February 26, 2023 - National Pistachio Day | National Tell A Fairy Tale Day

Welcome to February 26, 2023 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate a practical nut and time honored tales. When it comes to nuts, some are just plain addictive. Take pistachios for instance. The global consumption for just one year can reach over one and half billion pounds. Because they are easily cracked from their shells, most people eat pistachios by the dozens. And that means piles of leftover shells when you are done snacking. But did you know there are plenty of ways to recycle them? Some people use them as kindling to start a fire. Others line the bottom of potted plants with shells for better drainage. Salted pistachio shells can make a border for outdoor plants, because the salt keeps snails and slugs away. And the nuts themselves are full of nutrients for healthy snacking. With all this good news National Pistachio Day is the perfect time to get cracking. “Once upon a time…” This is probably one of the best-known openings to stories ever. We’ve all heard it since we were small children each time we read a fairy tale. And what comes after that is always something to inspire the imagination. Giants, wicked stepmothers, talking animals. And of course princesses and heroes. Fairy tales were passed down as oral stories for generations until the Brothers Grimm came along and collected them in a book. On National Tell a Fairy Tale Day, share one of these beloved stories with the kids in your life or entertain the kid in yourself with some fascinating fiction. I’m Anna Devere and I’m Marlo Anderson. Thanks for joining us as we Celebrate Every Day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices