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 3rd – Candles, Coats and Toys and Green Bean Casserole

Candles, Coats, and Toys

Candle Day Candle Day is celebrated on the first Saturday of December each year, falling on December 2nd, 2023. This day is especially popular in the United States, largely promoted by Bath & Body Works, which hosts a major annual sale on candles, drawing in shoppers with deep discounts on their famous scented candles. Candles […]

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting is one of New York City’s most iconic holiday traditions, attracting thousands in person and millions via broadcast. Christmas Trees Origins 1931 – The very first tree was put up by construction workers building Rockefeller Center during the Great Depression. It was a modest […]

December 1st – Cookie Cutting and Peppermint Bark

Cookie Cutters and Peppermint Bark

Cookie Cutter Day Cookie Cutter Day is celebrated on December 1st each year in the United States. This whimsical holiday recognizes the joy of baking and decorating cookies, particularly with the use of cookie cutters. Cookie cutters make the process of baking and decorating cookies fun and creative. They come in various shapes and sizes, […]

Shift Worker Sunday

Night Shift

Shift Worker Sunday Shift Worker Sunday is an observance dedicated to recognizing and appreciating the contributions of shift workers—those who work outside the traditional 9-to-5 schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays. These workers keep essential services running in industries like healthcare, transportation, manufacturing, emergency services, and hospitality.The purpose of the day is to acknowledge the […]

November 29th – Chadwick Boseman and Electronic Greetings

Chadwick Boseman

Chadwick Boseman Day Chadwick Boseman Day is observed annually on November 29, which is the birthday of the late actor Chadwick Boseman. The day honors his life, career, and enduring legacy in film, culture, and social impact. Chadwick Boseman was born on November 29, 1976, in Anderson, South Carolina. After his passing on August 28, […]

Adopt a Sheltered Pet

Sheltered Pets

Celebrate Shelter Pets Day Celebrate Shelter Pets Day is observed annually on first Thursday after Thanksgiving to promote the adoption of pets from shelters and raise awareness about the importance of supporting animal shelters and rescues. It’s a heartfelt reminder of the many animals in shelters that need loving homes. Celebrating Shelter Pets Day is […]

Black Friday and Buy Nothing Day

Black Friday

Black Friday Black Friday is the day following Thanksgiving in the United States, which falls on the fourth Thursday of November. It’s widely recognized as the start of the holiday shopping season and is famous for major retail discounts and promotions. The term originated in Philadelphia in the 1960s, describing heavy traffic and chaos after […]