Welcome to our series sharing Unique Holidays: August 25th, 2021. Take a look at the Holidays being celebrated today and let me know which one you most want to celebrate and why.
Charlie said he is going to pass on both days because there is no, one he wants to Kiss and Make Up with and he doesn’t care for Banana Splits and neither do I.
David said he hasn’t upset me lately so he will pass on Kiss and Make Up Day but he wouldn’t mind having a Banana Split if anyone is open when he gets off from work this evening.
Kiss and Make Up Day is a great way to end a spat. Everyone has an argument, a fight, or a tiff once in a while. Family, friends, lovers, no one escapes without a fight but today is the day to end the fight, through a kiss, and making up.
According to Jacqueline V. Milgate, who created this day: “Life is too short to hold a grudge. If someone is important to you, kiss and make up!”
Today is a day to end the fight, be it a short spat, or a long standing feud. C’mon, get over the problems, and resolve your differences. Then, kiss and make up.
After all, making up can be sweet. For lovers, Making Up is the best part of the fight. Some might suggest that the kissing and the making up part makes fighting worthwhile. Do you agree with this or not and why?
Kiss and Make Up Day might be a good day to send flowers or candy. Or, both!.
History and Origin of Kiss and Make Up Day :
This Holiday was created by Jacqueline V. Milgate from Hilton, NY. The author created this Holiday as an opportunity and encouragement for people to make amends. She close this date, because its her birthday.
There are a couple of incorrect references on the internet to this Holiday being a “National” day. The creator of this day told us that she does not call this a National day.
Today is a day that you can go ape over. It’s a very ap-pealing day. It’s National Banana Split Day!!
On August 25, 1904, the Banana Spilt was first created in the small town of Latrobe, Pennsylvania. David Strickler, a 23 year old pharmacist apprentice was working in the soda fountain section of the Tassel Pharmacy at 805 Ligonier Street.
Strickler liked to experiment with different combinations of Ice Cream flavors and toppings. He created the Banana Split on this day, and sold it for 10 cents, which was a lot at the time. As a matter of fact, it was twice the price of other Sundaes.
The Banana Split caught on with students from local Saint Vincent College, and from there, its popularity spread. Walgreens gets recognition for spreading the Banana Split across the nation when they added it to their Soda Fountain Menu.
Today, Banana Splits are a standard item on the menu of just about any Ice Cream Store is sold around the Country. It became so popular, that there was a television show for kids called “The Banana Split Adventure Hour” which aired form 1968 – 1970.
Banana Splits have 850 – 1500 delicious calories. You will absolutely love to know that the best way to celebrate this sweet, carb filled day, is to enjoy a Banana Split.
How to Make a Banana Split:
Peel 1 medium Banana, split lengthwise and place on an Oval Dessert Dish. Place 1 scoop Chocolate, 1 scoop Vanilla and 1 scoop Strawberry Ice Cream on top of the Banana halves. Top with 2 Tablespoons sliced fresh Strawberries, 2 Tablespoons Pineapple Chunks, 2 Tablespoons Whipped Cream, 2 Tablespoons Chocolate Syrup, 2 Tablespoons chopped Peanuts. Garnish with 2 Maraschino Cherries.
History and Origin of National Banana Split Day :
We know a lot about the details around the creation of Banana Splits, and their spread across the dessert world. However, we didn’t identify the creator, or the origin of this Holiday. However, we think this is one of the tastiest and most enjoyable days of the year!
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
