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.

First Day of Autumn and Fall Equinox

Fall Season

First Day of Autumn and Fall Equinox The First Day of Autumn, also known as the Fall Equinox, occurs when day and night are approximately equal in length. This event usually falls around September 22nd or 23rd in the Northern Hemisphere. It marks the official beginning of the fall season, characterized by cooler temperatures, shorter […]

September 22nd – The Hobbit, Chainmail and Ice Cream Cones

JRR Tolkien

Hobbit Day Hobbit Day is celebrated on September 22nd, marking the shared birthdays of two beloved characters from J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings: Bilbo Baggins and Frodo Baggins. Bilbo was born on September 22, 2890, of the Third Age, and Frodo on the same day in 2968. Fans of Tolkien’s works, particularly The […]

September 21st – Escapology, Miniature Golf and Cat and Dog Gut Health

Miniature Golf

Escapology Day Escapology Day is celebrated every year on September 21st. Escapology Day celebrates the art of escaping from restraints or traps, popularized by escape artists like Harry Houdini. It’s a day to appreciate the skill, creativity, and showmanship involved in escapology, whether it involves handcuffs, straitjackets, or locked containers. Escapology Day is a tribute […]

September 20th – String Cheese and Crime and Intelligence

Crime Scene

String Cheese Day String Cheese Day is celebrated annually on September 20th, honoring the popular snack that both kids and adults love. String cheese, most commonly made from mozzarella, is unique because of its peelable texture, making it fun to eat. The day encourages people to enjoy string cheese in various ways—whether as a snack […]

Eat An Apple Day

Apples

Eat An Apple Day “Eat an apple day” is observed on the third Saturday of September, though some sources also cite National Apple Day on October 21st. It’s a fun food holiday that encourages people to enjoy apples in all their delicious forms and appreciate their health benefits. Why Apples? They’re packed with fiber, vitamins, […]

September 19th – Pirates and Aortic Dissection

Talk Like a Pirate

Talk Like a Pirate Day Talk Like a Pirate Day is celebrated annually on September 19th and is a fun, lighthearted observance encouraging people to speak in pirate slang and phrases. The day was created in 1995 by John Baur (also known as “Ol’ Chumbucket”) and Mark Summers (“Cap’n Slappy”) as a way to have […]

I Just Saw Saw a Paw Paw

PawPaw Fruit

Pawpaw Day What is today? Pawpaw Day is celebrated on the third Thursday of September to honor the uniquely American fruit, the pawpaw (Asimina triloba). This day celebrates the largest edible fruit native to North America and shines a spotlight on its history, flavor, and cultural significance. This day is an opportunity to raise awareness […]

September 18th – Air Force, Rice Krispies and Cheeseburgers

US Air Force

U.S. Air Force Day U.S. Air Force Day is celebrated annually on September 18th to commemorate the creation of the United States Air Force as a separate branch of the U.S. military. It honors the history, achievements, and service of the men and women who have served in the Air Force. U.S. Air Force Day […]

September 17th – Apple Dumpling, Smithsonian and Birds

Apple Dumpling

Apple Dumpling Day Apple Dumpling Day is celebrated annually on September 17th, honoring the classic dessert made by baking apples wrapped in dough and often served with a sweet syrup or sauce. This comforting dish is especially popular in the fall, when apples are in season, and is enjoyed for its warm, homey flavors. Apple […]