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Mark Your Calendar: 17 Weird Food Holidays

We searched the calendar for some of the weirder food holidays, like National Something on a Stick Day and National Lima Bean Respect Day. Check out the rest!
By Lauren Donaldson
<b>Date:</b> February 11<br /><br />

Okay, maybe this day is less about milk and more about having an optimistic outlook when things seem bad. But why not celebrate with a few milky recipes? And if you spill some milk during the cooking process, don't worry — sometimes cooking is a messy affair.<br /><br />

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Just about every day of the year, there's a food in the spotlight. National food days are as commonplace as the staples in your pantry. You may have even celebrated National Watermelon Day or National Taco Day. But what about National Something on a Stick Day? Or National Lima Bean Respect Day? We searched the calendar for some of the weirder (and sometimes incredibly specific) food holidays. Get ready to celebrate!
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Don't Cry Over Spilled Milk Day

<b>Date:</b> February 11<br /><br />

Okay, maybe this day is less about milk and more about having an optimistic outlook when things seem bad. But why not celebrate with a few milky recipes? And if you spill some milk during the cooking process, don't worry — sometimes cooking is a messy affair.<br /><br />

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Date: February 11

Okay, maybe this day is less about milk and more about having an optimistic outlook when things seem bad. But why not celebrate with a few milky recipes? And if you spill some milk during the cooking process, don't worry about it. Sometimes cooking is a messy affair.

Recipes That Use Milk
2

Something on a Stick Day

<b>Date:</b> March 28<br /><br />

Kebabs, corn dogs, popsicles — you can eat them right off the stick, and it's a satisfying way to dine. No wonder foods on a stick get their own day of celebration.<br /><br />

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Date: March 28

Kebabs, corn dogs, popsicles — you can eat them right off the stick, and it's a satisfying way to dine. No wonder foods on a stick get their own day of celebration.

Recipes for Fantastic Kebabs
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Turkey Neck Soup Day

<b>Date:</b> March 30<br /><br />

Winter is slowly coming to an end, but you've got a hankering for some holiday-like flavors. Never fear: Turkey Neck Soup Day is here to incentivize a return of the holiday bird to the kitchen!<br /><br />

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Date: March 30

Winter is slowly coming to an end, but you've got a hankering for some holiday-like flavors. Never fear: Turkey Neck Soup Day is here to encourage a return of the holiday bird to the kitchen!

Recipes for Turkey Soups
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Lima Bean Respect Day

<b>Date:</b> April 20<br /><br />

The poor lima bean. It just doesn't get the respect it deserves. That's why it demands respect on April 20. Show it some love by including it in your dinner plans.<br /><br />

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Date: April 20

The poor lima bean. It just doesn't get the respect it deserves. Maybe that's why it demands appreciation on April 20. Show it some love by including it in your dinner plans.

Recipes That Use Lima Beans
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Grape Popsicle Day

<b>Date:</b> May 27<br /><br />

Cherry? No. Orange? No way. Grape — now there's a popsicle that deserves to be king (or queen?) for the day. Purple is the color of royalty, afterall.<br /><br />

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Date: May 27

Cherry? No. Orange? No way. Grape — now there's a popsicle that deserves to be king (or queen?) for the day. Purple is the color of royalty, after all.

Recipes for Homemade Popsicles
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Kitchen Klutzes of America Day

<b>Date:</b> June 13<br /><br />

Are you a klutz in the kitchen? Well, stand up tall and proud on June 13. It's your day. Attack your klutziness head on by taking over the dinner duties. If you make a one-pot dish, you may have less to worry about. (Just let someone else carry it to the dinner table.)<br /><br />

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Date: June 13

Are you a klutz in the kitchen? Well, stand up tall and proud on June 13. It's your day. Attack your klutziness head on by taking over the dinner duties. If you make a one-pot dish, you may have less to worry about. (Just let someone else carry it to the dinner table.)

Dishes Made In One Pot
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Don't Put All Your Eggs in One Omelet Day

<b>Date:</b> July 9<br /><br />

Can you put all your eggs in multiple omelets? Or perhaps it's best to stick with a variety of egg dishes.<br /><br />

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Date: July 9

Can you put all your eggs in multiple omelets? Or perhaps it's best to stick with a variety of egg dishes on this day of celebration.

Recipes for Eggs
8

Cheese Sacrifice Purchase Day

<b>Date:</b> June 29<br /><br />

Making a fabulous, cheesy dish hardly seems like a sacrifice. But sharing it with your family and friends, instead of devouring it yourself, may be the ultimate sacrifce.<br /><br />

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Date: June 29

Making a fabulous, cheesy dish hardly seems like a sacrifice. But sharing it with your family and friends, instead of devouring it yourself, may be the ultimate sacrifice.

Recipes That Use Cheese
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Julienne Fries Day

<b>Date:</b> August 12<br /><br />

If fries are on your plate today, they better be julienne-style. Save the wedges and crinkle fries for another day.<br /><br />

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Date: August 12

If fries are on your plate today, they better be julienne-style. Save the wedges and crinkle fries for another day.

Recipes for Homemade French Fries
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Toasted Marshmallow Day

<b>Date:</b> August 30<br /><br />

Toasted marshmallows aren't just for s'mores (although who can argue that the graham cracker sandwich a superb way to dine on them). Light a fire (safely), get some sticks and marshmallows, and show the gooey sweet some respect.<br /><br />

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Date: August 30

Toasted marshmallows aren't just for s'mores (although who can argue that the graham cracker sandwich is a superb way to dine on them). Light a fire (safely), get some sticks and marshmallows, and show the gooey sweet some respect.

Cake with a Toasted Marshmallow Topping
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Blueberry Popsicle Day

<b>Date:</b> September 2<br /><br />

Grape popsicles? That's so May 27. September 2 is all about the blueberry variety.<br /><br />

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Date: September 2

Grape popsicle? That's so May 27. September 2 is all about the blueberry variety.

Recipe for Watermelon-Blueberry Ice Pops
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Wiener Schnitzel Day

<b>Date:</b> September 9<br /><br />

As summer comes to a close and the chillier days draw near, people can find comfort in food — breaded and fried meat, to be exact.<br /><br />

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Date: September 9

As summer comes to a close and the chillier days draw near, people can find comfort in food — breaded and fried meat, to be exact.

Recipe for Crispy Wiener Schnitzel with Lingonberry Preserves
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TV Dinner Day

<b>Date:</b> September 10<br /><br />

When you're watching sporting events or reality television, sometimes you just can't peel your eyes away. Enter the TV dinner — a collection of meats, starches, and veggies on a tray with separators. Who needs a kithen table?<br /><br />

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Date: September 10

When you're watching sporting events or reality television, sometimes you just can't peel your eyes away. Enter the TV dinner — a collection of meats, starches, and veggies on a tray with separators. Who needs a kithen table?

Recipe for Homemade TV Dinners
14

Fluffernutter Day

<b>Date:</b> October 8<br /><br />

Want to make a Fluffernutter to celebrate the day? All you need are two pieces of bread, some peanut butter, and some marshmallow fluff. Combine and dine.<br /><br />
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Date: October 8

Want to make a Fluffernutter to celebrate the day? All you need are two pieces of bread, some peanut butter, and some marshmallow fluff. Combine and dine.

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Chocolate-Covered Insects Day

<b>Date:</b> October 15<br /><br />

It's great on pretzels, peanuts, and raisins, so why not insects? If you're going to try chocolate-covered insects for the first time, October 14 is the day to do it.<br /><br />

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Date: October 15

It's great on pretzels, peanuts, and raisins, so why not insects? If you're going to try chocolate-covered insects for the first time, October 14 is the day to do it.

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Wild Foods Day

<b>Date:</b> October 28<br /><br />

October 28 is a day to get wild — with your foods. "Wild" foods are whole, naturally-grown foods, like those tomatoes in your backyard, or the berries next door. If you're waiting until National Wild Foods Day to celebrate, you may have some trouble finding wild berries and tomatoes, but you could be on the lookout for wild squash.<br /><br />

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Date: October 28

October 28 is a day to get wild — with your foods. "Wild" foods are whole, naturally-grown foods, like those tomatoes in your backyard or the berries next door. If you're waiting until National Wild Foods Day to celebrate, you may have some trouble finding wild berries and tomatoes, but you could be on the lookout for wild squash.

Recipes Using Squash
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17

Ice Cream and Violins Day

<b>Date:</b> December 13<br /><br />

The history of this sweet, musical day is a bit murky. All you need to know: violins rock (in a classic way, of course) and so does ice cream. So find some violin-based tunes, sit back, and enjoy — with a bowl of ice cream in hand.<br /><br />

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Date: December 13

The history of this sweet, musical day is a bit murky. All you need to know: violins rock (in a classical way, of course) and so does ice cream. So find some violin-based tunes, sit back, and enjoy — with a bowl of ice cream in hand.

Recipes for Ice Cream Sundaes
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