Special and Unique Holidays Fill the Calendar

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There are a number of interesting sources for unusual "special" holidays designed to honor a special product or event. Chase's Calendar of Events is one such publication. For years, the Congress was the source of non-binding resolutions honoring this or that but the practice was curtailed in 1995. Meanwhile, state governors and local authorities are forever granting keys to the city or ornate parchment proclamations in support of some idea or product. In addition, manufacturers of products and just fun-folks create holidays to celebrate life ( except for Plan Your Epitaph Day, which is celebrated on November 2^nd of each year).

If one has a sweet tooth, nothing beats the celebration of items of candy and other treats. I like candy and the number of special "days" designated to honor candy products throughout the year is vast indeed.

In January, for example, National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day, National English Toffee Day and National Peanut Brittle Day are celebrated on the 3^rd, 9^th and 26^th days of the month, respectively.

February, according to the National Confectioners Association, which should - after all - know about these things, is a month to celebrate National Gum Drop Day (on February 15^th) and Chocolate Mint Day (on February 19^th). The rest of the year has many excuses to celebrate the glory of candy and, in particular, chocolate. Have a passion for chocolate-covered raisins? Wake up early on March 24^th to have an entire day to honor that snack.

Whether it's Jelly Beans (April 22^nd), fudge (June 16^th), Gummi Worms (July 15^th) or just plain lollipops (July 20^th), there is a special day to celebrate your cravings. Even if you enjoy roasting marshmallows over a fire, do that on August 30^th and you'll fit right in. Peanuts have a number of celebrations: September 13^th is National Peanut Day, National Peanut Butter Lover's Day falls on March 1^st and, finally, if one wishes to honor the finest culinary combination in the universe (excluding Mallomars, of course), do so on National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on April 2^nd.