Dress Up Your Pet Day
What country first started putting accessories on dogs?
Collars and adornments for animals, particularly dogs, were used in Ancient Egypt, indicating early forms of pet fashion.
What bread is a pastrami sandwich traditionally made with?
Rye Bread
What are the typical 3 piles made when organizing?
Keep, Sell and Donate
It is believed Kites originated from what country?
Kites are believed to have originated in China over two millennia ago, primarily used for military reconnaissance during the Han dynasty.
What year did the first national take the stairs day occur?
2016
What influenced and pushed pet fashion?
social media in the 2010s provided pet owners with a platform to share fashion creations, boosting participation in pet dress-up activities
What Country celebrates Annual Pastrami Festival?
Warsaw in Poland
Why was National Organize your home day introduced?
National Organize Your Home Day was launched to encourage homeowners to get down to the nitty-gritty and whip their nests into shape.
Many of us are guilty of closing doors on cluttered rooms and letting piles of stuff accumulate, even though we know tidying up and decluttering would make us feel better.
A lack of time and energy can make tasks seem unappealing and daunting, but this is a day that changes everything.
What country hold’s one of the largest annual Kite Festivals?
Gujarat in India
What year did the first Inaugural tower run take place?
1978 - participants can take this iconic tower’s 86 flights of stairs, which equals 1576 steps or approximately 1/4 mile.
What decade did Pet competitions Promote Clothing?
1940’s -Post-World War II, pet shows begin to incorporate clothing competitions, increasing the popularity of dressing pets.
Pastrami is commonly made from beef, what other versions exist?
Turkey and Lamb versions exist
What are 6 rules to organising your home?
Declutter, Deep clean, Create a system, Categorize, Label & Establish routines.
No one knows exactly but what is the estimated number of years kites have been around?
It is estimated that kites have been around for more than 2,000 years and likely originated in China.
Why take the stairs?
Climbing stairs strengthens muscles, joints and bones as well as contributing to heart health
What decade did we see the emergence of the Pet Fashion Industry?
1980’s - the pet fashion industry gained momentum, leading to the creation of garment lines and pet-dedicated fashion shows
What year did the National Hot Pastrami Day start?
1887 – believed to have originated from the first hot pastrami sandwich produced by Kosher butcher Sussman Volk
How is National Organize Your Home Day typically celebrated?
People engage in activities like creating an organization plan, decluttering, and systematically cleaning different rooms.
Families and friends often join to share the workload, making the process more enjoyable. Donations of gently used items to charities are commonly encouraged.
When was the first written record of Kite flying?
The first written record of kite flying can be found from 200 BC when a Chinese general used a kite to fly over a city he was attacking with the intention of measuring how far his troops would need to tunnel to enter.
Why was this day crated?
To raise funds and awareness - this day is part of an effort to help people have healthier lungs and bodies.
Who Created National Dress up your pet day?
Colleen Paige, a celebrity pet lifestyle expert, founded National Dress Up Your Pet Day to highlight pet fashion and encourage creative expression with pet owners.
A common Myth is that Pastrami is an entirely American Invention. But where did the meat originally come from?
Eastern Europe Romania-Although the pastrami sandwich did originate in the US.
What year was it founded?
1885 - Good Housekeeping Magazine was established in Holyoke, Massachusetts, aiming to improve household management and provide domestic guidance.
Who used a Kite in their electricity experiment?
Benjamin Franklin -demonstrating the potential of kites beyond recreational use.
Can you use stairs to get to the top of the Eiffel Tower?
No - You can take the stairs part of the way up the Eiffel Tower, which is 674 steps to the second floor. The remaining 900+ steps to the top are closed to the public