Good evening, welcome to our series featuring United Holidays: August 25th, 2022. Would you take a look at the holidays being celebrated today and let me know which holiday you most want to celebrate and why. Charlie and I will be celebrating our dogs this evening. Would you like to join us in our celebration?
Did you know National Dog Day is always celebrated on August 26th?
National Dog Day has two goals: to honor dogs, and to rescue dogs from homelessness and abuse. This holiday is an opportunity for us to recognize and appreciate the value and importance of dogs in our lives.
This holiday is intended to honor dogs for all that they do for us. In addition to giving love and companionship, dogs help us out in countless ways. Dogs are watchdogs for our safety. Dogs lead the blind. Dogs aid in search and rescue, and Dogs seek out bombs and drugs.
The second goal of National Dog Day is to rescue dogs in need. On occasion, dogs need us to save them from homelessness and abuse. The goal of the National Dog Day foundation is to rescue 10,000 dogs a year. Lend a hand to help a dog in need today, or any day.
The motto for today is: “Saving 10,000 Dogs – One Day at a Time”.
History and Origin of National Dog Day:
National Dog Day was created in 2004 by animal welfare advocate and Pet Lifestyle Expert Colleen Paige. The date was chosen, which was the date the founder’s father got the first family dog.
President George W. Bush, a dog owner himself, sent a letter to the foundation in support of National Dog Day.
Did you know the Charmin ad says “Enjoy the Go!” We certainly encourage your to do so in grand fashion, as we celebrate National Toilet Paper Day.
Let’s not take toilet paper for granted because toilet paper may not always be there when you need it. For many of us, toilet paper is needed multiple times a day. Toilet paper is indeed an essential item. Toilet paper is not available in many parts of the world. If you’ve ever entered a stall without first checking to see if the dispenser is empty, you will agree that toilet paper is essential. As you roll off a wad of toilet paper while you sit on the throne, take a minute to reflect and appreciate that toilet paper was there.
Toilet Paper Has a Long and Soiled History:
Over thousands of years of history, there were many ways to clean up after the “go”. In early days, people just used their hand for clean up. Over time, the left hand came to be designated for this task. It would then be washed in a nearby creek or simply wiped off. In many Cultures, people would not use the left hand for eating or many other tasks. Over time, a wide variety of items came to be used for the clean up job, including rocks, corn cobs and more. Squatting over a creek was common, with waste being washed downstream by the current. Perhaps one of the most bizarre methods of wiping one’s butt clean, came in use around 79 A.D. A wet sponge on a stick was used. After use, the sponge was rinsed off and left for the next person!
Fortunately for me and you, progress and invention brought about the much more sanitary and disposable toilet paper. Toilet paper was invented in China in 580. This toilet papre came in sheets and was coarse and expensive. Most of the population couldn’t afford the toilet paper. It wasn’t until the 1400s that toilet paper began to be manufactured in China. Most of the world had to wait until the 1800s, for toilet paper to come into popular use. In 1857, toilet paper sheets were commercially sold for the first time in the U.S. On December 22nd, 1871, Seth Wheeler from Albany, NY received patent #465,588 for the toilet paper roll. With toilet paper now on a roll, using “the head” and “powdering your nose” became far more convenient and sanitary. We only had to wait another Century or so for indoor plumbing. A subject for another day.
The Great Over/Under Debate:
For many decades a debate raged over whether the roll of toilet paper should unfold over the top of the roll , or under the roll. To this day, many people still argue their case for over or under. It’s a proven fact that toilet paper unrolled over the roll is more sanitary. Those in favor of under the roll, argue those who do so are more intelligent. There are other arguments for each direction.
When a roll of toilet paper is used up, most people throw the cardboard core away into the trash. But, the cardboard roll is recyclable. Placing it in the paper recycling bin, saves space in the landfill.
Toilet Paper Trivia:
- Toilet paper originated in China in 580.
- A roll of toilet paper contains 200 -1,000 sheets of paper, depending upon manufacturer and number of plys.
- Prior to 1935, toilet paper sometimes had splinters in it.
- The first commercially available toilet paper was made from hemp.
- In the 1950s, colored toilet paper hit the market in shades of pink, green, blue and more. It fell out of fashion in the 1980’s.
- 7% of Americans admit to stealing toilet paper from hotels.
- Shy Mr. Whipple appeared in over 500 Charmin commercials.
- The average person in the U.S. uses 57 sheets per day. That amounts to over 100 rolls per year.
- About 75% of the world’s population still does not use toilet paper.
- It takes about 30,000 trees per day to meet worldwide production demand.
History and Origin of National Toilet Paper Day:
While there is a rich history about toilet paper, we have not yet identified the creator of this holiday or why he or she created the holiday. Despite our deep search, it’s as if information on the creator was thoroughly wiped clean off the internet.
This date was selected as toilet paper was first sold in the U.S. on August 26th, 1871.
This holiday dates back to at least 2013.
We did not find any documentation confirming this to be a true “National” holiday and we found no congressional records or presidential proclamation.
Women’s Equality Day– always observed on August 26th.
Women’s Equality Day commemorates the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote.
In 1971, after much work, and at the urging of U.S. Representative Bella Abzug (D-NY), Congress designated August 26th each year as “Women’s Equality Day.” This day was selected to commemorate the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution on August 26th, 1920. This amendment granted women the right to vote. This was the culmination of decades of effort by women suffragettes and other groups. Their efforts dated back to first Women’s Rights Convention in 1848 at Seneca Falls, New York.
Celebrate this holiday in a number of ways. First, stop and celebrate the accomplishments made in gaining the right to vote, and towards equality for women. Women’s rights groups suggest you continue to be involved in pursuing full and equal rights for women in all areas and in all issues.
The History and Origin of Women’s Equality Day:
This holiday was created by a Joint Resolution of Congress in 1971 which designates August 26th of each year as Women’s Equality Day.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
