April Celebrations...

April Celebrations - Days 1 Through 8:

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INTERESTING FACTOID...

Beekeeping season starts in April. A bee has to make about 2 million "flower stops" in order to make only one pound of honey. Now we know where the expression "Busy as a Bee" comes from....

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01: BASEBALL SEASON STARTS!! We really feel that the month of April puts us into the Baseball Season. Definately the time to buy your Baseball Tickets!
Baseball fans are truly excited that the competition is warming up for a long hot season to come. Start this April Celebration with a gathering of friends with a BASEBALL THEME party. It will be sure to score several points with your "Bleacher Bum" buddies. It's time to step up to the plate and prepare for a party that will knock all other parties out of the ballpark. Have everyone dress in the colors of their favorite team and have fun. Don't forget to sing "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" at least once during the course of the party! What to serve at this party, you ask... Hotdogs, of course. Don't forget the popcorn and crackerjack as well. If the weather permits, have the party out of doors to really get into the swing of things.

April Fool's Day
National Fun Day
Sorry Charlie Day
"GENERAL HOSPITAL" FIRST AIRS ON ABC (1963) Prior to this date, start making copies of various episodes of this daytime drama. Have friends over to watch with you and enjoy! If possible, it would be fun to view some of the initial episodes and see how the characters and story lines have changed.
The Dollar Sign ($) Is Invented By Oliver Pollack (1778)
National Sourdough Bread Day
One Cent Day
Sliced Bread's Birthday (1954)
Birthday of the Apple Computer (1976
International Tatting Day

02:
International Children's Book Day
Fun At Work Day
Sweet Potato Day
National Ferret Day
Yo-Yo Day
Youth and Teen Hockey Day
Reconciliation Day
The United States Mint is born (1792)

NATIONAL PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY DAY Have today's April Celebration at lunch time - either at home or at the office. Provide a loaf of bread, large jars of peanut butter (both creamy and crunchy) and jars of assorted flavors of jelly. Have everyone make their own favorite combinations and enjoy. Almost makes you feel like a kid again! Enjoy your "PBJ's".

Be sure to take a few great pictures of the experience in order to remember your fun! Here's an excellent source for capturing the moment:".

03:
The Pony Express Begins Delivering The Mail (1860)
American Circus Day
National Find-A-Rainbow Day
TV Guide's Birthday
Tweed Day
National Chocolate Mousse Day

04:
Ballroom Dancing Day
Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
Hug A Newsperson Day
Walk Around Things Day
School Librarian Day
Student Government Day
National Cordon Bleu Day
National Reading A Roadmap Day

05:
Alien Contact Day
National Fun at Work Day
National Mule Day
Dandelion Day
Stories Day
Lady Luck Day
Go For Broke Day
Booker T. Washington's Birthday
National Raisin And Spice Bar Day
National Caramel Day

06:
North Pole Discovered (1909)
Teflon Day
World Marbles Day
Hospital Admitting Clerks Day
Jump Over Things Day
Birthday of Post-It Notes (1980)
Fresh Tomato Day
National Caramel Popcorn Day
First Twinkies Sold (1930)

07:
World Health Day
National Love Our Children Day
National Coffee Cake Day
First Matches Sold (1827)
The Musical "South Pacific" opens on Broadway (1949)
No Housework Day

08:
ZOO LOVER'S DAY This April Celebration day is easy...Have one revolving around Zoo Animals, Zoos, or perhaps even a Safari. Costumes not necessary but would definately add a flaire to the party. Have conventional snacks and foods but have placecards identifing each with a clever name. For example Chex Mix could be "Monkey Chow". A dish of peanuts could be labelled "Elephants Only".
Buddha's Birthday
Tutor Appreciation Day
International Bird Day
National Empanada Day