Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day

A day off from school or work this holiday, traditionally celebrated Columbus Day. In recent years however, the holiday has shifted to Native American Day or Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Columbus actually came to an inhabited land, and treated its people badly. The people that were already living there, are the ones we honor today.

Don’t Miss the Day Your Avocado Is Ripe

Today is Avocado Day, and Hawaii grows some of the world’s heaviest. One avocado weighed 5.6 pounds, and made enough guacamole to feed the whole Pokini family! They hold the official world record, but Kenji Fukumitsu has often given away avocados that weigh more than 6 pounds! That’s a lot of avocado toast.

Records Are Works of Art

Did you know, it’s Record Store Day? Vinyl records lost popularity as cassettes & CDs took over, but they’re starting to make a comeback. In fact, there are lots of companies, that will press your own custom record. Immortalize your talents on vinyl, and maybe someone will buy it someday in a record store.

The Candles Are Burning

Yesterday at sundown, Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, began. The Jewish holiday commemorates an ancient miracle in the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. A one-day supply of oil lit a menorah, which is a type of candelabra, for 8 days. Hanukkah is celebrated for 8 days by lighting the menorah to prayers, songs, food, gifts and games.

Cake For Everyone

Today is Cake Day! Will you make one from scratch, and practice all your measuring skills? You could use a boxed cake mix instead, and add some special ingredients, like chocolate chips or raspberries. You can even buy a cake, and focus on the best part of this special occasion, which is eating cake!

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