Good evening, welcome to our series sharing Unique Holidays: January 19th, 2022. I think I will have Charlie prepare a meal made entirely from Tin Cans for dinner tonight in his Homeschool Cooking Class which must include a Dessert. Would you like to join us for dinner to see what Charlie prepares and why?
National Popcorn Day– January 19th.
The origins of this Holiday are unknown. We have not found any information to confirm this is a true “National” day. But don’t let that pop your bubble, err pop your Corn that is. It’s a day to celebrate healthy unless you Add Salt or Butter and addicting popcorn.
Strangely, National Popcorn Day is in January, yet National Popcorn Month is October. According to tradition, it is celebrated on January 19th each year. There is some suggestion that Popcorn Day may, at one point, have been tied to the Superbowl. And, we found one reference to National Popcorn Day being on January 30th.
On National Popcorn Day, we suggest you pop up some fresh Popcorn, kick back and enjoy your favorite movie!
Related Holidays:
Caramel Popcorn Day is April 7.
Popcorn Lovers Day is the second Thursday in March
National Tin Can Day– always January 19th.
It is very fitting that the Tin Can Day has own special day of recognition. Made of tin coated Steel or Aluminum, the humble Tin Can is perhaps one of the greatest inventions in History. The Tin Can revolutionized the storage of perishable foods. Tin Cans are part of virtually everyone’s lives. Tin Cans changed the way we store food, and allowed for safe, long-term storage of many foods.
The tin can was invented in the early 1800’s. Several people claim to be the inventor and/or holder of the first patent. The first tin cans were produced in England. Philippe Henri de Girard of France is credited with being the first creator. French Inventor Nicholas Appertin came up with the canning concept in 1809. Peter Durand of England patented the tin can in 1810. On January 19th, 1825, Ezra Daggett and Thomas Kensett received the U.S. Tin Can Patent. The celebration of National Tin Can Day is in recognition of this event.
While the tin can was invented in the early 1800, it wasn’t until 1858, nearly 50 years later, that Ezra Warner invented the can opener. Prior to that, tin cans were hacked, chopped, or chiseled open.
For many decades, the tin can was used and then discarded. A precious few tin cans had a second use as target practice. Today, the tin can has received the respect it is due. It is a valuable commodity that is now recycled, keeping it from the waste stream.
Tin cans were once sealed with lead, causing cases of lead poisoning.
Celebrate National Tin Can Day by enjoying meals that comes from tin cans.
History and Origin of National Tin Can Day:
While there is much information about the tin can and its history, we did not find the creator of this Holiday, or when it first began but it appears to have been a special day for quite some time.
There is no evidence to suggest that this is truly a “National” Holiday, which requires an act of congress. In typical political fashion, when it came time to vote this to be a “National” Holiday, congress most likely kicked the can down the road.
It is a shame that it has yet to become a true “National” Holiday because the tin can was a great invention, that positively changed the way many foods were safely stored, and for long durations.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
