May 15 International Day of the Family

On May 15 People across the world celebrate International Day of the Family. Every year, the UN secretary-general makes to the particularly applicable motto attention. This was from 1996, this year (2017) motto is - Families, education and well-being.

20th September 1993 The United Nations General Assembly pass the resolution 47/237 that 15 May of every year shall be observed as the International Day of Families.

A wide range of events is organised at local, national and international levels. The International Day provides an opportunity to promote awareness of issues relating to families and to increase knowledge of the social, economic and demographic processes affecting families.

Wish all Happy International Day of the Family

May 2 Baby Day

Today day is May 2 Baby Day observed every year, it is celebrated for babies. A baby who didn’t love kids and children especially when the baby is below one year. As all we see all baby below one year look so pretty.

Nowadays all family have to work for family future. In this case, people did not give much time to their baby’s, and newborn to one-year baby need the mother. Babies have a primal need to be carried close to their mother's body. As Studies have shown that babies who have been the recipients of positive touch experience more benefits as they develop emotionally and socially.

I didn’t say we didn’t have to work but all people who plan for the baby should have to think about the baby first then invite them into this world. We have to give our baby the most and more…

Happy May 2 Baby Day.

May 8 World Red Cross Day

Henry Dunant

World Red Cross Day and World Red Crescent Day is celebrated on 8th May of every year. This date is the anniversary of the birth of Henry Dunant, the recipient of the first Nobel Peace Prize, who was born on this day on 8 May 1828.

The founder of International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

May 8: World Red Cross Day is dedicated to improving human suffering, upholding human dignity, protecting life, and preventing emergencies and natural disasters such as flood, epidemics, and earthquakes.

People are encouraged to donate blood to save the lives of people in need of blood. School, colleges and other place people open blood donate camp and people come and give blood to save much life who need blood in the hospital. The day is dedicated to paying tribute to the volunteers for their fantastic contribution to the people in need.

May 31 Save Your Hearing Day

Each May 31st, Save Your Hearing Day is observed. Our hearing is vital, and there are ways that hearing loss can be avoidable.

There are various reasons from which hearing loss can be the result, some of which include:

Age, Noise, Genetic, Illness, Neurological Disorders, Medications, Chemicals, Physical Trauma, Neurobiological Factors

For more information,

visit

http://www.betterhearing.org/

or

http://www.betterhearing.org/hearing_loss_prevention/index.cfm

Save Your Hearing Day is best celebrated in peaceful environments, with earmuffs, if need be. There’s a 60:60 rule that everybody should abide by on this day, which says you should listen to your MP3 at 60% of volume capacity for less than 60 minutes a day. It is estimated half of the cases of hearing impairment and deafness are preventable. 

May 31 Macaroon Day

On May 31 Macaroon Day is observed each year. Macaroons are small unleavened cakes with a crispy outer layer and a moist, chewy center. Although they are the same size as cookies, macaroons do not contain any flour and therefore do not fall into that classification.

The coconut macaroon is most commonly found in the United States. Most varieties of coconut macaroons are dipped in milk chocolate, dark chocolate or white chocolate. Almonds, pecans, cashews or other nuts are sometimes added to the cookie.

Culinary historians believe that macaroons originated in Italy. In fact, the word “macaroon” comes from the Italian word for paste: “maccarone.” In 1533, Italian monks and nuns introduced macaroons to France. Two Benedictine nuns, Sister Marguerite and Sister Marie-Elisabeth, began baking and selling these small sweets to help pay for their housing. They became known as the “Macaroon Sisters,” and their baking became famous throughout Europe. 

Following are two macaroon recipes for you to try and enjoy.

Coconut Macaroons

French Macaroons

May 31 No Tobacco Day

People also observed No Tobacco Day on Each May 31st. No Tobacco Day is a day to draw attention to the negative effects of tobacco and smoking, where each year the WHO awards individuals and organizations who make an exceptional contribution to the reduction of smoking and tobacco consumption.

It speeds up our heart rate, raises the blood pressure and makes us feel more energetic for a temporary amount of time. As we know the lasting effects are much more dangerous...

Medical research made it clear during the 1900s that tobacco use increased the likelihood of many illnesses including heart attacks, strokes, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), emphysema and many forms of cancer.

People, non-governmental organizations and governments unite on World No Tobacco Day to draw attention to the health problems that tobacco use can cause. 

May 30 Mint Julep Day

Mint Julep Day is observed annually on May 30. This drink was introduced at the Kentucky Derby in the 1930s and since then it has become the event's official drink. A classic mint julep is made with a mint leaf, bourbon, sugar and water. In the Southern states, where mint julep is more associated with the cuisine, spearmint is the mint of choice. Preparation of the drink may vary from one bartender to another.

Were you desperately hoping for a refreshing bourbon cocktail but frustrated that you didn’t have a good enough excuse? Thankfully for you, Mint Julep Day is here to pander to your wildest fantasies… just as long as those fantasies involved sipping this classic cocktail.

Invite your friends over for a party with homemade mint julep. Enjoy this unique drink even when Kentucky Derby is over. The refreshing taste of mint julep is perfect for any hot summer day. 

May 30 Water a Flower Day

Recognized each year on May 30 is National Water a Flower Day. To keep your flowers alive, you have to water them. Water a Flower Day remembers you to water your flowers and is an opportunity to give them an extra sip of water to thank for their wonderful colors.

To celebrate Water a Flower Day you can use a watering can or watering pot. If you don't own such a thing, simply use a bottle or maybe even a cooking pot or a mug. You could also take smaller plants or flowers directly to the sink and water them with tap water. The only important thing is to take good care of your flowers that day, so don't forget to celebrate the day and tell everyone about it.

This is a fun day; a day to enjoy the happiness that flowers bring to people. It is possible that you know someone who is home-bound, hospitalized, needs some cheering up or that you want to say “thank you to” or just to “make someone’s day. If so, then It would be a great day to take them a bouquet of flowers, but remember to “water the flowers” before you deliver them. 

May 29 Coq Au Vin Day

Celebrated annually on May 29 is National Coq Au Vin Day. Coq au vin is French for “rooster with wine”. Indeed, rooster is slowly cooked in a rich sauce, made from wine, mushrooms, garlic and lardons (salted pork). In the USA the dish was slightly changed – chicken is used instead of rooster and ham replaced lardons.

Different legends tell of Coq au vin back in the days of Gaul and Julius Caesar. However, the first documented recipe was in the early 20th century. There was a somewhat similar recipe, poulet au vin blanc, that appeared in an 1864 cookbook. 

Enjoy this Coq Au Vin recipe.

By the way, the older the rooster, the better the dish. Old roosters have more connective tissues that create a richer broth.

May 28 Brisket Day

May 28 is National Brisket Day observed annually. One of the nine primal cuts of beef, brisket comes from the breast or lower chest of beef or veal. Brisket is a tough and relatively inexpensive cut of meat. While it requires some patience to cook brisket to tenderness, the reward is well worth the effort.

Brisket requires slow cooking on a low fire, otherwise meat will be too tough. During the cooking process tough tissues are broken down, that is why you have a tender piece of meat. Spice mixes are used to give brisket a special flavor. Mix usually consists of salt, brown sugar, garlic, cumin, chili powder, black pepper, but it can be changed to your liking. Marinades are typically used to make meat tender. Soy source, Worcestershire sauce and liquid smoke are the most popular choices.

Select a well-marbled cut of meat and cook brisket any way you want. Add some spice, you can make it fork tender and delightfully tasty.

May 28 Hamburger Day

Hamburger Day is observed each year on May 28. It is most likely that the hamburger sandwich first appeared in the 19th or early 20th centuries. Hamburgers originated in Hamburg, Germany, eating a burger on a bun is actually an American tradition. The hamburger as we know it was most likely invented in Seymour, Wisconsin.

The humble hamburger is a staple of western culture. Burger joints, takeaway food outlets and all-night-eateries serve them up in their millions – with cheese, salad, gherkins and pickles, bacon and sauces. The delicious ways you can customize your burger — add bacon, ketchup, lettuce, tomatoes, mayo, and your other favorite fixings.

Over the years, the hamburger has become a culinary icon in the United States. To celebrate this Hamburger Day, with your friends and grill up some tasty burgers.

May 27 Cellophane Tape Day

Observed annually on May 27th is National Cellophane Tape Day. It is hard to imagine where we would be without this invention.

This common household and office item, which is also known as invisible tape or Scotch Tape, was invented by Richard Gurley Drew (June 22, 1899 – December 14, 1980). Drew joined the 3M Company in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1920, first inventing the masking tape in 1926, followed by the invention of the cellophane tape in 1930.

The Scotch brand and Scotch Tape are registered trademarks of 3M. Besides using Scotch as a prefix in its brand names (Scotchgard,Scotchlite, and Scotch-Brite), the company also used the Scotch name for its (mainly professional) audiovisual magnetic tape products, until the early 1990s when the tapes were branded solely with the 3M logo. 

May 27 Sun Screen Day

Today May 27 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.

Did you know that there are many scientists that are credited with discovering modern sunscreen? In 1936, chemist Eugene Schueller invented a preventative sunburn cream, and went on to start L’Oreal. Around the same time, Swiss chemist Franz Greiter was inspired to develop a sun lotion after he was sunburned while climbing Mount Piz Buin. His product came to the market under the name Piz Buin in 1946, and is still sold today. In 1944, Florida pharmacist Benjamin Green patented Red Vet Pet sunscreen, which became Coppertone suntan cream and was very popular throughout the 1950s and still is today.

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. 

May 26 Blueberry Cheesecake Day

Blueberry Cheesecake Day is observed on May 26th. cheesecake recipes can be traced all the way back to Ancient Greece, the flavored versions we know and love today are a fairly recent innovation. People have come up with all sorts of interesting and unique cheesecake flavors, but today is a celebration of the classic blueberry variety.

The type of cheese used to make cheesecake has a huge impact on the flavor and texture of this delicious dessert. American cheesecakes are made with cream cheese, Italian cheesecakes are made with ricotta, and German and Polish cheesecakes are made with “quark” cheese, which is a type of curd cheese.

Try these recipes:

The Best Blueberry Cheesecake

May 26 World Lindy Hop Day

People celebrate World Lindy Hop Day on every May 26. Also known as the jitterbug, Lindy Hop originated in Harlem, New York City in the 1920s and 1930s. After a decline in popularity in the 1950s, this form of swing music is back and infecting more and more followers with its undeniable vitality.

It’s an energetic dance that originated in black communities in Harlem, in New York City. If you want a true experience, try to seek out a venue with live big-band jazz. It’s fun, frenetic, occasionally frenzied, and is likely to leave you exhausted, but don’t worry: you only need to do it once every year.

A combination of different kinds of dances, including jazz, swing and tap, Lindy Hop is a two-person dance where the partners dance hand in hand or in an embrace to jazz music. Just as in jazz, there is some form of improvisation that takes place during the dance. 

May 25 Tap Dance Day

May 25 is National Tap Dance Day in the USA. Celebrations are held today nationwide and even in other counties, as in India, Australia, Japan and Iceland. Different activities are organized at schools and tap dancing studios. Everyone can attend master classes, street dancing flash mobs and concerts.

The brainchild of Carol Vaughn, Nicola Daval and Linda Christensen, National Tap Dance Day was first presented to U.S. Congress on February 7, 1989 and was signed into American Law by President George. H.W. Bush on November 8, 1989. The one-time official observance was on May 25, 1989. May 25 is the birthday of Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, a significant contributor to tap dance born in 1878. National Tap Dance Day has continued to be celebrated each year on May 25.

“Shim Sham Shimmy” is one of the popular tap dance routine and it is regarded as tap dance's national anthem. Everyone can learn this dance on National Tap Dance Day, as far many studios send people to the streets to teach passers-by. 

May 25 Wine Day

May 25 is National Wine Day. Wine has been an important part of human history and culture for thousands of years. Regardless of whether you prefer red, white, pinot, or cabernet, everyone can appreciate today’s celebration.

“Wine is an alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes or other fruits. The natural chemical balance of grapes lets them ferment without the addition of sugars, acids, enzymes, water, or other nutrients. Yeast consumes the sugars in the grapes and converts them into alcohol. Different varieties of grapes and strains of yeasts produce different types of wine.

In 1867, Archaeologists in Speyer, Germany discovered the oldest bottle of wine in existence while they were excavating two Roman stone sarcophaguses. It dates back to at least 325 AD. The bottle of wine is now on display at the History Museum of the Pfalz in Germany.

on this day, people enjoy a glass of their favorite wine with dinner, for dessert, with friends, at a restaurant, at home or at a wine-tasting event. 

May 24 Escargot Day

Escargot Day is observed on May 24. Escargot is a tasty appetizer made with land snails cooked in butter or wine. While the dish most likely originated in Ancient Roman times, escargot is usually associated with French cuisine. In fact, the French consume around 40,000 metric tons of snails each year.

The dish of Escargot is usually prepared by removing the land snails from their shells, cooking them with garlic, butter and wine. They are then placed back into their shells with the sauce for serving. The dish is served with a special fork and tong for easier dining. Farms producing Helix aspersa for sale exist in Europe and in the United States.

Escargot {es.kar.go} is the French word for snail. If you've never tasted escargot, National Escargot Day is a great reason to give them a try.

May 24 Scavenger Hunt Day

May 24 is Scavenger Hunt Day. Today is set aside as a day to enjoy the “good ol’ fashioned” fun of a scavenger hunt. Scavenger hunts have become popular at weekend get to gether’s, parties, family gatherings and holidays, however, today would be a great day to have a scavenger hunt at the office or put one together for the neighborhood kids and let the fun begin.

A scavenger hunt is a game where individuals or teams compete to find items or perform tasks provided to them as a list by the organizers of the game. The aim of the game is for participants to fulfil the requirements on the list. Usually, at the end the hunt a grand prize awaits the first person/ team to reach the end of the list.

American gossip columnist, author, songwriter and professional hostess Elsa Maxwell (May 24, 1883 – November 1, 1963) is credited with the introduction of the scavenger hunt for use as a party game in the modern era. 

May 23 Lucky Penny Day

Lucky Penny Day is observed each year on May 23rd. The penny was officially introduced into England in 757 A.D. For centuries, finding a penny has been considered a good omen, an event that suggested something good would happen in the life of the finder.

1793 – The first pennies in the United States were made of copper. Pennies are often just a nuisance. They don’t seem to be worth much, especially considering their weight, which is decidedly disproportionate to their actual value.

Lucky Penny Day is the perfect time to show them the value of money, and just how far a dollar or two can go for someone truly in need. All day long you'll have good luck." If you are superstitious be careful to only pick up pennies lying face up. Well whether you believe it or not.