5 Fun National Days to Celebrate On May 6th
Looking for reasons to celebrate this May 6th? Here are five fun national days happening this month that you might not know about!
- National Nurses Day – May 6th
- History: National Nurses Day began in 1954 when a bill was proposed to recognize the nursing profession. It wasn’t until 1982 that May 6th was officially designated as National Nurses Day, marking the beginning of National Nurses Week which ends on May 12th, Florence Nightingale’s birthday.
- Relevance: Nurses form the backbone of our healthcare system, providing essential care, comfort, and expertise. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted their critical role and unwavering dedication, making this day more significant than ever.
- Celebration Ideas:
- Send thank-you cards to nurses at your local hospital
- Donate to nursing scholarship funds or healthcare charities
- Share stories of nurses who have made a difference in your life
- National Teacher Appreciation Day – May 6th
- History: The National Education Association established Teacher Appreciation Week in 1984, with Tuesday of that week designated as Teacher Appreciation Day. The celebration grew from Eleanor Roosevelt’s efforts in 1953 when she persuaded Congress to proclaim a day honoring educators.
- Relevance: Teachers shape future generations through knowledge, guidance, and inspiration. As education faces new challenges and evolves with technology, recognizing teachers’ adaptability and dedication remains crucial.
- Celebration Ideas:
- Write personalized notes to teachers who impacted your life
- Organize a classroom supply drive for local schools
- Volunteer to help with classroom activities or field trips
- National No Diet Day – May 6th
- History: Created in 1992 by Mary Evans Young, director of Diet Breakers in the UK, National No Diet Day aims to promote body positivity and raise awareness about the ineffectiveness and dangers of dieting culture.
- Relevance: In today’s society where unrealistic body standards persist, this day encourages people to embrace body acceptance, focus on health rather than weight, and develop a healthy relationship with food.
- Celebration Ideas:
- Host a potluck featuring favorite foods without guilt or restrictions
- Share body-positive messages on social media
- Practice mindful eating by enjoying meals without distractions
- National Beverage Day – May 6th
- History: While its exact origins remain unclear, National Beverage Day celebrates the wide variety of drinks that quench our thirst and bring enjoyment. It recognizes the cultural and social significance of beverages in human history.
- Relevance: Beverages play a central role in social gatherings, cultural traditions, and daily routines. From morning coffee rituals to celebratory toasts, drinks bring people together across cultures.
- Celebration Ideas:
- Host a beverage tasting party featuring local or international drinks
- Learn to make a new beverage from scratch
- Visit a local brewery, winery, or coffee roaster for a tour
- National Crepe Suzette Day – May 6th
- History: This day honors the classic French dessert allegedly created by accident in 1895 when a young waiter named Henri Charpentier accidentally set fire to a sauce he was preparing for the Prince of Wales. The prince was so impressed he named it after his companion, Suzette.
- Relevance: Crepe Suzette represents culinary artistry and the happy accidents that can lead to innovation. It celebrates the intersection of tradition and spectacle in gastronomy.
- Celebration Ideas:
- Attempt to make Crepe Suzette at home (with proper fire safety precautions)
- Visit a French restaurant or creperie for an authentic experience
- Host a crepe party with various fillings and toppings
