Date When Celebrated : This holiday is always observed on June 28

Paul Bunyan Day is a giant  of a day. Paul Bunyan was a gigantic lumberjack of American Folklore. According out folklore, Paul Bunyan and his blue ox “Babe” lived and travelled around country. He is best known for his logging feats.

Paul Bunyan is “credited” with many deeds. Among his more legendary feats:

• He created logging in the U.S.
• He scooped out the great lakes to water Babe, his ox.
• He cleared the entire states of North and South Dakota for farming.
• He trained ants to do logging work. They were, of course, Carpenter Ants.
• Babe’s large footprints created Minnesota’s 10,000 lakes.

Celebrate Paul Bunyan Day in a giant way. Learn more about Paul and his tales. Spread the tales around. They are best told by word of mouth around a campfire.

Note: The correct spelling of his name is “Paul Bunyan” . Some references have him spelled as Paul Bunyan”.

Today’s Quote: ” Ten people who speak make more noise than 10,000 who are silent.” – – Napoleon Bonaparte

Date When Celebrated : This holiday is always observed on June 27

Sunglasses Day is a shady day for your eyes.

Summer is in full swing. The sun is high in the sky. It’s blindingly bright. A pair of UV protection sunglasses is definitely in order.

Why do people wear sunglasses? There’s lots of reasons, including:

• You want to be a movie star and they all wear sunglasses.
• You’re looking to hide behind a big, dark pair of sunglasses, and travel unseen through the streets.
• A little espionage, eh!?
• You want to make a fashion statement.
• And, Oh yes…. A few of us wear sunglasses to protect our eyes from the harmful rays of the sun.

Did you know? Sunglasses protect your eyes from harmful UV rays. Your Optician will tell you that sunglasses with UV protection, will help to avoid cataracts. They also report that UV rays can be stronger in the winter, as the sun’s rays hit you on the way down….and as it is reflected back up from the snow.

Enjoy Sunglasses Day with a shady, mysterious and fashionable pair of shades.

Today’s Chuckle: Most people are shocked when they find out how bad I am as an electrician. – – Author Unknown

Date When Celebrated :

Forgiveness Day June 26

Global Forgiveness Day is held on  August 27

International Forgiveness Day is observed the first Sunday of August

Forgiveness Day is a time to forgive and to be forgiven. The world will be a better place for this day.

Global Forgiveness Day began in 1994. It was created and is sponsored by the Christian Embassy for Christ’s Ambassadors. It originated in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

International Forgiveness Day was created by the World Forgiveness Alliance, a non-denominational, educational foundation. According to their website: ” International Forgiveness Day dedicated to evoking the healing power of forgiveness worldwide.” The founder is Robert W. Plath, from Mill Valley, California.

In religions:

** The Jewish celebration of Yom Kippur is a day of atonement or forgiving.

** In Christian religions, the first Sunday before Lent is called “Forgiveness Sunday”.

 Quote of the Day: To err is human, to forgive is divine.

Date When Celebrated : This holiday is always held on June 25

Something’s fishy today. It’s National Catfish Day. It’s a day to enjoy some tasty, fried catfish. Or, enjoy catfish cooked to your favorite recipe……yummy.

Guess who said: “More and more Americans are discovering a uniquely American food delicacy — farm-raised catfish.” For the  author, read on below to the “Origin of National Catfish Day”.

You should have no doubt what two things you should do today… fish for and eat catfish. Enjoy a plateful of catfish, cooked anyway you want. Chances are, you will eat farm raised catfish, which supplies the vast majority of catfish to the U.S. market. But, wouldn’t it be much more fun to fish in the morning, and catch the catfish you will eat?

Thought for Today: ” Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish that they are after” – – Henry David Thoreau

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The History and Origin of National Catfish Day:

Yes, today is truly a National day!

On June 25, 1987, President Ronald Reagan began a presidential proclamation with the words “More and more Americans are discovering a uniquely American food delicacy — farm-raised catfish.”

Date When Celebrated : This holiday is always held on June 24

Swim a Lap Day is good for your health. And, it’s a fun day, too! All ‘ya gotta do today, is take a dip in the swimming pool and cool off.

Summer has arrived. It’s time to enjoy all that summer has to offer, including plenty of time in and around the pool. What better way to enjoy the early days of summer, than by taking a lap or two (or three) around the pool. In addition to the fun, it’s great exercise to help keep you fit.

It’s likely to be sunny and hot today. Find a few friends and swim a  couple laps in the pool. Then, let the pool party begin!

Today’s Chuckle: “Only when the tide goes out do you discover who’s been swimming naked.” – – Warren Buffet

ate When Celebrated : This holiday is always observed on June 23

It’s National Pink Day, a day where everything should be basking in pink splendor!

It’s especially a day for the ladies, as pink is a girl’s favorite color. Guys, you can participate in National Pink Day, too. Just get in touch with your feminine side, and display a dash of pink. Note: the girls will love you for it!

It’s easy to enjoy and to participate in National Pink Day. Bring your pink elephant out of hiding. Wear pink, and show off everything you have that’s pink, from clothing and shoes to other possessions. Be creative. Use food coloring to make pink meals. Pink frosting on a cake or cookies will be a big hit today.

Did You Know? Giving a pink rose has a specific meaning. It expresses thanks or appreciation. It also implies gratitude and perfect happiness. More on rose colors and their meaning. 

Today’s Chuckle: “I love being married. It’s great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life.” – – Rita Rudner

Date When celebrated : This holiday is always held on June 22

National Chocolate Eclair Day is a sugary, sweet way to start your day. It’s a sweet, tasty way to end your day, too. Eclairs are a light, crisp pastry filled with a pastry cream. They are most often eaten as a dessert. They can be eaten at every meal, or as a snack.

We hope that you are not on a diet, or watching calories, carb or sugar. Because participating in this day, means consumption of high calorie, high carb, high sugar éclairs.

Did you know? Eclairs originated in France.

Today’s Chuckle: “I told him to be himself. That was pretty mean, I guess.: – – Author Unknown

Date When Celebrated : This holiday is always observed on June 21

 Today is the first day of summer. It’s time to hit the beach, soak up some rays, and search for seashells. It makes perfect sense that today is also National Sea Shell Day.

Seashells are found on beaches around the world. As they crumble and break down, sea shells help to form the very beach where you love to sun bathe and swim. Beach goers young and old, love to collect seashells of all shapes and sizes. We take them home and put them on display, as a reminder of those warm, sunny and fun days on the beach.

What’s your favorite seashell? A conch, a clam, a sand dollar or a seahorse, perhaps? Chances are, you collect them all. As you pick them off the beach, make sure the shell is empty and not alive. When in doubt, gently, place them back in the ocean. With a little luck, the tide will take the little fella safely into sea, and not back onto the beach.

The best time to search for sea shells is from an hour before to an hour after low tide. Most can be found along the high tide mark. During peak summer season, thousands of people are on the beach, looking to beat you to the treasure trove of unbroken seashells. The most successful sea shell hunt occurs at first light, when seashells from the night before are most plentiful.

Did You Know? The Guinness World Book of Records has a category for the largest human image of a seashell. It included 1.093 people.

National Sea Shell DayDate When Celebrated : This holiday is always observed on June 21 Today is the first day of summer. It’s time to hit the beach, soak up some rays, and search for seashells. It makes perfect sense that today is also National Sea Shell Day. Seashells are found on beaches around the world. As they crumble and break down, sea shells help to form the very beach where you love to sun bathe and swim. Beach goers young and old, love to collect seashells of all shapes and sizes. We take them home and put them on display, as a reminder of those warm, sunny and fun days on the beach. What’s your favorite seashell? A conch, a clam, a sand dollar or a seahorse, perhaps? Chances are, you collect them all. As you pick them off the beach, make sure the shell is empty and not alive. When in doubt, gently, place them back in the ocean. With a little luck, the tide will take the little fella safely into sea, and not back onto the beach. The best time to search for sea shells is from an hour before to an hour after low tide. Most can be found along the high tide mark. During peak summer season, thousands of people are on the beach, looking to beat you to the treasure trove of unbroken seashells. The most successful sea shell hunt occurs at first light, when seashells from the night before are most plentiful. Did You Know? The Guinness World Book of Records has a category for the largest human image of a seashell. It included 1.093 people. Today’s Quote: “Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” – – T.S. Eliot The History and Origin of National Sea Shell Day:National Sea Shell Day was created and is promoted by “The Beaches of St. Myers and Sanibel”. This special day was created in 2016 and is now celebrated annually.

Date When Celebrated : This holiday is always observed on June 20

Ice Cream Soda Day is a great summer cooler. It’s hot. It’s muggy. And, an Ice Cream Soda is a flavorful way to cool off.

The flavor of Ice Cream Soda is your choice. Any will do. Chocolate and vanilla are the most popular.  But, don’t shy away from being creative with the flavor of ice cream or soda.

BTW: If you happened to notice, there are numerous “Ice Cream ” days this month. We think you will agree that the ice cream manufacturers have done a splendid great job of promoting their product.

Today’s Chuckle: “Women and cats will do as they please. Men should relax and get used to the idea.” – – Robert Heinlein

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The History and Origin of Ice Cream Soda Day:

Our research did not find the creator, or the origin of this day. Our money is on the ice cream makers as originators of this day. A second likely possibility is soda shops.