February 4 - National Create A Vacuum Day

Happy National Create A Vacuum Day! On February 4th, today explores spaces void of matter. On this day, we are challenged to create one. 

A vacuum is created when the pressure inside a space is lower than the pressure outside the area. 

It’s difficult in a world full of minuscule particles of matter to create a space that has absolutely no matter. However, we create partial or simple vacuums at home.  

One of the easiest ways is using a syringe. By plugging up the open end and pulling back on the plunger, the space inside will be mostly free of matter. There will always be microscopic particles remaining, though. 

HOW TO OBSERVE 

Conduct an experiment using vacuums. Return to science class by watching videos that show how to create vacuums. Watch a documentary about the vacuum of space. You might learn about what creatures can survive there as well. 

Use #CreateAVacuumDay to post on social media. 

HISTORY 

Although National Day Calendar continues researching the origins of this fascinating holiday, they’re certain they’re somewhere in the vacuum of someone’s mind. 

#CreatAVacuumDay 

@NASA 

@nichecinema 

February 4 - National Homemade Soup Day

Happy National Homemade Soup Day! Soup's on! On February 4th, today heats up with the comforting, steamy elixir that is homemade soup. In every cuisine, whether creamy or chunky, soup provides a rich basis of flavor and history.  

Before the era of modern transportation, soup was a product of regionally available foods. For this reason, there are thousands of soup recipes available today. 

Many soups also offer medicinal properties. What was once considered a wive’s tale, chicken soup now has the backing of the scientific community. Yes, chicken soup helps relieve the symptoms of the common cold.  

How? Well, scientists believe that a bowl of the soup may reduce inflammation of the lungs. It is thought that chicken soup slows down the activity of white blood cells that can cause inflammation. 

But that’s not all homemade soup does. Every cook knows the most important ingredient that goes into every pot of simmering soup. 
They keep the ingredient stored where it will do its best work as well.

As they work, they season the soup from their heart giving it just the right amount of love each and every time. Whether they add it with the noodles or the vegetable, the broth or the cream, each cook knows there’s enough to go around. That’s why homemade soup heals the best.  

HOW TO OBSERVE 

Feel free to tell National Day Calendar® about your favorite homemade soup(s). Share a recipe or a memory. Gather the family to learn how to make your best recipe and share the love.  

Need a new recipe to add to your collection? From red or white chowders and broths to creamy bisques, National Day Calendar® has found a few recipes to give a try on National Homemade Soup Day.

Chicken and White Corn Chowder 

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sandra-lee/chicken-and-white-corn-chowder-recipe-2105922 

Decadent Tomato Bisque 

https://www.food.com/recipe/decadent-tomato-bisque-29441 

Wonton Soup 

https://damndelicious.net/2014/12/06/wonton-soup/ 

Use #NationalHomemadeSoupDay to post on social media. 

HISTORY 

National Day Calendar® continues searching for the origins of this warm-hearted holiday. But they're pretty sure that someone who seasoned everything with love had a hand in it. 

What is your favorite soup? 

#NatonalHomemadeSoupday 

@CampbellSoupCo

@FoodNetwork

@food.com

@damndeliciousblog

@Foodimentary 

@nichecinema 

February 4 - National Thank A Mail Carrier Day

Happy National Thank A Mail Carrier Day! Also known as Thank a Mailman Day, on February 4th, today reminds us that someone makes sure the mail gets through six days a week fifty-two weeks a year.  

  

The day is a timely note of just how important mail carriers are to our daily lives. Take time out of our day to thank the mail person who is responsible for delivering our mail to us.  

  

Hear the stories on why we celebrate National Hemp Day and National Thank A Mail Carrier Day as told by the founder of National Day Calendar®, Marlo Anderson. 

  

https://thenationaldailyshow.com/feb-4-hemp-day-thank-a-mail-carrier-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=feb-4-hemp-day-thank-a-mail-carrier-day 

  

The motto of the Pony Express riders, who were the most famous early American mailmen, was  “Neither rain, or snow, nor death of night, can keep us from our duty.”  

This motto is believed to be taken, in part, from a motto dating back to ancient times.  The most popular variation of this motto is “Through rain or snow, or sleet or hail, we’ll carry the mail. We will not fail.” 

  

Fun Facts: 

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  • In 1775, the Second Continental Congress established the Constitutional Post–the first organized mail service in America. 
• • As the nation’s first Postmaster General, American polymath and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States Benjamin Franklin, established many of the conventions we are accustomed to today. 
• • Postage stamps were invented in 1847. 
• • On April 3, 1860, the famous Pony Express officially took off. 
• • In 1863, free city delivery started, and in 1896, free rural delivery began. 
• • In 1963, the Zip Code began. 

HOW TO OBSERVE 

  

Give your mail carrier a big thank you. One way to celebrate is with a friendly smile or a token of appreciation. Let your mail carrier know how much you value them.  

  

At National Day Calendar®, they sure appreciate the service their mail carrier, Tim, provides. Thanks, Tim! Give your mail carrier a shout out on social media using #ThankAMailCarrierDay. 

  

HISTORY 

  

While National Day Calendar® continues researching the origins of this holiday, they promise to deliver any updates to you promptly. 

  

#ThankAMailCarrierDay 

@USPS 

@FedEx 

@UPS 

@nichecinema