Pushing Daisies - Pushing Daisies Calendar of Obscure Holidays #1 ~ Is It World Hello Day? - Page 5

**strawberrypie** · 11-03-2009, 09:57 AM

November 3rd:

Housewife Day

Housewife Day recognizes the importance of stay at home wives and moms. Also referred to as "Retro" Housewife Day. These wonderful, caring creatures, build and enrich strong family environments. They help to instill family values and good character.
Housewife is an old term. It hails back to the days when one income could support the family in a manner of comfort. It was also a time when women did not have equal rights. While these days are long gone, women views of working or staying at home, fall on both sides of the fence. The decision to be a "housewife", or stay at home mom, is still preferred by many. Unfortunately, income needs often necessitate going to work.
Today, we celebrate and thank all of the ladies who choose to stay home and tend to the house and family!

Sandwich Day

We invite you to bite into your favorite sandwich, for today is Sandwich Day. The sandwich is truly a great creation. Sandwiches are a daily luncheon staple for millions of Americans.
The creation of the Sandwich:
The annals of English history report that John Montagu was the 4th Earl of Sandwich. Among other things, the 4th Earl of Sandwich was a heavy gambler. Montagu often spent many long hours in London's gambling parlors. In 1762, he created the sandwich, by putting meat between two pieces of bread. This allowed him to remain at the gambling table for long periods of time. Obviously, the sandwich was named after him.
Celebrate this special day by eating sandwiches at every meal! Consume your favorite sandwich. Better yet, be bold and daring..... try a new sandwich!
PS: Don't forget to wash your hands first.

Happy Sandwich Day!!!

Sandwich Day!

**ice_ice_baby** · 11-03-2009, 11:43 AM

I might be showing my dad the most recent Desperate Housewives episode tonight, so that could be celebrating Housewife Day

Sandwich Day

It's been a while since I've had a sandwich

Shahan · 11-03-2009, 02:02 PM

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In theory, yes. We've been getting less and less kids each year since the mall gives out candy so most kids go there and go store to store

Oh wow! The mall gives out candy? Why can't we get that here?

I think I can celebrate 'Housewives Day' by watching an epsisode of DP.

And I was thinking about getting a subway today but wasn't able to meet up with friends for lunch so I kind gave the whole thing a miss - Damn! missed out Sandwich Day. Good thing really though considering I've spent way too much money eating out since being back at university. It's as if money grows on trees for me when it really doesn't,

**strawberrypie** · 11-04-2009, 07:32 AM

I didn't get a chance to celebrate Sandwich Day

November 4th:

King Tut Day

King Tut Day celebrates the date of the discovery of King Tutankhamen's Tomb.
Over 3,000 years ago, King Tutankhamen became the King of Egypt at the age of 9. He died at the age of 19. He is commonly called "King Tut". The tomb of Egypt's "child king" was discovered on November 4, 1922. The tomb was discovered nearly intact in Egypt's Valley of Kings.
King Tut's rule lasted a short nine years, from 1333 B.C. to 1324 B.C. The cause of his death is uncertain. Murder and an innocent accident are the two main theories.
How to celebrate this special day: Spend a little time with your nose in the Egyptian history books. Learn more about King Tut, along with the culture and times of Ancient Egypt.
Happy King Tut Day!!!

I had no idea he as referred to as "Tut" in English

**ice_ice_baby** · 11-04-2009, 08:34 AM

King Tut Day?!

Shahan · 11-04-2009, 09:13 AM

would love to bury myself in Egyptian history books but I've got too much assigments so my head needs to buried in text books not history ones. I think I'm going to have to give this one a pass. But it sounds like it would have been a good day to celebrate.

**strawberrypie** · 11-05-2009, 08:35 AM

November 5th:

Guy Fawkes Day = Gunpowder Day

Guy Fawkes Day and Gunpowder Day are one and the same. It commemorates the infamous Gunpowder Conspiracy of 1605 in England. It was led by, you guessed it, Guy Fawkes.
The Roots of Gunpowder Day or Guy Fawkes Day
In 1603, King James I took the throne in England. An avid Protestant, he began persecuting Catholics in the country. He forbid Catholics from practicing their religion ,and punished Catholics who did not convert to the Protestant church.
The Gunpowder Conspirators were a group of Catholics who sought to take action against the king. They plotted to blow up the British Houses of Parliament. They planned to do so, when the king and his supporters were in the buildings. Their plot was uncovered on November 5, 1605. Thirty six barrels of gunpowder were found in the basement of Parliament. Guy Fawkes, the leader of the conspiracy, was arrested and tortured until he confessed. He was arrested just as he was about to ignite the gunpowder.
How do people in England celebrate Gunpowder Day? They do so, with fireworks and bonfires.
Thought for the Day: Are we celebrating Guy Fawkes and his co-conspirators, for attempting to eliminate religious persecution? Or, are we celebrating the government's successful discovery of the plot, saving many lives? ...You make the call.

Where did all the fun holidays go?

**ice_ice_baby** · 11-05-2009, 09:19 AM

Gunpowder Day?

We need something that we can actually celebrate again one of these days

Shahan · 11-06-2009, 02:35 PM

I kind of celebrated! Because I'm in England. Went to a friend's house party and watched some fireworks.

I really don't know what there is to celebrate. I sure as hell not celebrating Guy.

**strawberrypie** · 11-06-2009, 06:01 PM

I almost forgot about today!

Marooned Without a Compass Day

Marooned Without a Compass Day is today. Which direction will you take today?
How is your sense of direction? Do you often find yourself going around in circles? Do you feel hopelessly lost? Do you know where you are? If any of these questions describe your current state of being, then you are in tune to this special day.
As a Boy Scout leader, this author sees this special day as no problem at all. We'll just navigate the day (and night) by the position of the sun and the stars. We'll use our orienteering skills. And, we will check the trees for moss..... moss grows on the shaded, north side of a tree trunk.
Viewed in another way, being marooned without a compass for a day could be a good thing. Our busy life styles seldom leaves time to relax. We can just kick back and enjoy being marooned. Tomorrow, we can head east when the sun rises. In the meantime, I think I see a shady tree.....
Happy Marooned Without a Compass Day!!!

Saxophone Day

Saxophone Day is today. The Saxophone is a classical woodwind instrument. It is an essential instrument in jazz bands, symphonic bands, marching bands and more. It's only fitting that this great instrument has a day of recognition all to its own.
The Saxophone was invented around 1840. It was created by Adophe Sax, a Belgian musical instrument maker. The sax is made of brass. There are four types of saxophones: soprano, alto, tenor and baritone.
Happy Saxophone Day!!!

I have a terrible sense of direction, so I would definitely need a compass

And I don't know how to play the saxophone

Shahan, you've got your icon!

**ice_ice_baby** · 11-06-2009, 06:26 PM

I have absolutely no sense of direction whatsoever and I don't play the saxophone

Maybe I can watch an episode of The Muppet Show that Zoot is in to celebrate that

**strawberrypie** · 11-07-2009, 09:18 AM

November 7th:

Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day

Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day is today. Lucky you....lucky me.
Chocolate is a vegetable, made from cocoa beans. Almonds are good for you, as they help to improve your Cholesterol levels. So, bittersweet chocolate with almonds is good for you, right!?
On this special day, we will not question this logic...will you?
Happy Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day!!!

Book Lovers Day

Book Lovers Day encourages you to find a place in the shade to relax with a good book.
Book reading is a great hobby. It's an important one, too. Employers look for it on resumes. Reading is educational, informative, and relaxing. It makes us both smarter, and happier people.
Book Lovers Day is a great day to celebrate. Just grab an interesting book, find a quiet, cozy place, and crack open the cover. Celebrating Book Lovers Day in August is pleasurable on the deck, under a shady tree, poolside, or in a cozy hammock. If you fall asleep while reading, that's okay. It's all part of the relaxing benefits of being a book lover.

Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day! Finally something I can celebrate!

I used to be a big book lover and then I stopped. I should pick it up again.

**ice_ice_baby** · 11-07-2009, 09:24 AM

I used to be able to read a lot, but I just don't have the attention span for it anymore

I can celebrate the other one by having Rocky Road Ice Cream. That has chocolate and almonds in it

**strawberrypie** · 11-08-2009, 09:49 AM

November 8th:

Cook Something Bold Day

Cook Something Bold Day is today.
According to it's creator, Wellcat.com, Cook Something Bold Day is designed to encourage us to cook something bold and daring, that will fill up the house with warm, "homey" odors. It is celebrated in the month of November, as houses are closed up for the winter, and capture the cooking smells.
We hope you cook up a storm today, and have a very happy Cook Something Bold Day!!!

Dunce Day

Dunce Day celebrates the the term "Dunce" and dunce caps. Today marks the death (November 8, 1308) of medieval scholar Duns Scotus of Duns, Scotland.
Dunce Day is all about learning. So, lets get right to it and learn about dunce caps and the creator of dunce caps.
Duns Scotus of Duns, Scotland was a medieval scholar. Perceptions of his views ranged from brilliant to less than complimentary. Duns Scotus believed that cone shaped hats increased learning potential. He believed knowledge would flow from the point of the cap, down and into the head of the wearer, making that person smarter. About all this accomplished over time, was the perception of a person wearing a dunce cap to be...... a dunce. There was a positive side to his use of dunce caps. It motivated the wearer to learn more, so he could be rid of the the cap. Scholar critics of his work derived the term "dunce" from his name and place of birth.
Put on a Dunce Cap today, and have a very smart and educational Dunce Day!!!

I still haven't celebrated chocolate with almonds day!

And I don't think I have time to cook something bold

**ice_ice_baby** · 11-08-2009, 09:55 AM

I hardly know how to cook anything, so I don't think I can celebrate that day

Dunce Day