Daily Holidays - May 27

[Sherman A1]

National Grape Popsicle
 Day Did you know…

Popsicles were originally marketed as “a frozen drink on a stick”.
Popsicles originally came in seven flavors thought to be root beer, cherry, lemon, orange, banana, grape, and watermelon, but there is no official record of Epperson’s original flavors.
The most popular Popsicle flavor is Cherry.
More than two billion Popsicles are sold each year.

http://foodimentary.com/2014/05/27/may-27-national-grape-popsicle-day-2/

Sunscreen Day As Baz Luhrmann once sang “If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it.” It’s sage advice! Years of health campaigns have ensured that we all know that sun screen is very important. In fact, it’s essential to wear and regularly reapply sun screen when out in the sun.

Sun screen defends the skin from damaging ultraviolet rays by forming a protective barrier – used properly, sun screen can help prevent skin cancer. Exposure to the sun also damages the skin and can worsen signs of ageing, so wearing sun screen will also keep your skin looking younger.

Use Sun Screen Day as a reminder to make sure you are properly protecting yourself from the sun, such as by keeping out of the rays at the hottest time of the day (11 am – 2pm), drinking plenty of liquids and, of course, wearing sun screen! https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/sun-screen-day/

Senior Health & Fitness Day For Grandma, Grandpa, Granny, Gramps, Nana, Papa and all our well-loved elders, Senior Health & Fitness Day is a time to explore the many senior-friendly physical activity options, and to understand the importance of exercise and nutrition for ongoing health and illness-prevention. A healthy diet can boost energy and immunity, and regular exercise is necessary to retain bone mass and lower the risk of fractures, and to build muscle strength and reduce the risk of falls.

Various community events will be staged on Senior Health & Fitness Day, and seniors are encouraged to attend for health screenings and diet and exercise information sessions. Low-impact, non-competitive exercise program choices may include stretching, walking and swimming, all designed to increase strength and flexibility. And although Grandma is probably an excellent cook, she may be able to pick up a few healthy tips to make her legendary meals even more delicious and nutritious. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/senior-health-fitness-day/

Cellophane Tape Day In 1921, a banjo playing inventor went to work for the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company, known as 3M. Four years later, Richard Drew walked out of his lab carrying the first roll of Scotch Tape. In 1930, he also created cellophane tape. Without this man, we’d still be wrapping up our Christmas packages with string. Celebrate Cellophane Tape Day by taping up anything you can get your hands on! https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/cellophane-tape-day/

http://www.famousbirthdays.com/may27.html

[bigwillq]

1. Sun is hot. Must wear sunscreen.

I often don't. I need to take my own advice.

[Sherman A1]

4. Agreed

but, I work mostly inside, so it's not too much of an issue.

[pinboy3niner]

2. graywarrior wants to know if we can celebrate with another kind of tape

[Sherman A1]

3. Duck Tape!

Fixes everything!!!! and what it doesn't, don't need fix in'

[femmocrat]

5. Remembering Hubert Humphrey today:

http://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/hubert-h-humphrey.html

One of my political heroes!

http://www.history.com/topics/hubert-h-humphrey