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Wear BLUE Day

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Men’s Health | Wear BLUE Day | 13th June

Men’s health is the focus of Wear BLUE Day, 13th June 2025, the Friday before Father’s Day.

By wearing blue on June 13th, you send the message that you are supporting the men in your life to lead a healthy lifestyle, and that you care about their well-being.

Men are more likely to skip health checkups than women. At the same time, they are more likely to take chances with their health choices.

The three leading causes of death for men according to the Centers for Disease Control are cancer, heart disease, and accidents. As part of the campaign that includes Men’s Health Month and Men’s Health Week in June, Wear BLUE Day encourages us to take stock of our health choices and become more aware of health risks. 

The Wear BLUE Campaign provides an opportunity for employers, communities, and other organizations to hold events to raise awareness about concerns surrounding men’s health and how they can take charge. The day is also a way for loved ones to show their encouragement for the men in their lives.

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How to Observe Wear BLUE Day

The Men’s Health Network founded the Wear BLUE Day campaign to raise awareness concerning men’s health.

Sponsor a Wear BLUE Day fundraiser to raise money regarding prostate cancer or to provide education about diabetes, heart disease, or stroke. When it comes to getting healthy or staying there, sometimes a checklist helps. For more, visit www.menshealthnetwork.org. 

Missed the date? It is never too late to give. Thank you everyone.

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National Doughnut Day

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National Doughnut Day is a day of appreciation for Salvation Army volunteers who distributed doughnuts to servicemen during the first world war.

Doughnuts are fried circular pieces of dough that are usually topped with sugar syrups, chocolate, nuts and other flavorings (just in case you didn’t know . . . wink!).

Here is Hattingdon’s millinery inspired nod to the doughnut. How cool. We named the design Dee Dee.

Dee Dee Donut Fashion Hat

National Doughnut Day is celebrated on the first Friday in June, and on November 5th. Why two National Doughnut days and which is the real one?

Turns out they’re both valid holidays honoring the sweet treat. While both are official National Doughnut Days, many people consider the June date to be the original.

Spelling: By the way, the more traditional spelling is doughnut. However, both doughnut and donut are pervasive in American English.

• More at There is a Day for That »

• See National Donut Day 2025: List of Deals from Dunkin’, Lidl and More via Newsweek »

Hey. Did you know . . . ? In the Second World War, Red Cross Volunteers also distributed doughnuts, and it became routine to refer to the Red Cross girls as ‘Doughnut Dollies’.

See you again in November!

Updated: 4:34 pm est.

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Hats for Headway

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20th May 2025

Hats For Headway is being observed on May 20 this year.

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Every year, at the end of Action For Brain Injury Week, participants, volunteers, and the civil society come together and don their silliest hats to promote research on how to improve life after brain injury.

The wacky hats not only help put the issue of brain injuries in the spotlight, but also helps fundraising for those living with the condition’s long-term effects to lead better lives.

Brain injury can alter every aspect of our lives. The losses are severe and can be permanent. Simple tasks such as talking, walking, and even feeling, are affected.

Read more about it here »

Thank you everyone. You are the best.

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Popcorn Day

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May 15th

Hattingdon has the perfect hat for National Popcorn Day. Naturally. Here it is.

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Anyone who has ever gone to a movie theater in the US recognizes the red and white striped containers that many of them use for their popcorn. This hat is inspired by those containers — popcorn included. Vivian named the design Zea. Very cute.

Origins unknown

The Holiday Calendar reports, “The origins of this holiday [National Popcorn Day] are currently unknown, at least to us, but many people claim that it started because of the Super Bowl. We’re not sure what the Super Bowl has to do with popcorn, but that is what some people say. Regardless of who started this holiday, however, the one thing we can say for sure is that this holiday has been celebrated since 2005.”

Hmm. Next . . . .

Popcorn facts

Popcorn has a day celebrating it. Holiday Calendar (again) writes:

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Let us turn our attention to talking about some of the most fascinating facts about popcorn that we could unearth. As we did our research on this holiday, we came across a variety of facts that we thought were pretty interesting. Of course, you’ll ultimately be the judge of just how interesting they really are, so let’s dig right into them and find out.

Did you know . . . ?

  • Americans eat about 17 billion quarts of popcorn every single year. That’s over 52 quarts for every man, woman, and child in the U.S.
  • Every year, the amount of popcorn consumed by Americans increases by about 5%.
  • Not surprisingly, popcorn is the number one snack food in the U.S.
  • Approximately 66% of all the popcorn eaten in the United States is consumed at home. The other 33% is served at various sporting events, festivals, and movie theaters.
  • In Illinois, popcorn is the official snack food. The state also has its own Popcorn Day, which has been celebrated since 1958.
  • The biggest popcorn ball in the world was 12 feet in diameter and weighed over 5,000 pounds. It required 2,000 pounds of corn, 4,900 pounds of sugar, and 280 gallons of corn syrup.
  • If you’re popping corn at home, then you’ll want to know that two tablespoons of kernels cost about a quarter and make about a quart of popcorn.
  • Americans buy about 90% of their popcorn in unpopped form.
  • Most of the popcorn eaten around the world is grown in the United States.
  • Popcorn has more iron than eggs and spinach. It also has more fiber than potato chips.
  • Nebraska produces about 250 million pounds of popcorn every single year.
  • Nebraska produces 25% of all the popcorn the United States produces each year.
  • The Aztecs used popcorn during their ceremonies.

Popcorn has more iron than eggs and spinach? Get out of town. Wink. — Vivian.

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P.S. National Today lists January 19th as Popcorn Day. Movie theaters like AMC, Cinemark and Regal, as well as food brands often celebrate with discounts and freebies on their popcorn.

Zea is a girl’s name of Latin origin meaning “grain“. 

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Corrections made 15 May 25