Sunday, October 11, 2020

October 11 - National Sausage Pizza Day


Happy National Sausage Day! Food lovers across the country, enjoy this day on October 11 each year. Whether served on a thin or thick crust, sausage pizza goes well with other toppings as well.  

 
Don’t hesitate to add mushrooms and a variety of cheeses. What’s even better about sausage pizza are the different kinds of sausage to choose from.  

 
While Italian sausage may be preferred, try experimenting. Add more garlic or try additional spice.  

 
Try smoky sausages such as chorizo or even a kielbasa visit with your local butcher for sausage suggestions. They’ve probably been smoking up the latest experiment just for you to try. 

 
Sausage comes in many combinations, too. Lighter forms and different ages offer flavors that complement our toppings. A little sweet with the savory creates a modern taste experience. 


Sautéed onions add amazing flavor to sausage pizza. While cooking up the onions add a few portabella mushrooms to the pan. 


Once you’ve added them to your pizza, sprinkle the top with feta cheese and fresh basil. You won’t regret it. 

 
Pizza Facts 


  • • In ancient Greece, the Greeks covered their bread with oils, herbs, and cheese, which some attribute to the beginning of the pizza. 

    • In Byzantine Greek, the word was spelled “πίτα,” pita, meaning pie. 
  • • The Romans developed a pastry with a sheet of dough topped with cheese and honey, then flavored with bay leaves. 
  • • The modern pizza had its beginning in Italy as the Neapolitan flatbread. 
  • • The original pizza used only mozzarella cheese, mainly the highest quality buffalo mozzarella variant. It was produced in the surroundings of Naples. 
  • • An estimated 2 billion pounds of pizza cheese was produced in the United States in 1997.  
  • • The first United States pizza establishment opened in New York’s Little Italy in 1905. 

HOW TO OBSERVE 

 
Invite friends and family over for homemade sausage pizza. Or go out for your favorite kind of sausage pizza and make it a celebration.  


While you’re out and about, be sure to give a shout out to your favorite establishment. 


Do you like thin or thick crust? How do you eat your pizza? Crust first, point first or do you fold it? National Day Calendar wants to know. 

 

Everyone has their own pizza-eating styles.  


Use #SausagePizzaDay to post on social media. 


Do you want to know more? Check out these 5 Amazing Pizza World 

Records. 



HISTORY 


National Day Calendar® continues researching the origins of this delicious food holiday. 

 
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October 11 - National Clergy Appreciation Day

Happy National Clergy Appreciation Day! On the second Sunday in October, today reminds us to recognize the work of ministers, pastors, and priests in the United States.  

Also known as Pastor Appreciation Day or Ministry Appreciation Day, this national day also falls in National Clergy Month, which is observed each October. 

Many congregations take up a special offering on this day to bless their pastors. 


Others use the entire month of October to find different means to bless the leaders with meals, gifts and even paid vacations. 


As an individual, there are several ways to show your clergy appreciation: 


  • • Tell others – Tell them how much your church leader does for the congregation – and let your pastor overhear you. 

  • • Volunteer – churches offer more opportunities for volunteering than just about anywhere. Don’t wait to be voluntold. 

  • • Pray for your clergy – It should probably be in the first slot, but it seemed so obvious. 

  • • Write a note – Thank your minister for being an excellent leader, for his or her compassion or even something specific. 

  • • Ask – Find out where you can help. Some clergy don’t delegate enough or (see volunteer) so few people volunteer, they’ve taken all the burdens upon themselves. 

Join your congregation in celebrating your clergy. Recognize them for their leadership, compassion, stewardship, and faith. 


HOW TO OBSERVE 


Thank your clergy for the work they do. Give them a shout out using the hashtag #ClergyAppreciationDay and post to your social media accounts.  


Encourage others to do the same. Being a pastor or other clergy member has its good days, and bad. Yet all leaders need to be recognized for the work and efforts. 


Be sure you also personally thank them for all they do to help you and your family! 


HISTORY 


In 1992, Hallmark Cards first started Clergy Appreciation National Day of Honor. 


The day later changed to Clergy Appreciation Day and is sometimes referred to as Pastor Appreciation Day.


How can you observe or acknowledge your clergy today? 


DATES 
October 10, 2021 
October 09, 2022 
October 18, 2023 
October 13, 2024 
October 12, 2025 
October 11, 2026 
October 10, 2027 
October 08, 2028 
October 14, 2029 


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