My almost 2500 mile trek cross-country from Arizona to New Jersey has been accomplished!
[Oh, there will be tales to post about the trip, so stay tuned!]
Lots of unique days of note for the month of May, so lets get started…
May 1st is “May Day”
The first of May is celebrated around the world. It has a number of meanings. In many other countries it is a celebration of spring and the coming of summer.
To communist and socialist countries, it is a celebration for the workers.
May 5th is “Cinco de Mayo”
On May 5, 1862, the Mexican army defeated the French army at the Battle of Puebla. This single battle was the roots of Cinco de Mayo.
May 5th is also “National Hoagie Day”
You know of this big sandwich as a hoagie, a sub, a grinder or a hero. And, it's a regular on most diets in America. People eat them for lunch, dinner, and even as a late night snack. It's a quick meal or people on the go.
May 9th is “Mother’s Day”
If you haven’t figured this national day out yet… Shame on you!
Did you know? The first Mother's Day was May 10, 1908 in Philadelphia
May 11th is “Twilight Zone Day”
Weird, surreal and perhaps a little scary…
Every once in a while, you have a day like this. And, today is designed to be that day.
May 15th is “Armed Forces Day” - Third Saturday in May
Each branch of the military originally had their own day of celebration.
On August 31, 1949 then Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of Armed Forces Day. President Harry Truman also announced the holiday in a presidential proclamation on February 20, 1950. The first Armed Forces Day was held on May 20, 1950.
“International Jazz Day” - Saturday of Memorial Day weekend
International Jazz Day celebrates Jazz musicians, music and history.
Jazz music was born in America in the 1800's.
The birthplace and home of Jazz music is New Orleans, Louisiana.
In 1991, a statement was recorded in the U.S. Congressional Record recognizing the creation of International Jazz Day.
May 31st is “Memorial Day”
Memorial Day is officially celebrated on the last Monday during the month of May. Memorial Day is dedicated to service men and women who gave their lives for freedom and country. It is also a time to remember loved ones who have passed away. The roots of Memorial Day go back to 1865 and the end of the Civil War.
Memorial Day was first called Decoration Day. It was changed to Memorial Day in 1882.
“God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers.”
Jewish Proverb
Lots of unique days of note for the month of May, so lets get started…
May 1st is “May Day”
The first of May is celebrated around the world. It has a number of meanings. In many other countries it is a celebration of spring and the coming of summer.
To communist and socialist countries, it is a celebration for the workers.
May 5th is “Cinco de Mayo”
On May 5, 1862, the Mexican army defeated the French army at the Battle of Puebla. This single battle was the roots of Cinco de Mayo.
May 5th is also “National Hoagie Day”
You know of this big sandwich as a hoagie, a sub, a grinder or a hero. And, it's a regular on most diets in America. People eat them for lunch, dinner, and even as a late night snack. It's a quick meal or people on the go.May 9th is “Mother’s Day”
If you haven’t figured this national day out yet… Shame on you!
Did you know? The first Mother's Day was May 10, 1908 in Philadelphia
May 11th is “Twilight Zone Day”
Weird, surreal and perhaps a little scary…Every once in a while, you have a day like this. And, today is designed to be that day.
May 15th is “Armed Forces Day” - Third Saturday in May
Each branch of the military originally had their own day of celebration.
On August 31, 1949 then Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of Armed Forces Day. President Harry Truman also announced the holiday in a presidential proclamation on February 20, 1950. The first Armed Forces Day was held on May 20, 1950.
“International Jazz Day” - Saturday of Memorial Day weekend
International Jazz Day celebrates Jazz musicians, music and history.
Jazz music was born in America in the 1800's.
The birthplace and home of Jazz music is New Orleans, Louisiana.
In 1991, a statement was recorded in the U.S. Congressional Record recognizing the creation of International Jazz Day.
May 31st is “Memorial Day”
Memorial Day is officially celebrated on the last Monday during the month of May. Memorial Day is dedicated to service men and women who gave their lives for freedom and country. It is also a time to remember loved ones who have passed away. The roots of Memorial Day go back to 1865 and the end of the Civil War.Memorial Day was first called Decoration Day. It was changed to Memorial Day in 1882.
“God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers.”
Jewish Proverb
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