National Pfeffernusse Day

About National Pfeffernusse Day

Pfeffernüsse are small spiced cookies, whose name translates to “pepper nut", even though they usually don't contain any nuts.

They are popular as a holiday treat with Germans and ethnic Mennonites in North America. Similar cookies are made in Denmark, and The Netherlands.

30Jan

National Croissant Day

• Food
• USA

Today we celebrate a buttery crescent roll of french descent that can be served sweet or savory.

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1Feb

National Baked Alaska Day

• Food
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Baked Alaska Day

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2Feb

National Heavenly Hash Day

• Food
• USA

In the pantheon of elite brownies, Heavenly Hash is up there with its close relative, Rocky Road.

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3Feb

National Carrot Cake Day

• Food
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Carrot Cake Day

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St. Thorlak's Day

• Folk
• Iceland

A national holiday in Iceland to honour their patron saint, a 12th century bishop.

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National Farmer’s Day

• Occupation
• India

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Farmer’s Day

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Night of the Radishes

• Culture
• Mexico

Find out the dates, history and traditions of the Night of the Radishes.

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Festivus

• Culture
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Festivus

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