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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsDaily Holidays -April 12
National Licorice Day If you fancy something a little bit sweet, why not chew on some licorice for Licorice Day. Enjoyed by people across the globe, licorice has a distinctive flavour and is found in many modern sweets.Created by Licorice International in 2004, Licorice Day celebrates the rich history of black licorice. Licorice is extracted from the licorice plant and can be used for confectionary, to flavour a drink (licorice tea is a popular example) and also has medicinal purposes.
Some great ways you can share the enjoyment of Licorice Day with your friends and family include giving licorice as a gift, researching the history of the plant and its uses (a great idea for a school project!) and sampling some licorice tea. Its flavour loved by many people, from children to the older generation, so Licorice Day is sure to be a big hit with your family, whatever their ages. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/licorice-day/
Drop Everything & Read Day Welcome to the official Drop Everything and Read websitewhere dropping things (chores, errands, paperwork, staplers . . . okay, maybe not that last one) and reading books is highly encouraged!
Our assertion around here is that reading, whether youre on your own or cozied up on the couch with your kids, is so much more fun and rewarding than just about anything else (especially, chores!). So, were telling folks of all ages to drop what theyre doing and pick up a book, instead.
And, whats more, weve packed the pages of this website with reading lists, activity ideas, digital assets, and other resources to get you started and keep you busy. Join us and help spread the love of reading in your home, school, and community all month long in April and beyond!
Sincerely,
HarperCollins Childrens Books http://www.dropeverythingandread.com
Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day Grilled cheese sandwiches are a delicious, toasted delight popular all across the world. They even have their own holiday, Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day, when its practically your duty to indulge in them.
Melting cheese on top of bread is a culinary concept that has been around since the time of the Romans, but grilled cheese sandwiches as we know them didnt become popular until the 1920s. Due to the ready availability of cheese and sliced bread, they became an American staple, but also spread around the world.
Naturally, the best way to celebrate Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day is to make and eat a grilled cheese sandwich. All you need is bread, cheese and butter, although you can experiment by adding more ingredients of your choice. You butter the outside of each piece of bread, and grill the sandwich while the cheese melts on top. Delicious! https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/grilled-cheese-sandwich-day/
International Day of Human Space Flight
Slow Art Day
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Daily Holidays -April 12 (Original Post)
Sherman A1
Apr 2015
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shenmue
(38,506 posts)1. Mmmm
Chee sammich!
femmocrat
(28,394 posts)6. Christos voskrese, shenue!
shenmue
(38,506 posts)7. Voistinu voskrese!
Crewleader
(17,005 posts)2. Some Sunday Smiles!
Have A Great One!
MerryBlooms
(11,759 posts)3. rec
bigwillq
(72,790 posts)4. I love grilled cheese!
So good!
femmocrat
(28,394 posts)5. Happy Orthodox Easter!