Welcome to our series sharing Unique Holidays: July 29th, 2021. Take a look at the Holidays being celebrated today and let me know which one you most would like to celebrate and why.
Charlie says he would like to celebrate International Tiger Day because there one of his favorite Animals. David said we should have went to the Zoo today but he worked and we are planing on going to the Oklahoma Zoo this weekend and next week the Fort Worth Zoo and Frank Buck Zoo if we have time.
International Tiger Day, also called Global Tiger Day, celebrates Tigers, the largest Cat on the planet. Tigers are arguably the most beautiful and majestic Cat on the planet, too. Love ’em, hate ’em, or just plain scared of them, one must admit Tigers are indeed a beautiful animal.
At an International Tiger Summit in Saint Petersburg, Russia, the plight of Wild Tigers came into full focus. Over the last century, the world-wild Tiger population dropped 97% (not including Tigers in Zoos). With only an estimated 3,000 Tigers left in the wild, they are on the brink of extinction. The drastic population loss was due to several factors, among them was hunting, poaching, and loss of habitat. This international group sought to raise awareness to the plight of the Tiger, and to protect and expand their habitat. Their goals and endeavors, are an international effort.
There are many things you can do to celebrate International Tiger Day and help this endangered species. Here are a few ideas:
- Read up about Tigers and their loss of population.
- Show your support of groups working to raise awareness and improve their habitat.
- Go the Zoo and see these majestic creatures.
- Make plans to go on a Safari, to see Tigers in their Native Habitat.
The History and Origin of International Tiger Day:
International Tiger Day originated in 2010 and was founded at an International Tiger Summit in Saint Petersburg, Russia. There are several sponsors, including the World Wildlife Federation
This is truly an “International” day. The plight of the Tiger, and efforts to grow its population in the wild, is supported by many Countries and International Groups.
International Chicken Wing Day – July 1
National Chicken Wing Day – July 29
Wow, two holidays to celebrate and enjoy Chicken Wings. I’m all for it. Let’s chow down with some Wings! Or at least you can because I don’t eat Wings but David and Charlie would love to join you.
Buffalo, NY is the home to the Buffalo Chicken Wing and they were invented at the Anchor Bar and Grill in Buffalo, NY in 1964 by Teressa Bellisimo. She served her creation as a late night snack for her son Dominic and his college friends. Chicken Wings immediately became wildly popular there. The recipe spread, and it rapidly became wildly popular in the United States, and ultimately world-wide.
Chicken Wing Day is a celebration of a very popular snack and appetizer. It’s actually more than that, as some people consume Chicken Wings as the main Meat course of their lunch or dinner meal.
The Original Buffalo Chicken Wing was made by Frying Wings and then tossing them in a Spicy Sauce. Blue Cheese is commonly served on the side, as many people dip the Wings into the Blue cheese to “cut” the heat of the sauce. David and Charlie prefer Ranch Dip. What about you?
Since the creation of the first Buffalo Wings, many variations to the recipe have been made. Some Wings are baked, and the selection of sauces is limited only by your imagination.
Chicken wings are extremely popular around the world. In the U.S. over 27 billion Wings are consumed every year. They are most popular at Superbowl parties. Over 1.25 billion Wings consumed during the Superbowl game alone!
We hope that you celebrate both International Chicken Wing Day and National Chicken Wing Day with a big dish of Chicken Wings covered with your favorite sauces.
Chicken Wing Trivia:
* Prior to the invention of Buffalo Chicken Wings, wings were largely used as Soup Stock.
* The Anchor Bar in Buffalo sells more than 70 thousand pounds of Chicken Wings per month.
* Wing Sauces commonly come Mild, Medium or Hot.. To many people, especially, the citizens of Buffalo .NY, the hotter the sauce, the better.
* The ideal match-up. Some folks can’t imagine eating Pizza without Wings.
* The peppers used to make the Hot Sauce contains the chemical Capsaicin. The more Capsaicin, the hotter the Pepper and the hotter the sauce.
The History and Origin of Chicken Wing Day:
Much is known about National Chicken Wing Day in 1977, then Buffalo Mayor Stan Makowski proclaimed July 29th to be Chicken Wing Day. A few years later, it became “National Chicken Wing Day”.
There is little known facts about International Chicken Wing Day but it seems to have occurred only recently, and doesn’t have much of a following. Its existence seems to make sense. You can’t keep a great snack from being recognized around the world with, a day to commemorate it. But, our research has not uncovered the creator of this day, or when it was first celebrated. Do you know?
Recipe of the Day: Traditional Buffalo Chicken Wings
National Lasagna Day is today and I hope you have a big appetite. Sure, it’s July and it’s hot and humid. Cooking up a pan of Lasagna will make the kitchen a lot hotter. But as the Lasagna cooks, the smell will waft throughout the house and your mouth will begin to water. When dinner time arrives, you will have a huge appetite for a piece of Lasagna.
Lasagna is a favorite Italian dish. In between multiple layers of Lasagna Pasta are generous amounts of Tomato Sauce, Cheeses, and sometimes Hamburger and/or Italian Sausage. Lasagna is the favorite Italian dish of millions of Americans. We all would eat Lasagna more often, but this culinary work of art, made with loving hands, takes time to make and bake.
It is best to celebrate National Lasagna Day by baking the Lasagna that you will eat today. If you don’t have the time, or the weather is just too hot, then head out to your favorite Italian restaurant.
Happy National Lasagna Day!
This holiday is always observed on July 29th before you ask me why its this day I have no, clue. Do you?
Pucker up…..today is National Lipstick Day and there’s no shortage of lipstick colors. While Red lipstick is by far the most popular color, you have your choice of just about any color in the rainbow. And that’s not all, there’s glossy, flavored, glitter and many more lipstick options to choose form.
So, apply your favorite lipstick to those lips of yours, and plant a great big, juicy kiss or two on your favorite people. Looking to attract a guy? On average, men stare at women who wear Red lipstick for 7.3 seconds. Any other lipstick causes men to stare for just 2.2 seconds. Perhaps that’s why Red Lipsticks has always been the most favorite lipstick color.
Lipstick has been in use for thousands of years, likely more than 5,000 years. Most ancient Cultures used Lipstick in some form (often along with face and body painting). Ancient Sumerian men and women used Lipstick with embedded crushed Gemstones to decorate their lips and face. Lipstick use is also well recorded in ancient Greece, Egypt and China.
Did You Know? The most expensive lipstick is Guerlains’ KissKiss Gold and Diamond Lipstick. It sells for $62,000 per tube!
The History and Origin of National Lipstick Day:
This special holiday was created by Huda Kattan in 2016. Kattan is an American makeup artist and Beauty Blogger. If you have time research her online and follow her blog.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
