Welcome to our series sharing Unique Holidays: December 11th, 2022. I would like to ask you to check out the Holidays being celebrated today and let me know which Holiday you most want to celebrate. Then leave me a comment letting my know which Holiday you most want to celebrate and why.
International Children’s Day – Second Sunday in December
About Children’s Day
If ever there was confusion about when to celebrate a holiday, this is it. We’ve done extensive research, and what we have found is there are several Children’s Day holiday observances around the world. They share in common the global goals of supporting and protecting the youth of the world. Among the days are Universal Children’s Day, International Children’s Day, and National Children’s Day.
Now, the question is, which day do you celebrate? Well, why not all of them, as our children are precious to us?
Here is a recap of what we’ve found, with the most common listed first:
Universal Children’s Day– Observed on November 20th each year. In 1954, the UN General Assembly recommended that all countries should establish a Universal Children’s Day on an “appropriate” day. We are not sure, but perhaps each country did…..at various dates during the year. The resolution was adopted on November 20, 1954.
International Children’s Day– The second Sunday in December. This is a joint initiative between UNICEF and the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. It’s a day when broadcasters “tune in to kids”.
World Children’s Day– Always November 20th. This is a day McDonald’s uses as a fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charities. The first official WCD was held on November 20th, 2002, and was celebrated around the world as a way to celebrate children and benefit RMHC chapters around the world. This now annual celebration is officially held on November 20th each year, however fundraising opportunities often extend beyond the day.
Children’s Day in Japan – This is a national holiday in Japan celebrated on May 5th. Starting in 1948, Children’s Day is a festive day to celebrate your child’s life. The holiday started in China, where they would hang medicinal herbs to ward off childhood diseases. Japan celebrates by giving children kites and hanging streamers.
In Japan, the Children’s Festival was originally called the “Boy’s Festival” while the girls had the “Doll Festival”.
National Children’s Day – The United States celebrates this holiday on June 11. Other countries celebrate on a variety of different dates. And, they have a variety of customs and traditions for this day.
National Noodle Ring Day– always observed on December 11th
National Noodle Ring Day is is the day that families have been waiting impatiently all year to arrive. Now, you can make Noodle ring for dinner. Be creative filling the center with a wide array of yummy fillings. I bet you can’t wait.
Noodle rings are baked in a ring mold or Bundt pan. We recommend using a Bundt pan, which makes an attractive-looking dish. The basic ingredients for Noodle ring are Egg Noodles and grated Cheese. Often a little Flour is another basic ingredient.
There is a variety of recipes that include a wide range of other ingredients and Spices. After you’ve made a basic Noodle ring recipe, we encourage to experiment with other ingredients that your family enjoys. Finally, you fill the center with almost any food you like.
What would cooking be like without the Noodle ring? We shudder to think about it. We are certainly relieved that the Noodle Ring exists, so we can cook them in one recipe after another. Doesn’t it make sense that we honor the Noodle Ring with its own Holiday!?
Fillings for Noodle Rings
After you’ve made the Noodle Ring, be creative and use your imagination to fill the center. Ideas to get you started:
- Tuna Salad
- Chicken Ala King
- Chicken and Alfredo Sauce
- Spaghetti and Meatballs
- Chicken Salad
- Stews
- Taco meat
How to Celebrate National Noodle Ring Day
- Bake a Noodle Ring for dinner.
- Fill your Noodle Ring with a family favorite filling.
- Chow down.
History and Origin of National Noodle Ring Day
We noodled around for a long time, trying to find information on National Noodle Ring Day. But, we found absolutely no information on National Noodle Day.
We found no congressional records or presidential proclamations proclaiming this to be a true “National” Holiday. This was not surprising, as many people have never heard of a Noodle Ring. Including my family. How about your family?
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
