Daily Holidays - May 21

[Sherman A1]

National Strawberries and Cream Day National Strawberries and Cream Day is observed annually on May 21st. Fresh strawberries and homemade whipped cream is a must when strawberries are in season. They are the perfect, refreshing, light snack on a nice warm day!

Strawberries are a very healthy snack as they are low-fat, low in calories and a good source of vitamin C, fiber, folic acid, and potassium.

Following is a “tried and true” recipe from Mayo Clinic for a low-fat desert of Strawberries and Cream with amaretto liqueur and sour cream. Enjoy! http://nationaldaycalendar.com/2015/05/20/may-21-2015-national-strawberries-and-cream-day-national-red-cross-founders-day-national-waitstaff-day-national-memo-day/

American Red Cross Founder's Day Annually observed on May 21, National American Red Cross Founder’s Day marks the anniversary of the American Red Cross which was founded in 1881 by Clara Barton, the first president of the organization. Barton lead the organization for the next twenty-three years.

The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization which provides assistance inside the United States and is the designated affiliate of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

In addition to domestic disaster relief, the American Red Cross which is headquartered in Washington D.C. and governed by volunteers, now offers services in five other areas: http://nationaldaycalendar.com/2015/05/20/may-21-2015-national-strawberries-and-cream-day-national-red-cross-founders-day-national-waitstaff-day-national-memo-day/

End of the World or Rapture Party Day The Rapture may not have seemed like a joking matter or much of a reason to have a party time for the people who believed it would happen back in 2011, and it’s easy understand why. Imagine believing that 200 million people all over the globe suddenly get sucked up into the sky without a word of warning, amid horrific earthquakes of unprecedented magnitude and relentless plagues–that’s kind of scary, isn’t it? Luckily, the predictions turned out to be completely false. But why let the opportunity to celebrate not having been annihilated go to waste? If the survival of the human race is not an occasion for celebration, what is? So what are you waiting for? Time to throw a Rapture Day Party!

The Rapture may not have seemed like a joking matter or much of a reason to have a party time for the people who believed it would happen back in 2011, and it’s easy understand why. Imagine believing that 200 million people all over the globe suddenly get sucked up into the sky without a word of warning, amid horrific earthquakes of unprecedented magnitude and relentless plagues–that’s kind of scary, isn’t it? Luckily, the predictions turned out to be completely false. But why let the opportunity to celebrate not having been annihilated go to waste? If the survival of the human race is not an occasion for celebration, what is? So what are you waiting for? Time to throw a Rapture Day Party! https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/rapture-party-day/

I Need A Patch For That Day Some holidays are set up with the express purpose of ensuring that something we often take for granted or miss entirely receives the honour that it deserves.

I Need A Patch For That Day is a good example of that. Quite simply, it is a day in which we sit back and celebrate the humble patch in all its forms. You may be wondering what sort of patch is referred to, and the answer is that it is every single type of patch that you can imagine: from patches in clothes to nicotine patches, from software patches to patchwork quilts.

Do we really need a day to celebrate patches? Well, think about it. Every single day we take many little things for granted, even though we would often struggle without them. Think of I Need A Patch For That Day as an idea that helps us to appreciate those little things in life. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/i-need-a-patch-for-that-day/

National Wait Staff Day National Waitstaff Day is observed each year on May 21. This day was created to show appreciation to and thank all waitstaff for the work they do in making our dining experiences enjoyable ones. It is also a day for restaurant owners and managers to recognize and express their appreciation to the dedicated waiters/waitresses.

Waiters and waitresses are a big determining factor on the difference between your dining experience being a good experience or a bad one. The food may be delicious but the attentiveness and attitude of the waiter/waitress can make or change the whole experience.

There are those waiter/waitresses that go out of their way to make it extra nice and make sure you have the best time possible. They fill your drinks before you ask, bring extra bread, rolls or chips, give honest opinions on food choices when asked, ask if everything is okay, ask if they can get you anything else and etc. There are good servers that turn diners into regulars. http://nationaldaycalendar.com/2015/05/20/may-21-2015-national-strawberries-and-cream-day-national-red-cross-founders-day-national-waitstaff-day-national-memo-day/

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[bigwillq]

1. Wait staffs are so under appreciated.

They work really hard. I appreciate their efforts.

Pay them a living wage!!!!

[Sherman A1]

2. Agreed

They and many in the service sector are under appreciated and need both respect and a living wage.

[femmocrat]

3. Happy birthday to Senator Franken!

http://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/al-franken.html

Yes, we still love you now that you are 64!