Category: July 01

  • NATIONAL PLAY OUTSIDE DAY – First Saturday of Every Month

    NATIONAL PLAY OUTSIDE DAY

    If it’s the first Saturday of the month, it’s National Play Outside Day. So, no matter what month it is, everyone put down their electronic devices and get outside!

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    All year long, we are given numerous opportunities to get outside and play. But sometimes, life, responsibilities, and distractions keep us from spending time in the fresh air as we should. National Play Outside Day is a reminder to stretch our legs and expend some energy in the great outdoors.

    Benefits of Outdoor Play

    Why is playing outside so good for us? Besides getting us off the sofa or away from the desk, it also gives us an opportunity to explore our neighborhoods. While it’s impossible to list all the benefits of outdoor play, we do have a few to share.

    • Playing outdoors is a freeing activity. It frees us from routines, enclosed spaces, and frames of mind.
    • The outdoors fills us with energy. Whether it’s the fresh air, sunshine, or physical activity, we perk up and become motivated to accomplish things.
    • It clears the cobwebs from our brains. We sometimes get stuck on a topic, project, or issue and are unable to resolve it. A change of scene often brings clarity we didn’t have before.
    • Outdoor play provides terrific physical activity for our bodies. Our hearts pump fresh oxygen to our limbs and brains.
    • We experience new sights and sounds. Children get to experience the world around them.
    • As a social activity, playing outside encourages positive interactions.
    • When you play outside every month, it becomes habit-forming – and this is one good habit to have!
    • It stimulates the imagination. Outdoor play almost has no boundaries. Your yard can be a kingdom or the playground can be a mountain to scale.

    We’ve only scratched the surface of the benefits of outdoor play. There are so many more! So, be sure to get outside with the family on the first Saturday of every month – or even more often than that!

    HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL PLAY OUTSIDE DAY

    We know the seasons change, so what we were able to do outside last month will be different this month. However, that shouldn’t stop you from celebrating the day. This is your monthly reminder that it’s time to get outside and play. We have suggestions for every season that we’re sure you’ll enjoy!

    • Explore hiking trails near you.
    • Visit the local swimming pool or even take swimming lessons.
    • Check out every park in your neighborhood and climb, slide or swing on every playground set.
    • Start a game of catch, kickball, tag, or Frisbee or make up a game.
    • Go to the beach.
    • Run through the sprinkler.
    • Go camping.
    • Go fishing.
    • Fly a kite.
    • Jump in a pile of leaves.
    • Build a fort – of leaves or snow or whatever is handy.
    • Walk around the block.
    • Go for a bike ride.
    • Build a snowperson.
    • Go sledding.
    • Identify the constellations at night and look for meteors.
    • Visit your favorite state or national park.
    • Check out these 9 Fun Winter Outdoor Activities.

    What’s your favorite way to play outside? Introduce some of the games you used to play to your children. Whatever you do, be sure to get outside and play! Use #PlayOutsideDay to share on social media.

    NATIONAL PLAY OUTSIDE DAY HISTORY

    In 2011, Aaron Wiggans and Rhonda D. Abeyta founded National Play Outside Day as a reminder to explore and play in the world outside. The day encourages healthful habits that will last a lifetime.

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  • NATIONAL HOP-A-PARK DAY – First Saturday in July

    NATIONAL HOP-A-PARK DAY | FIRST SATURDAY IN JULY

    National Hop-A-Park Day on the first Saturday in July creates an opportunity to explore the parks in your area and learn more about your community.

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    Celebrate the nice weather on a holiday week while enjoying the public parks, green spaces and outdoors as much as possible. Another benefit of the day is getting away from technology, televisions, and our phones. While you’re out, take a stroll or throw a frisbee around. Many parks are centerpieces of our communities making it possible for many who don’t have a yard to enjoy time in some outdoor space. As you’re enjoying the space, visit with neighbors, savor a picnic lunch, or read a book you’ve long been wanting to dive into. 

    How many parks are in your area? You might be surprised. Urban planners across the country continue to develop green spaces that fit all residential needs. This commitment leads to more parks overall and a healthier society.

    Being able to access green grass and hear the birds singing in the trees positively impacts our daily lives. Playing outdoors and expanding our lungs, making human contact in an open space, in nature sweetens life a little every day. Parks bring nature to us.

    HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL HOP-A-PARK DAY

    Celebrate by visiting the different parks in your area. Support your local parks by keeping them clean, too. If you pack it in, pack it out or use available receptacles for trash and recyclables. Pack a lunch and bring a friend Post on social media using #NationalHopAParkDay.

    NATIONAL HOP-A-PARK DAY HISTORY

    We were unable to identify the creator of National Hop-a-Park Day.

    DATES:
    2 July 2022
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  • NATIONAL GINGERSNAP DAY – July 1

    NATIONAL GINGERSNAP DAY

    Mmmmmm, hungry? Join National Gingersnap Day on July 1st by enjoying this sweet and savory treat. Recipes for gingersnap cookies typically call for molasses, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, and brown sugar. The combination of sweet and spicy has long been enjoyed for generations.

    The lower calories in gingersnaps make them a healthier alternative to other cookies, but they also have additional benefits. For example, ginger, cinnamon, and clove all include anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. They may also help fight heart disease. Cinnamon contributes to lower amounts of glucose in the bloodstream; ginger helps aid digestion, and cloves also help prevent oral diseases and headaches.  

    Around the world, gingersnaps come in different shapes and sizes. In America, it’s much like a sugar cookie, but in Scandinavia, it’s more like a wafer.

    HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalGingersnapDay

    To enjoy this national holiday, you could make a batch yourself and savor a sweet treat while knowing that you are getting some health benefits at the same time. But don’t be stingy – make them to share! Here is just one gingersnap recipe you can try. You might also enjoy these easy-to-buy Gingersnaps instead. Post on social media using #NationalGingersnapDay.

    NATIONAL GINGERSNAP DAY HISTORY

    The history of the gingersnap goes back for centuries. Ginger dates back to the middle ages, and gingersnaps have long been created in Germany and England. Within our research, we were unable to locate the original creator of this National Day.

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  • NATIONAL CREATIVE ICE CREAM FLAVORS DAY – July 1

    NATIONAL CREATIVE ICE CREAM FLAVORS DAY | JULY 1

    I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! July 1st marks National Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day, a day to sample or wonder about the odd combinations of ice cream flavors. Skip the traditional chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry ice cream when you celebrate this holiday!

    #CreativeIceCreamFlavorsDay

    Mitchell’s Ice Cream in downtown Cleveland is known to mix up some seasonal flavors that, to some might seem funky and to others are well worth the wait. Their salted butter sweet corn layers the flavors on your tongue. It makes you wonder why you ever bothered trying to pick the perfect cob in the first place. And their jalapeno strawberry has just the right combo of heat and sweet.  

    Another great shop churning out wacky flavors is Ample Hills Creamery in New York City. With two locations plus seasonal kiosks, they are sure to satisfy some flavor-seeking tastebuds.

    From the savory and smokey to the sweet and surprising, LICK Pure Cream in Seattle offers curiosity and thrill-seekers a chance to test those boundaries, too. Flavors like pork-belly pecan can’t go wrong, right?

    HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL CREATIVE ICE  CREAM FLAVORS DAY

    Celebrate by venturing out to your local ice creamery and testing their many concoctions, or head down to the grocery store and get creative by finding different ingredients to make your own! Start with one of these staff chosen ice cream makers. You can also try to find some crazy flavors yourself!  Here are just a few we came across – mashed potato ice cream, beer ice cream, olive oil ice cream, buffalo wing ice cream, goat cheese ice cream, and candied bacon ice cream. Willing to try one? Use #CreativeIceCreamFlavorsDay to share your creations on social media.

    NATIONAL CREATIVE ICE CREAM FLAVORS DAY HISTORY

    National Day Calendar is researching the origins of this frozen treat holiday.

     

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  • NATIONAL U.S. POSTAGE STAMP DAY – July 1

    NATIONAL U.S. POSTAGE STAMP DAY | JULY 1

    On July 1st, National US Postage Stamp Day recognizes the ease and simplicity with which we can send and receive mail. A stamp represents payment for the delivery of a letter or a package.  

    #USPostageStampDay

    The United States issued its first postage stamp on July 1, 1847. At that time, stamps were not required. A letter could be mailed without a stamp and delivery paid for by the recipient. In 1855, the postage stamp became mandatory. 

    Philately is the study of stamps and postal history. Stamps often have a fascinating history. Everything from the inspiration and the artist to the postal rate in a given year affects the value of a stamp. Collectors look at quality and rarity as well.  

    While the digital age may have slowed the flow of snail mail, it doesn’t reduce the excitement associated with receiving a letter or a card in the mail. A handwritten note in an envelope with a postage stamp in the corner holds so much more charm than most of the emails people receive. A colorful postcard from an exotic location or missive with crayon-drawn artwork improves one’s day when it comes delivered by a familiar postal worker.

    Birthday wishes that come via text message or social media are one thing, but an unexpected delivery through the mail in a bright envelope brings more smiles than all the likes in the world.

    HOW TO OBSERVE US POSTAGE STAMP DAY

    Put a stamp on it! Celebrate the day by mailing a letter or postcard to someone you know. Visit the Classroom Pages for a variety of postcards you can download and print. You can also start a stamp collection. If you’re creative, design your own stamp. Post your designs and collections on social media using #USPostageStampDay.

    If you mail or ship packages frequently these Digital Scales can help you with more accurate shipping costs.

    NATIONAL US POSTAGE STAMP DAY HISTORY

    Within our research, we were unable to identify the creator of National U.S. Postage Stamp Day. 

    US Postage Stamp FAQ

    Q. What were the first images on the first postage stamps?
    A. Two postage stamps went on sale on July 1, 1847. These first official U.S. postage stamps depicted Benjamin Franklin and George Washington.

    Q. What is the cost of a single, first-class postage stamp in the United States?
    A. A single, first-class stamp in the United States as of August of 2021 is 58. This stamp will mail a single piece of mail weighing one ounce or less.

    Q. Do postage stamps expire?
    A. No. But if the stamp’s value is less than the cost to mail the package or letter, you will need to include additional postage.

     

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  • NATIONAL POSTAL WORKER DAY – July 1

    NATIONAL POSTAL WORKER DAY | JULY 1

    National Postal Worker Day on July 1st recognizes postal workers all across the nation and encourages us to show our appreciation. Thank the numerous men and women who work consistently and diligently to deliver all of our mail. These employees suffer some of the harshest working conditions, yet continue to persevere six days a week.

    #NationalPostalWorkerDay

    Across the United States, postal workers walk an average of 4 to 8 miles carrying a full load of letters and packages, delivering them promptly to each of our doorsteps. Approximately 490,000 postal workers across the United States head out each day to our residences and businesses. Regardless of the weather, postal workers deliver all week long. Even when temperatures fluctuate from extreme heat and cold, the mail arrives. In the rain, sleet and blizzards, too, the mail gets delivered.   

    Besides severe weather, dealing with unusual packages is also part of the job. In 1913, the postal service started delivering packages up to a maximum of 11 pounds. The most surprising package to arrive for delivery was a small child. Barely under the weight limit, James Beagle was mailed. For a cost of 15 cents, a postal worker delivered young Beagle to his grandmother just a few miles away. This practice continued for just over a year. By then, the postmaster general put regulations in place prohibiting it.

    HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL POSTAL WORKER DAY

    While celebrating the day, take time to thank your local postal worker. Encourage others to get the word out and to focus on making every postal worker’s day just a little bit better. Contact the postal service and let them know how much you appreciate postal workers and the work they do. 

    On social media, use #NationalPostalWorkerDay to give a shout-out to your favorite postal worker. Whether they deliver, sort, or keep things organized, July 1st is their day.

    NATIONAL POSTAL WORKER DAY HISTORY

    Seattle-area postal carriers established National Postal Worker Day in 1997 to honor fellow employees.

    July 1st Celebrated History

    1867

    New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Quebec and Ontario became the Dominion of Canada.

    1903

    France hosts the first Tour de France bicycle race.

    1913

    The Lincoln Highway Association forms. An idea of Carl Fisher, the organization promoted a coast-to-coast road sponsored and supported by corporate donations.

    1968

    The United States institutes the ZIP Code.

    July 1st Celebrated Birthdays

    Elizabeth Davey Lochrie – 1890

    Known as the “Daughter of Montana” and adopted by the Blackfoot Nation,  Elizabeth Davey https://lochrie.doanehoag.com/index.htmLochrie  traveled rural Montana painting evocative portraits of the Native Americans who lived there. Her breathtaking murals captured the beauty and ruggedness of Montana frontier life.

    Olivia de Havilland – 1916

    The British-American actress is best known for her role as Melanie Hamilton in Gone with the Wind.

    Nell Jackson – 1929

    The Olympic sprinter was a pioneer in women’s track & field. She competed in the 1948 Olympics but her greater contribution to the sport was being selected as the first African American head coach for the women’s U.S. Olympic team in 1956. In 1972, Jackson was selected again to lead the team.

    Dan Aykroyd – 1952

    The Canadian-American actor gained popularity during the 1970s as a cast member with Saturday Night Live. As a versatile actor, Aykroyd’s performances bring to life unique characters. Watch him in The Coneheads, The Blues Brothers, My Girl, Ghost Busters and Grosse Pointe Blanke, just to name a few.

    Diana, Princess of Wales – 1961

    In 1981, Lady Diana Spencer married The Prince of Wales. Together they had two sons, Prince William and Prince Henry. She died tragically in a car crash in 1997.

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