January 17 is National Hot Buttered Rum Day and it's the perfect opportunity to give it a try. Hot buttered rum is a mixed drink containing rum, butter, hot water or cider, sweetener, and spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. It dates back to colonial America, but likely originates from Europe. National Hot Buttered

National Peking Duck Day, on January 18th, recognizes the national dish of China. This dish is considered a delicacy due to its elaborate preparation and intense flavors. Since the Yuan Dynasty, established by Kublai Khan, Peking Duck's roots are steeped in tradition that chefs have perfected over thousands of years. Dating back as long as

Women's Healthy Weight Day honors women of all sizes while challenging the media's attention on slimness. It's a day of positive body image for women, applauding and embracing all body types as everyone's size, frame, and biological characteristics differ. Though Women's Healthy Weight Day is now an international affair, it originated in the United States,

National Popcorn Day is a fun and delicious celebration of one of America's favorite snacks—popcorn! Whether enjoyed at the movies, as a crunchy snack, or flavored with a variety of seasonings, popcorn has been a beloved treat for generations. Origins: The origins of National Popcorn Day are unknown. The National Popcorn Board created the holiday

National Buttercrunch Day on January 20th recognizes the flavorful toffee candy that comes in several varieties. National Day Calendar continues researching the origins of this sweet and tasty food holiday.

On National Cheese Lover's Day, don't feel bleu, throw a feta or act capriciously. January 20th is a gouda day to kummin over and have some cheddar or asiago or fontina! So go ahead, indulge in some cheese today and celebrate National Cheese Lover's Day! Cheese is a food that has been around for thousands

Each year on January 21st, National Granola Bar Day recognizes the considerable nutrition and energy found in one wholesome granola bar. A basic granola bar includes whole grain (usually oats, though quinoa and barley can be used as well), fruit or nuts and honey, molasses, agave nectar, or syrup. The bar can also include butter

National New England Clam Chowder Day is held on January 21 each year in the United States. There are many types of chowders, but none can come close to the famous New England Clam Chowder. This type of chowder is a soup base made with milk or cream, potatoes, onions and, of course, clams. It

National Blonde Brownie Day on January 22nd recognizes a treat often referred to as blondies. Almost everyone knows that a blonde brownie is similar to a chocolate brownie. In place of cocoa, bakers use brown sugar when making this delicious brownie, giving it a sweet-tooth-satisfying molasses flavor! It is known, however, that this light-colored treat

National Pie Day on January 23rd celebrates one of the Nations' favorite desserts. No matter how you slice it, pie in just about any form makes a crowd happy. Fruit pies, berry pies, cream pies - they are mouthwatering servings of homemade goodness. Origins: The American Pie Council created National Pie Day in 1986 to