December 19, 2022 | National Hard Candy Day | National Oatmeal Muffin Day

December 19, 2022 | National Hard Candy Day | National Oatmeal Muffin Day

National Hard Candy Day

National Hard Candy Day on December 19 is a favorite for young and old, acknowledging the sweet tooth we all have. read more…

National Oatmeal Muffin Day

Enjoy a delicious breakfast or snack on National Oatmeal Muffin Day. What a great way to celebrate December 19th every year. read more…

December 20, 2022 On Deck

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celebration day
National Sangria Day
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international day of human solidarity

recipe of the day

Tropical Sangria
Prep: 10 minutes
Cold: 2+ hours
Total prep time: 10 minutes + relaxation time
Serving Size: 6-8

raw material:

1 750ml bottle of sparkling Moscato
1 can pineapple rings (or 1 fresh ripe pineapple)
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup orange juice
24 oz grapefruit soda (Fresca)
2 limes
1 pink grapefruit

instruct:

Cut half of the pineapple into 1/4-inch pieces. Reserve the remaining rings for decoration.

Slice 2 limes and grapefruit into rounds.

Add the pineapple and lime slices to the pitcher. Pour juice and Moscato into jars.

Let cool for 2-3 hours.

Put a grapefruit slice in each glass. Fill with ice. Pour sangria into glasses and garnish with pineapple slices.

Celebrate History on December 19

1843

Chapman & Hall of London publishes the novella christmas carols By Charles Dickens. The holiday classic remains a perennial favorite.

1918

Robert Ripley Starts His Believe It or Not Column new york globe.

1973

in his monologue tonight show, Johnny Carson joked about the shortage. “You know what else is disappearing from supermarket shelves? Toilet paper! Ha, ha, ha! You can laugh now. There is a severe shortage of toilet paper in the good America.” Days before Carson delivered his monologue, the Wisconsin crowd Councilor Harold Froehlich (right) predicted a shortage of pulp and pulp exports would lead to a shortage of toilet paper. But he also predicted shortages of various paper products. Shortages did materialize, with shoppers facing empty shelves from coast to coast. Suppliers and purchasing agents are unable to fulfill orders.

1980

raging bullStarring Robert De Niro, Kathy Moriarty and Joe Pesci, it was released nationwide in the United States. Directed by Martin Scorsese, the film follows the life of professional boxer Jake LaMotta, who won the world middleweight title from 1949 to 1951. The film won Oscars for Best Actor and Best Film Editing.

1984

Wayne Gretzky, 23, with the Edmonton Oilers, became the 18th youngest player in the National Hockey League to score 1,000 points.

Birthday celebration on December 19th

Mary Livermore – 1820

Livermore took up the pen to further social reforms, such as women’s suffrage and temperance after the Civil War. She has also volunteered her time and led several organizations.

Carter Woodson – 1850

The American historian and journalist is the second African-American to earn a PhD from Harvard.As an author, he wrote several histories, including wrong education of black people with A Century of Black Immigrants. He also founded the Association for the Study of African American Life and History.

Rudolph Inferno – 1901

The prolific German inventor revolutionized printing technology. From scanning to printing to transmission, Hull’s inventions touch every area of ​​the printing world.

William C. De Vries – 1943

In 1982, American heart surgeons implanted the first permanent artificial heart, Jarvik-7, into 61-year-old Barney Clark. Clark, who was terminally ill, survived 112 days after surgery.

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