NATIONAL BANANA DAY
On the third Wednesday in April, take a bite of the fruit that also makes an excellent prop for jokes on National Banana Day! Read more...
NATIONAL CRAWFISH DAY
National Crawfish Day on April 17th celebrates one of the South's most iconic foods. Each year the mudbug brings out not only a desire for newspaper-covered picnic tables but a language all its own. Read more...
NATIONAL CHEESEBALL DAY
April 17th kicks off National Cheeseball Day and recognizes a party food that can sometimes be the centerpiece of a spread. You can choose from two ways to celebrate, too! Or plan your party and serve both! Read more...
NATIONAL ELLIS ISLAND FAMILY HISTORY DAY
Each year on April 17th, National Ellis Island Family History Day encourages families to explore their ancestry and discover family who immigrated through Ellis Island.
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NATIONAL HAIKU POETRY DAY
Observed annually on April 17, National Haiku Poetry Day encourages all to try their hand in creativity. Haiku poetry is a form of Japanese poetry that is non-rhyming and usually consists of 3 lines with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5. Usually, an element of nature, a season, a moment of beauty, or an individual experience inspires haiku poems. Sensory language is used to capture a feeling, image, or moment. Read more...
On Deck for April 18, 2024
National Days
NATIONAL LINEMAN APPRECIATION DAY
NATIONAL HIGH FIVE DAY
NATIONAL EXERCISE DAY
NATIONAL ANIMAL CRACKERS DAY
NATIONAL POEM IN YOUR POCKET DAY
GET TO KNOW YOUR CUSTOMERS DAY
NATIONAL EDUCATION AND SHARING DAY
NATIONAL COLUMNISTS' DAY
Banana FAQ
Q. What is a group of bananas called?
A. The cluster of bananas that grow on the banana plant is called hands (together they look like fingers on a hand).
Q. Are banana plants sterile?
A. The fruit of the banana plant is sterile. However, the banana plant is able to reproduce from rhizomes beneath the soil. The parent plant dies after it produces fruit, but the rhizomes will send out corms for new plants.
Q. How many calories are in a banana?
A. A medium banana contains about 105 calories.
Cheeseball FAQ
Q. How do I prevent crackers from breaking when scooping from the cheeseball?
A. A cheese knife should be used to carve a bit of the cheeseball away and spread it on the cracker. Also, allow the cheeseball to come to room temperature before serving.
Q. Can I freeze any leftover cheeseballs?
A. Yes. To avoid causing the cheese to dry out, first wrap it well with freezer wrap. Then chill in the refrigerator for several hours. Store in an air-tight freezer-safe container and store in the freezer for up to a month.
Ellis Island FAQ
Q. When did Ellis Island open?
A. Ellis Island opened on January 1, 1892, and began processing the first immigrants through its doors.
Q. Who was the first immigrant processed at Ellis Island?
A. According to the National Park Service, Annie Moore, a County Cork, Ireland immigrant was the first person processed at Ellis Island. She was seventeen years old and accompanied her two younger brothers to America. Their immigration reunited the children with their parents and two older siblings.
Q. When did Ellis Island close?
A. Ellis Island's last day of operation was November 12, 1954.
Haiku FAQ
Q. Does haiku have to rhyme?
A. No. While haiku poems usually don't rhyme, they do incorporate elements of poetry such as rhythm, emotion, and occasionally rhyme.
Q. Is a haiku always about nature?
A. No, but usually there is some element of nature included in the poem. Haiku is usually inspired by nature. However, some poets draw from the haiku style for more industrial types of poems.
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