January 26 - National Peanut Brittle Day

Happy National Peanut Brittle Day! This sweet and crunchy observance is held on January 26th. A hard, flat candy confection, peanut brittle is enjoyed throughout the United States.

Peanut brittle includes caramelized sugar or corn syrup. Nuts are added to the molten sugar and then poured onto a flat surface such as granite or marble and smoothed into a thin sheet.

  

The candy then cools into a hard, brittle treat that is broken into smaller pieces. Some of the best brittles are hand-stretched into a thin, easily cracked candy that melts in the mouth.

The history of peanut brittle is uncertain, though one legend says it was all a mistake. The story goes that a southern woman was making taffy and instead of using cream of tartar, she used baking soda by accident.

HOW TO OBSERVE

Make up a batch of peanut brittle to share with that person you just know loves it. Since the candy keeps well, give it as a gift. You might also teach someone to make your favorite recipe, passing on the tradition. If you don’t have a recipe, we’ve found one for you to try below.

Mom’s Best Peanut Brittle

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/15987/moms-best-peanut-brittle/?event8=1&prop24=SR_Title&e11=peanut%20brittle&e8=Quick%20Search&event10=1&e7=Recipe&soid=sr_results_p1i2

Use #PeanutBrittleDay to post on social media.

HISTORY

It’s been a brittle search, but so far National Day Calendar® hasn’t been able to break through to the origins of this sweet holiday.

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January 26 - Australia Day

 

Happy Australia Day! Each year on January 26, Australians celebrate the day their country was founded as a British colony in 1788.  

 
On this date, the first governor of New South Wales arrived at Sydney Cove and raised the first-ever Union Jack flag. 

When you think of Australia, you probably think of kangaroos and koala bears. You might also think of the Sydney Opera House or the Great Barrier Reef.  

Films like 'Crocodile Dundee' (1986) or 'Finding Nemo' (2003) might come to mind. However, Australia and Australians are much more than that. 

Here are some surprising facts about this country that is also one of our seven continents: 

• • The population of Australia is 24.6 million people 

  • Australia is the sixth largest country in the world 
• • Australia is almost the same size as mainland USA! 
• • Every year 16,000 people become Australian citizens 
• • The Australian Alps get more snow than the Swiss Alps! 
• • Ninety percent of Australians live on the coast 
• • Fraser Island in Australia is the world’s largest sand island 
• • There are over 10,000 beaches in Australia! 
• • Australian deserts are home to over one million camels! 
• • Australia exports some of their camels to the Middle East 
• • There are over three hundred different languages and dialects in Australia! 
• • Australia is home to the world’s longest golf course, which is 850 miles long 
• • There are over sixty separate wine regions in Australia 

With all these fantastic things, it’s no wonder Australians love their country. 

 
HOW TO OBSERVE 

 
This day is a celebration of freedom. It’s also a day to celebrate the land, people, and cultural diversity of Australia.  

State Governments host numerous events across the country. Families gather to watch parades and enjoy many other fun-filled events.  

Many will fire up the barbie (barbecue), spend time on the beach, watch fireworks, and wear the Australian flag. 

You can share this day on social media with #AustraliaDay 

HISTORY 

During the 1800s, Australia Day was often referred to as First Landing Day or Foundation Day.  

In 1817, Captain Matthew Flinders, circumnavigator of the continent, recommended that it be called Australia.  

One year later, Governor Macquarie made Australia Day an official public holiday. In 1901, the Australian colonies formed the Commonwealth of Australia.  

Years later, in 1984, Australians ceased to be British subjects. They replaced God Save the Queen with Advance Australia Fair as their national anthem.  

In 1988, Sydney continued to be the center of Australia Day events. Today, Australia Day is one of the biggest holidays in the country. 

Here's to the Aussies, mate! 

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