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National Themes For July 25th: National Merry-Go-Round Day, National Hot Fudge Sundae Day, National Threading the Needle Day, National Hire a Veteran Day, National Wine and Cheese Day, National Refreshment Day, and National Chili Dog Day.

🎠National Merry-Go-Round Day! The merry-go-round (also known as a carousel) is an amusement ride consisting of a rotating circular platform with seats for riders. Between rows of seats, riders mount wooden horses and other animals mounted on poles. Adding interest, many of the animals move up and down to simulate galloping, and calliope music plays adding a light-hearted atmosphere. Bringing the carousel horses to life, their names reflect their personalities. Colorful names such as Galloper, Jumper, Roundabout, Horseabout and Flying Horses became favorites among riders. In addition to horses, lions, tigers, and other exotic animals rode the merry-go-round. Besides carousels, any rotating platform may also be called a merry-go-round. On a playground, children power the merry-go-round pushing off using the bars or handles. The riders cling to the same bars as the platform spins. ✨The earliest known depiction of the merry-go-round is in 500 A.D. in the Byzantine Empire, which depicts baskets, carrying riders, suspended from a central pole. ✨In the 1840s, Franz Wiesenoffer created the first merry-go-round in the United States in Hessville, Ohio. In 2014, Bette Largent, President of the National Carousel Association, and carousel historian, Ronald Hopkins founded National Merry-Go-Round Day to shine a spotlight on these beautiful, historical creations that still bring joy to people of all ages. The date commemorates the first U.S. patent issued in July 25, 1871 to William Schneider of Davenport, Iowa for the modern carousel.

🍫🍦National Hot Fudge Sundae Day, we feast on this ice cream dessert that combines hot and cold with a cherry on top. This tasty treat has been served since 1906. A variation to the classic sundae, the hot fudge sundae is a creation of vanilla ice cream, hot fudge sauce, whipped cream, nuts (optional) and a single, bright-red maraschino cherry on top.

🍁National Thread The Needle Day! The phrase “thread the needle” has multiple meanings. As a result here are some of the different meanings of “Thread the Needle”: ✨Literal meaning – Taking a thread and guiding it through a sewing needle. ✨Metaphorical meaning – Finding a path through two opposing views (often used by politicians). ✨Game move – A type of billiards move where the ball is shot precisely through a narrow pathway. ✨Yoga pose – Also known as para balasana, the pose brings the body to a kneeling position with both hands on the floor (table pose). Slide the left hand all the way to the left beneath the body so the head and shoulder rest comfortably on the floor creating a slight twist in the spine. ✨Sports metaphor- Often employed in sports to describe a tight space in which to move the ball.

🇺🇸National Hire a Veteran Day! Every day, hundreds of our military personnel leave the service in search of civilian employment. On this day employers across the country are reminded to consider these servicemen and women as highly trained, qualified individuals to fill open positions in their ranks during National Hire a Veteran Day. While legislation is in place protecting separating servicemen and women as they enter the nonmilitary workforce, the best way a potential employer can honor a veteran is to hire one! Around the world, our military personnel serves to protect our freedom. While they are doing so, provide their returning brothers and sisters with the opportunities to pursue a career in the civilian world. Find qualified candidates for a range of fields from Information Technology, Engineering, and Cyber Security, to Sales, Marketing, Management, Finance, Healthcare, Skilled Trades, and so many more! Marine Corp veteran Dan Caporale Founder of Hire Our Heroes also founded National Hire a Veteran Day to provide a call to action to hire more veterans! By spreading awareness and creating the #1 Veteran Job Board platform, www.hireourheroes.com has become the connective tissue that connects corporate America with our veteran, and veteran spouse’s looking for employment. For information on how to make an impact and join in the national movement, please visit www.hireourheroes.com or reach out to Dan Caporale directly on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dancaporale/ or via email dan@hireourheroe.com

🍷🧀National Wine and Cheese Day! Across wine-producing cultures, many pair their local wines with local cheeses. That doesn’t stop a sommelier or cheesemonger from making other recommendations to their clientele. Although regional preferences may take precedence in distinct areas, don’t hesitate to accept a sommelier’s suggestion. Sommeliers understand a developing palate. Through experience and skill, they guide those new to wine tasting through the basics. In addition, sommeliers keep sophisticated wine lovers abridged of the latest varietals. Equally important is the knowledge of the cheesemonger. They’ve developed a knowledge base going beyond mold and yeast. Because cheese is more than a topping on a burger or a salad, cheesemongers stay updated on the latest cooking and wine trends. Their highly developed palate leads cheese and wine lovers to the best pairings and satisfying results.

🍹National Refreshment Day is all about celebrating fun and refreshment during the hottest time of the year. There’s nothing better on a hot summer day than those moments of pure refreshment, especially enjoying a nice, cold beer. These are the simple pleasures that we all love and cherish.

🌭National Chili Dog Day! Also known as chili con carne or a coney dog, chili dogs often have additional toppings such as onions, cheese, and hot sauce. There isn’t a limit to the condiments or the heat that can be added to sausages.

A chili dog with a hot fudge sundae sounds good!

I love that waterfall Lidewey! I was going to include it in when I got to NC just for the reason you can drive behind it, absolutely fascinating!

Warm hugs!💕🐶🐶🌞🌤