National Punch Day
About National Punch Day
When is National Punch Day? This holiday is always observed on September 20
National Punch Day, a September 20 holiday, just might celebrate one of three things. Can you guess all three?
What does National Punch Day celebrate? It can represent more than one thing. Actually, we can think of three possibilities.
- First, the punch drink that comes from a bowl
- Second, the kind of punch that you dole out with your fists.
- Third, it is the name of a tool used to punch a hole in paper, a paper punch.
We don’t know the answer for certain, as we found no factual information at all on this special day. Nor did we find the creator of this day, so we can’t ask him or her. That leaves everyone guessing as to the creator’s intent.The vast majority of references to this special day suggest we are celebrating the drink called punch. And, it sounds like a whole lot more fun celebrating with fruit or spiked punch.
Happy National Punch Day!
How to Celebrate National Punch Day
Going on the belief that this day is all about delicious beverages in a punch bowl, here are some suggestions on how to celebrate this special day.
- First, look up and make a great recipe to serve from the punch bowl.
- Buy a new bowl to better enjoy the day.
- Then, hold a party, centered around the theme of today.
- Finally, post pictures of your punch bowl on social media.
Today's Quote
“Saying nothing sometimes says the most.” – – Emily Dickinson
History and Origin of National Punch Day
Despite our extensive research efforts, we found absolutely no factual information about this special day. However, we traced its roots back to at least 2015.
Whenever we research a special day like today and come up empty on the author and reason for the day, we are amazed that the day has any presence on holiday calendars. But, National Punch Day is here today, so let’s celebrate it.
We did not find any documentation confirming this to be a “National” day. Nor, did we find any congressional records or a presidential proclamation.
Definition of “National” Days– Find Out why it is important to distinguish true National days.
This Day in History
In addition to National Punch Day, here are some things that happened on this day:
- Equal Rights Party nominates the first woman for U.S. President and Vice President. (1884)
- Billie Jean King defeats Bobby Riggs in a battle of the sexes tennis match. (1973)
- Actress Sophia Loren was born on this day in 1934.
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More September 20 Holidays
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