On September 9th, celebrate a traditional Austrian dish with National Wiener Schnitzel Day. This breaded recipe is made with veal.
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A law in Austria requires this dish to made strictly with veal. Chefs make Wiener Schnitzel by tenderizing a thin slice of veal and then lightly salting and breading it. It is then deep-fried in clarified butter. The term “Wiener Schnitzel” was first used in the early 1830s, though similar recipes appear earlier.
Wiener Schnitzel is traditionally served with lettuce salad, cucumber salad, or potato salad. Some people serve it with parsley potatoes. A slice of lemon may also be served with the schnitzel. Rice, roasted or mashed potatoes and French fries have also become popular side dishes to Wiener Schnitzel lately.
Variations of the dish exist in many cultures throughout the world including making it with pork rather than the traditional veal. Sometimes, restaurants offer Wiener Schnitzel as a sandwich. Layed with lettuce or cucumber slaw and a sauce on a pretzel bun, the sandwich makes for a satisfying meal. Add a side of spaetzle for the full complement of flavors.
HOW TO OBSERVE WIENER SCHNITZEL DAY
Make Wiener Schnitzel at home. Or, go to your favorite beer hall or restaurant and order some. Share your favorite recipes, too! While you’re celebrating, don’t forget to tag the restaurant that makes the best Wiener Schnitzel. Post photos on social media using #wienerschnitzelday.
NATIONAL WIENER SCHNITZEL DAY HISTORY
We were unable to find the origins of this food holiday.
Care Bears™ Share Your Care Day is celebrated annually on September 9.
Care Bears are on a mission to spread caring and sharing around the world, and encourage fans to spread caring, sharing, love, friendship, acceptance, fun and happiness to those you love everyday!
The Care Bears toy line was originally introduced in 1983 to caring fans everywhere. In the last 10 years alone, 90 million plush bears have been sold at retail.
Care Bears are all unique and each one has a specialized belly badge that represents his or her duty and personality such as Tenderheart Bear, Harmony Bear, Share Bear, Cheer Bear and Grumpy Bear, among many others. They live in a far-away place in the clouds called Care-a-Lot, part of the Kingdom of Caring.
At their core, the Care Bears have heart, and are all about love, caring and sharing. The Care Bars are also big supporters of charities around the world that help families in need including the United Way, Operation Smile and many more.
The Care Bears hope to generate national support for a movement called #ShareYourCare that they hope will inspire people to spread caring, sharing, love, friendship, acceptance, fun, happiness, compassion and philanthropic generosity not just today, but every day of the year!
CELEBRATE
Do something nice for someone today. Take a friend or family member to lunch. Call someone and let them know you care. #ShareYourCare could be small, simple things like sharing a toy with your sibling taking out the trash for your Mom or helping an older neighbor across the street. It can also be bigger things like planting a tree, buying coffee or lunch for a homeless person or spending a day volunteering for a charity. The Care Bears hope to encourage you to be kind, think of others and #ShareYourCare every day
HISTORY
Care Bears Share Your Care Day was submitted by American Greetings Properties in April, 2015. The Registrar of National Day Calendar declared September 9 as Care Bears Share Your Care Day in May, 2015.
On September 9th, National Teddy Bear Day honors the history of one of childhood’s favorite toys. We have all had a special cuddly teddy as a child. Some of us still have our teddy bear from our childhood. No matter what kind of teddy bear you had, the day is a perfect time to celebrate your childhood friend!
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In 1902, American President Theodore Roosevelt refused to shoot a bear cub while hunting in Mississippi. The incident made national news. Clifford Berryman published a cartoon of the event in the Washington Post on November 16th, 1902, and the caricature became an instant classic.
The Berryman cartoon of Teddy Roosevelt and the cub inspired New York store owner Morris Michtom. He created a new toy and even had a name in mind. Michtom wrote President Roosevelt to ask permission to name the new toy a “Teddy Bear.”
A teddy bear does not depend on mechanics to give him the semblance of life. He is loved – and therefore, he lives. ~ Pam Brown
Since the advent of the Teddy Bear, a parade of famous characters followed.
Big Bird from Sesame Street named his Teddy Bear Radar. The lasagna loving cat celebrated on Garfield the Cat Day armed himself with Pooky, his lovable scapegoat. The British invasion of Teddy Bears includes Winnie-the-Pooh and Paddington. In 1981, the Care Bears first became greeting cards. Not long after, they launched into television and toy history.
And let’s not forget the Muppet character Fozzie Bear. The lovable and comedic bear endlessly perseveres with one-liners, slapstick and musical comedy.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL TEDDY BEAR DAY
Share some of your favorite Teddy Bear characters from a time gone by. Are they recent interpretations of the lovable creature? Or do you have an affinity for the classic Teddy Bear? Other ways to celebrate include:
Giving a Teddy Bear to someone you love.
Donate Teddy Bears to a local organization for children.
Share your memories of Teddy Bears using #NationalTeddyBearDay to post on social media.
NATIONAL TEDDY BEAR DAY HISTORY
We were unable to identify the creator of National Teddy Bear Day.
September 9th Celebrated History
1839
John Herschel made history that has impacted the world for almost 200 years. He took the first glass plate photograph on September 9, 1839. It should come as no surprise that Herschel grew up in a world of lenses where light and dark were elements of his youth. His father was astronomer William Herschel. Herschel’s first glass plate photo was of his father’s telescope. An astronomer himself, the younger Herschel also coined the phrase “photography.”
1850
The United States admits the 31st state to the Union – California. Two years before, miners discovered gold. “Eureka!” became not only an exclamation, but it also became a town and an element on the state’s seal.
1895
In Beethoven Hall in New York City, bowlers organized the American Bowling Congress. They elected Thomas Curtis as their first president.
1940
From McNutt Hall at Dartmouth College, George Robert Stibitz of Bell Telephone Laboratories successfully transmitted information via computer remotely.
2007
What’s in a name? Well, when 1,488 people with the same last name gather in Letterkenny, Ireland, it’s a world record!
2017
Carrots come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. In 2017, Christopher Qualley of Otsego, MN grew a record 22.44-pound carrot.
September 9th Celebrated Birthdays
Leo Tolstoy – 1825
The prolific Russian author is considered one of the greatest novelists of all time. He wrote several masterpieces including Anna Karenina, the massive tome War and Peace, and many others.
Dorothy Price – 1890
The Irish physician played a key role in eliminating childhood tuberculosis in Ireland. Her efforts to bring vaccines and testing supplies led to support for a nationwide program.
Colonel Harland Sanders – 1890
The founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC for those who like to shorten things), started his first restaurant out of a service station. But an entrepreneurial restaurateur was not his first occupation. The Colonel served in the military (but wasn’t a colonel), worked as a farmhand, served as a local midwife, and even studied law, among other jobs.
Joseph E. Levine – 1904
The revolutionary film producer is credited with producing more than 50 films. Some of his most recognizable work includes Godzilla (1959), The Graduate (1967), The The Lion in Winter (1968).
Otis Redding – 1941
With a soulful and iconic voice, Redding brought some of the most beautiful songs to life. The Dock of the Bay and These Arms of Mine are two of his most successful hits. However, the talented artist’s life was cut short in a plane crash in 1967.
Joe Theismann – 1949
The NFL quarterback played 9 years with the Washington Redskins. Following his athletic career, Theismann pursued a career as a sportscaster and analyst.
Michelle Williams – 1980
Some of the American actress’s best-known films include Blue Valentine and Manchester by the Sea. She also played the lead role in the biopic My Week with Marilyn.
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