Category Archives: What Is Tea-Day?

What is Tea-Day? A play on words for us tea aficionados. What is Tea-Day refers to the current day and what holidays or observances are associated with it.

February 26th – Jeans, Carpe Diem, Thermos Bottles and Fairy Tales

Levi Jeans

Levi Strauss Day Levi Strauss Day is celebrated on February 26th to honor the life and legacy of Levi Strauss, the German-American businessman who founded the company Levi Strauss & Co. and is credited with creating the first pair of blue jeans. Levi Strauss was born on February 26, 1829, in Bavaria, Germany. He immigrated […]

February 25th – Nuts, Pistols and Quiet

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Chocolate Covered Nut Day Chocolate Covered Nut Day is celebrated on February 25th, and it’s a day to indulge in one of the most beloved snack combinations: chocolate-covered nuts. Whether it’s almonds, peanuts, cashews, or hazelnuts, the pairing of chocolate with nuts has been a popular treat for centuries, offering both sweetness and crunch in […]

Pink Shirt Day Canada

Pink Shirt Day

Pink Shirt Day Canada Pink Shirt Day, held annually on the last Wednesday of February, is a major Canadian anti-bullying campaign. It began in 2007 when Nova Scotia students David Shepherd and Travis Price bought pink shirts to support a peer bullied for wearing pink. The day promotes kindness, inclusion, and standing up against bullying […]

February 24th – Twin Peaks, Bartenders and Whooping Cranes

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Twin Peaks Day Twin Peaks Day is celebrated on February 24th to honor the premiere of the iconic television series “Twin Peaks” created by David Lynch and Mark Frost. The show originally aired on April 8, 1990, but February 24th marks the day in 1990 when the pilot episode was first shown to a test […]

February 23rd – Tootsie Rolls, Diesel Engines, Curling and Banana Bread

Rhubarb Pie

Tootsie Roll Day Tootsie Roll Day is celebrated on February 23rd to honor the iconic Tootsie Roll candy, which was introduced on this day in 1896 by Leo Hirshfield. The candy is named after his daughter, Tootsie, and has become one of the oldest and most beloved candies in the United States. The Tootsie Roll […]

January 22nd – Walk the Dog, Sword Swallowing and Margaritas

Waling Your Dog

Walking the Dog Day National Walking the Dog Day is celebrated on February 22nd each year, encouraging dog owners to get outside and take their dogs for a walk. It’s a fun and healthy way to bond with your pet while also getting some exercise yourself! If the weather permits, explore new parks or trails, […]

February 21st – Mother Language, Sticky Buns and Pangolins

Sticky Buns

Mother Language Day International Mother Language Day is observed on February 21st every year to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. Established by UNESCO in 1999 and first observed in 2000. Honors the Bengali Language Movement in Bangladesh, where protesters were killed on February 21, 1952, advocating for Bengali to be recognized as an […]

February 20th – Bookcases, Handcuffs and Hoodie Hoo

Handcuffs

Clean Out Your Bookcase Day Clean Out Your Bookcase Day is observed on February 20th each year as a reminder to declutter, organize, and refresh your book collection. Reorganize your books by genre, author, or theme. Donate books you no longer need to libraries, schools, or charities. Sell or trade books at local bookstores or […]