Date When Celebrated: This holiday is always held on May 15

National Chocolate Chip Day celebrates and enjoys sweet, tasty chocolate chips. Chocolate chips are a great invention, and certainly deserve a little recognition. After all, where would chocolate chip cookies, cakes and muffins be without the chocolate chip!?

Chocolate chips are popular in cooking and baking, for a wide variety of breads, cakes, and cookies. There is an almost endless number of recipes. They are also used in decorating. Have you ever had chocolate chip pancakes? How about chocolate chips in trail mix? If you’ve never had these, then you’re leading a sheltered life.

Rare is the leftover chocolate chip. If you don’t use the whole bag, you and/or your kids will likely eat them as a snack before they make it to the storage container. 

There are many recipes for having a successful National Chocolate Chip Day. And, every one of them includes chocolate chips. 

What happened on this Day? This Day in History

Famous May Birthdays

Today’s Chuckle: “My wife said “take me in your arms and whisper something soft and sweet.” I said “chocolate fudge.” – – Tommy Cooper

Date When Celebrated: This holiday is always held on May 14

Dance Like a Chicken Day is for those who like to do the “Chicken Dance”. All ‘ya gotta do is dance like a chicken. While any dance song will do, there’s no dance like the Chicken dance.

It’s tradition at every wedding reception to play and to dance the Chicken Dance. It gets people of all ages up dancing and mingling. It puts a smile on everyone’s face. The Chicken Dance is not limited to weddings. It is also played at other social events where there is a band and dancing.

The only problem is that events are way too frequent for a chicken dance lover. Therefore, today exists to provide you with another opportunity to dance like a chicken. So, don’t pass up this priceless opportunity. 

‘C’mon, big guy. Get up and dance with me!

Did You Know? There are more chickens than humans in the world.

Today’s Chuckle: I was addicted to the Hokey Pokey, but then I turned myself around.

Date When Celebrated : This holiday is always held on May 12

Limerick Day celebrates the birthday of Writer Edward Lear (1812-1888).  It also, of course, celebrates Limerick poems. Limericks were popularized by Lear in 1846 in his Book of Nonsense”.

This day is a time to enjoy and get your fill of Limerick poems. We are so glad that it came along to brighten up our lives. Celebrate Limerick Day in style by writing a Limerick or two of your own. Or, sit down and read a few humorous Limericks. They are guaranteed to make you smile.

A Limerick is a humorous verse or poem. It is five lines longs. It’s name come from the city of Limerick, Ireland. The first two lines rhyme with the fifth line rhyme.  The third and fourth lines rhyme.

Did you know? Limerick is the third largest city in Ireland.

History and Origin of Limerick Day:

Our research easily uncovered he reason why we celebrate Limerick Day. …it celebrates the Limerick, and honors the birth of Limerick writer Edward Lear. However, we found little information pointing us to who created this day. Whoever it was, we’re glad they did!

This holiday is not a true “National” day. Older historical references always referred to it as “Limerick Day”. The word “National” appears to have been added by a few websites around 2017 – 2018. We did not find any U.S. congressional records or presidential proclamations making this a true “National” day. We did not find any reference to this as a “National” day from  the government of Ireland either.

 

Date When Celebrated: This holiday is always held on May 11

What would you like to have to eat today? Okay, great…..health permitting, go ahead and have any and all of your favorite foods and snacks. Because today is Eat What You Want Day.

Eat What You Want Day is definitely not a day for diets.  It is one single, solitary day in the year to go off your diet and eat something you really enjoy, Today, you can set aside your dietary “No-No” list. Today, you can splurge. Tomorrow, it’s back to the diet. It is important to note that today is not intended to eat as much as you want. Rather, the goal is to eat something you otherwise wouldn’t have. If you are watching carbs or calories, simply keep within your limits by eating just a small amount of that favorite treat.

Caution: People with allergies and/or medical conditions, may not be able to fully participate in this day. Simply said: Do not risk your health to participate in this day.

Today’s Deep Thought: “My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four, unless there are three other people. ” – – Oscar Wilde

Date When Celebrated: This holiday is always on May 10

Clean Up Your Room Day is a day parents eagerly await……….. and kids dread!

If you’ve got kids, it is very possible that their rooms are a vast wasteland, completely filled with “good stuff”. “Messy” is too kind of an adjective to describe the conditions. Its impossible to walk through the room. Every dresser and shelf (and under the bed), is packed with everything imaginable. Dust has been piling up as long as your child has been around. Comfy, cozy, and quite livable to the child, its an everyday source of frustration for the “folks”.

To mom and dad’s delight, and every child’s chagrin, Clean Up Your Room Day arrives every May 10th. Get out the shovels. Call in an industrial sized dumpster. Its time for everyone to clean your rooms!

Note to Kids: Clean Up Your Room Day also applies to your parents. You may want to inspect to assure that mom and dad practice what they preach!

Today’s Chuckle: Before you marry a person, you should first make them use a computer with a slow internet to see who they really are.” – – Will Ferrell

Date When Celebrated : Second Sunday in May 9,2021

Everybody has a mother and absolutely no one is more special than mom. Sure, dad is really important. And, grandparent’s too. But moms, well they are just the greatest. Often taken for granted, they are always our strongest supporter. You can’t do wrong in Mom’s eyes. When you are hurt, or not feeling well….there is no one else that can help you more than Mom. I saw this clearly recently as our son was in the emergency room. Sure, dad was an important presence. But, the look in my son’s eyes with his mom by his side was certain affirmation of mom’s comforting ways, and importance.

So go out and celebrate Mother’s Day. First and foremost, spend time with her. If you absolutely can not be there, take time for a long phone call. Flowers, cards, candy and gifts are all part of the day. But, mom wants some time with you far more than anything else.

Did you know? The first Mother’s Day was May 10, 1908 in Philadelphia 

Today’s Quote: “When I was born I was so ugly, the doctor slapped my mother.” – – Rodney Dangerfield

Date When Celebrated: This holiday is always in full bloom on May 8

Iris Day celebrates these beautiful and attractive late spring bloomers. With or without a beard, Iris are very popular among homeowners and gardeners. With a little luck, you have Iris blooming in your flower beds today.

Celebrate Iris Day by enjoying these great, easy to grow bloomers. If you don’t have any in your yard, get some and plant them today. You can also enjoy this day by going to a floral shop to buy some Iris to put into your favorite vase.

Today is also a great opportunity to learn more abut how to grow and care for Iris. It’s really easy! Learn how to grow Iris

Did you Know? Iris flowers have spiritual  importance in Japan. It wards off evil spirits. On Iris Day in Japan, people put Iris leaves in their baths. It’s believed to prevent illness. They also drink juice from the plant in their Sake to ensure longevity. Does it work? Try it and you be the judge!

Today’s Quote: “After women, flowers are the most lovely thing God has given to the world.” – – Christian Dior

Date When Celebrated: This holiday is always held on May 7

Today is a great day to be a tourist. It’s National Tourism Day! On this day, municipalities and tourism sites around the country to promote their area or region. Municipalities and entertainment venues big and small, use today to let people know about activities and events in their areas. They will often do so in a big way.

A great way to promote your area is to hold activities and events on this day. Ideally, make it a weekend, or a week-long celebration. Along with advertisements, offering discounts and other promotions will work well.

If you are a tourist venue, use this day to really spread the word on what you are all about. As a tourist, use today in search of a new, exciting, and interesting place to go. And, look for deals that may be offered today. Don’t just browse and dream. Book your travel plans today!

Quote of the Day: We are all born ignorant, but one must work very hard to remain stupid!!  .. Benjamin Franklin

Date When Celebrated: This holiday is always held on May 6

In compliance with a law passed in the U.S. Congress in 1988, each year the President of the United States issues a statement proclaiming the first Thursday in May to be  a National Day of Prayer. But, the first National Day of Prayer was declared hundreds of years earlier. Religious roots in this country go back to its formation. In 1775, the Continental Congress set aside a time for prayer. In proclaiming this very first  National Day of Prayer, the Founding Fathers asked the colonists to pray for our fledgling country. Many immigrants to America, came here in search of religious freedom. Our God fearing forefathers felt so strongly about religious liberty, that they wrote the First Amendment to the Constitution, specifically to protect the right to religious freedom.

Each year on the National  Day of Prayer, there are over 35,000 prayer gatherings, by churches, temples and synagogues. Religious leaders across the country participate in some way. A national prayer broadcast can be found on GODTV, Facebook Live, and many other media channels.

We encourage you to spend a few minutes in prayer and reflection today. Start by giving thanks to your God. All too often we forget to say thanks to God for what he has provided to us. You could start by expressing your thanks to be living in a country that values and protects religious freedom. Think about what is going good in your life, your community and the world. As you pray, let God know you appreciate all he has provided. Then, consider how things are today. What is not going so well in your life? Do others around you need your prayers? There is always something in the world, that we can pray for… peace, an end to disease. There never seems to be a shortage of things to pray for. There is no established amount of time to spend in prayer today. Spend whatever amount of time you can, whatever amount of time you need. Make certain to select a time to pray, when you are not pressured to rush through your prayers.