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 23rd – Tootsie Rolls, Diesel and Curling

Rhubarb Pie

Tootsie Roll Day Tootsie Roll Day is celebrated on February 25th 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 and Swallow a Sword

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 – Sticky Buns and Mother Language

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 – Handcuffs and Bookcases

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 […]

February 19th – Airboats and Iwo Jima

Airboat

Airboat Day National Airboat Day is held on February 19th. An airboat, also known as a fan boat, is a flat-bottomed vessel powered by an aircraft-style propeller. Unlike traditional boats, airboats do not have a submerged propeller, making them ideal for navigating shallow waters, marshes, and swamps. Boats Iwo Jima Day Iwo Jima Day is […]

February 18th – Batteries, Cows and Wine

Batteries

Battery Day National Battery Day is celebrated every year on February 18th to recognize the importance of batteries in our daily lives. It’s a great time to appreciate how batteries power everything from our smartphones to cars and even renewable energy storage. The day also raises awareness about battery recycling and proper disposal to reduce […]

President’s Day

President's Day

President’s Day Presidents’ Day is a U.S. federal holiday observed on the third Monday of February each year. In 2025, it falls on February 17. Originally established in 1885 to honor George Washington’s birthday (February 22), the holiday later expanded to recognize all U.S. presidents, particularly Abraham Lincoln, whose birthday is February 12. Officially called […]

February 17th – Analog to Digital TV, Crabs and Cabbage

Crab Races

Analog to Digital TV Day Analog to Digital TV Day refers to the transition from analog to digital television broadcasting, which took place in different countries at different times. In the U.S., the official switch happened on June 12, 2009, when full-power TV stations stopped broadcasting analog signals and moved to digital transmission. This transition […]