Category: September 19

  • NATIONAL BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING DAY – September 19

    NATIONAL BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING DAY | SEPTEMBER 19

    On September 19th, National Butterscotch Pudding Day offers a sweet taste of a wholesome and creamy dessert. 

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    Brown sugar and butter star in the recipes for butterscotch pudding. However, corn syrup, vanilla, and salt are also sometimes used. Butterscotch adds amazing flavor to items such as sauces, candies, and frostings. 

    An 1848 newspaper offers the scoop on this yummy pudding. According to “Housewife’s Corner” and Masluk Cream Co., the real recipe for “making Doncaster butterscotch is one pound of butter, one pound of sugar and a quarter of a pound of treacle, boiled together.”

    When is National Chocolate Pudding Day?

    Enjoy butterscotch pudding on its own or use it in other recipes. The flavor goes well with graham cracker crusts for pies or layered in a trifle, too. Simply layer with chunks of pound cake and whipped cream. Add nuts or a caramel drizzle for texture and visual appeal.

    Spike your pudding with bourbon or rum. Pudding shots are delicious little cocktails.

    HOW TO OBSERVE BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING DAY

    Who doesn’t like pudding? Well then, get to cooking up a delicious butterscotch pudding to celebrate. Build your favorite parfait or add it to a pie for a perfect celebration. Swap your favorite recipes to bring about the best flavors. Surprise the people in your life with this sweet treat. We even have a couple of recipes for you to dive into.

    Butterscotch Pretzel Parfait
    Creamy Butterscotch Pudding Recipe.

    Use #ButterscotchPuddingDay to post on social media.

    NATIONAL BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING DAY HISTORY

    National Day Calendar continues to research the history of this food holiday.

     

  • TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY – September 19

    TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY  | SEPTEMBER 19

    Talk Like a Pirate Day sails away annually on September 19th.

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    All you bilge rats, Aaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrgh! As you are out and about on September 19th, don’t be surprised if people are saying, “Ahoy Matie,” “Avast,” “Aye, Aye Capt’n,” “Land ho!” “Hornpipe,” and many other pirate-like phrases, because it’s International Talk Like a Pirate Day. 

    While ordering your coffee in the drive-thru, ask if they have change for gold bullion. Try testing your pirate language out at the library when asking for the location of Moby Dick. The pirate language always fairs well in rough seas. Settle a debate with “I’m right or I’ll walk the plank!”

    When the boss gives you a new project, “Aye, aye, Capt’n,” is the correct response. However, beware calling the boss any frothy names. The goal of the day is not to lose your job.

    To polish your persona, practice a swagger, limp or squint. Long days at sea give pirates unique qualities.

    HOW TO OBSERVE TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY

    Anchor’s away! Get your sea legs and a barrel o’ rum. Feel free to join in anytime with your own version of Pirate-ese. Learn more on how to talk like a pirate here. Use #TalkLikeAPirateDay to share on social media.

    Educators, visit the National Day Calendar Classroom for projects all year long – including talking like a pirate!

    TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY HISTORY

    John Baur and Mark Summers (aka Ol’ Chumbucket and Cap’n Slappy) created this international day in 1995. Click here for the entire story!

    Talk Like A Pirate FAQ

    Q. Are there other “talking” days on the calendar?
    A. Yes there are. Two of them are National Talk Like Shakespeare Day and Talk in an Elevator Day.

    Q. What should my pirate name be?
    A. Here’s a great way to create your pirate name: 

    1. Pick a color.
    2. Choose an animal.
    3. Name a profession.
    4. Put steps 1, 2, and 3 together to create your name. 

    For example: blue + clam + dancer = Blue Clam Dancer. 

     

    Photo Credit: www.TalkLikeAPirate.com
    Photo Credit: www.TalkLikeAPirate.com

    September 19th Celebrated History

    1783 

    In the Aerostat Reveillon, balloonists Joseph-Michel and Jacques- Étienne Montgolfier launch the first living creatures into the air in the basket of a balloon. The sheep, duck and rooster landed safely 3 minutes later. Centuries later during the space race, humans would launch animals into space, too.

    1876 

    Melville Bissell patents his invention for a carpet sweeper, the first successful carpet sweeper. With patent No. 182,346 in hand, he and his wife Anna began selling the invention around the country.

    1893

    New Zealand becomes the first country in the world to grant women the right to vote. Governor Lord Glasgow signed the legislation and women flocked to the polls in the November election. Nearly 30 years later, the United States passed the 19th amendment granting women the right to vote.

    1982 

    Scott Fahlman publishes the first recorded emoticons on the internet. The 🙂 and 🙁 found their way into his post in an internet bulletin board system at Carnegie Mellon University.

    1990 

    The film Good Fellas is released. Starring Robert De. Niro, Ray Liotta, and Joe Pesci, the mob story was directed by Martin Scorsese.

    September 19th Celebrated Birthdays

    George Cadbury – 1839

    While his father, John Cadbury, founded the chocolate company, George and his brother Robert brought the brand into prosperity.

    William Lever – 1851

    Along with his brother James, William Lever established a soap manufacturing company called Lever Brothers.

    Lovie Austin – 1887

    Lovie Austin brought her talents to the Chicago jazz scene in the early 1920s. She recorded with the likes of Ma Rainey and Ethel Waters. She also influenced many other musicians throughout her career and more.

    Elizabeth Stern – 1915

    The pathologist’s research into cervical cancer led to early identification of the disease making it one of the most treatable types of cancers.

    Mama Cass Elliot – 1941

    An original member of the Mamas and Papas, Cass Elliot also launched a successful solo career.

    Jimmy Fallon – 1974

    The comedian is the current and sixth host of the nighttime talk show The Tonight Show. Before taking on hosting duties, Fallon joined the cast of Saturday Night Live.