December 4 - National Sock Day

 

Happy National Sock Day! On December 4, today recognizes the rarest of all lasting unities, the marriage of matched socks. When they manage to find each other, wash after wash, dry after to dry, it’s time to celebrate! 

The founders of the celebration turned the tables on other sock holidays. Such individualism generated was out of control. Days like National No Sock Day on May 8th and National Lost Sock Day (for shame!) on May 9 were rebels. 

In an effort to promote lasting sock matches, the observance dedicated the day to all pairs, even the tiny baby socks who manage to stay paired.  

We don’t know if it’s animal magnetism (static cling) or chemistry (something in the detergent), these sock pairs deserve recognition! 

The day honors all matches made in laundromantic-matrimony. No color, style or size will be turned away.  

Argyle to tube socks, knee highs, and fuzzy slipper socks – if they keep finding their mate over and over, this National Day wiggles its toes in their honor! 

HOW TO OBSERVE 

Do your socks match? If they do, celebrate them! You can also go shopping for a new pair of shiny new matching socks. They can be baby socks or grown-up socks. It doesn’t matter. Make them fun, colorful socks.  

Stripes or polka dots, argyle or geometric shapes. Either way, we want to see your beautifully matched mates. Share your rare pairs of socks by using #NationalSockDay on social media. 

HISTORY 

Pair of Thieves founded National Sock Day on December 4 to warm our toes with the commemoration of two toe-tapping historical events that happened on this day.  

In 1954, the final curtain fell on the first revival of the Broadway musical On Your Toes. 

The Rogers and Hammerstein production first made its debut in 1936. It was unique in that it incorporated ballet with a traditional musical genre. The popular musical was revived in 1984.  

The second historical event occurred in 1991. On the stage of the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, the Judds took the stage for their final concert. For years, the mother-daughter duo had kept country music lovers two-stepping.  

Following the concert, daughter Wynonna continued a solo career. From time to time, as Wynonna’s career resumed successfully, mother Naomi would join her on stage. However, the Murphy Center concert is still considered the Judd’s final show. 

In October 2016, the Registrar at National Day Calendar® declared the celebration to be observed annually. 

What kind of socks do you prefer to wear?

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December 4 - National Cookie Day

 

Happy National Cookie Day! On December 4, today serves up a sweet treat. Bakers across the country warm up the ovens for holiday baking, and we enjoy giving tins of cookies to friends and family all season long.  

We can thank the Dutch for more than windmills and tulips. The English word “cookie” is derived from the Dutch word koekie, meaning “little cake.” 

Hard cookie-like wafers have existed for as long as baking has been documented. Not surprisingly, they traveled well, too. However, they were usually not sweet enough to be considered cookies by modern-day standards. 

The origin of the cookie appears to begin in Persia in the 7th century, soon after the use of sugar became common in the region.  

They then spread to Europe through the Muslim conquest of Spain. Cookies were common at all levels of society throughout Europe by the 14th century, from the royal cuisine to the street vendors.  

Cookies arrived in America in the 17th century. Macaroons and gingerbread cookies were among the popular early American cookies. 

In most English-speaking countries outside of North America, the most common word for cookie is “biscuit.”  In some regions, both terms, cookies, and biscuits are used. 

Cookies are classified into different categories, with the most common ones being: 

Bar cookies – Drop cookies – Filled cookies 
Molded cookies – No bake cookies 
Pressed cookies – Refrigerator cookies 
Rolled cookies – Sandwich cookies 

HOW TO OBSERVE 

Pick up some cookies at your local bakery. Remember to share some of your cookies with your family and friends!  

A great way to get started is by making a list of your favorite cookies to bake and enjoy. Then organize your baking tools and start your assembly line.

 

First Place Coconut Macaroons 

https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/first-place-coconut-macaroons/ 

Gingerbread Cookies 

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/gingerbread-cookies-101-recipe-1963337 

Use #NationalCookieDay to post on social media. 

HISTORY 

In 1976, Sesame Street included National Cookie Day on its calendar for the first time on November 26.  

Cookie Monster also proclaimed his own National Cookie Day in the reference work book The Sesame Street Dictionary (1980).   

Then in 1987, Matt Nader of the Blue-Chip Cookie Company out of San Francisco, California created National Cookie Day, celebrating it on December 4. 

What is your favorite kind of cookie(s)? 

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