Supreme Sacrifice Day recognizes the ultimate sacrifice made by some for the good of others. History is filled with examples of people who offered the supreme sacrifice for other people. While most often we think of someone who gave their life, the supreme sacrifice could be something non-fatal. Can you think of an example? When you give up something you want or need, you are making a sacrifice. And, sometimes, the sacrifice is extreme. Use this March 18 holiday to remember them, the sacrifice they made, and why.

We offer these examples:

• Jesus Christ gave the supreme sacrifice when he died on the cross for us.
• Soldiers in battle gave their lives to protect our freedom, and our way of life, and to keep us safe.
• Firemen and police officers sometimes give their lives in the line of duty while saving and/or protecting people.
• More often than you think, a young man or young woman caught up in a love triangle, gave up the chase for the sake of their loved one.
• A person gives up their job and career to tend to an elderly parent.
• The list goes on and on and on.

Today is a day to reflect and offer thanks and appreciation to those who made the supreme sacrifice for us.

International Submarine Day …. does it celebrate the submersible boat or the big hero sandwich? Almost everywhere you find documentation on this day, it hails today as a day to celebrate the boat we commonly call a “sub”. We are certain National Submarine Day, celebrated on April 11, is about military boats, as the U.S. Submarine Force was established on this date in 1900. That leaves us wondering what this March 17 holiday is all about. Perhaps, it is in celebration of hero subs!?

If you work at a deli, it’s perfectly okay to celebrate today with a hero sub of your choice. If you own the deli, give us a deal and run a Sub day special. And in this case, celebrate this March 17 holiday.

As its name implies, International Sports Car Racing Day is a day to enjoy and appreciate this hugely popular sport on a global level. This day coincides with the 12 Hours of Sebring sports car endurance race held in Sebring, Florida at the Sebring International Raceway. It is America’s oldest sports car endurance race. The race was started in 1952 on the grounds of what is now the Sebring Regional Airport.

Teams, fans, and sports car owners from all over the world come to be a part of the annual event, held on the 17-turn, 3.7-mile road course. This race is the opening round of the American Le Mans Series.

If you can’t get to the raceway, watch it on television.

Make it a party! Put on your favorite sports car t-shirt or sweatshirt. Invite your friends over to watch it with you. And, make snacks to enjoy during the game.

Do You Know What NASCAR Stands For? No, you don’t!? Don’t feel embarrassed, many people don’t. It stands for National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing.

Something on a Stick Day is today, a March 28 holiday. It celebrates things on a stick. Usually, that means food and a different way to eat it. You can have a corn dog, cook a marshmallow or hot dog over the campfire, shish-kababs, and anything else as long as it’s on a skewer or a stick. Isn’t this just a neat day? We thought you’d agree.

So what comes on a stick? Practically anything. The first thing that comes to mind is popsicles and fudgesicles. Hotdogs and marshmallows on a stick are popular at campfires. There are also corndogs, shrimp, shish-kabobs, and many Chinese treats like pot stickers. When you use chopsticks, everything is on a stick! Cocktail wieners and cheese are picked and eaten with a toothpick. It qualifies. Wooden skewers used when cooking on the grill, contain all sorts of meats and vegetables. The list goes on and on.

You can also get just about anything on a stick when receiving food samples at a store or festival.

Celebrate this fun day by serving food for meals and snacks on a stick. The kids will love it. So will you!

BTW: We are glad that today is Something on a Stick Day and not “Something on a Shingle Day!

Don’t be deceived. Today is the Festival of Smoke and Mirrors Day, or simply called Smoke and Mirror Day. This March 29 holiday is a day of deception and illusions. The term “smoke and mirrors” means something is not really as it appears to be. It’s a deception or something that does not even exist. A magician will often make something appear or disappear out of thin air. People often put up smoke and mirrors to hide something.

Many of us will use any excuse to have a party or festival, so why not hold a Festival of Smoke and Mirrors? We were surprised that we did not discover several actual festivals of this nature. We only found one, and that was in England in 2010. But, who needs historical facts to have fun on a special day? Let’s get out and enjoy Smoke and Mirrors Day to the fullest.

Today is a special day. It is Smart and Sexy Day. This March 13 holiday was created to show women that they can be both smart and sexy. As a matter of fact, being both is a very powerful combination. Strongly promoted by Alliance for Career Development Nonprofits (ACDN), the organization provides job training and employment assistance for both men and women. But, on Smart and Sexy Day, the focus is on women. The organization strives to empower women. Member organizations hold events in support of women.

Smart and sexy are two attributes that perfectly describe you, right!? It sure does, as every woman is cap capable of being both. On this day, ACDN members encourage women to do their best, have confidence, and let their skills shine through.

Our Favorite Saying: Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who’s the smartest and sexiest of all!?

Today is National Salesperson Day. It recognizes the hard work and importance of salespeople in any sales capacity.

Millions and millions of people spend their entire careers in sales. It’s a hard, tough business, with long hours. Making a sale is not a given. It requires training, building relationships, and personality. Paychecks are not a guarantee. The majority of salesmen and saleswomen are paid on a partial or full commission basis. Their income often goes up and down with the economy. Hardworking salespeople deserve a day of recognition.

The salesforce is a huge part of the American workforce. National Salesperson Day is established to recognize the value of the truly professional salesperson. This day also recognizes the hard work performed by professional salespeople.

Did You Know? There are about 13.5 million people working in sales in the United States. Amazingly, this number is down from over 18 million in 2017. Why? The growth of internet sales has eliminated many sales positions.

You certainly must be kidding, right!? Today is National Crown Roast of Pork Day, a March 7 holiday. You ask, “Why does this day exist?” Well, frankly, we do not know. And, why not just Roast Pork Day? Why does it have to be a crown roast pork?  We do know the answer to this question. But, the day is here, a special day to cook and eat pork. To participate in this day, it must be crown roast pork. Any other type of pork just will not do.

What is a Crown Roast of Pork? Now that we’ve established specifically what this day is, you are probably wondering what Crown Roast of pork is. For starters, it’s not just any pork roast. By definition, it is a bone-in-pork rib loin. The roost is formed and tied into a circle with the rib bones on the outside. The bones are pointed upward.

National Quilting Day celebrates fabulous quilts and those who make them. Historically a lady’s hobby, quilting is a skill that produces warm and beautiful results. Today is a day to recognize and appreciate the quiltmakers, the skill, and the warm results. If you are a quiltmaker, spend a minute to recognize and appreciate that you have truly been blessed with a special skill. If you are not a quilt maker, wrap yourself into a quilt and enjoy the warmth.

There are an estimated 7 to 10 million quilters. While most are women according to a joint study by Quilting in America and Quilts, Inc., about 1% are men.  

Ladies and gentlemen, this could be a big, big day. It’s Proposal Day! Valentine’s Day last month came and went. He didn’t, or couldn’t, gather up the nerve to ask you. Along comes this March 20 holiday, and with it another opportunity. For those in love, this could very well be the big day that will change your lives for the better.

Use caution on this day. When he begins by saying: “I would like to propose to you….”,  he may end with “……that we go see a movie.” Remember, it’s Proposal Day. It is a day to make proposals. However, it may not be the one you want to hear.

Important Note: If you don’t want to entertain a proposal today, we suggest that you make yourself sparse.

With all the suggestions about romance on Proposal Day, one must recognize that this day can be about ANY type of proposal. For example, legislators may propose a new law, you might attend a meeting about a new business proposal, or a friend may simply propose that you go to a movie or a ball game.