Holidailys

If you're feeling a little parched and need a refreshing drink to whet your whistle, go grab your glass. On the heels of National Cosmopolitan Day, May 16 is National Mimosa Day! This annual holiday, created by freelance writer, cocktail enthusiast and "Queen of Holidays," Jace Shoemaker-Galloway, celebrates the delightful cocktail that not only tastes great, but is super-simple to make as well! Folks have been enjoying Mimosas, traditionally made with equal parts of chilled

Besides International Nurses Day, today is also National Limerick Day! This annual holiday, also referred to as International Limerick Day, is observed each year on May 12 to celebrate the birth of Edward Lear, the author and illustrator of the popular Book of Nonsense. The “Father of the Limerick” helped popularize the delightful rhymes. Born in London on May 12, 1812, Edward Lear was the 20th child of stockbroker Jeremiah Lear. With little formal education, the young Lear w

As far as holidays go, this special day is out of this world! May 11 is National Twilight Zone Day! While the origins of this annual holiday are unknown, most people of a “certain age” probably remember the thought-provoking television series where nothing was quite what it seemed. Or was it? Hosted and created by Rod Serling, The Twilight Zone aired from 1959 through 1964. Strange and surreal things often transported ordinary people into another dimension during the twiste

On the "heels" of No Socks Day and National Lost Sock Memorial Day, May 10 is a day of the year neat-freaks and parents will probably love and children and teenagers probably won't. It's not only National Shrimp Day, but it is also Clean Up Your Room Day! If you've ever walked into a room and threatened to contact the hazmat team, you probably aren't alone! From stinky clothes and dishes caked with last month's meals, some kids' rooms should be classified as danger zones! Wh

As far as food holidays are concerned, so far this month, we’ve celebrated Cinco de Mayo, National Beverage Day and National Have a Coke Day. But unlike the other food holidays, this special day isn’t about quenching your thirst or whetting your whistle. May 10 is dedicated to filling your tummy with loads of deliciousness – it’s National Shrimp Day! While the origins of this annual holiday are unknown, this bite-sized shellfish is perfect for any occasion. Shrimp can be prep

Get ready to raise your glass, America! A delightful beverage holiday is hours away and Americans are in the mood to celebrate! May 9 is National Moscato Day, a spirited holiday created by the Gallo Family Vineyards, that celebrates the delightful wine, Moscato. It’s time to drink wine! Available in a wide variety of price points, Moscato is popular wine in America and around the world. The light-bodied, aromatic wine goes perfectly with variety of tasty desserts, fruit, sala

Today celebrates one of the most special women in our lives - our moms. It's Mother's Day, an annual event observed on the second Sunday in May. Whether you treat mom to a lovely brunch, send her a lovely bouquet of fragrant flowers or whip up a delish dinner, why not add a humorous quote or sentimental saying to your Mother's Day card or gift to make it extra special? In such a hectic and stressful world, a silly saying may be just what the doctor ordered. Or a simple hear

If a refreshing beverage sounds pretty good to you right about now, slip on your Manolo Blahnik designer shoes and get ready to raise your martini glass. May 7 is National Cosmopolitan Day! Created by freelance writer, cocktail enthusiast and the "Queen of Holidays," Jace Shoemaker-Galloway, this "spirited" holiday celebrates the sophisticated yet simple-to-make and delicious to drink, Cosmo cocktail. Typically made with vodka, lime and cranberry juices, today there are many

If you’re feeling a bit parched right about now, you’re in luck. Smack dab between National Orange Juice Day, Cinco de Mayo and National Cosmopolitan Day, is National Beverage Day, also referred to as Beverage Day! While the origins of this annual “holiday” are unknown, Beverage Day is observed around the country on May 6. Whether you prefer something sweet or tart, ice cold or steaming hot or shaken or stirred, today is the perfect opportunity to raise your glass and indulge

Each year, people around the world take part in an annual celebration that honors Mexican culture, tradition and heritage with colorful parades, festive festivals, traditional dancing and Mariachi bands. Delicious food and refreshing drinks are also a big part of the celebration - unless, of course, there happens to be a world-wide pandemic. May 5 is Cinco de Mayo, an annual event that commemorates the Mexican’s military victory over France at the Battle of Puebla on May 5,

If you're a Star Wars fan, go grab your lightsaber! May 4 is Star Wars Day, an annual "holiday" that celebrates one of the most popular flicks of all time, Star Wars. The original 1977 blockbuster film, directed and written by George Lucas, starred Mark Hammil, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher. Fans will be out en "force" celebrating the out-of-this world, epic space saga by attending various Star Wars-themed events, movie marathons, parties, sales, promotions and giveaways al

When it comes to special holidays, May 3 is the cat's meow and top dog! It's National Specially-abled Pets Day (NSAPD), an annual "howliday" launched by animal advocate, author and pet lifestyle expert, Colleen Paige. Whether Fido or Fluffy has hearing or vision loss, a chronic illness that requires TLC or is missing a paw or two due to an injury, many are often overlooked due to their "special needs." But with the advances in medicine and technology, many of these amazing an

When it comes to out-of-this-world events, now is the perfect time to get into the holiday "spirit." May 3 is Paranormal Day, an annual event observed by enthusiasts who believe in "phenomena and manifestations which lie outside of normal experience, and which can neither be scientifically explained nor proved.” Whether you believe in ghosts, aliens, haunted houses, crop circles or the elusive Bigfoot, Paranormal Day provides the perfect opportunity for folks to share their p

May 2 is Brothers and Sisters Day, an annual "holiday" that celebrates the very special relationship brothers and sisters share. While the origins of this holiday are unknown, there are several holidays that celebrate this special bond - Siblings Day, observed in April, and Brother and Sister Day, which is celebrated on the last Saturday in March. Whether you have one, two or six, siblings share an incredible bond. From the moment we are born until the moment we take our last

When it comes to holidays, May 2 is all about family. Not only is it Brothers and Sisters Day, it's also Baby Day! While the origins of this annual event are unknown, Baby Day celebrates infants of all shapes and sizes. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, godparent, sibling or distant relative, today is the perfect opportunity to celebrate, oooh and ahh over the little ones in your life. From the moment they are born, children bring so very much to our lives. Cherish those