June 20 - National Seashell Day

Happy National Seashell Day! On the first day of summer, today reminds us to put our toes in the sand and admire the beauty of seashells. 

Shellers, get ready to shell-ebrate and start shelling! To those not in the know, shellers are beachcombers who collect seashells by scouring the beaches for the gems left behind by snails and mollusks.  

National Seashell Day is here to tell you all about it and make sure you check out your local beaches during the prime shelling season. 

For a sheller, the true tulip or lettered olive is almost more mesmerizing than the ocean sunset. Or maybe it’s the hunt for the rare or the unique specimen.  

These jewels of the sandy beaches, the king’s crown conch, the apple murex, or even a pear whelk dazzle any and all beachcombers. 

The names of shells are as musical and colorful as your adventure will be, so grab your bucket and head out around sunrise or sunset.  

Seashells are waiting for you! 

Tips for Shellers: 

• • Never collect live shells. When in doubt, always put them gently back in the water. 

• • Check local ordinances. Only take a small number. Shells are part of the ecosystem helping to preserve and create the beaches we enjoy visiting. 

• • The best time for shelling is one hour before and one hour after low tide. 

• • Follow the high tide shell line where the largest waves stop. 

• • Watch for full and new moons. They have a higher gravitation pull on the tide and reveal more seashells. 

• • Storms churn up the ocean floor sending more shells to the surface and the shore for collection. 

HOW TO OBSERVE 

 Make your way to your favorite beach to collect your treasures or schedule a shoreside vacation to start your seashell collection. 

Share your seashell collections and beachcombing tips by using #NationalSeashellDay on social media. 

 HISTORY 

 In 2016, on the first day of summer, the Beaches of Ft. Myers and Sanibel founded National Seashell Day to celebrate seashells and the extraordinary shelling found in Southwest Florida. 

In 2017, the Registrar at National Day Calendar® proclaimed National Seashell Day to be observed annually. 

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June 20 - National Vanilla Milkshake Day

Happy National Vanilla Milkshake Day! On June 20 each year, today celebrates the cold beverage made with vanilla ice cream, vanilla, and milk. 

This frosty drink didn’t begin with those three ingredients, though. In 1885, the term “milkshake” showed up in print for the first time. The concoction of cream, eggs, and whiskey was often served with other alcoholic tonics such as lemonades and soda waters.  

By 1900, a milkshake often referred to “wholesome drinks made with chocolate, strawberry or vanilla syrups.” In these frothy beverages, ice cream was nowhere to be found.  

However, a few years later in the early 1900s, people began asking for this new treat with a scoop of ice cream. By the 1930s, malt shops were serving milkshakes all over the United States. 

Maybe you want to top off your vanilla milkshake with a little bit of whipped cream and a cherry on top!! 

HOW TO OBSERVE 

Share a vanilla milkshake with someone. Whether you make one at home or go out to your favorite ice cream shop, a vanilla milkshake is a terrific pick-me-up.  

They’re also easy to make. With a few simple ingredients, you and the family can make your favorite milkshakes at home.   

Give these delicious recipes a try: 

Vanilla Milkshake by Paula Deen – Food Network 

Creamy Vanilla Milkshake 

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/vanilla-milkshake-recipe-1913606 

https://www.food.com/recipe/kittencals-creamy-vanilla-milkshake-376850 

Use #VanillaMilkshakeDay to share on social media.  

Another delicious milkshake day takes place on July 26th. 

Don’t miss National Coffee Milkshake Day!

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-coffee-milkshake-day-july-26/ 

  

HISTORY 

National Day Calendar® is researching the origins of this sweet holiday. 

In the meantime, visit the International Page below to see what other celebrations are going on around the world on June 20.

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/june-international-days/  

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