert and fairgoers another chance to dunk. 

      The corn dog started out as a sausage or hot dog baked or deep-fried in a cornmeal breading and served as a sandwich. In the late 1930s or early 1940s, this sandwich became a convenient fair food when the whole meal was put on a stick before being deep-fried. Fairgoers could then eat their corn dog while taking in the exhibits. 

      The popular convenience food is often enjoyed with mustard, ketchup, and other dipping sauces. Adding utility of a stick carried to other fried foods as well and the practice continues today. From sports arenas to amusement parks, state fairs and concerts, Americans can get their corn dogs and dipping sauces to go and not miss out on a moment of the game.

      HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalCornDogDay

      Grab a corn dog and get back to the game. Don’t forget the sauces, either. You can also make homemade corn dogs. We even have some dipping sauce recipes for you to try. Be sure to get the whole family involved. 

      Use #NationalCornDogDay to share on social media.  

      NATIONAL CORN DOG DAY HISTORY

      Brady Sahnow and Henry Otley created the observance in 1992 in honor of the saving grace of corn dogs and the March Madness that is basketball.  

      DATES:
      1st Saturday of March Madness

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      National Corndog Day is a celebration concerning basketball, the corn dog (A corn dog is usually a hot dog sausage coated in a thick layer of cornmeal batter), Tater Tots, and American beer that occurs in March of every year on the first Saturday of the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship.

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      March 20, 2022

      Celebrate the Vernal Equinox and the Start of Spring!

      Spring 2022 begins on Sunday, March 20! This date marks the spring equinox and the astronomical first day of spring around the Northern Hemisphere. What IS the spring equinox and what happens on this day? Before you try to balance that egg, read on to learn more—including ideas on how to spend the first days of spring.

      What Is the Spring Equinox?

      In the Northern Hemisphere, the March equinox (aka spring equinox or vernal equinox) occurs when the Sun crosses the equator line, heading north. This event marks the start of the spring season in the northern half of the globe. After this date, the Northern Hemisphere begins to be tilted more toward the Sun, resulting in increasing daylight hours and warming temperatures. (In the Southern Hemisphere, it’s the opposite: the March equinox marks the start of autumn, as the Southern Hemisphere begins to be tilted away from the Sun.)

      → What sort of weather will spring bring? Check out our Spring Forecast and new April Forecast to find out!

      When Is the First Day of Spring?

      In 2022, the March equinox happens on Sunday, March 20, at 11:33 A.M. EDT. This marks the return of spring to the Northern Hemisphere. 

      In the Southern Hemisphere, the March equinox marks the start of autumn, while the September equinox marks the start of spring.

      Astronomical and Meteorological Spring

      Astronomical Spring is determined by the changing positions of the earth relative to the sun giving us the solstices and equinoxes. Seasons are caused by the tilt of the earth on its axis by 23.5 degrees. The tilt of the earth does not change as it goes around the sun so in the Northern Hemisphere the earth is tilted toward the sun in June and away from the sun in December[2]. When the sun is over the equator you have the equinoxes and when the sun is over the Tropic of Cancer in the most northern position you have the Summer solstice and conversely when the sun is over the most southern position over the Tropic of Capricorn you have the Winter solstice. The March equinox occurs in the Northern Hemisphere between the dates of March 19 to 21 followed by the Summer solstice - June 20 to 22 and then the September equinox - September 21 to 23 and finally the Winter solstice - December 20 to 23. The United States, most of North America, Europe and many countries in the Northern Hemisphere use astronomical spring to determine when spring season officially starts and ends.

       

      Meteorological Spring is determined by the annual temperature cycles and the Gregorian calendar. Meteorological spring starts March 1st in the Northern Hemisphere and lasts 3 months (March, April, and May) with Summer Season (June, July, and August) and Autumn Season (September, October, and November) and finally Winter Season (December, January, and February). Australia and New Zealand in the Southern Hemisphere use meteorological spring thus the months of September, October, and November to determine their spring season.

       

      Many countries around the world depending on their latitude will use different methods to determine the start of spring. Some of these methods are dependent on the average daily/night temperatures, animal and plant behaviors, soil temperatures and their traditional calendar systems. More of these ecological methods to determine spring can be found on Wikipedia.org.

       

       

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      Spring Started: Sunday, Mar 20 10:33 am CDT

      Spring Ends: Tuesday, Jun 21 4:13 am CDT

      Region: Wisconsin/United States

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      DaveMcK
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      March 21, 2022

      NATIONAL FRENCH BREAD DAY

      National French Bread Day bakes up a delicious celebration enjoyed by millions across the United States each year on March 21st.

      French bread, also known as a baguette, is a long thin loaf made from basic lean dough. Its length and its crisp crust define it. Over time, French law has established what is and what is not a baguette. In 1920, a labor law prevented bakers from starting their day before 4 a.m. Bread makers know that breadmaking is a tactile industry. The kneading and resting of the dough are just as important as the ingredients. When the law limited their day, the bakers knew their product so well they adjusted by re-shaping their loaves of bread. The long, narrow loaves baked more quickly and evenly. As a result, patrons found the new loaves more convenient for slicing and storing. 

      These sturdy loaves make delicious sandwiches, but they also go well with any soup. Any leftover bread makes delicious French toast, too!

      The French are known for their high standards where culinary arts are concerned. To preserve quality in their bread, laws were passed requiring minimum quantities of certain quality ingredients in each loaf of bread.

      Why a long thin shape for French bread?

      The shape of a baguette allows for the maximum amount of dough to gain exposure directly to the heat in the oven.

      HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalFrenchBreadDay

      • Spend some time in the kitchen and fill your home with the smell of homemade French bread.
      • Try this French bread recipe and share it with others.
      • If the task seems a little daunting, be sure to visit your local bakery and pick up a loaf or two.
      • Make some bruschetta or serve it with your favorite pasta dish.
      • Use #NationalFrenchBreadDay to post on social media.

      NATIONAL FRENCH BREAD DAY HISTORY

      National Day Calendar continues to research the origins of this yeasty food holiday. 

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      March 29, 2022

      March 29 is National Chiffon Cake Day

       

      Lemon Chiffon Cake Day, celebrated on March 29 every year, commemorates the sweetness of the flavorful light lemon cake that was invented by Harry Baker in 1927. Is there someone who doesn’t love the very soft, spongy, yummy layer of cake? Probably not. Cake is the most cherished dessert by everyone of every age from everywhere, and with so many different types and flavors, cakes fill the hearts of many with yummy warmth.

      Lemon Chiffon Cake is one of the most refreshing, fluffy spring cakes loved by people globally. That bright yellowish look and the blissful taste of lemon would certainly make your taste buds fall in love. This amazing Lemon Chiffon Cake has a dedicated to it, and it’s March 29. So the next time life gives you lemons, make a Lemon Chiffon Cake.

      HISTORY OF NATIONAL LEMON CHIFFON CAKE DAY

      The history of Lemon Chiffon Cake Day began with Harry Baker, who was a Los Angeles insurance agent but eventually became a caterer for Brown Derby Restaurant in Los Angeles, which catered to Hollywood’s finest. He was the person who first baked the Chiffon cake. He kept the recipe a secured secret for years, until (probably after many appeals), he finally sold it to Betty Crocker in 1947. And the delightful packet-mix came to be the best-selling favorite that is well-known and loved all over the world today.

      Barker came up with the recipe in 1927; he found the excellent mixture and methods to achieve the airy richness he was looking for. Mixing both egg whites and baking powder to gain an incomparable lightness. Back then in the 1920s, the angel food cake was famous, but it contained no butter, fat, or shortening of any sort, and so Baker added vegetable oil. Today adding vegetable oil to cake recipes is normal. It wasn’t so back in 1927. His cakes grew in popularity, and he went on to make a variety of chiffon cakes. He sold his recipe for an undisclosed amount. But we assume it was worth a lot, and we’re happy he did, as we all can get to taste the slices of joy in these chiffon cakes.

      That fluffy, light, and airy texture of a lemon chiffon cake are accomplished by using stiffened egg whites that are folded into the batter and replacing butter. This makes Chiffon cakes lower in saturated fat than butter cakes, potentially making them healthier than their butter-heavy counterparts. The egg whites in the cake make the cake remain appreciably moist, and the lack of butter flavoring is tastefully replaced by the juicy lemon zest. A true treat for all to enjoy!

       

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      April 1, 2022

      April Fools’ tradition popularized

      Although the day, also called All Fools’ Day, has been celebrated for several centuries by different cultures, its exact origins remain a mystery.

      Some historians speculate that April Fools’ Day dates back to 1582, when France switched from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar, as called for by the Council of Trent in 1563. People who were slow to get the news or failed to recognize that the start of the new year had moved to January 1 and continued to celebrate it during the last week of March through April 1 became the butt of jokes and hoaxes.

      These pranks included having paper fish placed on their backs and being referred to as poisson d’avril (April fish), said to symbolize a young, “easily hooked” fish and a gullible person.

      April Fools’ Day spread throughout Britain during the 18th century. In Scotland, the tradition became a two-day event, starting with “hunting the gowk,” in which people were sent on phony errands (gowk is a word for cuckoo bird, a symbol for fool) and followed by Tailie Day, which involved pranks played on people’s derrieres, such as pinning fake tails or “kick me” signs on them.

      April Fools' Day or April Fool's Day is an annual custom on 1 April consisting of practical jokes and hoaxes. Jokesters often expose their actions by shouting "April Fools!" at the recipient. Mass media can be involved in these pranks, which may be revealed as such the following day. April 1 is not a public holiday in any country except Cyprus which is a national holiday (though not for April Fools' Day but instead for a holiday called "Cyprus National Day") and Odessa, Ukraine where the first of April is an official city holiday. The custom of setting aside a day for playing harmless pranks upon one's neighbour has been relatively common in the world historically.

       

      An April Fools' Day prank marking the construction of the Copenhagen Metro in 2001

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      April 3, 2022

      National Chocolate Mousse Day (April 3rd) Messages, Quotes

      National Chocolate Mousse Day is celebrated around the United States on April 3 of every year. Chocolate Mousse is light yet plentiful food that is beaten until airy. Mousse can be sweet or savoury. Sweet Mouses are often flavoured with chocolate, coffee, caramel, or various herbs and spices, such as mint or vanilla. The mouse can be served as both hot or cold. Chocolate mousse is made by adding beaten egg yolks into melted chocolate and are always served cold. Savory mousses are mostly made from meat, fish, shellfish, foie gras, cheese, or vegetables. National Chocolate Mousse Day is to celebrate the divine dessert, i.e., chocolate mousse.

       

      All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” – Charles M. Schulz

      History of National Chocolate Mousse Day

      The origin of this day is not known so far. Mousse is believed to be originated in France, because of its name. Chocolate mousse came into the United States in 1892 when the Boston Daily Globe published one of the first recipes for the mousse. In 1930, after the invention of the electric mixers, the egg was made more comfortable to whip resulting in the modern mousse. But the recipe attained its popularity after world war II, along with the growth of French cuisine in the country.

       

      Best Chocolate Mousse Day Messages, Quotes

      There is nothing as delicious and as smooth as a chocolate mousse. Make sure that you enjoy it all on the occasion of National Chocolate Mousse Day.

      Wishing everyone a very Happy National Chocolate Mousse Day. You don’t really need anything else if you have chocolate mousse to enjoy.

      The best thing about National Chocolate Mousse Day is that you can have lots of chocolate mousse without feeling guilty about it.

      The perfect way to celebrate National Chocolate Mousse Day is by indulging in this delightful dessert that is truly amazing. Warm greetings on this day to all.

      Wishing a very Happy National Chocolate Mousse Day to all. Make the most of this day by enjoying the mousse made with love.

      Don’t forget to make chocolate mousse at home and invite your favorite people to treat. Warm wishes on the occasion of National Chocolate Mousse Day to you.

      You can never say no to chocolate mousse because it is loaded with love and lots of chocolate. Wishing a very Happy National Chocolate Mousse Day to you my dear.

      There is something so amazing about chocolate mousse that you can eat it in various forms and always love it. Happy National Chocolate Mousse Day.

      Wishing a very Happy National Chocolate Mousse Day to you. There is no reason for you to say a no to chocolate mousse because it is pure delight.

       

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      April 5, 2022

      Gold Star Spouses Day

      ⁶ Star Spouse Day: Honoring The Surviving Spouses of Lost Veterans

      Gold Star Spouses Day 2022
       

      The terms Gold Star family, Gold Star Spouses, and Gold Star Wives traditionally refer to the surviving loved ones of military members who lost their lives in the line of duty. Gold Star Spouses Day was created to honor these loved ones.

      Gold Star Spouses day will be observed on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

      As with many things in American culture, it can take time for our institutions to catch up with society, which is why over time the word “wives” in the name of the remembrance has been replaced by the word “spouses” many use the terms Gold Star Wives Day and Gold Star Spouses Day interchangeably.

      This recognition of the sacrifices made by military spouses is all at once a memorial for the fallen, a remembrance day for the survivors, and an appreciation for those who are sometimes in danger of being overlooked for their support and service to the country.

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      Gold Star Spouses Day 2022

      The terms Gold Star family, Gold Star Spouses, and Gold Star Wives traditionally refer to the surviving loved ones of military members who lost their lives in the line of duty. Gold Star Spouses Day was created to honor these loved ones.

      Gold Star Spouses day will be observed on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

      As with many things in American culture, it can take time for our institutions to catch up with society, which is why over time the word “wives” in the name of the remembrance has been replaced by the word “spouses” many use the terms Gold Star Wives Day and Gold Star Spouses Day interchangeably.

      This recognition of the sacrifices made by military spouses is all at once a memorial for the fallen, a remembrance day for the survivors, and an appreciation for those who are sometimes in danger of being overlooked for their support and service to the country.

      What Is The Gold Star?

       

       

      The U.S. Army official site explains that the Gold Star is a tradition that begin during World War One. Service flags were flown by military families during this time, with blue stars for every family member serving in uniform.

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      Gold Star Spouses Day 2022

      The terms Gold Star family, Gold Star Spouses, and Gold Star Wives traditionally refer to the surviving loved ones of military members who lost their lives in the line of duty. Gold Star Spouses Day was created to honor these loved ones.

      Gold Star Spouses day will be observed on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

      As with many things in American culture, it can take time for our institutions to catch up with society, which is why over time the word “wives” in the name of the remembrance has been replaced by the word “spouses” many use the terms Gold Star Wives Day and Gold Star Spouses Day interchangeably.

      This recognition of the sacrifices made by military spouses is all at once a memorial for the fallen, a remembrance day for the survivors, and an appreciation for those who are sometimes in danger of being overlooked for their support and service to the country.

      What Is The Gold Star?

       

       

      The U.S. Army official site explains that the Gold Star is a tradition that begin during World War One. Service flags were flown by military families during this time, with blue stars for every family member serving in uniform.

       

      “If that loved one died,” Army.mil reports, “the blue star was replaced by a gold star. This allowed members of the community to know the price that the family had paid in the cause of freedom.” Later, the tradition evolved to include the wearing of a Gold Star lapel button, awarded by the military to surviving family members.

      In 1947 Congress approved the design of the official Gold Star Lapel Button, allowing it to formally recognize service members who lost their lives in combat. The official Gold Star pin has a gold star on a purple background.

      The Gold Star lapel button for next-of-kin was created in 1973 to “symbolize active duty service members who lost their lives in non-combat operations” according to Navy.mil. The design of the next-of-kin Gold Star button is slightly different with a gold star with laurel leaves against a gold background.

      Who Awards The Gold Star?

      Gold Star pins and colors are traditionally presented by an officer to the next-of-kin during funeral honors for the fallen military member.

      A Brief History Of Gold Star Spouses Day

      This tradition began in the early part of the 20th century as Gold Star Mother’s Day, observed on the last Sunday of September beginning in 1936. An organization known as Gold Star Wives began operating before the end of the Second World War, and the Gold Star lapel button tradition was established in the summer of 1947.

      All of this set the stage for Gold Star Spouses Day, which began as Gold Star Wives Day-the first of which occurred in December 2010. Two years later a Senate resolution codified Gold Star Wives Day, observed on April 5 each year. Later guidance changed the recognition to be more inclusive.

      Today the event is known as Gold Star Spouses Day, though (as mentioned earlier) many still use “Gold Star Wives Day” interchangeably with Gold Star Spouses Day.

      The organization Gold Star Wives welcomes all Gold Star spouses, for example, but retains the original name. The organization welcomes membership applications from “Any surviving spouse of any person of the United States military who died while a member of the armed forces of our country, or who died subsequent to such service as a result of an injury or disability incurred during such service.”

      How Gold Star Spouses Day Is Observed

      Gold Star Spouses Day is not a national holiday. Banks do not close, markets remain open, and it’s business as usual on most military installations in terms of the day-to-day mission. But many installations have their own special observances of the day.

      Some events are directly associated with military fitness and lifestyle. A variety of 5K memorial runs on and off-base happen close to April 5th. And there are remembrance efforts online and social media.

      One grassroots Facebook campaign urged Gold Star families to post photos and remembrances of fallen loved ones on April 5. Other events focus more on remembrance and support of local Gold Star spouses in the community

       

       

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