March 31, 2023 - National Tater Day | National Crayon Day

In this episode of "Celebrate Every Day", hosts Anna Devere and Marlo Anderson delve into the fascinating stories behind two unique holidays: National Tater Day and National Crayon Day. They explore the history of potatoes, including how physician Antoine-Augustin Parmentier's ingenious PR tactics helped make this once unpopular vegetable a culinary staple in Europe. The hosts also discuss the colorful world of crayons and share the incredible story of Emerson Moser, Crayola's senior crayon maker who created nearly 1.5 billion crayons despite being colorblind. Join Anna and Marlo as they take a bite out of history and explore the rich and varied stories behind these two unique celebrations.