The 14th of October is Dessert Day. It is a red-letter day for all the sweet-toothed people amongst us.
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Devil Spits Day
On the night of the 29th of September, the Devil is said to spit on blackberries. Some versions of the tale say it’s to curse them because when he was kicked out of heaven, he landed in a prickly patch of blackberries.
Devil’s Food Cake Day
The 19th of May is Devil’s Food Cake Day. When’s the last time you had Devil’s Food Cake? Maybe Devil’s Food Cake seems quaint now, but for decades, it was a big thing dessert-wise
Devil’s Nutting Day
The 21st of September is Devil’s Nutting Day. It was traditionally the day during autumn nut harvesting season that you did not want to go “nutting” because the devil would be out in the woods doing the same that day.
Devilled Egg Day
With the distraction of Hallowe’en at the end of October, Devilled Egg Day, on the 2nd of November, catches many people unprepared for it.
Día de los Muertos Day 1
The 1st of November is All Saint’s Day in Mexico, the first of two days to honour the dead focusses on children and babies. Candy and chocolate in the shape of skulls and dead people is a popular food item.
Día de los Muertos Day 2
November 2nd is All Souls Day in Mexico, the second day of Día de los Muertos. This day focusses on dead adults who may have returned to visit.
Día de los Santos Inocentes
The 28th of December is “Día de los Santos Inocentes” (Day of the Holy Innocents) in Spain. It is a day of practical jokes and simple pranks.
Disneyland Opening
On the 17th of July in 1955, Disneyland opened its gates for the very first time. There are many varied restaurants at the various Disney parks, some of them as good as you’ll get anywhere, but some people feel that you can pay over the odds for the food.
Dixie Cup Day
The 16th of July celebrates Dixie Cups. Dixie Cups were originally created as a public health measure to avert the spread of disease by people drinking from shared public cups.
Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day
The 23rd of February is Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day. What does your pooch prefer? Homemade, or bought? And what is its favourite flavour?
Doll Festival
The Doll Festival is an unofficial, fun holiday in Japan, mostly for small girls. Girls arrange their collection of dolls for proud display on tiered stands in their living rooms.
Doughnut Day
Doughnut Day is the first Friday in June each year. Many people avoid doughnuts on a regular basis, but today might be a good day to treat yourself.
Drink Wine Day
The 18th of February is Drink Wine Day. Try a wine you’ve never had before, splurge and treat yourself to an old favourite, or try making a recipe with wine!
Drive-Through Day
The 24th of July is Drive-Through Day. It celebrates the 20th century invention of drive-through services, the most popular of which is drive-through dining.
Duck Feast
The Duck Feast is held every year on the 1st of June at the Cat Inn, in the village of Charlton, Wiltshire.
Dunmow Flitch Trials
The Dunmow Flitch trials award a flitch of bacon to married couples who can convince a judge and jury that they are happily married. The trials are held every four years in Great Dunmow, Essex, England.
Dylan Thomas
On the 9th of November in 1953, the Welsh poet Dylan Thomas expired in New York City. The popular legend is that he drank himself to death.
Earl Grey’s Birthday
The 13th of March is the birthday of Charles Grey, the second Earl Grey, after whom the famous tea is reputedly named. It is one of the “earliest blended teas” that is still extant.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday food traditions include egg rolling, hare pies, and spring picnics. The date changes each year.
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday is celebrated with great feasting and special foods, including lamb, chocolate and special breads.
Easter Tuesday
On Easter Tuesday, there are several rituals involving food, candies and treats in many parts of Europe.
Eat a Hoagie Day
The 14th of September is Eat a Hoagie Day. What cold cuts do you like on your hoagies, and what condiments? What sauce do you like on yours? Just a simple oil and vinegar sauce, with herbs, or a creamy sauce?
Eat a Red Apple Day
December 1st is Eat a Red Apple Day. This is a good day to make it a point to have a red apple! The stores are still bursting with apples, fresh from the harvest.