Today April 16, 2017 is Easter Sunday. Millions of Christians around the world will attend their favorite church or house of worship to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Many humans will then enjoy a shared Easter dinner with friends and family. We, the Colorado Traveling Ducks, wish you all a very Happy Easter.
Christians will attend large and small churches today.
Today is Good Friday. This is the day Jesus was crucified. This photo was taken December 2014 in a small church in Copala, Mexico.
Jesus died for us
Today, March 29, is Vietnam Veterans Day. We, the Colorado Traveling Ducks honor all veterans of the Vietnam War. We thank you for your service and hope you have a safe and pleasant day.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day. This is the day Americans celebrate their Irish heritage. And today, everybody is a little Irish. That is what humans say anyway. It is a little confusing to ducks. Have a very Happy St. Patrick’s Day.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Today, March 4, is National Grammar Day. When did this happen? Martha Brockenbrough, founder of the Society for the Promotion of Good Grammar, designated National Grammar Day in 2008. The English language has over one million words. Language is something to celebrate. Some people might suggest that grammar is a set of rules for language, but really it is a system for understanding a language; how the words are structured. Understanding the system and the structure helps us to better understand the language and can help us to learn new languages. There are some hard and fast rules in grammar, though. So, let’s use good grammar today. This information is from http://www.NationalDayCalendar.com
For my friends that really don’t care about grammar, we have more news. Today is also National Pound Cake Day. So enjoy a great snack of pound cake today. I hope mom gets me some tasty pound cake!
Pound Cake. Yum
This is really weird! We, the Colorado Traveling Ducks, have never heard of this. Today humans are allowed, and encouraged, to sleep in public places? The website http://www.NationalDayCalendar.com says that today, February 28, is a day for anyone and everyone to take a nap on a blanket at the beach, at the park, in the movie theater, on a bus, train, or subway or any other public place that may work for you. However, it does warn that it might not be a good idea to take that nap at your desk during work. Mom said we probably will not see many, if any, people taking naps in public. She doesn’t think many people know about this day. Although, a nap on a sunny beach does sound pretty nice.
Chocolate covered nuts! We love chocolate covered nuts. Especially with a little caramel. First people ate chocolate covered peanuts. They are really good. We love them and we loved what we call Turtles. Pecans, with caramel and then covered in chocolate. And, of course, macadamia nuts are also delicious prepared this way. And chocolate covered almonds are always a treat. OK mom.
These look delicious!
Let’s eat some chocolate covered nuts today.
Today, February 20, 2017 is President’s Day in the United States. This is a federal holiday so many schools will be closed. The post office also closes, so no mail will be delivered today. Banks also close as do all federal offices. On Mt Rushmore in South Dakota, the heads of four presidents are carved.
Mount Rushmore honors our democracy
Here we honor former US Presidents, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. In 1885 a holiday was declared on February 22, to celebrate the birthday of George Washington, our first president. In 1971, the holiday was changed to the 3rd Monday in February and now honors all US Presidents. We wish you a very happy holiday today.
Can you believe this? There is a national day for batteries! Today, February 18, is the day to appreciate the convenience batteries provide to our everyday lives. We need batteries in so many things. Cars and other motor vehicles need batteries. Also computers, cell phones, security alarms, cameras, flashlights, watches, clocks, toothbrushes, toys, and so much more. We even have stores dedicated to batteries. Battery Plus sells so many different types of batteries and other accessories, such as chargers, adapters and more. To celebrate National Battery Day the Colorado Traveling Ducks recommend checking and perhaps replacing the batteries in smoke alarms and Carbon Monoxide detectors. Have a safe and happy National Battery Day.
Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone. Today is a day to celebrate love and friendship. A traditional Valentine gift is candy.
Valentine candy for us
Another traditional gift is flowers.
Valentine flowers just arrived
Remember Valentine’s Day is not only for the romantically involved. It is also a holiday for friendships. And, of course, remember your non-human friends. Happy Valentine’s Day!
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