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.

December 20th – Caroling and Games

Christmas Caroling

Go Caroling Day Go Caroling Day, celebrated annually on December 20th, is a festive occasion that invites people to spread holiday cheer through the joyous tradition of singing Christmas carols. This day encourages families, friends, and communities to come together, share in the spirit of the season, and bring smiles to others with their music. […]

Wreaths Across America

Wreaths Across America

Wreaths Across America Day Wreaths Across America Day is an annual event dedicated to honoring fallen U.S. veterans by laying wreaths at their graves. This event typically takes place on the third Saturday in December. Volunteers across the country gather at cemeteries, memorials, and other designated locations to place wreaths on the graves of veterans […]

December 19th – Hard Candy and Oatmeal Muffins

Hard Candy

Hard Candy Day Hard Candy Day, celebrated annually on December 19th, is a sweet day dedicated to the joy of hard candies. These timeless treats have been a favorite for generations, loved for their vibrant flavors, long-lasting enjoyment, and nostalgic charm. Hard candies date back centuries, with origins in early sugar-cooking techniques. Sugar was once […]

Ugly Sweater Day

Ugly Sweater

Ugly Sweater Day National Ugly Sweater Day is celebrated on the third Friday of December each year, making it a festive and fun tradition during the holiday season. Ugly Sweater Day is such a fun tradition! It’s usually celebrated during the holiday season, where people wear the most outrageous, festive, or intentionally tacky sweaters they […]

December 18th – Buddy the Elf and Snow Flakes

Buddy the Elf

Answer The Telephone Like Buddy the Elf Day Answer the Telephone Like Buddy the Elf Day is a fun, unofficial holiday celebrated on December 18th. It’s inspired by a memorable scene from the holiday movie Elf (2003), where Buddy, played by Will Ferrell, answers the phone with infectious enthusiasm. If you want to make it […]

Regifting Day

Regifting

Regifting Day National Regifting Day falls on the Thursday before Christmas and encourages giving unwanted, yet still useful, gifts a second life, especially during office holiday parties where it’s a common practice to repurpose gifts. Created by Money Management International, it promotes waste reduction and mindful re-gifting, emphasizing passing along items that someone else will […]

Festival of Winter Walks

Festival of Winter Walks

Festival of Winter Walks The Festival of Winter Walks is a seasonal event organized by The Ramblers, a UK walking charity, to encourage people to enjoy the outdoors during the colder months. Running from December 20, 2025, to January 4, 2026, it offers free, guided walks across scenic landscapes such as forests, coastal paths, and […]

December 17th – Maple Syrup

Maple Syrup

Maple Syrup Day National Maple Syrup Day is celebrated annually on December 17 to honor the sweet and iconic treat derived from the sap of maple trees. It’s a day to enjoy and appreciate the centuries-old tradition of maple syrup production and its role in culinary delights. Maple Syrup Significant Historical Events 1903 – First […]

December 16th – Chocolate Covered, Barbie and Barnie

Chocolate Covered

Chocolate Covered Anything Day Chocolate Covered Anything Day is celebrated every year on December 16—a sweet excuse to indulge in your favorite treats dipped in chocolate! The day isn’t tied to a historical event; it’s more of a fun, food-centric holiday created to celebrate the versatility of chocolate. People use it as an opportunity to […]