Category: National Days

World Honey Bee Day

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World Honey Bee Day is the third Saturday in August, on the 16th of this year, bringing a buzz of celebration for beekeepers, honey lovers, and all blooming things.

World Honey Bee Day began as National Honey Bee Day in 2009, with a proclamation issued by the Secretary of Agriculture, Thomas J. Vilsek. The day grew rapidly, bringing awareness to the benefits and environmental needs of honey bees.

The day recognizes both the honey bee and the beekeepers who tend the hives. It also encourages us to buy and enjoy locally grown honey whenever we can.

In honor of Honey Bee Day, Hattingdon is wearing her “Honey” fashion hat, along with two sweet honey bees. Darling.

Honey and two bees. August 2025.
Honey Hattingdon

Six ways to celebrate

  1. Collect and spread local wildflower seeds to promote honey bee pollination.
  2. Flavors of honey vary depending on the variety of flowers and nectar available to the bees.
  3. Clover, alfalfa, lavender, orange, and chestnut are just a few to choose from.
  4. Replace your usual sweetener with honey for the day. Taste the difference!
  5. Give the gift of honey to a friend, neighbor, co-worker or family member.
  6. Share your sweet honey stories on social media tagging #WorldHoneyBeeDay.

The indispensable role of pollination

Bees are arguably the most important pollinators on the planet, facilitating the reproduction of countless plant species, including many that are essential for human food production. Their hairy bodies efficiently collect pollen, which they then inadvertently transfer from flower to flower as they forage for nectar, the sweet reward that fuels their activity. This process of pollination is essential for the production of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds, underpinning both natural ecosystems and agricultural systems worldwide.

Support pollinators

When we plant wildflowers, orchards, and other flowering plants, we support pollinators such as honey bees. They depend on the nectar of a variety of plants for their survival. Conversely, we depend on honeybees for our survival, too! Without their pollinating abilities, many nutritious plants are unable to reproduce.

About the day

World Honey Bee Day began as National Honey Bee Day in 2009 with a proclamation issued by the Secretary of Agriculture, Thomas J. Vilsek. The day grew rapidly bringing awareness to the benefits and environmental needs of honey bees.

Sources: » National Day Calendar » Almanac.com »

See also: » How Do Bees Affect the Environment? »

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Nat’l Cherry Day

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Red cherries with pink blossoms.

AT this time of summer, the cherry harvest is at its peak. Today is the perfect time to celebrate all things “cherry”. It is July 16th, National Cherry Day.

Many farming communities celebrate with a harvest festival. We don’t have to tell you what is in the baked goods for those celebrations.

The Hat

Hattingdon can wait no longer to join the festivities and show off her new hat — designed especially for her for this day. How cool does she look? Ain’t she sweet?

Cherry Hattingdon
Cherry.

Variety of cherries

Cherries are a fun and tasty fruit. There are sweet cherries for eating fresh. There are tart or sour varieties that are best for baking. There is even a yellow variety. Yellow varieties are quite sweet. In addition to tasting good, cherries are healthy eating.

Super snack

Pop a few into your mouth and feel guiltless. Why!? Simply because they are good for you. While they are sweet, they are also low in calories.

Cherries are high in fiber. They are high in vitamins A and C. Their high level of antioxidants helps to fight free radicals. It contains anti-inflammatory properties, too. And, they have lots of potassium. Cherries are gluten-free.

Studies show that they help to lower blood pressure. And, if you have trouble sleeping, have a few pieces of this magical fruit in the evening. They contain melatonin, a natural chemical that helps to induce sleep.

Even diabetics can enjoy the natural sugars in cherries. But, don’t eat a whole bunch at one sitting. Rather, eat a few at a time.

Cool facts

• The first recording of the cultivation of cherry trees goes back to ancient Mesopotamia in 300 B.C.
• Ancient Romans and Chinese dynasties also cultivated them.
• Prehistoric caves in Asia and Europe contained cherry pits.
• Cherry blossoms are a symbol of beauty and renewal.
• Cherry trees are not native to N America. Early settlers brought them to the New World in the 1600s.
• According to legend, George Washington chopped down the family cherry tree. But, when confronted by his father, he could not tell a lie. The rest as they say is history.
• The first time cherry turnovers were made was in 1440. At the time, cake was banned in some European countries.
• The average mature tree produces approximately 7,000 fruit each year.
• Japanese cherry trees do not produce fruit. Rather, they are ornamentals.
• On August 30, 1909, Japan announced it was donating 2,000 cherry trees to the United States for planting along the Potomac River. The trees arrived in the United States on January 6, 1910. Today, millions of people visit D.C. at Cherry Blossom time just to see them in bloom.
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You see. We are more than just pretty hats. Wink. See you again soon. Love, Hattingdon.

Hattingdon & Co.

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• Featured Image: Red Cherries. Freepick.com.

National Sunglasses Day

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Curtis for National Sunglasses Day 2025.

National Sunglasses Day — a commemorative day celebrating the importance of wearing ultraviolet (UV)-protective sunwear and eyewear — is brought to life each year by The Vision Council on June 27.

Celebrate

Celebrate National Sunglasses Day by wearing your favorite pair of shades while enjoying the benefits of eye protection, style and fun. Get those shades out, and have a good time tomorrow. Oh . . . and tell your friends.

Curtis is up for it for sure. So handsome.

Curtis Hattingdon

Curtis the First

Curtis, by the way, is the very first cartoon horse Vivian created — and the only one — until she created and introduced a lady hat-wearing cartoon horse a few years later. From there it took off like a rocket. Vivian has designed 100s of hats for Hattingdon since that time. It all began with Curtis.

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National Pink Day — June 23

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Blush Hattingdon blog post featured image of pink butterflies.

On June 23rd, National Pink Day colors the world in vibrant shades of pink and explores the numerous things it represents.

Cara Hattingdon fashion hat.
Cara in Pink.

How to observe the day

June 23rd is the perfect day for you to showcase your pink. Whether you wear it, eat it or make a donation, you’ll be celebrating the day. However, you don’t have to stop there. Try these other fun pink ideas:

  1. Plant or give pink flowers.
  2. Talk pink.
  3. Wear pink.
  4. Paint your nails pink.
  5. Dye your hair pink.
  6. Make something special in pink.
April Classic Hat
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About pink

Did you know . . . ?

• The name pink was given to this color in the late 17th century.
• Pink is considered to be the most delicate color.
• The color pink has always been associated with women.
• Pink symbolizes joy and happiness.
• The color pink is considered the “color of love”, widely used on Valentine’s Day.
• Pink is the most given color of all when sending flowers.
• The color pink is often used by people who are light-hearted.
• Pink has a tranquilizing effect on the mind.
• Famous brands around the world choose pink to use in their logo.
• The people of China were not aware of the color pink until they had interaction with western culture.

Delores in pink. Hattingdon Horses. By Vivian Grant.
Delores in Pink.

Pink is often associated with femininity, romance, and tenderness. It has also become the primary color for many of our top brands, charities, and even businesses.

National Pink Day is celebrated in a range of countries worldwide, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada.

Use #NationalPinkDay this June 23rd on social media, and share your love for all things pink.

Love, Hattingdon.

Updated 2:06 pm.