Category: Observances


Happy National Maple Syrup Day.

The true north strong and free…Photo KDG: And sweet….

December 17th is national Maple Syrup day. The sweet sap from the Canadian maple tree is a favorite on hotcakes. ( you can have hotcakes at supper on this day) . Maple syrup can be a good gift at this time of year. Syrup comes from Xylem sap has no fat or cholesterol. Eleven percent calcium. 0ne percent iron…

On this Day: December 17th 497 BC

Saturn’s day is celebrated by Rome for the first time.

Happy Guy Fawkes night

October 1st 1958 NASA open for business...
File Photo KDG

Since 1609 Guy Fawlkes night has been a night for fireworks and gunpowder displays to remember the failed attempt on the life of King James the first of England.

See a guy Fawkes mask

Don’t be and Idiot!

On this Day: November 5th 2007

Android operating system introduced.

Happy Cabbage night…

Don’t be and Idiot.

Since 1790 in Britain and a recognition of fun night October 30th, ( November 4th to some) in a play called ” Ode to Fun” this cousin of Aprils fools day has been known as a supervised relief night.

Also going as Mischief night, Goosey night ,Cabbage night, Mat night, Prank night and others, it may still be a factor this evening or on Halloween.

Prank night should be harmless
File photo KDG

Editors Note: To get on the wrong side of someone in authority is a path to a troubled life and a tragedy to the young who get caught up in it.

On this Day: October 30th 1985

Space craft Challenger flies for the last time.