Tweed Day, World Party Day, Chocolate Mousse Day

~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ April 3, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote:  Spring is nature's way of saying, "Let's party!" Robin Williams ★~  Tweed Day: Tweed Day recognizes the cost of political corruption. Infamous senator-turned-crook, William “Boss” Tweed, was born today in1823.  Tweed was  the “poster boy” for political corruption, it is estimated that his “tweed ring”  stole … Continue reading Tweed Day, World Party Day, Chocolate Mousse Day

International Children’s Book Day, Reconciliation Day, Peanut Butter and Jelly Day

~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ April 2, 2013   ★~Today’s Quote: Life becomes easier when you learn to accept an apology you never got. ~Robert Brault ★~ International Children’s Book Day: International Children's Book Day (ICBD) is celebrated to inspire a love of reading and to call attention to children's books. Denmark’s most famous author, Hans Christian … Continue reading International Children’s Book Day, Reconciliation Day, Peanut Butter and Jelly Day

April Fools Day, Dyngus Day, Sourdough Bread

~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ April 1, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: Even the gods love jokes.  ~Plato ★~ April Fools Day: Today is the day for good-natured pranks, hoaxes, and general silliness. The earliest recorded association between April 1st and foolishness is in Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales in 1392, although this may be a result … Continue reading April Fools Day, Dyngus Day, Sourdough Bread

Mom and Pop Business Owner Day, March Borrowing Days, Lemon Chiffon Cake Day

~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ March 29, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: The worst blast comes on the Borrowing Days. ~ March Lore ★~ March: Borrowing Days: The Borrowing Days (or Borrowed Days) are the last three days of March (and sometimes the first three of April, making in all six days). Traditionally, these days are cold and … Continue reading Mom and Pop Business Owner Day, March Borrowing Days, Lemon Chiffon Cake Day

Eggsibit Day, Something on a Stick Day, National Black Forest Cake Day

~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ March 28, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote:   ★~Eggsibit Day: The history of decorating eggs goes back to pre-recorded time. Most cultures have, at one time or another, had a tradition of decorating and giving eggs as gifts. Many artists love the challenge of decorating eggs due to their unique shape … Continue reading Eggsibit Day, Something on a Stick Day, National Black Forest Cake Day

Quirky Country Western Song Day, Holi, Joe Day, Spanish Paella Day

~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ March 27, 2013   ★~ Full Moon:  Today's Libra Moon is the first full Moon of the astrological year, which begins with Aries. It is a special Moon for many religions, especially Judaism and Christianity, because it marks both Passover and Easter. . Like the season of Spring, the Sun in … Continue reading Quirky Country Western Song Day, Holi, Joe Day, Spanish Paella Day

Make Up Your Own Holiday,National Nougat Day, Spinach Day

★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ March 26, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self-confidence. ~ Robert Frost ★~ Make Up Your Own Holiday: If you could “call a holiday,” what would it celebrate? Brussels sprouts? Cable television? YOU?  How about a “Bring it … Continue reading Make Up Your Own Holiday,National Nougat Day, Spinach Day